Significance and Use
The calorific value, or heat of combustion, is a measure of the energy available from a fuel. Knowledge of this value is essential in assessing the commercial worth of the fuel and to provide the basis of contract between producer and user.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the gross calorific value of a prepared analysis sample of solid forms of refuse-derived fuel (RDF) by the bomb calorimeter method.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific cautionary and precautionary statements see 6.10 and 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
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D3177 Test Method for Total Sulfur in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke
E1 Specification for ASTM Thermometers
E180 Practice for Determining the Precision of ASTM Methods for Analysis and Testing of Industrial Chemicals
E775 Test Methods for Total Sulfur in the Analysis Sample of Refuse-Derived Fuel
E790 Test Method for Residual Moisture in a Refuse-Derived Fuel Analysis Sample
E829 Practice for Preparing Refuse-Derived Fuels (RDF) Laboratory Samples for Analysis
Index Terms
water; fuels; refuse-derived; moisture
ICS Code
DOI: 10.1520/E0711-87R04
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Citing ASTM Standards
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