AS 1038.5-1998

Describes a method for the determination of the gross calorific value, at constant volume, of coal and coke by using bomb calorimeters of the adiabatic and automatic isothermal type.

This Standard sets out a method for the determination of the gross calorific value, at constant volume, of coal and coke using bomb calorimeters of the adiabatic and automatic isothermal type. This Standard has been prepared for these systems and is to be used in conjunction with manufacturers' instructions for those units.

First published as part of AS CK2.3-1949.
Revised and redesignated in part as AS K152.5-1965 (endorsement of BS 1016.5-1965 with Amendment).
Second edition 1969 (endorsement of BS 1016.5-1967 with Amendment).
Revised and redesignated AS 1038.5-1979.
Revised and redesignated as AS 1038.5.1-1988 and AS 1038.5.2-1989.
AS 1038.5.1-1988 and AS 1038.5.2-1989 revised, amalgamated and redesignated AS 1038.5-1998.