Simultaneous Evaluation of Odor Episodes and Air Quality in Urban Areas by Multi-Sorbent Sampling and TD-GC/MS Analysis

In this application note, the presented methodology can identify compounds that cause odor episodes as well as their sources in outdoor air samples. An inventory of all potential emitting activities can be obtained, including not only nearby emitters but also sources that are several kilometres away. Air quality criteria can be applied to the chemical compound concentrations obtained with the presented methodology.