BS EN 16720-1:2016

What is BS EN 16720-1– Characterization of sludges about?  

BS EN 16720-1 specifies a method for determining the flowability, as defined in CEN/TR 15463, of sludge by means of the extrusion tube apparatus. 

This part of BS EN 16720-1 is applicable to sludge and sludge suspensions from: 

• stormwater handling 
• urban wastewater collecting systems 
• urban wastewater treatment plants 
• plants treating industrial wastewater similar to urban wastewater (as defined in Directive 91/271/EEC) 
• water supply treatment plants 

This method is also applicable to sludge and sludge suspensions of other origins. 

Who is BS EN 16720-1– Characterization of sludges for? 

BS EN 16720-1 on Characterization of sludges is relevant to: 

• Chemical Engineer 
• Researchers and scientists 
• Microbiologists 

Why should you use BS EN 16720-1– Characterization of sludges? 

Characterization of sludges from forestry and agriculture have a long history of application, such as paper, board, and various chemicals and materials.  

BS EN 16720-1 defines a method for determining the flowability of sludge (Flowability index, Fi) by means of an extrusion tube apparatus. 

BS EN 16720-1 procedures and methods for determining the physical consistency for determining flowability by using extrusion tube apparatus  

BS EN 16720-1 benefits businesses by developing product-specific standards and certification schemes that can be globally accepted.