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Ravina, Marco, Salvatore Bruzzese, Deborah Panepinto, and Mariachiara Zanetti. "Analysis of Separation Distances under Varying Odour Emission Rates and Meteorology: A WWTP Case Study." Atmosphere 11, no. 9 (September 10, 2020): 962. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/atmos11090962.
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A wide variability of odour impact criteria is found around the world. The objective of this research work was to evaluate the influence of the uncertainties related to some individual stages of odour impact assessment in the application of regulatory criteria. The evaluation procedure was established by following the guidelines of the Northern Italian regions. A wastewater treatment plant located in Northern Italy was considered as a case study. Odour dispersion modelling was carried out with the CALPUFF model. The study focused on two phases of the assessment. The first phase was the selection of the meteorology datasets. For low odour concentration thresholds (CT = 1 OU m−3), the results showed that two different years (2018 and 2019) provided similar patterns of the separation distances. The difference between the two years tended to increase by increasing the value of the concentration threshold (CT = 3 OU m−3 and CT = 5 OU m−3). The second phase of the assessment was the selection of the open field correction method for wind velocity used in the calculation of odour emission rates (OERs). Three different relationships were considered: the power law, the logarithmic law and the Deaves–Harris (D–H) law. The results showed that OERs and separation distances varied depending on the selected method. Taking the power law as the reference, the average variability of the separation distances was between −7% (D–H law) and +10% (logarithmic law). Higher variability (up to 25%) was found for single transport distances. The present study provides knowledge towards a better alignment of the concept of the odour impact criteria.
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Frechen, F. B. "Odour emission inventory of German wastewater treatment plants - odour flow rates and odour emission capacity." Water Science and Technology 50, no. 4 (August 1, 2004): 139–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.2004.0244.
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Wastewater Treatment plants can cause odour emissions that may lead to significant odour annoyance in their vicinity. Thus, over the past 20 years, several measurements were taken of the odour emissions that occur at WWTPs of different sizes, treatment technology, plant design and under different operating conditions. The specific aspects of odour sampling and measurement have to be considered. I presented some of the results of my odour emission measurements 11 years ago. However, it is now necessary to update the figures by evaluating newer measurement results obtained from measurements taken from 1994 to 2003. These are presented in this paper. Also, the paper highlights the odour emission capacity (OEC) measurement technique which characterises liquids and can be used to assess the results achieved by different types of treatment in the liquid phase, e.g. in a sewerage system. In addition, the OEC is a suitable parameter to set standards for the odorant content of industrial wastewaters that are discharged into the publicly owned sewerage system.
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Dunlop, Mark, Erin Gallagher, and Jae Ho Sohn. "Odour emissions from tunnel-ventilated broiler sheds: case study of nine Queensland farms." Animal Production Science 50, no. 6 (2010): 546. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/an09188.
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Odour emission rates were measured from nine tunnel-ventilated broiler farms in south-eastern Queensland, Australia. At one farm, odour emission rates were measured over two sequential batches approximately weekly, while at the remaining farms, odour emission rates were measured just before the first pickup (around Day 35 of the batch) when bird liveweight was greatest and peak odour emission rates were expected. Odour samples were analysed using dynamic olfactometry (to AS/NZS 4323.3:2001), and an artificial olfaction system was used to continuously monitor odour emission rates at one farm. Odour emission rates ranged from 330 to 2960 ou/s per 1000 birds and from 0.19 to 2.12 ou/s.kg, with a significant amount of variability observed throughout the batch and throughout each sampling day. While the wide range in odour emission rates was primarily due to changes in bird liveweight and ventilation requirements, other factors were also involved. The artificial olfaction system proved useful for quantifying the range and variability of odour emission rates, especially when olfactometry analysis was impractical.
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Edeogu, I., J. Feddes, R. Coleman, and J. Leonard. "Odour emission rates from manure treatment/storage systems." Water Science and Technology 44, no. 9 (November 1, 2001): 269–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.2001.0556.
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The effects of agitation, liquid-only manure, depth and time on odour emission rates were investigated. Manure storage tanks were filled to incremental depths every two weeks. At each depth odour samples were collected twice. The second sample was collected seven days after the first. Odour concentration was measured with an olfactometer. Three different pig-manure treatments were investigated. In one treatment, slurry manure in a storage tank was agitated before and during odour sampling. In a second treatment, the settlable solids in manure were removed gravimetrically over 24 hours and liquid manure was pumped to a storage tank. In the third treatment (control), odour samples were collected from unseparated and undisturbed slurry manure. Overall, the odour emission rates in the agitated manure treatment ranged between 0.39 and 1.02 ou s−1 m−2, increased with depth and decreased with time, i.e. after seven days at each depth. In the liquid-only manure treatment, the emission rates ranged between 0.09 and 0.69 ou s−1 m−2, increased with depth but the effect of time was not evident. In the control treatment, the emission rates ranged between 0.20 and 0.66 ou s−1 m−2 and increased with depth on the first odour sampling day but decreased with depth on the second sampling day.
