ASTM E873-82(2019)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Bulk Density of Densified Particulate Biomass Fuels
Standard Test Method for Bulk Density of Densified Particulate Biomass Fuels
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
2.1 The test procedures described in this test method can be used to determine the bulk density (or bulk specific weight) of any densified particulate biomass fuel meeting the requirements specified in this test method.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the procedure for the determination of bulk density (or bulk specific weight) of densified particulate biomass fuels with a maximum particle volume of 16.39 cm3 (1 in. 3).
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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Standards Content (Sample)
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: E873 −82 (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Test Method for
Bulk Density of Densified Particulate Biomass Fuels
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E873; 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 3.2 Scales of such capacity as to weigh the box and sample
to within 100 g.
1.1 This test method covers the procedure for the determi-
nation of bulk density (or bulk specific weight) of densified
4. Sampling
particulate biomass fuels with a maximum particle volume of
3 3
4.1 PlaceofSampling—Sample fuel while it is being loaded
16.39 cm (1 in. ).
into or unloaded from means of transportation or when
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
discharged from storage bins or conveyors.
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
NOTE 1—Samples collected from the surface of piles are, in general,
only.
unreliable because of the exposure to the environment. If necessary,
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
collect nine increments from a foot or more below the surface at nine
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
points covering the pile.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.2 Collection of Gross Sample:
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
4.2.1 Collect increments regularly, systematically, and with
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
such frequency that the entire quantity of pellets sampled will
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
be represented proportionally in the gross sample.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4.2.2 The quantity of the sample shall be large enough to be
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
representative but not less than 45.45 kg (100 lb).
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5. Procedure
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5.1 Weigh and record the empty box weight within 100 g
(0.22 lb). Fill the box by pouring from a height of 610 mm
2. Significance and Use
(2 ft) above the top edge of the container. Drop the box five
2.1 The test procedures described in this test method can be
times from a height of 150 mm (6 in.) on to a nonresilient
used to determine the bulk d
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