Odour

Odour Control Consultants and Services


Here at Stephenson Environmental, we are experts in Environmental Management and Odour control. We can take odour samples according to approved test methods on your nominated site anywhere in Australia, from ambient air or point source, area and volume emission sources. 


Environmental Management of odours can be a complex task. There are a variety of different techniques and strategies that can be employed to control and manage odours, depending on the source and type of odour. For this reason, it is important to have a thorough understanding of the various options available in order to select the most appropriate approach for your specific needs. At Stephenson Environmental, we offer a range of services to help you with this process. We can conduct comparative assessments of different odour control techniques and strategies, including biofiltration, high-temperature combustion, wet and dry scrubbing, activated carbon and alumina, and various dispersion approaches. We can also provide tailored training for you and your team onsite, to ensure that you have the knowledge and skills necessary to implement the most effective odour management plan for your situation.

At Stephenson Environmental, we have the expertise and experience to help you select and implement the most appropriate odour control strategy for your needs. We can provide training for you and your team on a range of different techniques, and we can conduct comparative assessments on your site to help you find the best solution. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve effective odour


Odour Control Services Include: 

  • Odour Sampling

    • Stephenson Environmental and Odour Research Labs Australia can take odour samples according to approved test methods on your nominated site anywhere in Australia, from ambient air or point source, area and volume emission sources. 
  • Odour Training Services

    • We can tailor training for you and your team regarding:
    • Comparative assessment of a range of odour and VOC control techniques and strategies, including biofiltration, high-temperature combustion, wet and dry scrubbing, activated carbon and alumina and various dispersion approaches. These can be conducted on your site to your specific needs.
    • Odour sensitivity screening to determine your odour sensitivity and accuracy, using either a sensitivity kit at your site, or a more complex assessment at our ORLA Olfactometry Lab to AS4323.3-2001.
    • Nasal Ranger use and maintenance.
  • Odour Laboratory

    • Odour samples can be analysed in accordance with AS4323.3 & 4, to internationally recognised odour units (ou) in a NATA accredited Olfactometry Laboratory.
  • Nasal Ranger

    • Stephenson Environmental are the sole agents for the Nasal Ranger Field Olfactometer sale, hire, calibration and training throughout Australia and New Zealand. 
    • The Nasal Ranger is a portable, handheld field olfactometry instrument that can be used anywhere, anytime for real-time accurate odour measurement, thus ensuring rapid response time to odour incidents. Nasal Rangers are widely used by local councils to monitor community complaints and for self-monitoring in resource recovery, agri-business, remediation and wastewater treatment for baseline and screening odour measurements.

Odour Control

Stephenson Environmental has a vast range of experience in the design, development and implementation of odour controls, including:

  • Biofiltration for:

    • Organic chemical manufacturing
    • Meat processing and rendering
    • Waste water
    • Food processing
  • Dry Scrubbing of acid gases for:

    • Brickworks
    • Aluminium smelters 
  • Thermal Oxidation for:

    • Solvents and chemical manufacture
    • Paints and surface coatings
    • Food processing, drying and rendering
  • Wet scrubbing for:

    • Rendering
    • Sewerage and waste water
    • Animal and vegetable waste
    • Organic solvents 
    • Pesticides
    • Bitumen/asphalt    
  • Activated Carbon for:

    • Waste recycling
    • Organic solvents
    • Alcohols
    • Styrene            
  • Electrostatic Precipitation for:

    • Food cooking and processing   
  • Mist Elimination for:

    • Metal processing and heating
    • Acid production

In need of odour control solutions? Call us today on 02 9737 9991

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