Survey
* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
vices ser ne rg y active fo r in re than 10 y e s ar m ore wa b l e e ne A N A LY S E T H I S Independent laboratory Coal, cokes, biomass & torrified coal (green coal) TLR is an independent laboratory that is equipped to perform analyses on a wide range of products such as coal, cokes, biomass, biofuels and by-products of the biofuel production process. We are performing analysis of solid fuels since the ‘70s and have been accredited for more than two decades according to the ISO 17025 standard by the Dutch Council of Accreditation (Reg. Nr. L059). As a state of the art laboratory, TLR provides multiple preparation units to offer a broad variety of analysis for solid (bio) fuels: - Ultimate analyses (Hydrogen, Carbon, Sulphur, Nitrogen and Oxygen) - Proximate analyses (Moisture, Ash, Volatiles and Calorific Value) - Ash Composition (SiO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3, TiO2, P2O5, CaO, MgO, Na2O, K2O, MnO2, SO3, etc.) - Ash Fusion Temperature - Hard Grove Index (HGI) - Free Swelling Index (FSI) - Metals - Anions (total Fluorine, Chlorine and Bromide) - Sieve tests As a recognized analyst, TLR is actively participating in independent quality certification schemes such as GAFTA (including a special recognition for GAFTA biomass analysis), FOSFA, QS and GMP+. Moreover, TLR is recognized as a SCOTA preferred laboratory. We aim to provide our clients fast and accurate analysis results within five working days. For biofuels we also offer a faster service, providing analysis results within one day. Analysis results are reported as: - PDF via email; - hard copy by regular mail or fax; - Digital copy transmitted via XML, TLR Format and/or Ezflux; -Intermediate reporting via an interactive web based application that displays validated results. OR ANALYSE THIS Not only do we analyse sustainable and renewable fuels, we also emphasize our role as a sustainable company by taking care of the environment: we have implemented energy saving measures, we are recycling cooling water and ascertain that all of our chemical waste is collected by a specialised company. TLR international laboratories 2 3 TLR international laboratories Biomass (solid biofuel) Biomass is defined as a renewable energy source, that is derived from biological material. Nowadays, biomass is mainly used to generate electricity or produce heat. Biomass can be categorised in four types: -Woody biomass made of forest residues (such as dead trees, branches and tree stumps), yard clippings and wood chips; -By-products of agricultural processes such as palm kernel expellers, coffee husks, rice husks and olive cake; -Waste from households and industry, for example as vegetable/fruit/ gardening waste, garbage, demolition wood and residues from the timber industry; -Cultivated energy crops such as eucalyptus trees for dedicated biomass use. Fly ash Fly ash is a residue that originates from the combustion process of coal and biomass. Usually, it is captured from the flue gas of coal fired power plants. Depending on the type and blend of coal and biomass that is being burnt, the composition of fly ash may vary considerably. Fly ash contains substantial amounts of Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) - both amorphous and crystalline - and Calcium Oxide (CaO), both being endemic ingredients of carbonaceous rock. The components of fly ash are, for instance, vital for the production of cement and concrete. TLR international laboratories 4 ISO 17025 accreditation TLR International Laboratories is accredited according to the ISO 17025 standard for a large number of analyses, such as: Biomass - Ultimate analyses (Hydrogen, Carbon, Sulphur, Nitrogen and Oxygen) - Proximate analyses (Moisture, Ash, Volatiles and Calorific Value) - Ash Composition (SiO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3, TiO2, P2O5, CaO, MgO, Na2O, K2O, MnO2, SO3, etc.) - Ash Fusion Temperature - Hard Grove Index for torrified materials - Metals - Anions (total Fluorine, Chlorine and Bromide) - Particle size of pellets - Ash sieve tests - Granulometry of woodchips and wood pellets - Characterisation test - Mechanical durability - Radioactivity (Caesium 134 and Caesium 137) - Dust Fly ash - Ash Composition (SiO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3, TiO2, P2O5, CaO, MgO, Na2O, K2O, MnO2, SO3, etc.) - Ash Fusion Temperature - Sieve tests (particle distribution) - Loss of incandescence - Colour Fly Ash (Cie L*, a*, b*) - Bitumen value - Calcium Oxide Free 5 TLR international laboratories M AY B E T H I S Bio-alcohols Biologically occuring alcohols such as propanol, butanol and ethanol are generated by enzyme-producing micro-organisms that convert sugars and starch or by the liquefaction of cellulosic biomass, such as trees and grasses. Ethanol can be used as a fuel for vehicles without additional processing, but it is usually used as a gasoline additive to increase the octane level and reduce harmful exhaust emissions. TLR can perform all analyses within 24 hours in accordance with EN15376 and IMPCA. For example: metals, acidity, methanol content, non volatile material, moisture, etc. Biodiesel (PME, RME, SME, UCOME) When looking at its characteristics, biodiesel is a fuel, very similar to common diesel. However, it is produced from renewable feed stock, such as vegetable oils or animal fats. Canola oil, used cooking oil, palm oil or soya oil are common origins. To enhance the quality of the fuel, the oils are trans-estificated, resulting in a methyl ester such as soya methyl ester (SME). Biodiesel is a non toxic, low sulphur, low aromatic and biodegradable fuel. At TLR we can perform any of your analyses within 24 hours in accordance with EN14214. For example: ester content, diglyceride and triglyceride content, metals, total contamination, CFPP, viscosity, moisture, etc. TLR international laboratories Glycerine Glycerine is a by-product of the trans-esterification process. Because of its moisture preserving abilities, glycerine is often used in products for personal care (cosmetics, tooth paste and creams). Because of its soothing characteristics, it is also used in cough syrups and suppositories. Industry utilizes glycerine as plasticizer in plastics and anti freeze. TLR can provide the requested quality parameters for glycerine with a very agile analysis service (moisture, MONG, methanol, glycerine, ash, etc.). By-products of Bio-ethanol and biodiesel TLR has been accredited as per ISO 17025, Q&S, Labcode, OVOCOM for years and is acknowledged to determine the nutritional value and hazardous substances in by-products of fermented wheat concentrates, syrups, Protistar, etc. - Nutritional value - Minerals and metals - Mycotoxins - Pesticides - Dioxin and dioxin like PCBs - Microbiological parameters - DNA analysis (GMO and species) 7 TLR international laboratories AND THIS TLR international laboratories Contact Tel : +31 (0)10 - 282 32 92 Fax : +31 (0)10 - 282 32 73 E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.tlr.nl Visitors address TLR international laboratories Bankwerkerstraat 16 3077 MB Rotterdam The Netherlands port number 1100 Postal address TLR international laboratories P.O. Box 91244 3007 ME Rotterdam The Netherlands