CEN/TS 15442:2006

Solid recovered fuels - Methods for sampling

This Technical Specification describes methods for taking samples of solid recovered fuels for example from production plants, from deliveries or from stock. It includes manual and mechanical methods.
It is not applicable to solid recovered fuels that are formed by liquid or sludge, but it includes dewatered sludge.

Feste Sekundärbrennstoffe - Verfahren zur Probenahme

Combustibles solides de récupération - Méthodes d'échantillonnage

Trdno alternativno gorivo - Metode za vzorčenje

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2006
• Withdrawal Date: 08-Mar-2011
• ICS: 75.160.10 - Solid fuels
• ICS: 75.160.40 - Biofuels
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 343 - Solid Recovered Fuels
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 343/WG 3 - Sampling, sample reduction and supplementary test methods
• Current Stage: 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
• Start Date: 09-Mar-2011
• Completion Date: 09-Mar-2011
• Mandate: M/325 - Mandate to CEN on Solid Recovered Fuels (SRF)
• Ref Project: SIST-TS CEN/TS 15442:2007 - Solid recovered fuels - Methods for sampling

Relations

• Replaced By: EN 15442:2011 - Solid recovered fuels - Methods for sampling
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

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Solid recovered fuels - Methods for sampling
Feste Sekundärbrennstoffe - Verfahren zur Probenahme
Combustibles solides de récupération - Méthodes d'échantillonnage
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TS 15442:2006
ICS:
75.160.10 Trda goriva Solid fuels
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
CEN/TS 15442
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
November 2006
ICS 75.160.10
English Version
Solid recovered fuels - Methods for sampling
Combustibles solides de récupération - Méthodes Feste Sekundärbrennstoffe - Verfahren zur Probenahme
d'échantillonnage
This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was approved by CEN on 13 May 2006 for provisional application.
The period of validity of this CEN/TS is limited initially to three years. After two years the members of CEN will be requested to submit their
comments, particularly on the question whether the CEN/TS can be converted into a European Standard.
CEN members are required to announce the existence of this CEN/TS in the same way as for an EN and to make the CEN/TS available
promptly at national level in an appropriate form. It is permissible to keep conflicting national standards in force (in parallel to the CEN/TS)
until the final decision about the possible conversion of the CEN/TS into an EN is reached.
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Contents Page
Foreword.3
Introduction .4
1 Scope .6
2 Normative references .6
3 Terms and definitions .6
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms .8
5 Principle.9
6 Development of a sampling plan.9
6.1 Principle.9
6.2 Definition of overall objectives.10
6.3 Definition of a lot and determining lot size .10
6.4 Determination of the sampling procedure .11
6.5 Determination of the number of increments.12
6.6 Determination of minimum sample size.12
6.7 Determination of the minimum increment size.12
6.8 Determination of the effective increment and sample sizes .12
6.9 Selection of distribution of increments over a lot.13
7 Implementation of a sampling plan.13
7.1 Sampling from a material flow.13
7.2 Sampling from a vehicle .14
7.3 Sampling from a static lot.15
8 Handling and storage of samples .16
9 Precision.16
Annex A (normative) Step-by-step plan for the development of a sampling plan .17
Annex B (informative) Guideline for a sampling plan.19
Annex C (normative) Sampling equipment and implements.23
Annex D (normative) Determination of minimum sample size.30
Annex E (normative) Determination of minimum increment size for sampling from material flows .35
Annex F (normative) Determination of minimum increment size for sampling from static lots or
vehicles.38
Annex G (normative) Implementation of sampling from a material flow.39
Annex H (normative) Implementation of sampling from a static lot or vehicle .43
Annex I (normative) Minimum sample size required for analysis.45
Bibliography .50

