Product Analysis

Wood- industrial pellets and wood briquettes (DIN CERTCO and DEPI)

As part of the certification programs of DIN CERTCO and of DEPI, Ruhr Lab GmbH tests the product quality of the certificate holders solid fuels in accordance with the requirements of the specified European standards for:

- Wood briquettes (DIN EN ISO 17225-3),
- Industrial pellets and
- Wood pellets for use in small combustion plants (DIN EN ISO 17225-2)

Ruhr Lab GmbH has been a recognized test laboratory of DIN CERTCO since 13.02.2018 (registration number: PL 248) and since 20.05.2021 recognized test laboratory for DEPI.

Pos. Parameter Method Wood briquettes Industrial pellets Wood pellets
1. Sample preparation 1 DIN EN ISO 14780
2. Total Moisture 1 DIN EN ISO 18134-1
3. Inherent Moisture 1 DIN EN ISO 18134-3
4. Carbon 1 DIN EN ISO 18122
5. Hydrogen 1 DIN EN ISO 18122
6. Nitrogen 1 DIN EN ISO 18122
7. Sulphur 1 DIN EN ISO 16994
8. Gross and net caloric value 1 DIN EN ISO 18125
9. Halogen content (F, Cl, Br, I) - Digestion 1 DIN EN ISO 16994
10. Halogen content (F, Cl, Br, I) - Analysis 3 DIN EN ISO 10304
11. Ash fusion behavior oxidising 1 DIN CEN/TS 15370-1
12. Size distribution, fines content 1 DIN EN ISO 18846
13. Bulk density 1 DIN EN ISO 17828
14. Dimensions (length, width, height, diameter) 2 DIN EN ISO 17829/DIN EN ISO 17225-3
15. Mechanical strength 2 DIN EN ISO 17831-1
16. Trace Elements 3 DIN EN ISO 16968
17. Density 2 DIN EN ISO 18847
18. required sample quantity for initial certifications, certificate renewals and surveillance tests
min. 10kg
min. 14kg
min. 14kg

1 = flexible accreditation / 2 = not accredited / 3 = subcontracting
All listed parameters, unless otherwise indicated, are subject to the accreditation of Ruhr Lab GmbH according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018.
Registration number: D-PL-21007-01-00.
Ruhr Lab GmbH has a flexible accreditation scope in which the free selection of standardized or equivalent test methods is permitted by DAkkS.

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