We are leading in RDF and biomass testing
RDF and biomass testing
We offer testing on sustainable energy solutions including RDF (Refuse derived fuel) and biomass. These renewable resources offer environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional fossil fuels, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the conservation of natural resources.
What do we analyse within our RDF and biomass tests?
1. Moisture content:
Determines the amount of water present, impacting combustion efficiency and energy content.
2. Ash content:
Indicates the mineral content left after combustion, affecting combustion efficiency and emissions.
3. Calorific value:
Measures the energy content, essential for assessing the efficiency of energy production.
4. Elemental analysis:
Determines the elemental composition, crucial for understanding potential emissions and environmental impact.
5. Chlorine content:
High chlorine content can lead to corrosion and emissions of harmful compounds.
6. Heavy metals:
Presence of heavy metals like mercury, lead, and cadmium can pose environmental risks if not properly controlled.
Wood testing
We’re pleased to offer a comprehensive WRA02 wood testing suite. This testing suite is specifically for treated wood timber and is required for determining if the material is hazardous or non-hazardous.
Following the withdrawal of the Environment Agency’s RPS250 (1 September 2023) and the introduction of RPS291, the WRA02 testing suite is required for determining the appropriate disposal pathway for ‘amber’ treated timber (from 1950 to 2007).
Process
Three steps to results
1. Collection
Once you’ve taken your sample, contact our team to arrange collection and we’ll deliver the sample to our laboratory.
2. Analysis
Samples are prepared and analysed by our team of experts in accordance with the requirements set out by UKAS.
3. Report
A certificate of analysis will be sent containing the findings from the test carried out. Reports are issued in Excel and PDF, but can also be supplied in other formats.
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Normec DETS
Blackhill, Consett United Kingdom
Accreditations and recognitions
Quality is central to everything we do
Our laboratories are accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to the British, European and International Standard for quality assurance in analytical laboratories – BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017. The International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) provides recognition to international customers that we are accredited to this standard by a recognised accreditation body. All accredited methods are inspected and approved by UKAS and the full standard covers quality assurance and method-specific procedures. Normec DETS also belongs to proficiency testing schemes, including Aquacheck, Contest, AIMS, AISS, RICE and DCC.
UKAS schedule of accreditation, Consett
Normec DETS Limited, a UKAS accredited testing laboratory No. 2139
UKAS schedule of accreditation, Lenham
Normec DETS Limited, a UKAS accredited testing laboratory No. 4480