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Wang, Xinguang, Gavin Parcsi, Eric Sivret, Hung Le, Bei Wang, and Richard M. Stuetz. "Odour emission ability (OEA) and its application in assessing odour removal efficiency." Water Science and Technology 66, no. 9 (November 1, 2012): 1828–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.2012.379.
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Odourous emissions from sewer networks and wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) can significantly impact a local population. Sampling techniques such as wind tunnels and flux hood chambers are traditionally used to collect area source samples for subsequent quantification of odour emission rates using dilution olfactometry, however these methods are unsuitable for assessing liquid samples from point sources due to the large liquid volumes required. To overcome this limitation, a gas phase sample preparation method was developed for assessing the total Odour Emission Ability (OEA) from a liquid sample. The method was validated using two volatile organic sulphur compounds (VOSCs), dimethyl-trisulphide (DMTS) and bismethylthiomethane (BMTM) that are frequently detected from sewers and WWTPs and are relatively stable compared with common VOSCs like mercaptan or methyl mercaptan. The recovery rates of DMTS and BMTM were quantified by injecting a known volume of a standard liquid sample into Tedlar bags using a static injection and a dynamic injection methodology. It was confirmed that both dynamic and static injection methods at ambient condition achieved high recovery rates with no need to consider increasing evaporation by elevating the temperature. This method can also be used to assess odour removal effectiveness of liquids by comparing the OEA before and after the treatment tests. Two application examples were presented.
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Gostelow, P., S. A. Parsons, and J. Cobb. "Development of an odorant emission model for sewage treatment works." Water Science and Technology 44, no. 9 (November 1, 2001): 181–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.2001.0535.
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In the field of odour assessment, much attention has been paid to the measurement of odour concentration. Whilst the concentration of an odour at a receptor is a useful indicator of annoyance, the concentration at the source tells only half the story. The emission rate - the product of odour concentration and air flow rate - is required to appreciate the significance of odour sources. Knowledge of emission rates allows odour sources to be ranked in terms of significance and facilitates appropriate selection and design of odour control units. The emission rate is also a key input for atmospheric dispersion models. Given the increasing importance of odour to sewage treatment works operators, there is a clear need for predictive methods for odour emission rates. Theory suggests that the emission of odorants from sewage to air is controlled by mass transfer resistances in both the gas and liquid phase. These are in turn controlled by odorant and emission source characteristics. The required odorant characteristics are largely known, and mass transfer from many different types of emission sources have been studied. Sewage treatment processes can be described by one or more of six characteristic emission sources, these being quiescent surfaces, channels, weirs and drop structures, diffused aeration, surface aeration and flow over media. This paper describes the development of odorant mass transfer models for these characteristic emission types. The models have been applied in the form of spreadsheet models to the prediction of H2S emissions and the results compared with commercial VOC emission models.
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Dunlop, Mark, Zoran D. Ristovski, Erin Gallagher, Gavin Parcsi, Robin L. Modini, Victoria Agranovski, and Richard M. Stuetz. "Odour, dust and non-methane volatile organic-compound emissions from tunnel-ventilated layer-chicken sheds: a case study of two farms." Animal Production Science 53, no. 12 (2013): 1309. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/an12343.
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An observational study was undertaken to measure odour and dust (PM10 and PM2.5) emission rates and identify non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOCs) and odorants in the exhaust air from two tunnel-ventilated layer-chicken sheds that were configured with multi-tiered cages and manure belts. The study sites were located in south-eastern Queensland and the West Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia. Samples were collected in summer and winter on sequential days across the manure-belt cleaning cycle. Odour emissions ranged from 58 to 512 ou/s per 1000 birds (0.03–0.27 ou/s.kg) and dust emission rates ranged 0.014–0.184 mg/s per 1000 birds for PM10 and 0.001–0.190 mg/s per 1000 birds for PM2.5. Twenty NMVOCs were identified, including three that were also identified as odorants using thermal desorption–gas chromatography–mass spectrometry/olfactometry analysis. Odour emission rates were observed to vary with the amount of manure accumulation on the manure belts, being lowest 2–4 days after removing manure. Odour emission rates were also observed to vary with diurnal and seasonal changes in ventilation rate. Dust emissions were observed to increase with ventilation rate but not with manure accumulation. Some NMVOCs were identified at both farms and in different seasons whereas others were observed only at one farm or in one season, indicating that odorant composition was influenced by farm-specific practices and season.
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Sivil, D., and J. A. Hobson. "Odour, covering and ventilation." Water Science and Technology 59, no. 7 (April 1, 2009): 1377–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.2009.109.
