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This document specifies a method for determining the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials under controlled composting conditions by gravimetric measurement of the amount of carbon dioxide evolved. The method is designed to yield an optimum rate of biodegradation by adjusting the humidity, aeration and temperature of the composting vessel. The method applies to the following materials: — natural and/or synthetic polymers and copolymers, and mixtures of these; — plastic materials that contain additives such as plasticizers or colorants; — water-soluble polymers; — materials that, under the test conditions, do not inhibit the activity of microorganisms present in the inoculum. If the test material inhibits microorganisms in the inoculum, another type of mature compost or pre-exposure compost can be used.

 

The scope of the new standard will cover the different types of repair and rehabilitation that can be undertaken on / or with clay pipes. This will include details on trenchless installation technologies where clay pipes can be used for repair or replacement. The standard will outline the technique used and relevant standards that products can be used from as well as performance and testing criteria for products after installation. The scope will also cover repair and rehabilitation of pipes laid using the open trench installation method. This will include replacement of socketed joints and replacement or repair of pipes, junctions and manholes. The scope will again cover the products that can be used, their performance criteria and testing methods after installation.

 

This document specifies the testing conditions to assess the treatment performances of greywater systems. Excluded from the scope of this document are: - the testing of rainwater harvesting systems; - the testing of systems for direct use as mentioned in EN 16941–2 "On-site non-potable water systems - Part 2: Systems for the use of treated greywater"; - the testing of blackwater treatment systems; - the testing of wastewater treatment plant.

 

 

ISO 14644-13:2017 gives guidelines for cleaning to a specified degree on cleanroom surfaces, surfaces of equipment in a cleanroom and surfaces of materials in a cleanroom. Under consideration are all surfaces (external or internal) that are of interest. It provides guidance on the assessment of cleaning methods for achieving the required surface cleanliness by particle concentration (SCP) and surface cleanliness by chemical concentration (SCC) classes and which techniques should be considered to achieve these specified levels. The appropriateness of cleaning techniques will make reference to the cleanliness classes and associated test methods found in ISO 14644-9 and ISO 14644-10. The following matters of general guidance will be provided: - expected surface cleanliness levels; - suitability of cleaning methods; - compatibility of surfaces with the cleaning technique; - assessment of cleaning appropriateness. The following will be excluded from this document: - classification of cleaning methods; - product produced within a cleanroom; - specific surface-related cleaning methods; - detailed description of cleaning mechanisms, methods and procedures of various cleaning methods; - detailed material characteristics; - description of damage mechanisms by cleaning processes and time-dependent effects; - references to interactive bonding forces between contaminants and surfaces or generation processes that are usually time-dependent and process-dependent; - other characteristics of particles such as electrostatic charge, ionic charges, etc.; - chemical reactions between molecular contaminants and surfaces; - microbiological aspects of surface cleanliness; - radioactive aspects of contamination; - health and safety considerations; - environmental aspects such as waste disposal, emissions, etc.; - selection and use of statistical methods.

 

ISO 14644-14:2016 specifies a methodology to assess the suitability of equipment (e.g. machinery, measuring equipment, process equipment, components and tools) for use in cleanrooms and associated controlled environments, with respect to airborne particle cleanliness as specified in ISO 14644-1. Particle sizes range from 0,1 µm to equal to or larger than 5 µm (given in ISO 14644-1). NOTE Where regulatory agencies impose supplementary guidelines or restrictions, appropriate adaptation of the assessment methodology can be required. The following items are not covered by this ISO 14644-14:2016: - assessment of suitability with respect to biocontamination; - testing for suitability of decontamination agents and techniques; - cleanability of equipment and materials; - requirements on design of equipment and selection of materials; - physical properties of materials (e.g. electrostatic, thermal properties); - optimizing performance of equipment for specific process applications; - selection and use of statistical methods for testing; - protocols and requirements for local safety regulations.

 

This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of nitrogen in soil improvers and growing media. The dry combustion method was developed originally as a manual method by Dumas. Its application is improved greatly due to the use of modern automated equipment and is applicable to all forms of nitrogen. NOTE The requirements of the standard may differ from the national legal requirements for the declaration of the products concerned.

 

This European Standard specifies an extraction method for the routine determination of calcium chloride/DTPA (CAT-method) extractable nutrients and elements (as listed in annex B) in soil improvers or growing media. The method is not applicable to liming materials and preformed materials such as mineral wool slabs and foam slabs. NOTE The requirements of the standard may differ from the national legal requirements for the declaration of the products concerned.

 

This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of nitrogen in soil improvers and growing media. The Kjeldahl method determines ammonium-N, nitrate-N, nitrite-N and organic N content of soil improvers and growing media. Nitrogen in N-N-linkages, N-O-linkages and some heterocyclics (especially pyridine) is only partially determined. [6], [7], [8] The method is not applicable to liming materials and preformed materials such as mineral wool slabs and foam slabs. NOTE The requirements of the standard may differ from the national legal requirements for the declaration of the products concerned.

