What is BS 3142-3 - Specially reactive open fire fuels about?
This British Standard specifies the requirements of quality control at producers’ works for specially reactive open fire fuels for use on all types of domestic open fires.
Who is BS 3142-3 - Specially reactive open fire fuels for?
BS 3142-3 on specially reactive open fire fuels is useful for:
- Coal industry
- Producers of coal
- Quality control personnel
- Testing laboratories
Why should you use BS 3142-3 - Specially reactive open fire fuels?
The specification provides for one size range of specially reactive fuels, made by the partial carbonization of coal, and intended for use with all types of domestic open fire. An alternative fire performance test is included.
It is important to ensure that the samples taken reflect the quality and consistency of the fuel despatched. This requires special attention where the fuel is despatched either from more than one point or both in bags and in bulk.
BS 3142-3 provides guidance on carrying sampling procedure, preparation of samples for testing, determination of calorific value as despatched, determination of undersize, Fire performance tests. This enables producers to ensure quality of required reactive open fire fuels.
Alternative method of fire performance testing, method of checking the Moll thermopile calibration are aslo specified in BS 3142-3, which enables you to ensure quality and consistency of fuels.