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A technique is described based on the decay in concentration of added SF6 to measure L0, the rate of leakage from an enclosure with no extraction of air. It is believed this measurement is much more precise than measurements of E0, the minimum rate of extraction which just prevents leakage. Three out of four enclosures studied had L0 values equating to residence times of air that were well under one hour. Relationships were developed between extraction rate and concentration and emission rate for enclosed odour sources based on mass transfer from water to air. These could be used to assess the benefits of minimising extraction rates while remaining within concentration limits set on the grounds of corrosion or toxicity. From these relationships a critical flow can be identified, termed Q50, at which both the emission rate and concentration of a particular species are at 50% of their maximum value. In any particular system, Q50 for one species, such as H2S, will in general not be the same as for another species, nor for odour concentration. As a consequence the benefit of reducing extraction rates based on H2S may not appear as good as it would based on an assessment of odour concentration. A second consequence is that as the rate of air extraction is varied, the ratio between two species or between H2S and odour concentration, is likely to vary.
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Witherspoon, J. R., A. Sidhu, J. Castleberry, L. Coleman, K. Reynolds, T. Card, and G. T. Daigger. "Odour emission estimates and control strategies using models and sampling for East Bay Municipal Utility District's collection sewage system and wastewater treatment plant." Water Science and Technology 41, no. 6 (March 1, 2000): 65–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.2000.0094.
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For several years, public complaints regarding odours generated by East Bay Municipal Utility District's (EBMUD's) wastewater treatment plant and sewage collection system (SCS) have been increasing. In response, an Odor Control Master Plan was completed to develop near- and long-term odour abatement strategies for their wastewater system. The plan's strategies include using an advisory committee to assist in setting odour threshold levels, prioritizingodour sources, issuing an odour-status newsletter, and reviewing odour control options. The objective is to provide an odour-free community environment at least 99 percent of the year. This paper provides innovative approaches to estimate odour emissions and identify viable odour control options for SCSs through complete wastewater treatment. This paper also presents a CH2M HILL SCS odour model comparison to a comprehensive EBMUD sewage system corrosion study, illustrating that areas having high predicted odours also have high corrosion rates.
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Parsons, S. A., N. Smith, P. Gostelow, and J. Wishart. "Hydrogen sulphide dispersion modelling - urban and rural case studies." Water Science and Technology 41, no. 6 (March 1, 2000): 117–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.2000.0100.
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Sewage treatment works are subject to a range of parameters governing the quality of effluent and sludge produced. An additional product from treatment plants is odorous air. The causes, source, formation and measurement of odour are widely reported and reasonably understood. An important factor in the design and management of works is the prediction of such odours. The importance of this work is explained by the possibility of future legislation controlling odour at wastewater plants. Odour dispersion modelling involves the on-site measurement or prediction of the emission rate of an odorous compound, oftenhydrogen sulphide, and the subsequent prediction of the atmospheric concentrations of that compound downwind of the source. This paper used the USEPA models SCREEN3 and ISCST to determine hydrogen sulphide contour concentrations emitted from unit processes at two different sewage treatment works in the United Kingdom. Results indicated that the first site, locatedin an urban catchment, emitted hydrogen sulphide at varying rates. The predicted downwind concentrations using “urban” dispersion coefficients correlated well with measured concentrations. At the second site, emission rates were less variable. Results from the second site produced the best correlation using “rural” dispersion coefficients. Results from both sites suggest that the definition of the surrounding land use is critical in predicting odour dispersion. The problem of determining land use is highlighted and the importance of correct meteorology is stressed. Both sites were predicted to be capable of producing hydrogen sulphide concentrations at a detectable level outside the site boundary. Odour complaints were therefore anticipated. The operational performance of a unit treatment operation is proposed as a major influence on hydrogen sulphide emission. The idea of a large database of expected emission rates from individual unit treatment processes is proposed as an input for dispersion modelling and as an aid to future design.
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Smith, R. J., and P. J. Watts. "Determination of Odour Emission Rates from Cattle Feedlots: Part 1, A Review." Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research 57, no. 3 (March 1994): 145–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1006/jaer.1994.1014.
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Calafat, Consuelo, and Aurea Gallego-Salguero. "Livestock odour dispersion and its implications for rural tourism: case study of Valencian Community (Spain)." Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research 18, no. 2 (June 10, 2020): e0106. http://dx.doi.org/10.5424/sjar/2020182-15819.
