The scope of this project includes a single phase for the collation of all relevant data and learning from European and UK gas networks whom have experience of odour masking; both biomethane and non-biomethane related.

If this project is successful this could result in potential further work to focus on the future technical work required to identify the biomethane components most likely to influence odour, quantify the effects and in addition produce a reliable rhinology procedure for biomethane/natural gas mixtures. This would also include advice on upgrading and clean-up techniques to minimize the impact of biomethane on odorized gas networks.

Benefits

If successful, the project will determine which sources of biomethane are most likely to influence gas odour, allowing corrective measures to be applied as necessary in a targeted manner.

This will be an enabler for further work under the same initiative to identify the biomethane components most likely to influence odour, quantify the effects and produce a reliable rhinology procedure for biomethane/natural gas mixtures.