AWWA JAW46152
Journal AWWA - FPA of Selected Odorous Compounds
Journal Article by American Water Works Association, 04/01/1997
Rashash, Diana M.C.;Dietrich, Andrea M.;Hoehn, Robert C.
Full Description
The odors of 15 organic compounds were evaluated by the flavor profile analysis (FPA) method. The FPA data were well described by the Weber-Fechner law, as indicated by the R2 values (0.6-0.99). Odor threshold concentrations were obtained and ranged from thus, exposing FPA panelists to a variety of compounds, each at several concentrations, will aid in familiarizing the panelists with the diverse odor descriptors that can be encountered. Includes 44 references, tables, figures.