EN ISO 14780:2017

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2017
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 14780:2011
Trdna biogoriva - Priprava vzorcev (ISO 14780:2017)
Solid biofuels - Sample preparation (ISO 14780:2017)
Biogene Festbrennstoffe - Probenherstellung (ISO 14780:2017)
Biocombustibles solides - Préparation des échantillons (ISO 14780:2017)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 14780:2017
ICS:
75.160.10 Trda goriva Solid fuels
75.160.40 Biogoriva Biofuels
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 14780
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2017
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 75.160.40; 27.190 Supersedes EN 14780:2011
English Version
Solid biofuels - Sample preparation (ISO 14780:2017)
Biocombustibles solides - Préparation des échantillons Biogene Festbrennstoffe - Probenherstellung (ISO
(ISO 14780:2017) 14780:2017)
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European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 14780:2017) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 238 "Solid
biofuels" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 335 “Solid biofuels” the secretariat of
which is held by SIS.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
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This document supersedes EN 14780:2011.
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Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
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Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 14780:2017 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 14780:2017 without any modification.

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 14780
First edition
2017-04
Solid biofuels — Sample preparation
Biocombustibles solides — Préparation des échantillons
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Symbols . 2
5 Principles of correct sample reduction . 2
6 Apparatus . 2
6.1 Apparatus for sample division. 2
6.1.1 General. 2
6.1.2 Riffle boxes . 2
6.1.3 Rotary sample dividers . 3
6.1.4 Shovels and scoops . 4
6.2 Apparatus for particle size-reduction . 5
6.2.1 Coarse cutting mill or wood crusher . 5
6.2.2 Cutting mill . 5
6.2.3 Axe . 6
6.2.4 Hand saw . 6
6.2.5 Sieves . 6
6.2.6 Balance . 6
7 Sample reduction — General principles . 6
8 Methods for sample division . 8
8.1 General . 8
8.2 Riffling . 9
8.3 Strip mixing. 9
8.4 Long pile-alternate shovel method . 9
8.5 Rotary divider .10
8.6 Coning and quartering .10
8.7 Mass reducing straw-like material (handful sampling).10
9 Method for reducing laboratory samples to sub-samples and general analysis samples.11
9.1 Mixing .11
9.2 Initial sample division .11
9.3 Pre-drying .11
9.4 Coarse cutting (particle size reduction to <31,5 mm) .12
9.5 Sample division of <31,5 mm material .12
9.6 Particle size reduction of <31,5 mm material to <1 mm .12
9.7 Sample division of <1 mm material .13
9.8 Particle size reduction of <1 mm material to <0,25 mm .13
10 Storage and labelling.13
11 Performance characteristics .13
Annex A (informative) Precision in relation to division method .14
Annex B (informative) Scheme of sample preparation for samples from single delivery .19
Annex C (informative) Scheme of sample preparation for samples from continuous delivery .20
Bibliography .22
ISO 14780:2017(E)
Foreword
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Introduction
Biofuels are a major source of renewable energy. International standards are needed for production,
trade and use of solid biofuels. For sampling of solid biofuels, see ISO 18135.
This document can be used in regard to production, controlling and analysis of solid biofuels in general.
This document was developed with significant content from EN 14780:2011.
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 14780:2017(E)
Solid biofuels — Sample preparation
1 Scope
This document defines methods for reducing combined samples (or increments) to laboratory samples
and laboratory samples to sub-samples and general analysis samples and is applicable to solid biofuels.
The methods defined in this document can be used for sample preparation, for example, when the
samples are to be tested for calorific value, moisture content, ash content, bulk density, durability,
particle size distribution, ash melting behaviour, chemical composition, and impurities.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements 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.
ISO 3310-1, Test sieves — Technical requirements and testing — Part 1: Test sieves of metal wire cloth
ISO 16559, Solid biofuels — Terminology, definitions and descriptions
ISO 18134-1, Solid biofuels — Determination of moisture content — Oven dry method — Part 1: Total
moisture — Reference method
ISO 18134-2, Solid biofuels — Determination of moisture content — Oven dry method — Part 2: Total
moisture — Simplified procedure
ISO 18135, Solid Biofuels — Sampling
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 16559 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http:// www .electropedia .org/
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3.1
nominal top size
aperture size of the sieve through which at least 95 % by mass of the material passes
Note 1 to entry: For pellets (and other long materials), the diameter is used to determine the nominal top size.
Note 2 to entry: Includes additional information not found in ISO 16559.
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4 Symbols
M moisture loss, in percentage
p
m initial mass of the sample, g
sample,1
m mass of the sample after pre-drying, g
sample,2
W width and is at least 2,5 times the nominal top size of the material and should be wide
enough for normal oversized material particles to enter the sampling device
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 stage of the sample
preparation. Each sub-sample shall be representative of the original sample. To reach this goal, every
particle in the sample before sample division shall have an equal probability of being included in the
sub-sample following sample division. Two basic methods are used during the sample preparation.
These methods are:
— sample division;
— particle size-reduction of the sample.
CAUTION — Avoid loss of moisture and fine particles during milling and other operations.