Foreword
This document (CEN/TS 15442:2006) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 343 “Solid
recovered fuels”, the secretariat of which is held by SFS.
This document is one of a series of Technical Specifications dealing with solid recovered fuel.
CEN/TS 15442, Solid recovered fuels — Methods for sampling
CEN/TS 15443, Solid recovered fuels — Methods for laboratory sample preparation
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to announce this CEN Technical Specification: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Introduction
The testing of solid recovered fuel enables informed decisions about their subsequent handling and use. In
order to carry out a test on a solid recovered fuel a sample of the material is required. Before any sampling
operation is devised it is important that the objectives for sampling are clearly identified and subsequently well
executed to ensure that the expectations of any involved parties are recognized and satisfied. The
identification of objectives helps to define the level of testing required, e.g. thorough examination or routine
testing and in addition desired reliability of testing / assessment and frequency of testing. The sampling
objectives, along with the sequence of operations required to fulfil them are detailed in an overall sampling
plan. After a sampling plan has been prepared the sampling of solid recovered fuel itself can be implemented.
Figure 1 shows the links between the essential elements of a testing program.
Sampling procedures are provided for a range of process streams and common storage conditions. The
sampling technique adopted depends on a combination of different characteristics of the material and
circumstances encountered at the sampling location. The determining factors are:
 the type of solid recovered fuel;
 the situation at the sampling location/ the way in which the material occurs (e.g. in a stockpile, on a
conveyor belt, in a lorry);
 the (expected) degree of heterogeneity (e.g. monostreams, mixed fuels, blended fuels).
This Technical Specification is primarily geared toward laboratories, producers, suppliers and purchasers of
solid recovered fuels, but is also useful for the authorities and inspection organizations.
Figure 1 — Links between the essential elements of a testing program
This Technical Specification describes methods for taking samples of solid recovered fuels for example from
production plants, from deliveries or from stock. It includes manual and mechanical methods.
It is not applicable to solid recovered fuels that are formed by liquid or sludge, but it includes dewatered
sludge.
Technical Specifications for sampling of solid biofuels are available from Technical Committee CEN/TC 335
“Solid biofuels” (1) (2) (3). A European standard and a Technical Report for the sampling for the purpose of
the characterization of waste are available from CEN/TC 292 (4) (5).
1 Scope
This Technical Specification describes methods for taking samples of solid recovered fuels for example from
production plants, from deliveries or from stock. It includes manual and mechanical methods.
It is not applicable to solid recovered fuels that are formed by liquid or sludge, but it includes dewatered
sludge.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
CEN/TS 15357:2006, Solid recovered fuels — Terminology, definitions and descriptions
CEN/TS 15401, Solid recovered fuels — Methods for the determination of bulk density
CEN/TS 15413, Solid recovered fuels — Methods for the preparation of the test sample from the laboratory
sample
CEN/TS 15415, Solid recovered fuels — Determination of particle size distribution by screen method

3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in CEN/TS 15357:2006 and the following
apply.
3.1
coefficient of variation
a measure of dispersion of a probability distribution, defined as the ratio of the standard deviation (this is the
positive square root of the average of squared deviations from the mean) to the arithmetic mean of a set of
measurements
3.2
effective increment size
minimum sample size divided by the number of increments
NOTE The effective increment size should never be smaller than the minimum increment size.
3.3
effective sample size
effective increment size multiplied by the number of increments
NOTE The effective sample size should never be smaller than the minimum sample size.
3.4
general analysis sample
sub-sample of a laboratory sample having a nominal top size of 1 mm or less and used for a number chemical
and physical analysis
3.5
heterogeneity
degree to which a property or a solid recovered fuel component is not uniformly distributed throughout a
quantity of material
3.6
homogeneity
degree to which a property or a solid recovered fuel component is uniformly distributed throughout a quantity
of material
3.7
increment
portion of solid recovered fuel extracted in a single operation of the sampling device
3.8
lot
quantity of SRF produced during a consecutive period, provided that in this period no significant changes
occur in the types of waste used in the production process
NOTE The different types of waste are identified by the number of the European Waste List (6).
3.9
minimum increment size
minimum dimensions or size of the increment that shall be taken from a lot, from the point of view of
preserving its representativeness
NOTE The product of the minimum increment size and the number of increments to be taken should never be
smaller than the minimum sample size.
3.10
minimum sample size
minimum sample size required during sampling and sample preparation from the point of view of preserving
its representativeness
NOTE The minimum sample size is equal to the effective increment size multiplied by the number of increments, and
is linked directly to the nominal top size (d ).
3.11
nominal top size
d
aperture size of the sieve used in the CEN/TS 15415 through which at least 95 % by mass of the material
passes
3.12
probabilistic sampling
sampling conducted according to the statistical principles of sampling
3.13
random sampling
taking a sample from a lot in such a way that all possible samples have the same probability of being taken

