CEN/TS 15443:2006
(Main)Solid recovered fuels - Methods for laboratory sample preparation
Solid recovered fuels - Methods for laboratory sample preparation
This Technical Specification describes methods for reducing combined samples to laboratory samples and laboratory samples to sub-samples and general analysis samples, and is applicable to solid recovered fuels that are either:
- fine and regularly-shaped particulate materials, particle sizes up to about 10 mm that can be sampled using a scoop or pipe, for example: soft and hard pellets;
- coarse or irregularly-shaped particulate materials, particle sizes up to about 200 mm that can be sampled using a shovel, for example: fluff, chips and chunks;
- large pieces with nominal top size above 200 mm.
The methods described in this Technical Specification may be used for sample preparation, for example, when the samples are to be tested for bulk density, biomass determination, durability, particle size distribution, moisture content, ash content, ash melting behaviour, calorific value, chemical composition, and impurities. The methods are not intended to be applied to the very large samples required for the testing of bridging properties.
Feste Sekundärbrennstoffe - Verfahren zur Herstellung von Laboratoriumsproben
Combustibles solides de récupération - Méthodes de préparation des échantillons de laboratoire
Trdno alternativno gorivo - Metode za pripravo laboratorijskega vzorca
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2007
Trdno alternativno gorivo - Metode za pripravo laboratorijskega vzorca
Solid recovered fuels - Methods for laboratory sample preparation
Feste Sekundärbrennstoffe - Verfahren zur Herstellung von Laboratoriumsproben
Combustibles solides de récupération - Méthodes de préparation des échantillons de
laboratoire
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TS 15443:2006
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 15443
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
November 2006
ICS 75.160.10
English Version
Solid recovered fuels - Methods for laboratory sample
preparation
Combustibles solides de récupération - Méthodes de Feste Sekundärbrennstoffe - Verfahren zur Herstellung von
préparation des échantillons de laboratoire Laboratoriumsproben
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.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of 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.
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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 abbreviations .7
5 Principles of correct sample reduction .8
6 Apparatus .9
6.1 Apparatus for mass-reduction .9
6.2 Apparatus for size-reduction.12
6.3 Sieves.12
6.4 Balance .12
7 Procedure sample preparation.12
7.1 General structure.12
7.2 Step 1: Collection of the relevant information of the material to be sampled.13
7.3 Step 2: Making a sample preparation plan.13
7.4 Step 3: Performing the sample preparation plan .16
8 Methods for mass reduction.17
9 Methods for reducing laboratory samples to sub-samples and general analysis samples .19
9.1 General.19
9.2 Initial sample division .19
9.3 Initial mass determination .19
9.4 Pre-drying .20
9.5 Coarse cutting (size-reduction to <30 mm).20
9.6 Mass-reduction of <30 mm material .21
9.7 Size-reduction of <30 mm material to <1 mm .21
9.8 Mass-reduction of <1 mm material .22
9.9 Size-reduction of <1 mm material to <0,25 mm .22
10 Storage and labelling of sub-samples.22
11 Test report .23
Annex A (normative) Determination of the changing shape factor .24
Annex B (normative) Determination of the shape factor .26
Annex C (informative) Examples of sample preparation.27
Bibliography .30
Foreword
This document (CEN/TS 15443:2006) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 343 “Solid
recovered fuels”, the secretariat of which is held by SFS.
This Technical Specification is one of 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
Solid recovered fuels are a major source of renewable energy. Technical Specifications are needed for
production, trade and use of solid recovered fuels. For sampling and sample preparation of solid recovered
fuels the following Technical Specifications can be used:
CEN/TS 15442, Solid recovered fuels — Methods for sampling;
CEN/TS 15443, Solid recovered fuels — Methods for laboratory sample preparation.
Current practice and the best available knowledge have been used to write these Technical Specifications.
The results of recent sampling experiments may be used to improve the sampling plans.