Because of the risk of changes in the moisture content (loss of moisture), a sub-sample (moisture
analysis sample) shall be separated at the earliest possible stage of the sample preparation procedure.
As an alternative, a separate moisture analysis sample may be taken. The sample reduction shall be
carried out by a procedure that does not conflict with the requirements of ISO 18134-1 or ISO 18134-2.
For materials that have to be examined for moisture content, care should be taken to avoid any
significant heat build-up and risk of drying.
6 Apparatus
6.1 Apparatus for sample division
6.1.1 General
Sample division is the process of reducing the mass of the sample without reducing the size of the
particles. This subclause gives some suitable apparatus for this purpose. To determine the correct use
of each apparatus for different purposes, refer to Clause 8.
If the nominal top size of the sample is not known, a value of this parameter has to be assumed. After
the sample reduction, the assumed value should be compared to the actual value to assure that the
requirements of the apparatus for sample division and sample size used are met.
6.1.2 Riffle boxes
A riffle box should have an equal number of slots and at least six at each side (preferably more if
possible), with adjacent slots directing material into different sub-samples, and the width of the slots
shall be at least 2,5 times the nominal top size of the material to be riffled (see Figure 1).
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Key
1 width
Figure 1 — Example of a riffle box
6.1.3 Rotary sample dividers
The inner dimensions of the equipment where the sample is fed shall be at least 2,5 times as wide as the
nominal top size of the material to be processed and should be large enough to handle normal oversized
material particles. The rotary sample divider shall have a feeder device adjusted, so that the number
of compartments multiplied by the number of rotations shall not be less than 120 while the sample is
being divided. See Figure 2 for an example of a rotating divider.
Key
1 feeder
2 funnel
3 rotating receivers
4 divided sample
Figure 2 — Example of a rotary sample divider
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6.1.4 Shovels and scoops
A shovel or scoop are tools used for manual sample division. They shall have a flat bottom, with
edges raised high enough to prevent particles from rolling off, shall be at least 2,5 times as wide as
the nominal top size of the material to be processed, and should be large enough to handle normal
oversized material particles. See Figures 3 and 4 for examples of scoops and a shovel, respectively.
Key
1 width
2 height
Figure 3 — Example of scoops
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Figure 4 — Example of a shovel
6.2 Apparatus for particle size-reduction
CAUTION — When analysing metals (major or minor elements), take care that there is no
contamination from the sample preparation or reduction equipment.
6.2.1 Coarse cutting mill or wood crusher
Coarse cutting mills can be used for cutting materials into lengths of about 10 mm to 30 mm (depending
on the biofuel and the analyses to be performed). Drying of the material during coarse cutting shall be
avoided by limiting heat production and air flow through the material. The equipment shall be designed
so that it does not lose dust or contaminate the material with pieces of metal, and shall be easy to clean.
NOTE To prevent moisture losses during particle size reduction, a cutting mill or crushing mill with as low a
cutting or crushing speed as possible is preferred.
6.2.2 Cutting mill
Cutting mills can be used for reducing the nominal top size of materials used as biofuels from
about 10 mm to 30 mm down to about 1 mm or less (depending on the biofuel and the analyses to
be performed). The mill shall be provided with screens of various aperture sizes covering this range,
including an appropriate sieve to control the nominal top size of the material produced. Other apparatus
may be used provided that they are designed so that they do not get blocked with the material that is
being processed. Avoid the use of cutting mills whose cutting faces contain significant quantities of an
element that is to be determined in the analysis.
NOTE Cross beater mills can be used without any excessive dusting, when fitted with dust filters (like a
filter sock) between the mill and the receiving container. They are suitable for final grinding of hard, wood type
materials after the pre-grinding with cutting type mills.
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6.2.3 Axe
An axe is used for cutting wood logs or coarse material down to a maximum 30 mm thickness or suitable
size to be processed in a cutting mill provided with a 30 mm sieve.
6.2.4 Hand saw
A hand saw is used to saw off wood logs or coarse material down to a maximum 30 mm thickness or
suitable size to be processed in a cutting mill provided with a 30 mm sieve.
A chain saw may contaminate the sample by chain oil and should therefore not be used. A saw machine
should not be used for size reduction to avoid the risk of losing moisture in the sample as a result of heat
caused by friction.
6.2.5 Sieves
A wire-mesh sieve with an aperture size of 1 mm, in accordance with ISO 3310-1, is recommended to
check the nominal top size of general analysis samples. A wire-mesh sieve with an aperture size of
0,25 mm will be recommended if sub-samples with this nominal top size are required.
6.2.6 Balance
A balance is required that is capable of determining the mass of samples to an accuracy of 0,1 % of the
sample mass, and the mass of sub-samples to an accuracy of 0,1 % of the sub-sample mass.
7 Sample reduction — General principles
For every sample division stage to be carried out, it is important that a sufficient mass of material
is retained, otherwise the sub-samples produced or the test portions to be taken may not be
representative of the original sample. Due to various shape and size of different solid biofuels, different
methods for determination of minimum sample masses have to b
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