[ISO 3534-1:1993]
3.14
sample
quantity of material, representative of a larger quantity for which the property is to be determined
3.15
sample preparation
all the actions taken to obtain representative analysis samples or test portions from the original sample
3.16
sampling
process of drawing or constituting a sample

[ISO 3534-1:1993]
3.17
sampling plan
predetermined procedure for the selection , withdrawal, preservation, transportation and preparation of the
portions to be removed from a population as a sample
[ISO 11074:2005]
3.18
sampling record
report which serves as a check list and provides the investigator with all necessary information about the
sampling techniques applied at the site and any additional important information
[ISO 11074:2005]
3.19
shape factor
s
factor that corrects the dimensions of the minimum sample size in the event that the particles in a lot are not
granular
3.20
static lot
lot that is not in motion during the sampling, or transported by a conveyor or alternative transport system
3.21
stratified arbitrary sampling
sample consisting of portions obtained from identified subparts (strata) of the parent population. Within each
stratum, the samples are taken arbitrarily
3.22
stratified sample
sample consisting of portions obtained from identified subparts (strata) of the parent population
3.23
stratified random sample
sample consisting of portions obtained from identified subparts (strata) of the parent population. Within each
stratum, the samples are taken randomly
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
For the purposes of this document, the following symbols and abbreviated terms apply.
b  is the breadth of a flowstream, in m
C is the coefficient of variation
v
d  is the nominal minimum size (a mass fraction of 5 % of the particles are smaller than d ), in mm
05 05
d is the nominal top size of a particle (a mass fraction of 95 % of the particles are smaller than d ),
95 95
in mm
g  is the correction factor for distribution in the particle size
G  is the conveyor load, in kg/m
λ is the density of the particles in the solid recovered fuel (particle density), in kg/m
g
m  is mass, in kg
n is the number of increments to be taken per lot