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Aim of study: To study the relationship between the problem odours caused by livestock farms and the evolution of rural tourism.Area of study: A coastal region in Spain, the Valencian Community.Material and methods: The odour emission rates of 4,984 farms have been calculated, and the ambient odour concentration was determined to assess the odour nuisance. The odour concentration was modelled by applying the Gaussian model based on emission data and the most unfavourable meteorological conditions of the 45 climatic stations distributed throughout the analysis area. The dispersion model was implemented in a geographic information system, deducing the municipalities affected using the odour concentration thresholds. Furthermore, the evolution of rural tourism in municipalities was studied during the period of 2006-2017. The relationship between the evolution of rural tourism and the effects of odours is studied by means of a bivariate spatial correlation analysis.Main results: Pigs are the predominant species in areas with the greatest odour emission problems; ~ 29% of farms can result in annoyances among the population with odour concentrations greater than 5 OU/m3, and 46% of municipalities can be affected by odour problems. These odour nuisances had negative consequences in the municipality where measures were carried out to favour rural development, such as rural tourism. Municipalities were detected in which the problem of odours can be a deterrent to rural tourism, whereas in other municipalities it was observed that minimizing livestock activity can be a method to promote rural tourism.Research highlights: This study provides a methodology that allows modeling the odour dispersion of livestock and relates its implications to rural tourism. Municipalities have been identified where livestock odours can cause a stagnation of the rural tourism income.
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Van Langenhove, H., and G. Van Broeck. "Applicability of sniffing team observations: experience of field measurements." Water Science and Technology 44, no. 9 (November 1, 2001): 65–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.2001.0510.
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Sniffing measurement campaigns are a commonly used technique in Flanders to estimate the impact of an odour emission source. The Department of Organic Chemistry at Ghent University has developed its own sniffing strategy throughout the last ten years. The method uses, in essence, the technique of plotting odour perception areas and calculation of total odour emission rates based on maximum odour perception distance. 566 sniffing measurements, executed from 1990 until 1999 around industrial and agricultural odour sources were collected in a database for statistical analysis. Short-term dispersion modelling was executed using four different models, two of them based on Bultynck-Malet dispersion parameters, and two based on Pasquill dispersion parameters. Results from this analysis demonstrate some causes of variance in calculated emissions and show the fitness of each model. From the results of the sniffing teams, which are expressed as sniffing units (SU) instead of odour units (OU, OUE) to underline the difference in methodological approach, the overall odorous emission can be calculated, using short-term atmospheric dispersion models. In a second step, long-term dispersion models can be used to calculate isopercentile contour plots. According to our experience the short-term atmospheric model is a source of “noise” in the method since calculated standard deviations on calculated emissions are larger than standard deviations in the observed maximum distance for odour perception. This will be illustrated by presenting results from the evaluation of composting plants and animal farm houses.
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Gostelow, P., S. A. Parsons, and M. Lovell. "Integrated odour modelling for sewage treatment works." Water Science and Technology 50, no. 4 (August 1, 2004): 169–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.2004.0253.
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Odours from sewage treatment works are a significant source of environmental annoyance. There is a need for tools to assess the degree of annoyance caused, and to assess strategies for mitigation of the problem. This is the role of odour modelling. Four main stages are important in the development of an odour problem. Firstly, the odorous molecules must be formed in the liquid phase. They must then transfer from the liquid to the gaseous phase. They are then transported through the atmosphere to the population surrounding the odour source, and are then perceived and assessed by that population. Odour modelling as currently practised tends to concentrate on the transportation of odorants through the atmosphere, with the other areas receiving less attention. Instead, odour modelling should consider each stage in an integrated manner. This paper describes the development of integrated odour models for annoyance prediction. The models describe the liquid-phase transformations and emission of hydrogen sulphide from sewage treatment processes. Model output is in a form suitable for integration with dispersion models, the predictions of which can in turn be used to indicate the probability of annoyance. The models have been applied to both hypothetical and real sewage treatment works cases. Simulation results have highlighted the potential variability of emission rates from sewage treatment works, resulting from flow, quality and meteorological variations. Emission rate variations can have significant effects on annoyance predictions, which is an important finding, as they are usually considered to be fixed and only meteorological variations are considered in predicting the odour footprint. Areas for further development of integrated odour modelling are discussed, in particular the search for improved links between analytical and sensory measurements, and a better understanding of dose/response relationships for odour annoyance.
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Hudson, N., G. A. Ayoko, M. Dunlop, D. Duperouzel, D. Burrell, K. Bell, E. Gallagher, P. Nicholas, and N. Heinrich. "Comparison of odour emission rates measured from various sources using two sampling devices." Bioresource Technology 100, no. 1 (January 2009): 118–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2008.05.043.
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Väisänen, Taneli, Kimmo Laitinen, Laura Tomppo, Jorma Joutsensaari, Olavi Raatikainen, Reijo Lappalainen, and Pasi Yli-Pirilä. "A rapid technique for monitoring volatile organic compound emissions from wood–plastic composites." Indoor and Built Environment 27, no. 2 (September 21, 2016): 194–204. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1420326x16669976.
