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BS EN 15170:2008

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Characterization of sludges. Determination of calorific value

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Language(s)

English

Published date

30-09-2009

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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Principle
5 Reagents
6 Apparatus
7 Procedure
8 Calibration
9 Gross calorific value
10 Calculation of net calorific value
11 Precision
12 Test report
Annex A (informative) - Example of a calorimeter
Annex B (informative) - Temperature evolution
Annex C (informative) - Results of the interlaboratory
                        comparison
Bibliography

Describes a method for the determination of the gross calorific value of sludge at constant volume and at the reference temperature 25 degrees C in a bomb calorimeter calibrated by combustion of certified benzoic acid.

Committee
EH/5
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 05/30129842 DC. (07/2009)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
24
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
EN 15170:2008 Identical

ISO 5725-1:1994 Accuracy (trueness and precision) of measurement methods and results — Part 1: General principles and definitions
ISO 1928:2009 Solid mineral fuels Determination of gross calorific value by the bomb calorimetric method and calculation of net calorific value
EN 12880:2000 Characterization of sludges - Determination of dry residue and water content
ISO/TS 12902:2001 Solid mineral fuels Determination of total carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen Instrumental methods
ISO 16720:2005 Soil quality Pretreatment of samples by freeze-drying for subsequent analysis
EN ISO 16720:2007 Soil quality - Pretreatment of samples by freeze-drying for subsequent analysis (ISO 16720:2005)
EN 12832:1999 Characterisation of sludges - Utilisation and disposal of sludges - Vocabulary
CEN/TS 14918:2005 Solid Biofuels - Method for the determination of calorific value
ISO 651:1975 Solid-stem calorimeter thermometers
ISO 652:1975 Enclosed-scale calorimeter thermometers

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