ASTM E1107-15

Standard Test Method for Measuring the Throughput of Resource-Recovery Unit Operations

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is used to document the mass flowrate of a resource recovery unit operation in a plant and as a means of relating operation to design objectives.  
5.2 This test method is also used in conjunction with measurements of the performance of materials separators (particularly recovery and purity). As such, throughput should not generally be measured by sampling the feed since this may change its performance. Processing equipment that does not perform separations can be sampled at either the feed or product streams.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method is for measuring the throughput, or mass flowrate, of a resource-recovery unit operation, or series of unit operations.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.2.1 Exception—Section 9.1.2 indicates the equivalent weight in pounds for samples with particle size greater than 90 mm.  
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary information is given in Section 7.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2015
• ICS: 03.100.50 - Production. Production management
• ICS: 13.030.50 - Recycling
• Technical Committee: D34 - Waste Management
• Drafting Committee: D34.03 - Treatment, Recovery and Reuse

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E1107 − 15
Standard Test Method for
Measuring the Throughput of Resource-Recovery Unit
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Operations
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1107; 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 3.1.3 processor—a type of resource recovery unit operation
with a single input feed stream and single output stream. Its
1.1 This test method is for measuring the throughput, or
function is to alter the physical or physico-chemical properties
mass flowrate, of a resource-recovery unit operation, or series
of the input feed stream. The mass flow rates of input and
of unit operations.
output streams should be equal unless moisture is lost.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
3.1.4 throughput—the mass flowrate through a unit
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
operation, expressed, preferably, in units of kilograms per hour
standard.
(kg/h) or alternatively in units of pounds per hour (lb/h).
1.2.1 Exception—Section 9.1.2 indicates the equivalent
3.1.5 unit operation—a basic step in a larger process con-
weight in pounds for samples with particle size greater than 90
sisting of multiple steps.
mm.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4. Summary of Test Method
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.1 The output streams of a separator or processor are
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
collected over a measured period of time and weighed.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Collection of the output stream is either in containers or by
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precau-
stopping, then clearing, portions of conveyor belts or chutes.
tionary information is given in Section 7.
For processing equipment in which materials separation is not
2. Referenced Documents accomplished, the input stream may be sampled if this is more
2 convenient.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
5. Significance and Use
E868 Test Methods for Conducting Performance Tests on
5.1 This test method is used to document the mass flowrate
Mechanical Conveying Equipment Used in Resource
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of a resource recovery unit operation in a plant and as a means
Recovery Systems (Withdrawn 2013)
of relating operation to design objectives.
3. Terminology
5.2 This test method is also used in conjunction with
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: measurements of the performance of materials separators
3.1.1 binary separator—a mechanical device that separates (particularly recovery and purity). As such, throughput should
single input feed stream into two output feed streams. not generally be measured by sampling the feed since this may
change its performance. Processing equipment that does not
3.1.2 polynary separator—a mechanical device that sepa-
perform separations can be sampled at either the feed or
rates single input feed stream into three or more output feed
product streams.
streams.
6. Apparatus
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D34 on Waste
6.1 Collection Bins—Several size collection bins are re-
Management and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D34.03 on Treatment,
Recovery and Reuse. quired. The size is determined by the size of sample, which in
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2015. Published September 2015. Originally
turn, is determined by the throughput of the plant. Some
approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as E1107 – 10. DOI:
streams can be sampled into drums or barrels.
10.1520/E1107-15.
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6.1.1 All containers must be clean and in good mechanical
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condition, and not have rusting, flaking, or mechanically
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
weakened sections. Containers should be cleaned with water or
the ASTM website.
3 an air hose prior to use. (Warning—Air hoses must be used
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6.1.2 The tare weight of the containers should be clearly third shall be retained and weighed if the calculated through-
marked with paint and checked periodically.
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Designation: E1107 − 10 E1107 − 15
Standard Test Method for
Measuring the Throughput of Resource-Recovery Unit
1
Operations
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1107; 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
1.1 This test method is for measuring the throughput, or mass flowrate, of a resource-recovery unit operation, or series of unit
operations.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.2.1 Exception—Section 9.1.2 indicates the equivalent weight in pounds for samples with particle size greater than 90 mm.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary information is given in Section 7.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
E868 Test Methods for Conducting Performance Tests on Mechanical Conveying Equipment Used in Resource Recovery
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Systems (Withdrawn 2013)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 binary separator—a mechanical device that separates single input feed stream into two output feed streams.
3.1.2 polynary separator—a mechanical device that separates single input feed stream into three or more output feed streams.
3.1.3 processor—a type of resource recovery unit operation with a single input feed stream and single output stream. Its function
is to alter the physical or physico-chemical properties of the input feed stream. The mass flow rates of input and output streams
should be equal unless moisture is lost.
3.1.4 throughput—the mass flowrate through a unit operation, expressed, preferably, in units of kilograms per hour (kg/h) or
alternatively in units of pounds per hour (lb/h).
3.1.5 unit operation—a basic step in a larger process consisting of multiple steps.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 The output streams of a separator or processor are collected over a measured period of time and weighed. Collection of the
output stream is either in containers or by stopping, then clearing, portions of conveyor belts or chutes. For processing equipment
in which materials separation is not accomplished, the input stream may be sampled if this is more convenient.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This test method is used to document the mass flowrate of a resource recovery unit operation in a plant and as a means of
relating operation to design objectives.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D34 on Waste Management and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D34.03 on Treatment,
Recovery and Reuse.
Current edition approved June 1, 2010Sept. 1, 2015. Published July 2010September 2015. Originally approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 20042010 as
E1107–86E1107 – 10. (2004). DOI: 10.1520/E1107-10.10.1520/E1107-15.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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5.2 This test method is also used in conjunction with measurements of the performance of materials separators (particularly
recovery and purity). As such, throughput should not generally be measured by sampling the feed since this may change its
performance. Processing equipment that does not perform separations can be sampled at either the feed or product streams.
6. Apparatus
6.1 Collection Bins—Several size collection bins are required. The size is determined by the size of sample, which in turn, is
determined by the throughput of the plant. Some streams can be sampled into drums or barrels.
6.1.1 All containers must be clean and in good mechanical condition, and not have rusting, flaking, or mechanically weakened
sections. C
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