Standard Test Method for Determining Particulate Matter Emissions from Wood Heaters Using Cordwood Test Fuel

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Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

05-04-2022

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1This test method covers the fueling and operating protocol for determining average particulate matter emissions from wood fires in wood-burning room heaters and fireplace inserts as well as options for determining heat output, efficiency, and carbon monoxide emissions.

1.2The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Refer to 4.3.

1.4This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee	E 06
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	19
ProductNote	ε2NOTE—Section references in8.5.1were corrected editorially in April 2022
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM E 3053 : 2018 : EDT 1

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