Without a survey, an investment can be a costly mistake

Did you know that odour control does not begin with a big investment and expensive equipment, but with a survey and planning?

Before a major investment, the best decision is a survey

When a site or plant has an odour problem, it is easy to look straight away for a quick technical fix and embark on a costly investment.

Before you spend money on equipment, find out what you really need!

The question is not what equipment is available, but what exactly is causing the problem at the given site, where and under what conditions the odour spreads, and what intervention can genuinely reduce the odour load perceived by residents.

That is why the first step in effective odour reduction is not buying equipment, but an objective assessment of the odour situation and the design of a suitable concept.

Odour does not stop at the site fence

Over time, a prolonged odour problem can reach far beyond the boundaries of the site.

A single complaint from a resident can trigger further reports, which may be followed by an official inspection. The process can also have financial and operational consequences: official action, fines, stricter requirements and, in extreme cases, restrictions affecting the plant's operation.

What is more, an odour problem often cannot be traced to a single source. It may be influenced by the process, the nature of the raw material or the material being handled, the weather, wind direction, terrain, the intermittent nature of emissions and the location of the surrounding residential areas.

That is why the same odour reduction technology may be a workable solution at one site, while at another it may be less effective or an unnecessarily expensive investment.

The difference often comes down to proper surveying and planning.

Measure first, plan afterwards

The purpose of the odour assessment is to base decisions not on assumptions, but on on-site observations, measurement data and professional considerations.

During the survey, we examine, among other things:

• what potential odour sources there are on the site,

• which process points may be decisive,

• how wind patterns and terrain influence odour dispersion,

• which areas the odour impact may affect,

• what measures and technologies are currently in place,

• what regulatory and permitting requirements must be taken into account.

The on-site investigation is supplemented by photo documentation and a review of the available documents.

Not every site needs the same solution

Based on the results of the survey, a tailored odour reduction concept plan is prepared.

One of its most important advantages is that it does not simply recommend a specific unit, but shows what technical intervention may be justified at the given site, how it should be designed, and under what conditions results can be expected.

Among other things, the concept plan may cover:

• the recommended technology,

• the required capacity and sizing,

• the optimal placement of units or systems,

• the expected odour reduction,

• operating considerations and costs,

• and the differences between fixed and mobile solutions.

This way, the possible alternatives become comparable before the decision is made.

The survey answers exactly these questions, before the investment is made.

The goal is for the intervention to take place in the right place, with the right technology and the right capacity.

And to achieve this, you first need to know what is causing the problem and how the odour spreads.

Let's find out together what the real solution is for your site!