More and more industries are using solid recovered fuels (SRF), a partially renewable energy whose biosourced content is determined in accordance with EN ISO 21644.
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The use of RDF is part of a circular economy approach, supported by national and European energy transition policies. In France, the multi-annual energy program (PPE) encourages their development. However, for their recovery to be counted as renewable energy, the biosourced part must be scientifically proven.
Standard EN ISO 21644 provides a framework for this analysis, describing the methods for estimating biomass content using carbon-14.
Biomass content varies according to the composition of the RDF (wood, paper, municipal waste, etc.). CIRAM also analyzes the biosourced content of fuels derived from tires, sewage sludge and effluents by radiocarbon, in accordance with standards EN ISO 21644 and ASTM D6866.
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Solid recovered fuels (SRF) are substitutes for fossil fuels, produced from non-recyclable waste containing both bio-sourced materials (paper, cardboard, wood, etc.) and petro-sourced plastics. To distinguish precisely the renewable portion of RDF, carbon-14 analysis (radiocarbon) analysis is the most reliable method.
CIRAM uses gas pedal mass spectrometry (AMS) to accurately measure biogenic carbon concentration, in accordance with EN ISO 21644.
This analysis makes it possible to obtain the exact biomass content and scientifically prove the renewable part of the CSR, paving the way for traceability, certification and access to support schemes for the energy transition.
Request a quoteCSR enables manufacturers to partially or totally replace fossil fuels (coal, fuel oil, natural gas) with a less carbon-intensive form of energy.
Thanks to their biosourced fraction , measured via carbon 14, SRFs can be included in carbon balances as renewable energy, thus contributing to the climate neutrality objectives set by low-carbon strategies (LCS) and CSR commitments. They are fully in line with the decarbonization plans supported by ADEME and the French government.
SRFs offer a concrete solution for recovering energy from non-recyclable waste, avoiding landfill or incineration without energy recovery. They meet the objectives of the European hierarchy of waste treatment methods, which favors recovery over disposal.
By integrating RDF into their energy mix, manufacturers can reduce the amount of final waste they produce, while transforming the cost of treatment into a source of energy.
The use of RDF, particularly when its biobased content is certified to EN ISO 21644, opens up access to public support schemes. This enables industrial sites to reduce their energy costs, improve their environmental image and enhance the value of their low-carbon strategy in the eyes of their customers, investors and stakeholders.
It's also a key argument in calls for tender, CSR audits and ISO 50001 certification processes.
A recognized specialist in isotope analysis and biobased materials, the CIRAM laboratory supports manufacturers in the scientific characterization of their solid recovered fuels (SRF).
Thanks to over 20 years' experience in carbon 14 measurement, CIRAM guarantees reliable results that comply with the EN ISO 21644 standard, and are fully exploitable for your traceability, certification or energy optimization processes.
Our laboratory relies on gas pedal mass spectrometry (AMS), a cutting-edge technology that enables ultra-precise analysis, even of complex and heterogeneous CSR.
Take advantage of the expertise of Europe's leader in radiocarbon analysis and request your study on our website.
Contact our teamsThe biosourced fraction determines the renewable portion of the RDF. It is essential for proving eligibility for public subsidies, enhancing environmental impact and meeting regulatory obligations.
CIRAM uses carbon-14 analysis by gas pedal mass spectrometry (AMS), in compliance with EN ISO 21644 and ASTM D6866.
In addition to conventional RDF, CIRAM also analyzes fuels derived from tires, sewage sludge or effluents, to the same standards.
Results are available within 10 working days.
Simply contact us via our website or by telephone to obtain a quotation and arrange for samples to be sent to our laboratory.
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