Odor Sampling and Analysis Services

Practical Purposes of quantifying ambient odor:

• Monitoring daily operations
• Comparison of Operating Practices
• Documenting specific events or episodes
• Monitoring Compliance
• Determination of compliance (i.e. permit renewal)
• Determination of status (i.e. baseline data for expansion planning)
• Investigation of odor control effectiveness (i.e. scientific testing)
• Verficiation of odor dispersion modeling (i.e. model calibration)
• Determination of specific odor sources (i.e. investigation of complaints)
• Verification of Odor Complaints (i.e. notice of violation)

Sullivan Environmental has the capacity to conduct odor sampling and analysis via preliminary dilution threshold sampling using a Field Olfactometer.  Subsequent air samples can be taken via a Vac-u-chamber sampling pump and stored tedlar bags.   

These samples are then sent overnight to our partner laboratory for odor panel analysis.  Typical odor sampling planning requires a pre-arranged scheduling with the laboratory (typically a one week notice) to insure that the required personnel are present during the 30 hour required turn around time from the air sample extraction to the actual analysis.  Sullivan Environmental certified consulting meteorologists can supplement air sample results with dispersion modeling analysis if deemed necessary by the client.

Contact David Sullivan for more information about odor sampling services: (703) 780-4580