Standard test method for smoke density in flue gases from burning distillate fuels

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1980 · Annu. Book ASTM Stand.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6483111

This method covers the evaluation of smoke density in the flue gases from burning distillate fuels. It is intended primarily for use with home heating equipment burning kerosine or heating oils. It may be used in the laboratory or in the field to compare fuels for clean burning or to compare heating equipment. Summary of method: a test smoke spot is obtained by pulling a fixed volume of flue gas through a fixed area of standard filter paper. The color (or shade) of the spot thus produced is visually matched with a standard scale, and the smoke density is expressed as a Smoke Spot Number. This method provides a means of controlling smoke production in home heating equipment to an acceptable level. Excessive smoke density adversely affects efficiency by heat-exchanger fouling.

• OSTI ID: 6483111
• Journal Information: Annu. Book ASTM Stand.; (United States), Journal Name: Annu. Book ASTM Stand.; (United States) Vol. 24; ISSN ASTSA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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025000* -- Petroleum-- Combustion
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CHEMICAL REACTIONS
COLLOIDS
COMBUSTION
DENSITY
DISPERSIONS
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FUEL OILS
FUELS
GASEOUS WASTES
HEATING OILS
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PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
RESIDUES
SMOKES
SOLS
THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES
WASTES