Preventive maintenance of odour abatement equipment

To ensure maximum efficiency of odour abatement systems and reduce emissions, constant and thorough maintenance is essential.

Regular operations, such as the optimization of scrubbers, DKFil and misting systems, ensure optimal performance and regulatory compliance with required abatement standards. Identifying critical parts, maintaining proper functioning and planning targeted interventions allows you optimizing costs and resources, prolong plant life and prevent unexpected failures.

In this article we examine the importance of preventive maintenance and its role in extending plant life.

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Odour abatement systems need regular checks to maintain high performance.
Scheduled maintenance avoids:

• unexpected breakdowns, avoiding downtime that interrupts production and generates unexpected costs;
• reduce plant life, by preventing quick wear and tear, as well as need for premature replacement;
• decreased efficiency, which could lead to increased odour emissions and inconvenience to the surrounding community;
• risk of regulatory non-compliance, avoiding penalties or loss of environmental certifications;
• increased operating costs, thanks to reduced energy consumption and frequent repair work;
• costs for maintenance personnel, thanks to planned interventions instead of costly breakdown emergencies;
• routine repairs, avoiding complex and costly large-scale interventions;
• safety hazards, ensuring a safer working environment for staff. 

Many companies are late in becoming aware of the damage caused by a lack of preventive maintenance.
Some the most common problems are:

• accumulation of residues in filters or spraying systems, causing loss of efficiency;
• premature wear of critical components, such as pumps and fans, compromising air flow or treatment capacity;
• malfunctions due to setting errors or lack of periodic calibration;
• prolonged downtime for repairs, which could be avoided with regular checks;
• emissions exceeding legal limits, putting the company at risk of fines or litigation;

These problems not only increase costs, but also compromise the company's reputation. 

Every plant, whether design or the  use of scrubbers, DKFil or misting systems, requires tailor-made maintenance based on its characteristics and level of use.
These are some indications according to the type of system:

• Osmogenic barrier: twice a year, increasing to three if there is a large number of nozzles or a special piping arrangement;
• Zephiro UTS: from a minimum of three times a year to one visit every month, depending on the use of the system and client's needs;
• DKFil®: twice a year for overall;
• Scrubber: a minimum of twice a year to check the functioning of all mechanical parts and the levels of washing solutions. All in accordance with the use and client's needs. 

To support companies in the effective management of their odour abatement plants, we offer preventive maintenance services that differ in the number of annual visits and spare parts.

• Routine maintenance
  Including at least two visits per year to ensure plant efficiency. Including labour, travel and telephone assistance. Spare parts excluded.
• Total Level Maintenance 
  Including inspection of the plant and replacement of wear parts. Non-wear parts excluded.
• Full Service Contract
  Ideal for Zephiro UTS systems, it offers full coverage with maintenance visits from 3 to 12 times a year. It includes the supply of odour neutralizing products and spare parts, with continuous telephone assistance. 

In addition to maintenance services, Labiotest also offers other services:

• spare parts kit: to deal with any emergency situations;
• telephone assistance: the first diagnosis of the problem may be performed over the phone, providing initial assistance;
• customized approach: maintenance contracts are very flexible and may be adapted to the client's needs and type of system;
• expertise: our staff carries out both the installation and commissioning of the systems, which is why we may guarantee a better service;
• product consumption: in our offers for the supply of installations, we also include an offer for the maintenance service considering two visits/year to guarantee the supply of the product according to actual consumption. 

When an odour abatement plant becomes obsolete or inefficient, revamping is the ideal solution to restore its performance and bring it up to the latest technological and regulatory standards.

With our SOS Service (Sustainable Odour Service), we offer customized activities to improve and optimize existing plants in compliance with regulations such as Legislative Decree 152/2006 and BAT (Best Available Technologies). 

Adopting a proactive maintenance strategy not only prevents unexpected breakdowns, but also improves operational efficiency, extends plant life and contributes to environmental sustainability.

Rely on our customized services to keep your plant efficient and compliant with regulations. Contact us for a consultation and find out how we can help you with our assistance and maintenance service or revamping - SOS Service.