Bulk density is defined as the mass of many particles of a material divided by the total volume they occupy. This total volume will include the volume of the particles, the inter-particle void volume, and the internal pore volume. The bulk density is an important parameter for fuel deliveries on volume basis, and together with the net calorific value, it determines the energy density. It also facilitates the estimation of space requirements for transport and storage.
At Celignis we determine the bulk density of biomass according to ISO standard 17828 (2015). We use a 5 litre container (certified according to EN 10204-3.1) into which the biomass sample (powder, chips etc.) is poured from a fixed height. The container is then subjected to a defined shock exposure. This leads to a volume reduction through the settling of the material. The container is then refilled so that its whole volume is occupied and any surplus material beyond the boundary of the top of the container is removed by using a scantling. The filled container is then weighed and the weight of the container subtracted from this value to give the total weight of the biomass. The bulk density (kg/m3), on an as-received basis, is then calculated by dividing this weight by the internal volume of the container.
If you would like to determine the bulk density on a dry basis, please select an analysis package to determine the moisture content of the sample, and then we can use this to as a correction factor to be applied to the as-received bulk density.
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Celignis to Sponsor and Present at Major Biochar Event
The event takes place on May 3rd at Carrick-on-Shannon
We are pleased to announce that, on May 3rd, Celignis will be presenting and exhibiting at the National Biochar and Carbon Products Conference 2023, which is taking place in Carrick-on-Shannon in County Leitrm, Ireland.
This conference is being organised under the auspices of the Interreg Northwest Europe-funded THREE C Project, entitled 'Creating and sustaining Charcoal value chains to promote a Circular Carbon economy in NWE Europe'.
The conference will highlight both Irish stakeholders who are currently working in the biochar and carbon products sector, but also partners from the THREE C project (covering Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium, France and Wales, as well as Ireland) who have interesting stories and products to share.
Read about the wide variety of analysis packages we have for biochar
Click here to read about the different analysis packages that Celignis offers for the evaluation on biochars. These analyses cover properties relevant to a wide variety of applications, including soil amendment, carbon sequestration, bioenergy, and biomaterials.
For a short period we are offering two TGA analyses for the price of one!
To celebrate the arrival of our thermogravimetric (TGA) equipment, we are offering, for a limited time period, two TGA analyses for the price of one. Click here to read more about TGA analyses at Celignis and to see the various packages on offer.
To avail of this special offer please mention the code (TGA-AUGUST) in an email or when placing an order via the Celignis Database.
This 5 minute presentation was given at the recent IBioIC conference
Celignis recently exhibited at IBioiC's annual conference, held in Glasgow on June 6-7.
During that event Lalitha, Celignis's CIO, gave a short 5 minute presentation on the EnXylaScope collaborative EU research project that Celignis is involved in.
You can view the presentation below or here on YouTube.
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