p is the fraction of the particles with a specific characteristic (such as a specific contaminant), in
g/g, and is equal to 0,1
Ф   is the bulk density of the flow, in kg/m
f
Ф  is the drop speed, in kg/s
d
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s  is the shape factor, in m /m
V  is volume
v  is conveyor speed, in m/s
5 Principle
Every particle in the lot or sub-lot to be represented by the sample should have an equal probability of being
included in the sample. When this principle cannot be applied in practice, the sampler shall note the limitations
in the sampling plan.
6 Development of a sampling plan
6.1 Principle
From a pre-defined lot of solid recovered fuel, samples shall be taken representatively on the basis of a
sampling plan that shall be drawn up before the sampling takes place, according to Annex A. The sampling
plan shall be drawn up on the basis of the objective for the sampling process, using the available data on a
solid recovered fuel and the accessibility of the lot, see Annex B. The sampling plan shall be completed. If
certain estimates concerning specific parameters relating to the lot cannot be determined with sufficient
certainty on the basis of the information available, these shall be verified in the field. If necessary, the
sampling plan shall be adjusted in the field and the deviations shall be reported in the sampling record. Figure
2 shows the actions that are necessary for the development of a sampling plan.
Figure 2 — Necessary elements for the development of a sampling plan
6.2 Definition of overall objectives
The sampling plan shall specify the objectives of the sampling program through consultation with all involved
parties. These involved parties are e.g. the client, the producer of the solid recovered fuel, the sampler. The
sampling plan shall specify the primary objectives of the sampling program. The sampling plan shall meet the
requirements of objectives. If it is not possible to meet all requirements following the objectives for sampling in
one single document sampling plan, two or more sampling plans shall be made in order to achieve adequate
sampling plans for all objectives.
The sampling plan(s) shall identify any special precautions to be followed where the solid recovered fuel to be
sampled is hazardous to human health.
6.3 Definition of a lot and determining lot size
6.3.1 General
The lot shall be defined on the basis of the way in which the material is or has been produced and/or is offered
(upon delivery, upon acceptance, upon storage or in store, for instance). The lot size relates to a quantity of
material delivered on the basis of one specification. This material is agreed on by contract as a unit, and is
identifiable as such. The maximum weight of a lot or sub-lot, for sampling purposes, shall be no more than
1,5 kg ×10 kg.
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If the contracted lot weighs more than 1,5 kg ×10 kg or when a year production is less than 15 kg ×10 kg or
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1/10 of a year production, the quantity of material above the maximum permitted weight of 1,5 kg ×10 kg
shall be regarded, for sampling purposes, as a new lot or sub-lot.
NOTE When selecting in a contract the size of a lot, the contractual partners should consider specific aspects e.g.
the stability of the supply and the production process, the production amount of the plant etc.
The following lot definitions are possible:
6.3.2 Definition of a lot in case of transport by truck
The total lot shall compromise to the contents of the entire series of 1 or more trucks used to transport the lot.
6.3.3 Definition of a lot in case of transport by ship
The total lot shall compromise to the contents of the entire series of 1 or more ships used to transport the lot.
If the ship contains more than 1,5 kg ×10 kg the ship shall be divided in such a number of sub-lots that the
size of a sub-lot is no more than 1,5 kg ×10 kg.
If one ship contains several lots (in other words, quantities of material that differ from each other with regard to
the specifications agreed on in a contract with the producer of the material beforehand), these lots shall be
stored in separate compartments in the ship. In that case, a lot relates to the quantity of material that is
transported and delivered by separate compartments.
6.3.4 Definition of a lot in case of transport by rail
The delivery of material by rail may be regarded in the same way as the delivery of material by truck.
6.3.5 Definition of a lot in case of sampling from a storage
If the material has been stored at the producer’s or purchaser’s premises in a (temporary) store, the lot relates
to the quantity of material with the specifications agreed on beforehand in a contract within a demarcated area.
6.4 Determination of the sampling procedure
The sampling method that shall be used shall be representative. Therefore, the material shall preferably be
sampled from a moving transport medium. Various sampling methods exist. In the list below these methods
are shown in the order of preference in which the methods shall be used. The representativeness decreases
as you go down the list. You shall only opt for a less representative method if a more representative one is not
possible in the existing situation.
a) mechanically from a drop flow. The method specified in Annex G shall be used for this situation;
b) mechanically from a moving conveyor. The method specified in Annex G shall be used for this situation;
c) manually from a stationary conveyor. The method specified in Annex G shall be used for this situation;
d) manually from a drop flow. The method specified in Annex G shall be used for this situation;
e) manually from a vehicle. The method specified in Annex H shall be used for this situation;
f) from a (temporary) store. The method specified in Annex H shall be used for this situation.
6.5 Determination of the number of increments
The minimum number of increments shall be 24.

It is possible to take more increments. Reasons for taking more increments can be:

 if more sample material is required;
 if it is easier to stratify the lot in different number of strata e.g. 25;
 increments can be taken by splitting the lot in 5 by 5 strata.
6.6 Determination of minimum sample size
In Annex D it is specified how the minimum sample size shall be determined.
6.7 Determination of the minimum increment size
6.7.1 Determination of minimum increment size for material flows
If samples are taken from a material flow or from a conveyor, the minimum increment size shall be determined
using the instructions in Annex E, in which a distinction is made between the following situations for the
purposes of determining the minimum increment size:
— mechanical and manual sampling from a drop flow;
— sampling from a conveyor. Here, for the purposes of determining the minimum increment size, no
distinction is made between mechanical sampling from a moving conveyor and manual sampling from a
stationary conveyor.
6.7.2 Determination of the minimum increment size for static lots or vehicle
If samples are taken from static lots or vehicles (truck, ship), the minimum increment size shall be determined
using the instructions in Annex F.
6.8 Determination of the effective increment and sample sizes
6.8.1 Correction for an inadequate relation between increment size and sample size
The sampling plan shall both meet minimum increment and sample size for the required number of increments.
Therefore the effective increment and sample size may be larger than the minimum increment and sample
size.
a) The effective increment size shall be the minimum increments unless minimum sample size divided by the
number of increments exceeds the minimum increment size. In this case the effective increment size shall
be equal to the minimum sample size divided by the number of increments.
b) The effective sample size shall be the minimum sample unless minimum increment size times the number
of increments exceeds the minimum sample size. In this case the effective sample size shall be equal to
the minimum sample size divided by the number of increments.
If the minimum sample size is lower than the minimum increment size times the number of increments then
the effective sample size shall be equal to the minimum increment size times the number of increments.
6.8.2 Correction for the requirements from the laboratory
Besides the correction for the required sample size in 6.8.1 the effective sample shall also meet the minimum
sample size required by the laboratory. Annex I shows the required test portion sizes per analyses. Using
Annex I the minimum sample size according the laboratory shall be calculated. If this sample size is larger
than the effective sample then the effective sample size shall be increased in order to meet the requirements
for the test portions of the laboratory.
6.9 Selection of distribution of increments over a lot
The increments shall be taken scattered all over the lot. Each particle in the lot shall have an equal chance of
ending up in the sample. The following sampling methods (arranged in decreasing order of preference) shall
be used:
a) stratified random sampling;
b) stratified arbitrary sampling;
c) stratified sampling.
“Stratified” means that a quantity of material (expressed as a mass or volume) or a time block is divided into a
specific number of equal strata (sections).
EXAMPLE
A quantity of solid recovered fuel weighing 1 kg ×10 kg is transported via a conveyor at a speed of 125.000 kg/h. The
prescribed number of increments is 24. The duration of the transport is 1 000/125 = 8 h (480 min), and the duration of
each stratum is therefore 480/24 = 20 min. The 24 increments can then be taken within each time stratum at an arbitrary
point in time, say at t = 10 min (within the stratum 0 min – 20 min), t = 25 min (within the stratum
20 min – 40 min), t = 43 min (within the stratum 40 min – 60 min), t = 75 min (within the stratum 60 min – 80 min),

t = 93 min (within the stratum 80 min – 100 min), and so on.
7 Implementation of a sampling plan
7.1 Sampling from a material flow
7.1.1 General
A sampling plan shall be made for sampling from a material flow or moving transport medium. Therefore the
minimum sample and increment sizes shall be determined by following the instructions in Annex E. The
effective increment and sample sizes shall be determined as per 6.8. The way in which sampling from material
flows shall be carried out is specified in Annex G.
7.1.2 Implementation sampling from a material flow
When sampling from a moving transport medium, the sampling time for each increment shall be determined.
In 6.9 it is shown how distribution of the increments shall be selected.
Determination of stratified arbitrary points in time requires the following approach:
a) determine the time needed for the entire lot to be transported via the conveyor concerned;
b) determine the duration of a stratum by dividing the total transport time by the required number of
increments. Within each time stratum, a sampling time can be chosen arbitrarily.
The sampling shall be implemented by performing the complete sampling plan.
7.2 Sampling from a vehicle
7.2.1 General
A sampling plan shall be made for sampling from a vehicle or a series of vehicles. A vehicle can be a truck,
ship or railway carriage. The minimum sample and increment sizes shall be determined by following the
instructions in Annex F. The effective increment and sample sizes shall be determined as per 6.8. The way in
which sampling from vehicles shall be carried out is specified in Annexes A and H.
With regard to the delivery of a lot in lots by more than one vehicle, the stratified random approach is used to
1)
determine which units from the entire series of vehicles (which contain the entire lot) qualify for sampling .
Then, from each vehicle selected for the sampling process, at least one increment shall be taken, in a random
way. For a lot, the number of increments to be taken shall be at least 24.
7.2.2 Implementation of sampling from a vehicle
Implementation of sampling from a vehicle requires the following approach:
a) determine the dimensions of the lot or sub-lot for sampling;
b) determine the number of units of vehicles (that will be) used to transport the lot or sub-lot;
c) determine in a stratified random way which units of vehicles from the entire series of vehicles qualify for
sampling;
d) take at least one increment from each vehicle selected for the sampling process. If it is possible and
sufficiently safe for the sampler to do so, this increment may be taken directly from the vehicle. If this is not
possible, the increment may be taken directly after the material has been unloaded in accordance with the
system for sampling from a material flow (7.1) or from a static lot (7.3);
e) for each vehicle selected, take the increments from the top, middle and bottom of the material alternately,
i.e. increment 1 from the top of the material in the first vehicle selected, increment 2 from the middle of the
material in the second vehicle selected, increment 3 from the bottom of the material in the third vehicle
selected, and so on.
The sampling shall be implemented by performing the complete sampling plan.

