ASTM-E870 › Standard Test Methods for Analysis of Wood Fuels
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Scope
1.1 These test methods cover the proximate and ultimate analysis of wood fuels and the determination of the gross caloric value of wood fuels sampled and prepared by prescribed test methods and analyzed according to ASTM established procedures. Test methods as herein described may be used to establish the rank of fuels, to show the ratio of combustible to incombustible constituents, to provide the basis for buying and selling, and to evaluate for beneficiation or for other purposes.
1.2 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.
1.3 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.
Significance and Use
4.1 These test methods of analysis described herein can be used for the proximate analysis, ultimate analysis, and the determination of the gross caloric value of wood fuels.
Keywords
biomass; bulk density; densified particulate biomass; green tree chip; hogged fuel; particulate wood fuel; pellets; proximate; sawdust; ultimate; volatile matter;; ICS Number Code 75.160.10 (Solid fuels)
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Document Number
ASTM-E870-82(2019)
Revision Level
1982 R19 EDITION
Status
Current
Modification Type
Reapproval
Publication Date
April 1, 2019
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
2 pages
Committee Number
E48.05