A Sampling of pulp gives data indicating the effectiveness of the entire operation. BS EN 27213 provides a method for sampling pulps for testing. BS EN 27213 specifies a method of obtaining, for test purposes, a gross sample representative of a certain lot of pulp.
BS EN 27213 applies to all kinds of pulp delivered in bales or rolls. BS EN 27213 is recommended for use when sampling for all kinds of testing purposes except for the determination of saleable mass, in which case other international standards should be applied, such as ISO 801-1 or ISO 801-2.
If the pulp is to be tested for saleable mass in addition to other properties, the gross sample obtained according to the appropriate international standard for sampling saleable mass may also be used for the other pulp property tests.
BS EN 27213 on sampling pulps for testing is useful for:
Sampling is done for monitoring purposes, as well as for research. All the sample bales or rolls are selected at random to be representative of the lot. The sample bales are intact and have as little damage as possible. The sampling plan sets out what will be tested, when and how it will be tested, and the measurements for determining whether the sample that is being tested will be accepted or rejected.
BS EN 27213 provides you with guidance on sampling procedure and standard method for analysis of pulp samples collected. BS EN 27213 guidelines help you to ensure the quality of pulp and predict the potential of pulp and evaluate the relevance of the zero-span tensile index within these.