ViCount Smoke Generator Used to Test Odour Containment at New Energy-from-Waste Facility
Ben Turner (SLR Consulting) recently shared a LinkedIn post after visiting a newly operational Energy-from-Waste (EfW) facility, where a Concept ViCount smoke generator was used to carry out odour containment testing.
As Ben explains, EfW plants incinerate residual waste to generate energy, reducing landfill and recovering value from non-recyclable materials. A key challenge for such facilities is managing odour. To prevent smells escaping, the reception hall is kept under negative pressure, ensuring air is drawn into the combustion process rather than out into the environment.
To verify that this system works effectively, a smoke test is conducted using the ViCount to simulate airflow and identify potential leakage points around doors or ducting. The Environment Agency typically requires this test as part of the site’s environmental permit.
The ViCount produces a dense and extremely persistent smoke, making it ideal for visualising airflow in large spaces – it’s the first choice for engineers working on odour management and ventilation verification.
Ben’s post provides a great example of how Concept’s technology supports real-world environmental compliance, ensuring that modern waste-to-energy sites operate safely and responsibly.
Read Ben’s post here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ben-turner
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