1) It is, however, also possible (and permitted) to implement the sampling process in a stratified arbitrary or stratified way.

EXAMPLE
A lot of 3×10 kg pellet-shaped solid recovered fuels will be transported to a purchaser by a total of 120 trucks, with an
average load of 25000 kg per truck. The maximum lot size is 1,5×10 kg. The quantity above the maximum permitted lot

size should be regarded, for sampling purposes, as a new lot or sub-lot. The total lot of 3×10 kg is therefore split into two
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separate sub-lots for sampling of 1,5×10 kg each. For each sub-lot of 1,5×10 kg, the minimum number of increments
that shall be taken is 24. Sampling requires the following approach:
Step 1) The weight of the total lot is 3 ×10 kg. For sampling purposes, this is regarded as two sub-lots weighing

1,5×10 kg each. The first sub-lot will be transported by a series of 60 trucks;
Step 2) At least 24 increments should be taken for each sub-lot of 1,5×10 kg, but because 30 increments is easier
regarding the number of 60 trucks it is decided that 30 increments will be taken. Therefore from the first sub-series and
then from every consecutive sub-series of 60/30 = two trucks, a truck is selected for sampling in a (preferably) random
way each time. For example, from the first sub-series (truck 1 – truck 2), truck number 1 is sampled, from the second
sub-series (truck 3 – truck 4) truck number 4 is sampled, from the third sub-series (truck 5 – truck 6) truck number 5 is
sampled, and so on;
Step 3) The increment should be taken randomly from the top of the material in truck number 1, from the middle of the
material in truck number 4, from the bottom of the material in truck number 5, and so on. The dimensions of each
increment shall be at least equal to the already determined minimum or effective increment size.
Steps 1 to 3 shall be completed again for the sampling process involving the second sub-lot of 1,5×10 kg.

NOTE 1 If sampling from the vehicle is not possible, the increment may be taken directly after the material has been
unloaded, in accordance with the system for sampling from a material flow (7.1) or static lot (7.3).
NOTE 2 If the dimensions of a lot are such that the number of vehicles used to transport the lot is equal to or less than
the (minimum) number of required increments, at least two (or more when necessary) increments should be taken per
vehicle.
7.3 Sampling from a static lot
7.3.1 General
A sampling plan shall be made for sampling from a static lot (e.g. stock pile). The minimum sample and
increment sizes shall be determined by following the instructions in Annex F. The effective increment and
sample sizes shall be determined as per 6.9. The way in which sampling from a static lot shall be carried out
is specified in Annex H.
If possible, rearrange the original form of the lot using a crane or shovel, so as to create a form and
dimensions that enable all the increments to be taken more easily. The sampling process shall preferably be
2)
performed in a stratified random way . Then the lot shall be divided into units or strata of equal dimensions.
The number of strata shall tally with the number of increments taken.
7.3.2 Implementation of sampling from a static lot
Implementation of sampling from a static lot or store requires the following approach:
a) determine the dimensions of the lot or store;
b) divide the lot or store into as many strata of equal dimensions as the number of increments to be taken;
c) for each stratum, determine in a (preferably) random way the location where the increments will be taken;

