The industrial, commercial, and residential markets all have need for odor control systems. These systems include anything from entry-level mist to systems that are custom designed. Several applications include dust control, cooling and humidification.
Simple systems, essentially, operate to mask disagreeable smells with those that are more pleasant. More complex systems may perform an important function by absorbing harmful smells with specially designed filters and configured powders. The latter is preferable in industrial atmospheres where large amounts of gases can easily accumulate.
An odor control system has an essential purpose: to eliminate or reduce all traces of odor within an air supply. While not all odor emissions are toxic, or even harmful, an unhealthy quality of air tends to have negative effects on every quality of life. For businesses, productivity can be affected in areas where certain products are processed.
Typical Areas of Application
Typically, odor control systems are used for landfills, and management facilities that handle sewage and wastewater. Other typical applications include facilities where methane and livestock is processed, and chemical, pesticide and herbicide manufacturing facilities.
Failure to employ a system that arrests odors results in attracting insects and rats. This becomes a health hazard if left unchecked with ramifications where a facility may have to be shut down in some cases.
Types of Odor Control Systems
Systems will of course vary depending on the industry and application need. High pressure mist and fog systems are an effective way to address industrial odors. Some of the best system manufacturers will offer a wide range of products—from entry-level mist systems, to those that are custom designed for a particular environment and application. They should also carry fog fans, air injections systems, and automated control systems.
These commercial providers should also have years of experience in their respective markets. Products lines may include custom and standard pumps, robotic welded stainless steel fog lines, humidifying and misting fans, temperature and humidity controllers, and an assortment of fog nozzles.
Additional ways in which odor can be restricted include operational times of day and zoning restrictions. These systems effectively solve the issue of odor in various applications.