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Wood–plastic composites (WPCs) have numerous indoor applications, including framing, decoration and flooring. However, the impact of WPCs on indoor air quality has not been widely studied. Proton-transfer reaction time-of-flight mass spectrometer (PTR-TOF-MS) was utilized to monitor the release of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from a commercial WPC for 41 days since its day of manufacture. Additionally, the emission rates of VOCs from seven different WPC samples were compared and converted into air concentrations to evaluate whether the odour thresholds would be exceeded. The VOCs studied were formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acetic acid, cyclohexene, furan, furfural, guaiacol and monoterpenes. The results from the 41-day test revealed that the emission rates of monoterpenes, guaiacol, furfural and acetaldehyde declined by 75%–93%, whereas an opposite phenomenon was observed for cyclohexene (nearly a threefold increase). The comparison of VOC emission rates from seven WPC samples indicated that none of the samples had the lowest or highest emission rate for every VOC studied. The present results are significant in at least two aspects; this study shows that the VOC emission rates from WPCs can be determined by using PTR-TOF-MS. Furthermore, it seems that guaiacol and acetaldehyde exceed their odour thresholds and therefore humans will be able to detect these compounds from the WPCs studied.
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Iacobucci, Paolo, Valentina Colonnello, Thomas Fuchs, Laura D'Antuono, and Jaak Panksepp. "Differential ultrasonic indices of separation distress in the presence and absence of maternal cues in infant rats bred for high and low positive social affect." Acta Neuropsychiatrica 25, no. 5 (March 11, 2013): 289–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/neu.2013.6.
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ObjectivePreclinical models of human mood disorders commonly focus on the study of negative affectivity, without comparably stressing the role of positive affects and their ability to promote resilient coping styles. We evaluated the role of background constitutional affect of rats by studying the separation and reunion responses of infants from low and high positive affect genetic lines (i.e., differentially selected for High and Low 50 kHz ultrasonic vocalisations (USVs).MethodsInfants from Low and High 50 kHz USV breeding lines were isolated from mothers and exposed to either social (familiar or unfamiliar bedding) or neutral (clean bedding) odour cues between two short isolation periods, and tested in homeothermic and hypothermic ambient temperatures. Negative affect was estimated by monitoring separation distress calls (35–45 kHz USVs).ResultsLow Line pups called at higher rates than High Line, and their rates were stable regardless of odour cue. In contrast, High Line pups increased vocalisations during the second compared with the first isolation periods and during exposure to both familiar and unfamiliar odour cues, but not to neutral odour. Furthermore, the greatest increase in USV emission was seen in the second isolation period following exposure to the unfamiliar odour. However, both lines showed comparable elevated distress USVs to the thermal stressor.ConclusionHigh Line animals, selected for a positive affective phenotype (50 kHz USVs), exhibited reduced separation anxiety responses in infancy, making this a promising animal model for the role of constitutional affective states in emotional responsivity and potential resilience against emotional disorders.
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Sohn, J. H., R. Smith, E. Yoong, N. Hudson, and T. I. Kim. "Evaluation of a novel wind tunnel for the measurement of the kinetics of odour emissions from piggery effluent." Water Science and Technology 50, no. 4 (August 1, 2004): 49–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.2004.0217.
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A novel laboratory wind tunnel, with the capability to control factors such as air flow-rate, was developed to measure the kinetics of odour emissions from liquid effluent. The tunnel allows the emission of odours and other volatiles under an atmospheric transport system similar to ambient conditions. Sensors for wind speed, temperature and humidity were installed and calibrated. To calibrate the wind tunnel, trials were performed to determine the gas recovery efficiency under different air flow-rates (ranging from 0.001 to 0.028 m3/s) and gas supply rates (ranging from 2.5 to 10.0 L/min) using a standard CO gas mixture. The results have shown gas recovery efficiencies ranging from 61.7 to 106.8%, while the average result from the trials was 81.14%. From statistical analysis, it was observed that the highest, most reliable gas recovery efficiency of the tunnel was 88.9%. The values of air flow-rate and gas supply rate corresponding to the highest gas recovery efficiency were 0.028 m3/s and 10.0 L/min respectively. This study suggested that the wind tunnel would provide precise estimates of odour emission rate. However, the wind tunnel needs to be calibrated to compensate for errors caused by different air flow-rates.
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Galvin, G., S. Lowe, and R. Smith. "The Validation of a Simple Gaussian Dispersion Model for Determining Odour Emission Rates from Area Sources." Developments in Chemical Engineering and Mineral Processing 12, no. 5-6 (May 15, 2008): 545–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/apj.5500120509.
