ASTM E830-87(2004)

Standard Test Method for Ash in the Analysis Sample of Refuse-Derived Fuel (Withdrawn 2004)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is available to producers and users of RDF as a method of determining the weight percent of ash in the analysis sample.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers determination of the ash content in the analysis sample of refuse-derived fuel (RDF). The results obtained can be applied as the weight percent ash in the proximate analysis and in the ultimate analysis.
1.2 The values stated in acceptable metric units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary statements see Section 6.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method covers determination of the ash content in the analysis sample of refuse-derived fuel (RDF). The results obtained can be applied as the weight percent ash in the proximate analysis and in the ultimate analysis.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D34 on Waste Management, this standard was withdrawn with no replacement in July 2011 because of limited use by industry in light of analogous standards for coal.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-1995
• Withdrawal Date: 31-Mar-2004
• ICS: 75.160.10 - Solid fuels
• Technical Committee: D34 - Waste Management
• Drafting Committee: D34.03 - Treatment, Recovery and Reuse

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E830-87(1996) - Standard Test Method for Ash in the Analysis Sample of Refuse-Derived Fuel
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-1996
• Referred By: ASTM D5217-17 - Standard Guide for Detection of Fouling and Degradation of Particulate Ion Exchange Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-1996

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:E830–87 (Reapproved 2004)
Standard Test Method for
Ash in the Analysis Sample of Refuse-Derived Fuel
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E830; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope RDF-1—Wastes used as a fuel in as-discarded form with
only bulky wastes removed.
1.1 Thistestmethodcoversdeterminationoftheashcontent
RDF-2—Wastes processed to coarse particle size with or
intheanalysissampleofrefuse-derivedfuel(RDF).Theresults
without ferrous metal separation.
obtained can be applied as the weight percent ash in the
RDF-3—Combustible waste fraction processed to particle
proximate analysis and in the ultimate analysis.
sizes, 95 % passing 2-in. square screening.
1.2 The values stated in acceptable metric units are to be
RDF-4—Combustible waste fraction processed into powder
regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for
form, 95 % passing 10-mesh screening.
information only.
RDF-5—Combustible waste fraction densified (compressed)
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
into the form of pellets, slugs, cubettes, or briquettes.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4. Summary of Test Method
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4.1 Ash is determined by weighing the residue remaining
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific
after burning the prepared analysis sample under rigidly
precautionary statements see Section 6.
controlled conditions of sample weight, temperature, and
2. Referenced Documents furnace atmosphere.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5. Significance and Use
E180 Practice for Determining the Precision of ASTM
5.1 This test method is available to producers and users of
Methods for Analysis and Testing of Industrial and Spe-
RDF as a method of determining the weight percent of ash in
cialty Chemicals
the analysis sample.
E790 Test Method for Residual Moisture in a Refuse-
Derived Fuel Analysis Sample
6. Apparatus
E829 Practice for Preparing Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF)
6.1 Electric Furnace—For determination of the ash content
Laboratory Samples for Analysis
of RDF, the furnace shall have adequate air ventilation and
shall be capable of temperature regulation up to at least 750 6
3. Terminology
25°C. An air change rate of 1 to 4 furnace volumes of air per
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
minute has been found adequate.
3.1.1 refuse-derived fuel—Solid forms of refuse-derived
fuels from which appropriate analytical samples may be
NOTE 1—It may be possible to reduce the rate of air flow below the
prepared are defined as follows in ASTM STP 832: suggested minimum without adversely affecting results of the ash deter-
mination.
6.2 Porcelain Capsules, about 22 mm ( ⁄8 in.) in depth, and
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D34 on Waste 3
44 mm (1 ⁄4 in.) in diameter, or similar containers.
Management and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D34.03 onTreatment,
Recovery and Reuse.
NOTE 2—Weighing bottles of borosilicate glass may be safely used
Current edition approved Aug. 28, 1987. Published October 1987. Orginally
without deformation or softening at temperatures of 600°C or less.
published as E830 – 81. Last revised E830 – 81. DOI: 10.1520/E0830-87R04.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
7. Precautions
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
7.1 Due to the origins of RDF in municipal waste, common
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
sense dictates that some precautions should be observed when
Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced
conducting tests on the samples. Recommended hygienic
on www.astm.org.
4 practices include use of gloves when handling RDF; wearing
Thesaurus on Resource Recovery Terminology, ASTM STP 832, ASTM, 1983,
p. 72. dust masks (NIOSH-approved type), especially while milling
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E830–87 (2004)
RDF samples; conducting tests under a negative pressure hood 10. Calculation
when possible; and washing hands before eating or smoking.
10.1 Calculate the ash p
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