Biomass Power Plant Industry Standards Analysis

International Standards

Standard CodeOrganizationScopeDescriptionKey Requirements
ISO 17225 SeriesISOSolid BiofuelsFuel SpecificationsQuality requirements
ISO 18122ISOAsh ContentTesting MethodsAsh determination
ISO 18125ISOCalorific ValueTesting MethodsEnergy content
ISO 16559ISOTerminologyDefinitionsStandard terms
ISO 20024ISOSafetyHandling & StorageSafety requirements
ISO 21404ISOEmissionsTesting MethodsEmission measurement

European Standards

Standard CodeOrganizationScopeKey Requirements
EN 303-5CENHeating BoilersEmission limits, efficiency
EN 12952-15CENWater-tube BoilersAcceptance tests
EN 14961 SeriesCENSolid BiofuelsFuel specifications
EN 15270CENPellet BurnersPerformance requirements
EN 13284-1CENEmissionsDust measurement
EN 14181CENQuality AssuranceAutomated measuring systems

Emissions Standards

Standard CodeRegion/CountryScopeKey Requirements
2010/75/EUEUIndustrial EmissionsEmission limits
40 CFR Part 60USAAir QualityEPA requirements
GB 13223ChinaAir PollutantsChinese limits
JIS Z 8808JapanStack EmissionsMeasurement methods
BS EN 14181UKQuality AssuranceMonitoring systems

Safety Standards

Standard CodeOrganizationScopeKey Requirements
NFPA 850NFPAFire ProtectionFire safety
NFPA 664NFPAWood ProcessingDust explosion prevention
ISO 45001ISOOccupational SafetySafety management
EN 12952-7CENBoiler RequirementsSafety equipment
ATEX DirectiveEUExplosion ProtectionZone classification

Fuel Handling Standards

Standard CodeOrganizationScopeKey Requirements
EN 15237CENFuel StorageStorage requirements
ISO 20024ISOSafe HandlingSafety procedures
EN 14961-1CENFuel ClassificationQuality classes
ASTM E870ASTMAnalysis MethodsTesting procedures
EN 15234CENQuality AssuranceFuel quality assurance

Plant Design Standards

Standard CodeOrganizationScopeKey Requirements
ASME BPVCASMEBoiler DesignPressure vessel code
EN 12952 SeriesCENWater-tube BoilersDesign requirements
ISO 16528ISOBoiler RegistrationRegistration requirements
EN 13480CENMetallic PipingPiping systems
IEC 61511IECFunctional SafetySafety systems

Environmental Management

Standard CodeOrganizationScopeKey Requirements
ISO 14001ISOEnvironmental ManagementManagement system
EN 14181CENEmissions MonitoringQA procedures
ISO 14064ISOGHG EmissionsCarbon accounting
EN 15259CENAir QualityMeasurement strategy
BAT ReferenceEUBest Available TechniquesEnvironmental performance

Quality Control Standards

Standard CodeOrganizationScopeKey Requirements
ISO 9001ISOQuality ManagementManagement system
EN 15234CENFuel Quality AssuranceQuality control
ISO 17225-1ISOFuel RequirementsGeneral requirements
EN ISO 18122CEN/ISOAsh DeterminationTesting methods
ISO 18125ISOCalorific ValueTesting methods

Performance Standards

Standard CodeOrganizationScopeKey Requirements
EN 12952-15CENPerformance TestsAcceptance testing
ASME PTC 4ASMEBoiler PerformanceTesting procedures
ISO 3977ISOGas TurbinesPerformance standards
EN 12953-11CENAcceptance TestsTesting requirements
ISO 15547ISOHeat ExchangersDesign requirements

Grid Connection Standards

Standard CodeOrganizationScopeKey Requirements
IEEE 1547IEEEInterconnectionGrid connection
EN 50160CENELECVoltage CharacteristicsPower quality
IEC 61000 SeriesIECEMCElectromagnetic compatibility
ENTSO-E NC RfGEUGrid RequirementsNetwork codes
G99 (UK)UKGrid ConnectionUK requirements

Maintenance Standards

Standard CodeOrganizationScopeKey Requirements
EN 13306CENMaintenanceTerminology
ISO 55000ISOAsset ManagementManagement system
EN 15341CENMaintenance KPIsPerformance indicators
NFPA 85NFPABoiler OperationOperating procedures
ISO 14224ISOData CollectionReliability data