Register: Wood fuel testing laboratories
COFORD/SEI voluntary register of wood fuel testing laboratories
Disclaimer
The voluntary register of wood fuel testing laboratories on the SEI and COFORD websites is provided solely for the purpose of providing assistance to the public. The fact of registration on the voluntary register does not infer any warranty or endorsement of that laboratory by SEI or COFORD. No undertaking, guarantee, assurance or other warranty, express or implied, is given by SEI or COFORD in respect of the cost, quality, efficiency and/or benefit of any work or service provided by that laboratory.
The following laboratories are included on the register:
| Name | Address | Web | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Teageasc
Person in charge |
Crops Research Centre, Oak Park, Carlow
Dr A. Frohlich |
www.teagasc.ie |
|
0599170200
0599170281 |
|
Waterford Institute of Technology Persons in charge
|
Cork Road, Waterford
Mr Tom Kent - Physical testing Dr Eleanor Owens - Chemical testing
|
www.wit.ie |
|
051302000
051302646
051302733
|
Table 1 contains a list of all the applicable standards and Technical Specifications that are applicable to solid biofuels. If a cost is specified, this means that the laboratory can perform the test. The cost includes pre-treatment, but is indicative only. Prices are for a single sample only. A lower cost per sample may be obtainable for larger numbers of samples. Turn-around times are also based on the analysis of a single sample. Larger number of samples can be processed to an agreed time schedule.
Before sending in a sample an order form should be requested from the lab. The form will be accompanied by instructions on how to take the sample, the sample size and how to package and ship the sample. No analysis of posted samples will be carried out without prior communication and an accompanying order form.
Adherence to correct sampling procedure is vitally important, as the accuracy of all tests will be compromised by incorrect or careless sample collection, packaging or storage prior to delivery for testing. Correct sampling techniques for solid biofuels at various sampling points are described in IS CEN/TS 14778-1 and IS CEN/TS 14778-2; correct sample preparation methods are described in IS CEN/TS 14780. Clients will be advised on the correct sampling technique as part of the ordering process.
Table 1: IS CEN/TS/Standard Solid Biofuel tests currently available by the registered laboratories, including indicative costs and turn-around time.
|
IS EN Technical Specification/Standard |
Test |
Teagasc Cost
€ |
Teagasc Turn around days |
WIT Cost
€ |
WIT Turn around days |
|
IS EN 14774- part 1 |
Moisture content -Reference method |
10 |
7 |
10 |
7 |
|
IS EN 14774- part 2 |
Moisture content - Simplified method |
10 |
7 |
10 |
7 |
|
IS EN 14774- part 3 |
Moisture content - General analysis sample |
15 |
7 |
15 |
7 |
|
IS EN 14775 |
Ash content |
15 |
7 |
15 |
7 |
|
IS EN 14918 |
Calorific value |
25 (dry sample) |
7 |
25 |
7 |
|
IS EN 15103 |
Bulk density |
20 |
7 |
40 |
7 |
|
IS EN 15104 |
Total C, H and N |
35 (N only) |
7 |
No |
|
|
IS EN 15105 |
Water soluble Cl, Na, K |
No |
|
25 |
7 |
|
IS EN 15148 |
Content of volatile matter |
20 |
7 |
20 |
7 |
|
IS EN 15149-1:2006 |
Solid biofuels - Methods for the determination of particle size distribution - Part 1: Oscillating screen method using sieve apertures of 3,15 mm and above |
No |
|
100 |
7 |
|
IS EN 15149-2 |
Particle size distribution, vibrating screen, sieve apertures 3.15 mm and below |
35 |
7 |
100 |
7 |
|
IS EN 15149-3 |
Particle size distribution, rotary screen. |
No |
|
No |
|
|
IS EN 15150 |
Particle density |
No |
|
50 |
7 |
|
IS EN 15210-1 |
Mechanical durability of pellets |
35 |
7 |
50 |
|
|
IS EN 15210-2 |
Mechanical durability of briquettes |
No |
|
No |
|
|
IS EN 15289 |
Total sulphur and chlorine |
No |
|
No |
|
|
IS EN 15290 |
Major elements, specify per element |
No |
|
40 |
7 |
|
IS EN 15297 |
Minor elements, specify per element |
No |
|
40 |
7 |
|
IS EN 15370-1 |
Ash melting behaviour |
No |
|
No |
|