Environmental Odor Analysis in West and East Java’s Ambient Air and Odor Reduction Using Biofilter Model

Adinda Rizki Virginia; Arief Sabdo Yuwono; Chusnul Arif

doi:10.46604/emsi.2023.12280

Authors

Adinda Rizki Virginia Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
Arief Sabdo Yuwono Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
Chusnul Arif Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46604/emsi.2023.12280

Keywords:

biofilter, hedonic scale, odor concentration, reduction

Abstract

The odor affects both one’s health and quality of life. This study measures and analyzes odor concentration and odor sources in ambient air, the correlation between odor gas concentration and the hedonic scale, and the design of an odor-reduction instrument. The research commenced from February to May 2022 in the small industrial area (SIA) of Magetan Regency and compost bins of Bogor City. Data was collected through chemical analysis, and the hedonic scale was measured at four points divided into radii one and two. The concentration of odor parameters in Magetan and Bogor City is below the quality standard, while the correlation between ammonia gas concentration and the hedonic scale is low. Regarding the biofilter, its odor reduction efficiency is 35% for rotten fish, 70% for goat manure, 82% for compost waste, and 47% for chicken carcasses.

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