BS EN ISO 18846:2016

What is ISO 18846 - Determination of fines content in pellets about? 

The fines content is defined as the percentage in mass of material below 3,15 mm in size. The fines content is an important parameter since excessive amounts of fines in consignments of pellets increases the risk for dust explosions, and is also a health problem if the dust is inhaled. 

ISO 18846 specifies a method for determining the amount of material passing through a sieve with 3,15 mm diameter round hole. 

Who is ISO 18846 - Determination of fines content in pellets for? 

ISO 18846 for determination of fines content in pellet is useful for: 

• Transport sector 
• Power plants 
• Agricultural sector 
• Energy generation 
• Cleaning oil spills, and grease 

Why should you use ISO 18846 - Determination of fines content in pellets? 

It is essential to have access to reliable methods to determine the fines content in pellets to avoid any hazardous accidents.  

ISO 18846 provides you with quality guidelines to prepare samples, follow procedures, and make calculations for the determination of fines content in quantities of pellets.