Odour Impact Assessment Handbook

Odours have become a priority concern for facility operators, engineers and urban planners who deal with waste and industrial treatment plants. The subjectivity of smell perception, its variability due to frequency and weather conditions, and the complex nature of the substances involved, has long hampered the regulation of odour emissions.This book provides a comprehensive framework for the assessment, measurement and monitoring of odour emissions, and covers:  Odour characterization and exposure effectsInstruments and methods for sampling and measurementStrategies for odour controlDispersion modelling for odour exposure assessmentOdour regulations and policiesProcedures for odour impact assessmentCase studies: Wastewater treatment, composting, industrial and CAFO plants, and landfillIntended for researchers in environmental chemistry, environmental engineering, and civil engineering, this book is also an invaluable guide for industry professionals working in wastewater treatment, environmental and air analysis, and waste management.