1.1 This test method covers the determination ofthe gross calorific value of coal and coke by the adiabatic bomb calorimeter.
1.2 The values stated in SI units and British thermal units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility 0/ the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability 0/ regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific. hazard statements see Section 8.
1.4 All accountability and quality control aspects of Guide D 4621 apply to this standard.
ASTM D2015-96 Referenced Document
ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water*, 1999-04-20 Update
ASTM D121 Standard Terminology of Coal and Coke*, 2024-03-01 Update
ASTM D2013 Standard Method of Preparing Coal Samples for Analysis
ASTM D3173 Standard Test Method for Moisture in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke
ASTM D3177 Standard Test Methods for Total Sulfur in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke
ASTM D3180 Standard Practice for Calculating Coal and Coke Analyses from As-Determined to Different Bases
ASTM D346 Standard Practice for Collection and Preparation of Coke Samples for Laboratory Analysis
ASTM D4239 Standard Test Methods for Sulfur in the Analysis Sample of Coal and Coke Using High Temperature Tube Furnace Combustion Methods*, 1997-04-20 Update
ASTM D4621 Standard Guide for Quality Management in an Organization That Samples or Tests Coal and Coke *, 1999-04-20 Update
ASTM E1 Standard Specification for ASTM Thermometers*, 1998-04-20 Update
ASTM E144 Standard Practice for Safe Use of Oxygen Combustion Bombs
ASTM D2015-96 history
2000ASTM D2015-00 Standard Test Method for Gross Caloric Value of Coal and Coke by the Adiabatic Bomb Calorimeter
1996ASTM D2015-96 Standard Test Method for Gross Caloric Value of Coal and Coke by the Adiabatic Bomb Calorimeter
1985ASTM D2015-85 Standard Test Method for Gross Calorific Value of Coal and Coke by the Adiabatic Bomb Calorimeter