‘Deseapment of Totereational Sanlards, Gide and Recommendation bed by the Ware Tease Oryantsation Techn Harriers to Trade (THT) Commitee. GT ccsianstion: neeto2o1 -20 mi] Standard Test Method for Bulk Density of Crushed Bituminous Coal’ 1, Scope 1.1 This test method covers two procedures for determining the bulk density of crushed coal less than 37.$ mm [1.5 in.) im size, such as is charged into coke ovens, as Zallows LLL Procedure A~The cone procedure for determining an uncompacied bulk density LLL Standen? Metlid—Procedure employs the use of a 115mm [4.5 in.] chute opening ard a meesuring box having dimensions of 305 ram x 308 men x 305 mum [12.0 in. x 12.0 i, x 12.0 in LL.1.2 Alternate Method’ Procedure employs the use 0" 203 nun [8.0 n.| chute opening and a measuring box having, dimensions of 203 mm x 203 mm x 305 rm [8.0 in. x 8.0 in, x 12.0in] for coals with a total moisture greater than 7 4: 1.1.2 Procedure B—The deopped.-coal procedure for deter roining a compacted bulk density, comparable (© actual bulk densities attained in coke ovens. 1.2 This test method is not applicable to the testing of powdered cou! as used in boiler plans, nor to the determination of the bulk density of coal in storage piles. 1.3. Units The values stated in either SL units oF inch pound units are 10 be regarded separately as standard, The Values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equiva: lenis; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard. each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined. 14 This standand does not purport to sildress all of the safery concems, if any, associated with its use, It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro priaie safers, health, and environmental practices and deter: ine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior 40 se 15 This internacional standard was developed in accor dance with internationally recognized principles on standart teation established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of laternai teraations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT} Committee. onal Standards, Guides and Recon: Tis od is uate julian of ASTM Cosas OS oa Conk Pts Coal Co approved in 1927. Last previous edivon eppoved ir 2012 as B29: - 072012 2. Referenced Documents, 2. ASTM Standards? 1Dd0 Test Method of Drop Shatter Test for Coal 1b2234/D2234M Practice for Collection of a Gross Sample ef Coal 13038 Lest Method for Drop Shatter ‘Test for Coke 1D3302D3302M Test Method for Total Moisture in Coal 14749 Test Method for Performing the Sieve Analysis of Coal and Designating 3. Significance and Use 3.1 This test method concerns the compaction of erushed. cou! to determine either its compacted or uncompacted bulk density. for purposes such as charging coke ovens. PROCEDURE A—CONE PROCEDURE FOR UNCOMPACTED BULK DENSITY 4. Apparatus 4.1 Measuring Box: 4.1.1 Standard Method, of rigid construction, having inside dimensions of 303 mm x 308 mm x 305 mum [12.0 in, x 12.03, X 120in.|. and a_volume of 0.02873 m! = 0.00008 m* [1,000 &* = 003 1°]. The exact volume of the box shall be determined by water calibration 4.1.2 Alternate Method, of rigid construction, having the inside dimensions of 203 mm x 203 mam x 308 mm [8.0 in. x 8.0 in, x 12.0 in.) and a volume of 0.01257 m? = .00003 mn! [O44 = 0.0012 It]. The exact volume of the box shall be determined by water calibration 2 Cone: 4.2.1 Standard Method, conforming to Fig. | tor filing the measuiring bos. This cone shall be 610 mm [24.0 in,| high and 510 mm [20.0 in,] in inside diameter st the top, with a circular ‘opening 115 mm [4.5 in.) in diameter at the bottom. A slide valve consisting of a sliding-plate shutter and its supports shall bbe welded to the bottom of the cone in such a manner that the valve may be opened and closed with ease by removing or inserting the shutter in its supporting slides. The cone shall be of ASTM saan, vis fhe ASTM wee, na, cones ASTI Casares Semin st senseesm xe, For a! Hs ASTM ‘Standand volun fosnsten, few be sands Dosuett Sua pgs 03(fly v201/0291m - 20 [we 695 mm [27 in 510 mm [200 in] ue 457 mm [18.0] OOK 510 mm (20.0 in] IA 25mm [259 203 mm (8.09) 225 mm ‘Sam (916in} ster to Ft ase of oper 16mm sane eight 610 mm a [15 GA] set Leo) 19mm (34 in} pe (rame) adjustable hopper lea ating ox al 520 nm 7 a ls ee e ut Leck Nut oa 16 mm [5/8 ng om in20im x 20m x 20%] FIG. 1 Example of Apparatus for Cone Procedure: Standard Method supported in a tripod frame having a circular opening atthe top (of 457 mm [18.0 in] in diameter, This frame shall support the cone so that the top-side of the shutter shall be S60 mm. [22.0 in| from the inside botion surface of the box. An example of the apparatus for the standard cone procedure is shown in Fig, 1 4.2.2 Allernate Metivd,* conforming to Fig. 2 for filling the suring box. This cone shall be 4170 mm [18.5 in.] high and Sipponing da have nor ‘led a ASTM rteratonl Header sn be baited yiequsitg Reseach Report RRDDUS 2001 Couiast ASTM Cust(fly v201/0291m - 20 Top Wien 085 me (27 in} 510 mm [200 in] O18 457 mm [18.0\n) O18 510:mm 200 in) 014 203 nm [8.09 305 mm (120 in} \| ae ry ae apm (9/6 n Sat sore oper em sea Tbe egies, ene! ‘som “ "B.0 in.] DIA Petrone) ett hate or 530mm |] (21 io] Om ll i ae vi vex Ul 16 mm (7 ngBot Tain, x 80m % 12.0%n) FIG. 2 Example of Apparatus for Cone Procedure: Alternate Method 510 mm [200 in.|in inside diameter at the top, with a circular ‘opening of 203 mm [8.0 in.) in diameter at the bottom. A slide valve consisting of a sliding plate shutter and its supports shall be welded (0 the bottom oF the cone in such a manner that the valve may be opened and closed with ease by removing of inserting the shutter in its supporting slides, The cone shall be supported in a tripod frame having a circular opening atthe top (of 457 mm [18.0 in] in diameter. This frame shall support the fcone so that the top-side of the shutter shell be 360mm. [22.0in.] from the inside hotiom surface of the box. An example of the apparatus for the alternate cone procedure is shown in Fig. 2