2) It is, however, also possible (and permitted) to implement the sampling process in a stratified arbitrary or stratified way.
d) for each location, take the increments from the top, middle and bottom of the material alternately.
The sampling shall be implemented by performing the complete sampling plan.
EXAMPLE
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A lot of solid recovered fuel of 1×10 kg, which shall be sampled, has a volume of 3 000 m . The lot is 60 m long, 40 m
wide and 1,25 m high. Twenty-four increments shall be taken from the lot. The following approach is used for the
sampling process:
a) the surface area of the lot is 2 400 m , and the number of increments to be taken is 24. The lot can therefore be
divided into 24 sections of 10 m by 10 m (100 m );
b) for each stratum of 100 m , the increment location is determined (the x and y values) in a random way and one
increment is taken;
c) for each location drawn, take the increments from the top, middle and bottom of the material alternately, i.e. increment
1 from the top of the material within stratum 1, increment 2 from the middle of the material within stratum 2, increment 3
from the bottom of the material within stratum 3, and so on.
8 Handling and storage of samples
The sampling plan shall identify the procedure(s) selected for packaging, preservation, storage, and transport
of the laboratory sample. The samples shall be kept in a dry room, in tightly sealed packaging. If the
dimensions of the (sub-)samples are too large, they may be kept in a dry room. The ultimate dimensions are
determined by the maximum permitted quantity prescribed for the determination concerned and the minimum
required quantity of sample material. Samples that are stored shall be pre-dried according
to CEN/TS 15413.
Samples containing more than 15 % moisture by weight shall be stored for a maximum of one week at
maximum 5 °C. If longer time for storing is required samples have to be pre-dried to avoid problems with
moisture (drying effect and micro-organisms decomposing the sample).
9 Precision
In order to mention reliable and representative data on the precision of the sampling methods a validation
investigation shall be performed. This data is not yet available.
Annex A
(normative)
Step-by-step plan for the development of a sampling plan
A.1 Introduction
This annex specifies a step-by-step plan for the development of sampling plan.
A.2 Principle
In A.3 a step-by-step plan for the development of sampling plan specifies in 10 parts with 27 steps how a
sampling plan shall be made.
A.3 Step-by-step plan
Part 1 Defining lot and lot size
1) What form does the solid recovered fuel take (fluff, pellets, bales, powder…)? Make a note.
2) Which company has the lot of solid recovered fuel come from? Make a note.
3) What are the estimated dimensions of the lot or sub-lot? Make a note.
Part 2 Gathering information on the sampling location and possible sampling procedure
4) During the installation, is there any facility for taking samples mechanically from the drop flow, or can
such a facility be realized? If so, make a note and go to step 9.
5) During the installation, is there any facility for taking samples mechanically from the conveyor belt, or
can such a facility be realized? If so, make a note and go to step 9.
6) During the installation, is there any facility for taking samples manually from a stationary conveyor belt,
from the drop flow, or can such a facility be realized? If so, make a note and go to step 9.
7) During the installation, is there any facility for taking samples manually from the drop flow? If so, make
a note and go to step 9.
8) Is there any facility for taking samples manually from a vehicle? If so, make a note and go to step 9. If
not, take a sample of the solid recovered fuel from a static lot, and go to step 9.
Part 3 Gathering information on the solid recovered fuel
9) What components does the solid recovered fuel consist of (plastics, paper, wood, organic material,
sand…), and what is the nominal top size of these components? The producer’s data can be used for
this. Make a note.
10) What is the dominant shape of the particles with the nominal top size (flat pieces or granular)? Make a
note.
11) What is the bulk density of the solid recovered fuel? Make a note.
12) What is the average particle density of the components of the solid recovered fuel? Make a note.
Part 4 Determination of increment and sample size
13) Using the data from part 1, 2 and 3, determine the minimum and effective increment sizes in kg and l.
Make a note. Clearly write down when any deviations occur.
14) Using the data from part 1, 2 and 3, determine the minimum and effective sample sizes, and ascertain
whether or not this sample size is sufficient for the required analyses, any reserve samples, duplicate
samples or countercheck samples. Make a note. Clearly write down when any deviations occur.
Part 5 Determination of the number of increments to be taken and the times or locations of the
increments
15) For sampling from a material flow, go to part 6. For sampling from a vehicle, go to part 7. For
sampling from a static lot, go to part 8.
Part 6 Sampling from a material flow
16) Determine how much time is needed to transport a lot, or the defined duration of the lot size.
17) Divide this time into equal time blocks, so that one time block is available for each increment.
18) Determine the sampling time for each time block, preferably in a random way.
19) Go to part 9 for the instruction how to store the sample.
Part 7 Sampling from a vehicle
20) Determine, preferably in a stratified random way, which units of vehicles from the entire series of
vehicles (which contain the entire lot) qualify for sampling.
21) Take at least one increment from each vehicle selected for the sampling process. If it is possible and
sufficiently safe for the sampler, this increment may be taken directly from the vehicle. If this is not
possible, the increment may be taken directly after the material has been unloaded, in accordance
with the system for sampling from a material flow (part 6), or from a static lot (part 8).
22) For each vehicle selected, take the increments from the top, middle and bottom of the material
alternately, i.e. increment 1 from the top of the material in the first vehicle selected, increment 2 from
the middle of the material in the second vehicle selected, increment 3 from the bottom of the material
in the third vehicle selected, and so on.
23) Go to part 9 for the instruction how to store the sample.
Part 8 Sampling from a static lot
24) Determine the dimensions of the static lot, and then divide the lot logically into a number of sections,
so that for each increment required, there is one section available.
25) For each stratum, randomly draw the location where the increments will be taken, and then, for each
location drawn, take the increments from the top, middle and bottom of the material alternately.
26) Go to part 9 for the instruction how to store the sample.
Part 9 Storing sample
27) The samples shall be wrapped and kept in tightly sealed packaging. The samples shall not be
exposed to sunlight. The sampling container shall therefore not be transparent. Plastic bags shall not
be used for samples smaller than 50 l. If the dimensions of the samples are too large, they may be
kept in a dark and dry room. If samples are stored for more than three days they shall be pre-dried in
order to prevent changes to the sample due to biological activity.
Annex B
(informative)
Guideline for a sampling plan
B.1 Introduction
This annex specifies how a form for sampling plan can be made.
B.2 Form for the sampling plan
1) General information
Project (number)
Name of project leader
Telephone
Name of sampler and company
Telephone
Sampling date
Sampling location
Street
Town/city
Contact on site
Telephone
Description of material for sampling

