Laboratory implementation of DIN EN 15440 "Method for determining the biomass content of alternative fuels"

The substitution of regular fossil fuels with alternative fuels leads to a reduction in CO2 emissions. In order to calculate the exact net saving inCO2 emissions and to determine what quantities of CO2 certificates industries that use alternative fuels may have to purchase, it is essential to determine the exact proportion of biogenic or fossil-bound carbon. A laboratory method for determining the proportion of biogenic carbon in the total carbon content is initially carried out by determining the proportion of biomass using "selective dissolution" or "selective digestion". This method is described in detail in DIN EN 15440.

Within the project work, a guideline is to be developed on how this method can be practically implemented in the laboratory of our Institute. The aim is to check whether the method provides realistic and reproducible results for representative secondary or substitute fuel compositions. In addition to carrying out the tests and evaluating the results, extensive test planning (which secondary fuel compositions are sampled and how often) and careful recording of the tests must be carried out.

Contact: Dr.-Ing. Roman Maletz
Institute of Waste Management and Circular Economy
Phone: +49 (0)351 463 44165