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Capelli, L., S. Sironi, R. Del Rosso, and P. Céntola. "Design and validation of a wind tunnel system for odour sampling on liquid area sources." Water Science and Technology 59, no. 8 (April 1, 2009): 1611–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.2009.123.
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The aim of this study is to describe the methods adopted for the design and the experimental validation of a wind tunnel, a sampling system suitable for the collection of gaseous samples on passive area sources, which allows to simulate wind action on the surface to be monitored. The first step of the work was the study of the air velocity profiles. The second step of the work consisted in the validation of the sampling system. For this purpose, the odour concentration of some air samples collected by means of the wind tunnel was measured by dynamic olfactometry. The results of the air velocity measurements show that the wind tunnel design features enabled the achievement of a uniform and homogeneous air flow through the hood. Moreover, the laboratory tests showed a very good correspondence between the odour concentration values measured at the wind tunnel outlet and the odour concentration values predicted by the application of a specific volatilization model, based on the Prandtl boundary layer theory. The agreement between experimental and theoretical trends demonstrate that the studied wind tunnel represents a suitable sampling system for the simulation of specific odour emission rates from liquid area sources without outward flow.
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Yang, G., and J. Hobson. "Odour nuisance – advantages and disadvantages of a quantitative approach." Water Science and Technology 41, no. 6 (March 1, 2000): 97–106. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.2000.0098.
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The benefits of a quantitative approach to odour nuisance may be thought obvious: much better value for money should be obtained from abatement measures. New works can be appropriately sited and appropriately designed. Thesebenefits are only realised however if the quantitative approach chosen is reliable. The components of possible quantitative approaches, – olfactometry – estimates of emission rates – dispersion models – quality standards, are discussed with the limitations and sources of error in each. When using a quantitative approach it is necessary to distinguish between a poor method in which the levels of error are unknown and a good method for which the levels of error can be defined. A quantitative approach should allow different methods for odour control: septicity control using chemicals, operational modifications to reduce turbulenceand covering and treatment of air, to be evaluated on a common footing.
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Georgaki, Sofia, Dejan Vernon, Rodrigo Baur, Donal Black, and David Crawford. "Extended CSO control storage: what could possibly go wrong?" Water Practice and Technology 13, no. 1 (March 1, 2018): 184–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wpt.2018.025.
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Abstract The Thames Tideway Tunnel (TTT), is one of the main components of the London Tideway Improvements Programme, designed to capture combined sewer overflows (CSOs) which currently discharge untreated combined sewage into the tidal river Thames. CSO discharges would be stored in the tunnel until there is capacity at Beckton sewage treatment works (STW), to accept, for treatment, pumped sewage from the tunnel system. There is at present limited literature information on odour generation from stored combined sewage in CSO control systems; on sampling methods of actual combined sewage and continuous monitoring and sampling of gas and liquid phases of stored combined sewage. To better understand the relationship between odour and stored combined sewage, the TTT project team have designed and operated a septicity rig to evaluate the aspects of odour generation from the tunnel system during storage conditions. The key areas of research include: 1. Odour monitoring to measure the emission rates of H2S during tunnel storage conditions, 2. Assessment of the potential for the development of septic conditions and the generation of sulphide compounds that could cause odour problems, 3. Extensive investigation of the impact of biofilm formation and slime growth on the tunnel lining. The findings of the study have determined the levels of sulphide that could potentially be generated from the CSO tunnel system, during storage operations, to ensure adequate consideration in the design of the air management system and tunnel lining and potential for adverse impact on STW operations.
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Wiśniewska, Marta, and Mirosław Szyłak-Szydłowski. "The Air and Sewage Pollutants from Biological Waste Treatment." Processes 9, no. 2 (January 29, 2021): 250. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr9020250.
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The mechanical-biological waste treatment plants (MBTP), which include the municipal waste biogas plants, have an important role in sustainable urban development. Some plants are equipped with a sewage pre-treatment plant, which is then directed to the sewerage system and the treatment plant. Others, on the other hand, have only a non-drainage tank. The parameters of technological sewage (TS) or processing technology could reduce sewage contamination rates. In addition to the quality of sewage from waste treatment plants, the emission of odours is also an important problem, as evidenced by the results obtained over the sewage pumping station tank. The conducted statistical analysis shows a significant positive correlation between odour concentration (cod) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Analysing the individual compounds, a high positive correlation was also found—the strongest being between H2S, NH3 and VOCs. In the case of sewage compounds, the insignificant correlation between P total and other parameters was found. For the rest of the compounds, the highest positive correlation was found between COD and BOD and N-NO2 and N-NH3 as well as COD and N-NO2. The dilution of sewage is only an ad hoc solution to the problem. Further work should be aimed at reducing sewage pollution rates. The obtained results indicate large pollution of technological sewage and a high level of odour and odorants concentration. The novelty and scientific contribution presented in the paper are related to analyses of various factors on technological sewage parameters and odour and odorant emission from TS tank at biogas plant processing municipal waste, which may be an important source of knowledge on the management of TS, its disposal and minimisation of emitted compound emissions.