These Technical Specifications can be used by production and trading of solid recovered fuels. They are also
useful for buyers of solid recovered fuels, regulators, controllers and laboratories.
Figure 1 shows the links between the essential elements of a testing program.
The sample preparation 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 physical behaviour of the specific solid recovered fuel;
the (expected) degree of heterogeneity (e.g. monostreams, mixed fuels, blended fuels);
For the sample preparation of solid biofuels a Technical Specification from CEN/TC 335 is available (1). For
the characterization of waste a European standard is available from CEN/TC 292 (2).
Figure 1 — Links between the essential elements of a testing program
1 Scope
This Technical Specification describes methods for reducing combined samples to laboratory samples and
laboratory samples to sub-samples and general analysis samples, and is applicable to solid recovered fuels
that are either:
fine and regularly-shaped particulate materials, particle sizes up to about 10 mm that can be sampled
using a scoop or pipe, for example: soft and hard pellets;
coarse or irregularly-shaped particulate materials, particle sizes up to about 200 mm that can be sampled
using a shovel, for example: fluff, chips and chunks;
large pieces with nominal top size above 200 mm.
The methods described in this Technical Specification may be used for sample preparation, for example,
when the samples are to be tested for bulk density, biomass determination, durability, particle size distribution,
moisture content, ash content, ash melting behaviour, calorific value, chemical composition, and impurities.
The methods are not intended to be applied to the very large samples required for the testing of bridging
properties.
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 15414-1, Solid recovered fuels —Determination of moisture content using the oven dry method —
Part 1: Determination of total moisture by a reference method
CEN/TS 15414-2, Solid recovered fuels — Determination of moisture content using the oven dry method —
Part 2: Determination of total moisture by a simplified method
CEN/TS 15414-3, Solid recovered fuels —Determination of moisture content using the oven dry method —
Part 3: Moisture in general analysis sample
CEN/TS 15415, Solid recovered fuels — Determination of particle size and distribution by screen method
CEN/TS 15442, Solid recovered fuels — Methods of sampling
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
lot
defined quantity of fuel for which the quality is to be determined
3.2
increment
portion of solid recovered fuel extracted in a single operation of the sampling device
3.3
sample
quantity of fuel, representative of a larger mass for which the quality is to be determined
3.4
combined sample
sample consisting of all the increments taken from a lot or a sub-lot
NOTE The increments may be reduced by division before being added to the combined sample.
3.5
moisture analysis sample
sample taken specifically for the purpose of determining total moisture
3.6
sub-sample
portion of a sample
3.7
laboratory sample
combined sample or a sub-sample of a combined sample or an increment or a sub-sample of an increment
sent to a laboratory
3.8
general analysis sample
sub-sample of a laboratory sample having a nominal top size of 1 mm or less and used for a number of
chemical and physical analyses
3.9
test portion
sub-sample of a laboratory sample consisting of the quantity of material required for a single execution of a
test method
3.10
mass-reduction
reduction of the mass of a sample or sub-sample
3.11
size-reduction
reduction of the nominal top size of a sample or sub-sample
3.12
nominal top size
d
aperture size of the sieve used in CEN/TS 15415 through which at least 95 % by mass of the material passes
4 Symbols and abbreviations
For the purposes of this document, the following symbols and abbreviated terms apply.
d is the nominal top size in mm
m is the mass of a sample
M is moisture in percent by weight
s is the shape factor
α is a constant in third power law
5 Principles of correct sample reduction
The main purpose of sample preparation is that a sample is reduced to one or more test portions that are in
general smaller than the original sample. The main principle for sample reduction is that the composition of
the sample as taken on site shall not be changed during each step of the sample preparation. Each
sub-sample shall be representative for the original sample. To reach this goal every particle in the sample
before mass-reduction shall have an equal probability of being included in the sub-sample retained after
mass-reduction during a mass-reduction step. Two basic methods are used during the sample preparation.
These methods are:
mass-reduction of the sample by division;
particle size-reduction of the sample
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