This test method is used to compute the calorific value and estimated ash content of the waste material represented by the sample for incineration purposes or as fuel for cement kilns.

The gross calorific and ash value may be used for evaluating the effectiveness of any beneficiation process.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the gross calorific value of waste materials by either an isoperibol, aneroid, air-jacketed isoperibol, or adiabatic bomb calorimeter using electronic temperature sensors, automatic calorimeter controllers, and subsequent analysis of the residue for ash. After calorific analysis, the bomb washings may be collected for subsequent elemental analysis.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are regarded as the standard.

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 hazard statements are given in Section 8.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D121 Terminology of Coal and Coke

D240 Test Method for Heat of Combustion of Liquid Hydrocarbon Fuels by Bomb Calorimeter

D1018 Test Method for Hydrogen In Petroleum Fractions

D1193 Specification for Reagent Water

D3177 Test Methods for Total Sulfur in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke

D4239 Test Method for Sulfur in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke Using High-Temperature Tube Furnace Combustion

E144 Practice for Safe Use of Oxygen Combustion Bombs

Keywords

ash; bomb calorimeters; calorific value; calorimeter; isoperibol bomb calorimeter;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 13.030.40 (Installations and equipment for waste disposal and treatment)

Citing ASTM Standards

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