NEN EN 12915-1 : 2009
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PRODUCTS USED FOR THE TREATMENT OF WATER INTENDED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION - GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON - PART 1: VIRGIN GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON
12-01-2013
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Description
4.1 Identification
4.2 Commercial forms
5 Physical properties
5.1 Appearance
5.2 Particle size distribution
5.3 Wettability
5.4 Bulk density packed
5.5 Mechanical strength
6 Chemical properties
6.1 General
6.2 Purity criteria
7 Specific properties
8 Test methods
8.1 Sampling
8.2 Analysis
9 Labelling, transportation and storage
9.1 Means of delivery
9.2 Risk and safety labelling according to the EU directives
9.3 Transportation regulations and labelling
9.4 Marking
9.5 Storage
Annex A (Informative) General information on granular activated
carbon
A.1 Origin
A.2 Composition
A.3 Hydraulic characteristics
A.4 Use
A.5 Rules for safe handling and use
A.6 Emergency procedures
Bibliography
Explains the characteristics of virgin granular activated carbon and specifies the requirements and the corresponding test methods for virgin granular activated carbon. It also provides information on its use in water treatment. Applies to virgin granular activated carbon used for treatment of water intended for human consumption.
| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes NEN EN 12915. (06/2003)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| PublisherName |
Netherlands Standards
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| Status |
Current
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| Standards | Relationship |
| UNI EN 12915-1 : 2009 | Identical |
| BS EN 12915-1:2009 | Identical |
| I.S. EN 12915-1:2009 | Identical |
| DIN EN 12915-1:2009-07 | Identical |
| EN 12915-1:2009 | Identical |
| UNE-EN 12915-1:2009 | Identical |
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