ORTECH can sample odours!

Source Odour Sampling

Sources of odour emissions at a facility are defined as areas where emissions are released into the atmosphere.  Conditions in Certificates of Approval (Air) and other air permits frequently require that compliance odour testing is carried out at such sources if emissions of odour are potentially significant or the testing may be required as a result of odour complaints.

ORTECH routinely conducts source emission testing programs for all types of sectors including rendering plants, sewage treatment plants, composting facilities, paint spray operations and the food processing industry.  For these programs, a number of odour sampling procedures are available for use depending on the characteristics of the source emissions such as the type of source, gas temperature, the presence of moisture in the gases and the expected odour concentration.

Odorous Compound Sampling

Is there a specific odorous compound or compounds you want to test? ORTECH offers sample collection and in-house or third party laboratory analysis of odorous compounds following EPA and ASTM methodologies. Some common odorous compounds include:

·     Aldehydes

·     Amines

·     Ammonia

·     Carboxylic Acids

·     Hydrocarbons

·     Ketones

·     Sulphur Compounds (such as Hydrogen Disulphide H2S)

·     Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

·     Semi-volitile Organic Compounds (SVOCs)

Compliance Testing

If your Certificate of Appoval (ECA) or other regulatory document has a testing requirement ORTECH can help. ORTECH has over 40 years of experience with compliance odour testing and reporting. ORTECH will work with you to develop a testing program that complies with your requirements. We can assist with:

·     Development of a Pre-test plan

·     Sampling according to Ontario Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP) Method ON:6 or equivalent regulation

·     Analysis according to Method ON:6 and the European Standard Method EN:13725 or an equivalent regulation

·     Liaising with the MECP, Environment Canada or equivalent regulating agency.

·     Providing dispersion modelling if required

·     Preparation and submission of a compliance report

ORTECH understands the importance of odour compliance and will work with you to ensure any municipal, provincial or federal testing requirements are met.

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