Olores.org Newsletter February 2024

   Once again we are back in action, and we are already organizing a new conference for the end of the year 2024. This time we will hold a conference in Spanish, on November 12 and 13, 2024, at the BEC (Bilbao Exhibition Centre) in Barakaldo, Bizkaia, Spain.

   This type of event brings together engineers, scientists, researchers, students, local authorities, managers, industrial activities, and other professionals to address and discuss emerging odor issues and new advances in Odour Management.

   Ambiente et Odora (AEO) is thrilled to announce its role as the gold sponsor of the upcoming Air & Waste Management Association Odour Management Conference: Embracing Global Perspectives, which will be held in Toronto, Canada, from May 14 to 16, 2024. This sponsorship marks a significant milestone for AEO, underscoring its commitment to excellence in the field of odour management and environmental sustainability. The company is honoured to support this conference, which serves as a platform for industry professionals to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and address the latest challenges in odour control and waste management.

   Ambiente et Odora (AEO), owner of olores.org, is very happy to announce this gold sponsorship. Participating as the gold sponsor of the Air & Waste Management Association Odour Management conference provides a unique platform to showcase its expertise, innovative technologies, and proven solutions to a diverse audience of industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers. Carlos and Cyntia will be presenting a couple of papers related to some very recent developments, and Carlos will give a plenary lecture on odour regulations in Europe.

   We're pleased to inform you about the recent revision to the ASTM E3313 standard, which addresses the communication of assessor and panel performance in sensory evaluation. This update, reflected in the latest version ASTM E3313-24, brings important changes focused on improving clarity and usability.

   The revisions to ASTM E3313-24 aim to enhance the clarity of guidance regarding the communication of assessor and panel performance. By refining language and simplifying concepts, the standard becomes more accessible and actionable for practitioners.

   For yet another year, we have here again the only conference on odor impact management of wastewater collection systems that we know of. This biennial event has become the meeting point for odor and corrosion management professionals working with sewer networks. The 2024 WEAT Collections Systems and Odor & Corrosion Specialty Conference, scheduled from May 20-22, 2024, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton McAllen Convention Center, presents a singular opportunity to delve into the complexities of odor management within wastewater systems.

     The Water Environment Association of Texas (WEAT) ha a very active Odor and Corrosion Management Committee to educate and inform on technologies, trends, and best practices with regard to air quality, odor and corrosion control. In 2019 they organized a Biosolids, Odor & Corrosion Conference & Expo with a very interesting program. A couple of years later, they organized the 2022 WEAT Collections Systems and Odor & Corrosion Specialty Conference in Frisco. Recognized as the sole conference dedicated exclusively to this critical aspect of wastewater management in 2024, attendees can expect a focused exploration of strategies and solutions aimed at mitigating odor-related challenges in collection systems.

    Once again, the Olfasense company has opened the registration for the annual Proficiency Test for Olfactometry based on EN 13725:2022, to demonstrate the laboratories' compliance with its performance requirements and compare the performance of each laboratory internationally.

    On this occasion, the measurements for the proficiency test will be carried out between August 26th and September 6th, 2024, inclusive. All interested lab companies must confirm their participation by May 24th, 2024 at the latest, been April 5th, 2024 the more economical early bird registration due-date.