Sampling objective
2) Definition of lot and lot size
Form taken by solid recovered fuel  (follows from step 1)

Origin of solid recovered fuel  (follows from step 2)

Lot dimensions kg (follows from step 3)
m
3) Information on sampling location and possible sampling procedure
Which ideal sampling procedure is ‰ mechanical sampling from the drop flow (follows from step 4
possible? to step 8)
‰ mechanical sampling from the conveyor belt
‰ manual sampling from the conveyor belt
‰ sampling from one or more vehicles
‰ sampling from a static lot
4) Information on solid recovered fuel
Bulk components  (follows from step 9)

Nominal top size mm (follows from step 9)

Dominant shape of particles with  (follows from step
nominal top size 10)
Bulk density kg/m (follows from step
11)
Particle density g/cm (follows from step
12)
5) Information on increment and sample sizes
What is the minimum increment - kg (follows from step 13)
size?
- l
What is the minimum sample size? - kg (follows from step 14)
- l
What is the ultimate increment size? - kg (follows from step 13)
l
What is the ultimate sample size? - kg (follows from step 14)
l
6) Number of increments to be taken, and the times or locations of the increments
How many increments (follows from step 15)
are required?
Increments Times (follow from steps Divide the lot into as many sections as the number of
increments required. An increment is taken from each
17 to 19)
section, preferably in a random way (see steps 20 to
24).
X coordinate Y coordinate Z coordinate
Increment number 1 - .… h and .… min
Increment number 2 - …. h and .… min
Increment number 3 - …. h and .… min
Increment number 4 - …. h and .… min
Increment number 5 - …. h and .… min
Increment number 6 - …. h and .… min
Increment number 7 - …. h and .… min
Increment number 8 - …. h and .… min
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