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  • BS 3804-1:1964

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    Methods for the determination of the calorific value of fuel gases Non-recording methods

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Withdrawn date:  15-10-1997

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-10-1965

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Specification
    1. Scope
    Section one: Calorific values between 250 btu/ft cubed
    and 600 btu/ft cubed
    2. General
    3. Preliminary adjustment
    4. Method of test
    5. Method of calculation
    6. Example of calculation
    Section two: Modifications required for other calorific
    values
    7. Calorific values between 600 Btu/ft cubed and
        3500 Btu/ft cubed
    8. Calorific values between 80 Btu/ft cubed and
        250 Btu/ft cubed
    Section three: Calorific values by the calorimetric
    bomb method
    9. Principle
    10. Special apparatus and reagents
    11. Measurement of capacity of bomb
    12. Procedure
    13. Corrections
    14. Example of calculation
    Appendices
    A. Apparatus for calorific value determination
    B. Test room
    C. Specification for calorimeter thermometers
    D. Conversion factor for calorific values
    E. Metric conversion factors
    F. Correction tables
    G. The bomb calorimeter
    Figures
    1. The Boys calorimeter
    2. Water-flow controller
    3. The Gas Referees' ventilated hygrometer
    4. Overflow funnel
    5. Change-over funnel
    6. The Hyde gas meter
    7. Calorimeter thermometers
    8. Apparatus for filling calorimeter bomb with gas
    9. Chart for determining expected temperature rise
    10. Volume contraction of gases on combustion

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    The method for the range 250 to 600 Btu/ft3, using the Boys water-flow calorimeter, is based on the procedure in the General Directions to Gas Examiners, issued by the Ministry of Power. Modifications are described for the ranges 80 to 250 Btu/ft3 and 600 to 3500 Btu/ft3. The use of the bomb calorimeter for gases above 2200 Btu/ft3 or, with modifications, for gases of lower calorific value, is also described.

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    Committee PTI/15
    Development Note OBSOLETE
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Withdrawn

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 3156-3:1968 Methods for the analysis of fuel gases. Combustion characteristics
    BS 7190:1989 Method for assessing thermal performance of low temperature hot water boilers using a test rig
    BS 7420:1991 Guide for determination of calorific values of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels (including definitions)
    BS 4445:1969 Schedule of tests for gasification and reforming plants using hydrocarbon feedstocks
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