 

Soil improvers and growing media - Determination of Chromium(VI) in solid material by alkaline digestion and ion chromatography with spectrophotometric detection

 

Soil improvers and growing media - Determination of mercury in aqua regia soil extracts with cold-vapour atomic spectrometry or cold-vapour atomic fluorescence spectrometry

 

This document specifies a method for determining the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials under controlled composting conditions by gravimetric measurement of the amount of carbon dioxide evolved. The method is designed to yield an optimum rate of biodegradation by adjusting the humidity, aeration and temperature of the composting vessel. The method applies to the following materials: If the test material inhibits microorganisms in the inoculum, another type of mature compost or pre-exposure compost can be used.

 

 

This document specifies the technical requirements for TiAlSiN thin films deposited by magnetron sputtering. This document is also applicable to the deposition of TiN, TiAlN, or TiSiN thin films.

 

This part of ISO 148 specifies the Charpy (V-notch and U-notch) pendulum impact test method for determining the energy absorbed in an impact test of metallic materials. This part of ISO 148 does not cover instrumented impact testing, which is specified in ISO 14556[1]. Annexes B and C are based on ASTM E23[2] and are used with the permission of ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, USA.

 

This part of ISO 148 covers the verification of pendulum-type impact testing machines, in terms of their constructional elements, their overall performance and the accuracy of the results they produce. It is applicable to machines with 2 mm or 8 mm strikers used for pendulum impact tests performed in accordance with ISO 148-1. It can be applied to pendulum impact testing machines of various capacities and of different design. Impact machines used for industrial, general or research laboratory testing of metallic materials in accordance with this part of ISO 148 are referred to as industrial machines. Those with more stringent requirements are referred to as reference machines. Specifications for the verification of reference machines are found in ISO 148-3. This part of ISO 148 describes two methods of verification. A pendulum impact testing machine is not in compliance with this part of ISO 148 until it has been verified by both the direct and indirect methods and meets the requirements of Clause 6 and Clause 7. This part of ISO 148 describes how to assess the different components of the total energy absorbed in fracturing a test piece. This total absorbed energy consists of

 

This part of ISO 148 specifies the requirements, preparation and methods for qualifying certified reference test pieces used for the indirect verification of pendulum impact testing machines in accordance with ISO 148-2. It specifies notched test pieces with nominal dimensions identical to those specified in ISO 148-1; however, the tolerances are more stringent.

 

This document supports the interest of software and systems users in receiving consistent, complete, accurate, and usable information for users and specifies processes for use in reviewing and testing of information for users (Clause 5, 6 & 7). " It is not limited to the review and test stage of the software and system lifecycle but includes activities throughout the information management process. The principles may also support earlier design activities (see Annex A). Information for users may be provided for application software, systems software, applications on mobile devices, software that controls machinery, and hardware devices. It applies to information such as printed or electronic user manuals, online help, embedded user assistance, tutorials, websites, or reference materials. This document is intended for use in all types of organizations, whether a dedicated information development team is present or not. In all cases, it can be used as a basis for local guidelines and procedures. Readers are assumed to have experience or general knowledge of reviewing and testing processes as they pertain to content suitable for information for users. This document is applicable to reviewers, testers, and other related roles, including a variety of specialists: This document can also be consulted by those with other roles and interests in the information management process. Managers of the software development process or the information management process consider the testing of information for users as part of their planning and management activities. The order of clauses in this document does not imply that information for users is meant to be reviewed, assessed, edited, or tested in this order. The works listed in the Bibliography provide additional guidance on the processes of managing, preparing, and testing of information for users.

 

 

This document specifies a method for quantitative determination of various perfluorinated hydrocarbons by means of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and mass spectrometry in soil, sludge, sediment and waste (see Table 1). For many substances to which this document applies a limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0,1 to 10 µg/kgdm can be achieved. See also Annex D for more information regarding the LOQ’s reachable. The method can be applied to the analysis of additional PFAS not specified in the scope, if validity is proven by proper in-house validation protocols, particularly for volatile compounds that may be lost during preparation. For each target compound all, branched and non-branched are quantified together. In this method the amount of linear and branched PFAS is quantified using the response factor of the linear PFAS in the calibration standard and the total area of the linear and branched PFAS (Annex C gives more explanation). Alternatively, the linear isomer and sum of branched isomers may be quantified separately and the sum of both can be calculated provided a complete separation of the linear isomer from the branched isomers is obtained. All compounds of Table 1 were tested during an international inter laboratory trial in Europe in the period December 2023 to April 2024. The table specifies for which the criteria of an interlaboratory standard deviation (CVR) of 50 % was not reached. See Annex D for more details. The validity of the procedure has been proven for soil, sediment and sludge samples and for a selection of waste samples. For other waste types than mentioned in Annex D the laboratory shall validate the suitability of the procedure of this standard.