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Smith, R. J., and P. J. Watts. "Determination of Odour Emission Rates from Cattle Feedlots: Part 2, Evaluation of Two Wind Tunnels of Different Size." Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research 58, no. 4 (August 1994): 231–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1006/jaer.1994.1053.
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Wang, X., J. Jiang, and R. Kaye. "Improvement of a wind-tunnel sampling system for odour and VOCs." Water Science and Technology 44, no. 9 (November 1, 2001): 71–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.2001.0511.
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Wind-tunnel systems are widely used for collecting odour emission samples from surface area sources. Consequently, a portable wind-tunnel system was developed at the University of New South Wales that was easy to handle and suitable for sampling from liquid surfaces. Development work was undertaken to ensure even air-flows above the emitting surface and to optimise air velocities to simulate real situations. However, recovery efficiencies for emissions have not previously been studied for wind-tunnel systems. A series of experiments was carried out for determining and improving the recovery rate of the wind-tunnel sampling system by using carbon monoxide as a tracer gas. It was observed by mass balance that carbon monoxide recovery rates were initially only 37% to 48% from a simulated surface area emission source. It was therefore apparent that further development work was required to improve recovery efficiencies. By analysing the aerodynamic character of air movement and CO transportation inside the wind-tunnel, it was determined that the apparent poor recoveries resulted from uneven mixing at the sample collection point. A number of modifications were made for the mixing chamber of the wind-tunnel system. A special sampling chamber extension and a sampling manifold with optimally distributed sampling orifices were developed for the wind-tunnel sampling system. The simulation experiments were repeated with the new sampling system. Over a series of experiments, the recovery efficiency of sampling was improved to 83-100% with an average of 90%, where the CO tracer gas was introduced at a single point and 92-102% with an average of 97%, where the CO tracer gas was introduced along a line transverse to the sweep air. The stability and accuracy of the new system were determined statistically and are reported.
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Sheppard, S. C., S. Bittman, M. L. Swift, and J. Tait. "Farm practices survey and modelling to estimate monthly NH3 emissions from swine production in 12 Ecoregions of Canada." Canadian Journal of Animal Science 90, no. 2 (June 1, 2010): 145–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/cjas09050.
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The swine industry in Canada has undergone rapid growth in some areas, but has also been restricted by a variety of environmental issues. Ammonia (NH3) emissions are seldom mentioned among these issues, but emissions do occur and atmospheric NH3 causes a number of impacts including contributing to odour, deposition into sensitive ecosystems and formation of secondary particulate matter, which is a health concern in some regions of North America. This paper describes a new model to estimate NH3 emissions from the swine sector, relying heavily on a recent survey of swine producers to determine the present N and manure management practices. The key hypothesis was that NH3 emission rates vary across Ecoregions and over time in a way that affects the degree of impact. The survey showed many differences across Ecoregions, most importantly related to feed crude protein and landspreading practices. The model estimated that grower pigs (>20 kg to market size) excreted on average about 8.5 kg total ammoniacal N (TAN) per (occupied) pig place per year, and based on the national average farm practices, 25% of this TAN was emitted from barns, 5.3% was emitted from manure storage, and 17% was emitted during landspreading for a total of 4.8 kg NH3 pig-place-1 yr-1. The total loss for grower pigs ranged from 40 to 53% of excreted TAN across the 12 Ecoregions. Nursing sows emitted over twice as much per pig. Regions varied in reliance on homegrown feeds, which affected crude protein feeding and TAN excretion rates. Western regions had relatively low emissions from land application of slurry because of more extensive use of injectors. Emissions from grower pigs in winter were about 0.2 kg NH3 pig-place-1 month-1, mostly from barns, to as high as 0.7 kg NH3 pig-place-1 month-1 in May, mostly from landspreading. Total emission for all of Canada in 2006 was 73 × 106 kg NH3 or about 13% of agricultural emissions in Canada. The results indicate that emission reductions can be achieved with greater use of low-emission application methods and reduced crude protein in feed. The emissions model can be used in future to assess the impacts from changes in feeding regimes and barn designs, and changes in practices such as animal density and increased access to outdoor spaces.Key words: Swine, ammonia, nitrogen, manure, emissions
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Rogalla, F., G. Roudon, J. Sibony, and F. Blondeau. "Minimising Nuisances by Covering Compact Sewage Treatment Plants." Water Science and Technology 25, no. 4-5 (February 1, 1992): 363–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.1992.0515.
