How to accurately measure, identify, and locate odors indoors?
The management of indoor odor (odour) nuisances is a key issue for the comfort, health, and safety of occupants. Unlike outdoor environments, enclosed spaces require even finer detection and precise identification of odor (odour) sources, as dispersion is more limited and concentrations can quickly reach disturbing levels.
The POD2 by Ellona offers a comprehensive and automated solution by detecting, measuring, identifying, and locating odors (odours) in real time.
1. Advanced odor (odour) detection indoors
The POD2 is equipped with MOS sensors (Metal Oxide Semiconductor) that allow for the rapid detection of odor (odour) compounds in the surrounding air. Unlike traditional approaches that require human intervention or sampling, the POD2 operates continuously to:
- Immediately detect odor (odour) variations and identify odor peaks
- Trigger alerts in case of olfactory anomalies
- Track trends to understand the evolution of nuisances
This real-time monitoring allows action before odors (odours) become a major problem, especially in sensitive environments where comfort and air quality are essential.
2. Measurement of odor (odour) intensity and tracking their evolution
Beyond simple detection, the POD2 allows for the quantification of odor (odour) intensity. It analyzes the fluctuations in concentration of volatile compounds, enabling:
- Accurate assessment of nuisance levels
- Tracking of odor (odour) trends over time
- Anticipation of odor peaks and their impact on occupants
This approach helps differentiate occasional nuisances (e.g., a one-time cleaning product) from recurring issues (e.g., ventilation problems), allowing for appropriate actions.
3. Identification of the nature of odors (odours) and localization of sources
One of the main challenges indoors is precisely identifying the nature and origin of odors (odours). With its artificial intelligence and advanced analysis of olfactory signatures, the POD2 is capable of:
- Associating an odor (odour) with a specific chemical family, whether it’s food odors (chocolate, fresh bread, coffee), industrial (solvents, gasoline, burnt plastic…), environmental (cedar wood, flowers, cut grass…), or related to hygiene and safety issues (unsanitary conditions, detergents, gas leaks…).
- Locating the most impacted areas to better target corrective actions.
- Quickly detecting problems with ventilation systems, equipment, or anomalies like gas leaks, chemical pollution, or poor waste disposal.
- Relying on a database of nearly 250 fragrances, including common odors (odours) like vanilla, peppermint, and cinnamon, as well as more specific scents like ozone, burnt wood smoke, hydrocarbons, household products, or biological contaminants.
This identification ability is crucial for effective remediation, particularly in cases where odors (odours) may be the symptom of a technical malfunction, hygiene problem, or indoor air contamination.
4. Targeted remediation with centralized data
All data collected by the POD2 is analyzed through the EllonaSoft platform, allowing for:
- Real-time monitoring and optimized management of odor (odour) nuisances
- A better understanding of odor (odour) trends and cycles
- Integration with ventilation systems for automatic adjustment
By combining detection, intensity measurement, and identification of odor (odour) nature and sources, the POD2 becomes an essential tool for proactively improving indoor air quality and minimizing odor (odour) nuisances.
Conclusion: A comprehensive solution for indoor odor (odour) management
The POD2 by Ellona is designed to address the specific challenges of indoor environments:
- Rapid and continuous odor (odour) variation detection
- Accurate odor (odour) intensity measurement to track their impact
- Identification of odor (odour) nature and localization of sources for targeted action
- Optimization of remediation strategies through intelligent data analysis
With this approach, the POD2 ensures a healthier, more comfortable, and better-controlled indoor environment, while helping to anticipate and effectively address odor (odour) nuisances.