Solid biofuels — Determination of moisture content — Part 3: Moisture in general analysis sample

Designation Number:
CSA ISO 18134-3
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
ICS code(s):
27.190
75.160.10
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

Scope

This document describes the method of determining the moisture content in the general analysis sample by drying in an oven. The method described in this document is applicable to all solid biofuels. The moisture content of solid biofuels (as received) is always reported based on the total mass of the test sample (wet basis).

Since biofuels in small particle size are very hygroscopic, their moisture content will change with humidity in the atmosphere and, therefore, the moisture of the general analysis sample is determined simultaneously with the determination of other properties being measured (e.g. calorific value, volatile matter, metals, etc.).

NOTE Biomass materials can contain small amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOC) which can evaporate when determining moisture content by oven drying (see References [1] and [2]). The release of such compounds is quite small relative to the overall moisture content as determined by this method and is disregarded in this document.

Project need:

Project Need
To align Canadian requirements with those of international standards in the solid biofuel subject area (adoption of the new edition of standard). This proposed New Edition is being developed at the request of stakeholders. It will provide the industry with determination of moisture content of solid biofuels. This will meet the strategic needs of the following key interest: - ensuring that the latest innovative/technology/safety features are available for users,

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