What is ISO 16967 - Determination of major elements in biofuels about?

Solid biofuels are derived from non-fossil, and organic materials which includes plant biomass, municipal waste, and animal waste which can be used to produce energy for heating, electricity generation or cooking.

The elements described as major elements of solid biofuels are in fact major elements of the fuel ashes more than of the fuels. The determination of these elements can be used to assess ash behaviour in a thermal conversion process or to assess utilization of ashes. Moreover, fuel contamination or process additives are indicated by high values of certain elements. Contamination of fuel with sand or soil is indicated by high values of several elements.

ISO 16967 describes methods for the determination of major elements of solid biofuels respectively of their ashes, which are Al, Ca, Fe, Mg, P, K, Si, Na, Ti. The determination of other elements such as barium (Ba) and manganese (Mn) is also possible with the methods described.

ISO 16967 includes two parts: Part A describes the direct determination on the fuel, this method is also applicable for sulfur, and minor elements, Part B gives a method of determination on a prepared 550 °C ash.

Who is ISO 16967 - ***Determination of major elements in biofuels* *for***?

ISO 16967 for determination of major elements in biofuels is useful for:

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

Why should you use ISO 16967 - Determination of major elements in biofuels?

It is essential to have access to reliable methods to determine major elements in solid biofuels to assess ash behaviour.

ISO 16967 provides you with quality guidelines to prepare samples, follow procedures, and make calculations for the determination of major elements in solid biofuels.

BS EN ISO 16967:2015

Solid biofuels. Determination of major elements. Al, Ca, Fe, Mg, P, K, Si, Na and Ti

Current, Under Review

Published:

31 May 2015