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Apr 26, 2012
Odor Control in the 21st Century: Why 99% H2S Removal May Not Meet Client Needs
Publication: World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2008: Ahupua'A
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This presentation discusses a comprehensive methodology for designing odor control systems for wastewater plants and lift stations. Historic design of odor control systems has revolved around a 99% removal of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and a typical influent concentration of 20 to 50 ppm, or a two log removal. Detection of H2S by the human nose is at the 0.2 ppb level, with recognition of the unique H2S odor at 0.5 ppb. An additional three log removal is required between the exhaust stack and the closest customer's nose. Oftentimes, this secondary design element is not considered. The author's approach addresses this secondary design element as part of an overall modification to the traditional odor control design. The author also stresses the need for engineers to improve communications with clients to determine client needs.
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© 2008 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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ASCE Technical Topics:
- Air pollution
- Air quality
- Business management
- Chemical compounds
- Chemicals
- Chemistry
- Client relationships
- Control systems
- Engineering fundamentals
- Environmental engineering
- Inflow
- Influents
- Odors
- Pollutants
- Pollution
- Practice and Profession
- River engineering
- Rivers and streams
- Salts
- Sulfides
- Systems engineering
- Systems management
- Wastewater management
- Wastewater treatment plants
- Water and water resources
- Water treatment
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Bruce DiFrancisco
P.E.
Stanley Consultants
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