250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-120-05-20.18

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 250-RICR-120-05-20.18 - Guidelines for Approvable Sampling and Analysis Schedules

A. Sampling

1. A source approved to burn alternative fuels may take a sample for analysis after each addition of alternative fuel to the fuel storage tank. Said sample should be taken from the fuel line between the feed pump and the burner at least six (6) hours after the addition but no later than eighteen (18) hours, or

2. The source can sample the material prior to its addition to the storage tank.

B. Analysis

1. Samples taken may be blended into a composite sample and analyzed for the following parameters according to the schedule listed below:

Burning Rate (gallons/weeks)
0-2,000	2-6,000	6-15,000	15,000+
Heating Value	Semiannually	Quarterly	Monthly	Biweekly
Flash Point	Semiannually	Quarterly	Monthly	Biweekly
Viscosity	Quarterly	Monthly	Biweekly	Weekly
Halogen	Quarterly	Monthly	Biweekly	Weekly
BS & Ws	Quarterly	Monthly	Biweekly	Weekly
Lead	Quarterly	Monthly	Biweekly	Weekly
PCB's	Quarterly	Monthly	Biweekly	Weekly
Sulfur	Semiannually	Quarterly	Monthly	Biweekly
Ash	Quarterly	Monthly	Biweekly	Weekly
Arsenic	Quarterly	Monthly	Biweekly	Weekly
Cadmium	Quarterly	Monthly	Biweekly	Weekly
Chromium	Quarterly	Monthly	Biweekly	Weekly

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-120-05-20.18

Amended effective 12/26/2018