ASTM E869-93(1998) - 10.10.1998
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of performance characteristics of fuel ethanol manufacturing facilities.

1.2 This test method is applicable for all starch, sugar, and combination starch/sugar based fermentable feedstocks.

1.3 This test method is applicable to both batch and continuous fuel ethanol manufacturing processes.

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

 
2. Referenced Documents

E711-23e1

Standard Test Method for Gross Calorific Value of Refuse-Derived Fuel by the Bomb Calorimeter (Includes all amendments and changes 4/18/2023).

D2382-88

Test Method for Heat of Combustion of Hydrocarbon Fuels by Bomb Calorimeter (High-Precision Method) (Withdrawn 1994)

D2458-69(1975)

Method for Flow Measurement of Industrial Water and Industrial Waste Water by the Venturi Meter Tube (Withdrawn 1981)

D3286-96

Standard Test Method for Gross Calorific Value of Coal and Coke by the Isoperibol Bomb Calorimeter (Withdrawn 2000)

D3590-17

Standard Test Methods for Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen in Water

E100-19

Standard Specification for ASTM Hydrometers

507

Test for Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Five Day (BOD5)

31.062

Test for Lactose in Sugars and Syrups

E870-82(2019)

Standard Test Methods for Analysis of Wood Fuels

D1826-94(2017)

Standard Test Method for Calorific (Heating) Value of Gases in Natural Gas Range by Continuous Recording Calorimeter