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Stringent effluent quality programs to limit wastewater discharges into receiving waters require extensive upgrading of conventional wastewater treatment plants. Large facilities built some decades ago are now often located in densely urbanised areas where land is unavailable. Since nitrogen and phophorus removal often require additional unit processes, innovative solutions have to be found to upgrade existing plants for nutrient removal. This paper shows large scale examples of compact technology and the additional upgrading flexibility provided. New facilities are implemented in sensitive neighborhoods by creative siting under sports stadiums, parks or buildings. In covered plants, air emission control becomes of primary importance. To reduce visual impacts and facilitate odour control, more and more underground treatment plants are constructed, allowing multiple use of plant surfaces. Several plants are illustrated in inner-city locations, avoiding infrastructure cost to pump sewage to remote sites. Most of the presented plants incorporate spacesaving settling facilities and high rate biological reactors to reduce the ‘footprints' of the installations and thus favour coverage. Parallel plates in primary setllers reduce the surface to about one tenth of conventional systems. Biocarbone aerated filters combine biodegradation with very high removal rates and retention of particles in one reactor, without additional clarification or filtration. Air treatment for large plant is mostly performed by chemical scrubbing, completely eliminating environmental nuisances. Performance results of both air and water treatment technology are given. Examples include recent sewage treatment plants on the French Mediterranean Coast. A physico-chemical treatment plant for 1 Million p.e. has operated since 1987 under a stadium in Marseille. In Monaco, the sewage treatment plant for 100 000 p.e.is located in the city center underneath a building of 3000 m2. Primary lamella settlers are followed by biological treatment on Biocarbone aerated filters and air is chemically deodourised. Similar technology is used in Antibes' 200 000 p.e. plant, integrated underneath a park close to the beach.
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"Odour impact assessment of a large municipal solid waste landfill under different working phases." Issue 3 20, no. 3 (October 4, 2018): 654–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.30955/gnj.002770.
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<p>Odours are among the main causes of complaints in regards to environmental issues for a variety of plants, including landfills. The emissions from landfills can affect the quality of life and negatively influence the area nearby. To protect people living in the surroundings from excessive odour exposures, different environmental protection practices may be implemented. In order to optimize technical and economic aspects, various configurations should be taken into account. In this view, the odour dispersion modelling represents a suitable tool to simulate different scenarios. In the present study, the odour impact from a large landfill located in Borgo Montello (Lazio Region, Italy) has been assessed by a dispersion model. Different operating conditions were simulated, in view of minimizing the odour annoyance during the phase of temporary closure of an area of the investigated plant. The Calpuff model was selected as it is well recognized among the preferred models for assessing the long range transport of pollutants. The Odour Emission Rates, inputs to the model, were calculated based on the results of dynamic olfactometry. The outputs from the dispersion model were investigated to define the best measures for the control of the odour emissions during the most impactful operations.</p>
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Mugo, Nyoti Stephen G., D. M. Nyaanga, S. F. Owido, and G. O. Owino. "Flue Gas Emissions and Performance Evaluation of Small-scale Solid Waste Incinerators at Njokerio and Ng’ondu in Njoro, Kenya." Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, November 7, 2020, 50–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/jerr/2020/v18i217206.
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Solid waste management is challenging and incineration technique is more preferred to other methods in reduction of mass and volume, removal of odour and energy recovery in both industrial and residential environments. The challenges facing residents at Njokerio, Ng’ondu and Green Valley estates in Njoro, Kenya included poorly designed open-wastes collection systems, exceeding incinerator loading rates and inappropriate operating temperatures. It also include inadequate design specifications, poorly mixed solid wastes with high moisture contents resulting to high emissions of noxious heavy dense smoke. The aim of this study was to evaluate factors influencing flue gas emissions and performance of small-scale incinerators. Data collected were statistically analysed to determine trends, means, F-values and Least Significant Different (LSD) at . Wastes incineration at varying moisture contents (MC) from 15 to 75% produced mean emission values for carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), and hydrocarbon (HC) ranging between 5 and 11 ppm, 5 and 14%, and from 508 to 1168 ppm, respectively. Varying the incinerator loading rates from 15 to 75 kg/h yielded means CO ranging between 5 and 12 ppm, CO2 from 5 to 14%, and HC between 252 and 1096 ppm. Waste incineration at varying operating temperature levels from 180 to 900°C contributed to mean emissions for CO, CO2 and HC ranging from 14 to 5 ppm, 15 to 6% and 1253 to 316 ppm, respectively. The Egerton University dispensary incinerator had the best incineration performance compared to the rest. High moisture contents, overloaded incinerators and low operating temperature levels contributed to high emission levels of flue gases leading to dark and dense smoke which resulted into incomplete wastes combustion indicating poor incineration performance. Wastes incineration at low loading rates, low moisture contents and high operating temperatures produced white and fine bottom ash, low levels of carbon, implying complete wastes combustion.