Table of Contents

Notice
Foreword
Committee Roster
Correspondence With the PTC Committee
Introduction
Section 1 Object and Scope
Section 2 Definitions and Description of Terms
Section 3 Guiding Principles
Section 4 Instruments and Methods of Measurement
Section 5 Computation of Results
Section 6 Report of Results
Section 7 Uncertainty Analysis
Mandatory Appendix
I - Standard Radiation and Convection Loss Chart
Nonmandatory Appendices
A - Sample Calculation Procedures for Waste Combustors
    With Energy Recovery
B - Sample Uncertainty Calculations
C - Test Method for Determining Moisture, Combustible
    Content, and Heating Value of Residue From Municipal
    Solid Waste Combustors
D - References

Abstract

The object of this Code is to provide a test procedure for evaluating the performance of waste fuel combustors with energy recovery using the boiler as a calorimeter. These procedures apply when the variability and waste fuel composition results in a lack of confidence in obtaining representative samples for laboratory analysis. This Code is used to determine (a) the thermal efficiency of system combusting waste fuels (b) the thermal capacity (heat input per unit time) of systems combusting waste fuels (c) the higher heating value (HHV) of waste fuels. The rules and instructions given in this Code apply to all waste combustor systems with energy recovery. Test methods of this code apply to solid, liquid, or gaseous waste fuels. Instructions are given to determine the thermal capacity and thermal efficiency of waste combustor systems by applying the concept of using the boiler as a calorimeter. In addition, the HHV of the waste fuel can be determined by weighing the waste fuel that has been consumed during the test.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Society of Mechanical Engineers
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