Inspection according ENplus

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1 Audit and Test Report: Date: BEA Inspection according ENplus Client: Pelcko s.r.o Attn.: Mr. Ing. Peter Kršňák, PhD. Výrobná hala Lisková SLOVAK REPUBLIC Subject: Wood pellets production Pelcko s.r.o; plant in Lisková, SLOVAK REPUBLIC Content: Site Audit 2016 and pellet testing according to ENplus Order: According to the order from Date of audit and sampling: by DI Philipp Koskarti Receipt of samples: Ref: Kos Approved Testing and Inspection Body IS003 / PL232

2 1 SCOPE OF WORK Inspection of the wood pellet production plant especially of quality measures, evaluation of quality related documents and internal testing of product quality of wood pellets production according ENplus requirements. A sample of the production is to be taken and tested according EN ISO for verification of pellet quality. 2 SCOPE OF APPLICATION The test results given in this report have been obtained under the specific conditions of the individual tests. They shall serve as proof for the conformity of the sample(s) tested. The client is responsible for the conformity of products with ENplus regulations which will be assured when quality assurance measures according ENplus regulations are continuously applied. 3 INSPECTION AUDIT The inspection audit was carried out according ENplus Handbook (in the currently version) on by DI Philipp Koskarti attended by Mr. Ing. Peter Kršňák and Mr. Milan Slaninka (duration of audit approximately 2 hours). Responsibilities in the factory are assigned clearly, a company organogram exists. The responsibility in the company is divided as follows: Contact person / plant manager: Ing. Peter Kršňák Authorized representative: Mr. Milan Slaninka Quality manager: Ing. Peter Kršňák Responsible for the production of pellets: Ing. Peter Kršňák Responsible for quality assurance: Ing. Peter Kršňák BEA Page 2

3 3.1 Products Certified products Dimensions ENplus ID Certification body Delivery to end customer* Brand names Production amount* wood pellets EN ISO , class A1 6mm SK002 OFI No part load delivery to final end customer. Pellets are only sold in small bags (15kg). Krone Gold, Bioabete and Timber Premium (approved by EPC) Adler and Bio natural Holz (under approval) ~15.000t Storage capacity 1000t bagged pellets stored on pallets in a hall. * according statement of client 3.2 Raw material Origin of wood Source raw material Raw material species 100% external purchase 100% chemically untreated wood residues ( acc. EN ISO ) 100% spruce Form of raw material Raw material storage Control and documentation of raw material Suppliers Sustainability of raw material Other raw materials used (e.g. pressing aids) sawdust The raw material is stored inside a hall on paved ground. All incoming raw material is visually inspected, weighed and moisture controlled: 100% clean and uncontaminated timber by-products (raw material declaration available). There is a list of suppliers. PEFC certified raw material, but pellets not within the scope of certification. No additives or binders are used. BEA Page 3

4 3.3 Production process Raw material preparation Drying Separation of contaminants and impurities Hammer mill Raw material is dried by a drum drier using biomass fuel for the heat. Oversized particles and impurities are removed by sieves, stone traps and metal separators are used. Pellet production Removal of fines Non complying pellets Documentation of failures, breakdowns and maintenance Storage of pellets Form of dispatch Carbon footprint of production The dried raw material is pelletized by one ring die press and cooled by a counter current cooler. Fines are removed by different sieves with suitable size and sieve aperture, dust is removed by air separators. A possibility for separation of low quality batches exists. A shift book exists containing all relevant information. Pellets are directly packed in 15kg bags and stored in a hall. Pellets are protected against moisture and contamination. Storage capacity: ~1.000t 100% in 15kg bags Carbon footprint of production was calculated by using the recommended excel-sheet from EPC. Emissions are 35g CO 2-eq./kg pellets. 3.4 Quality control measures The factory production control is carried out in accordance with the requirements of the regulations. Tests are done regular and are documented properly. Parameter Test frequency Test equipment Moisture once a shift IR-dryer Bulk density once a shift BEA 5l stainless steel container Mechanical durability once a shift Self-made tumbler (1 box) Length once a shift Caliper rule Fines once a shift 3,15mm sieve Instruments are maintained properly, calibration and/or performance tests are done. BEA Page 4

5 3.5 Quality assurance Quality management system Documentation raw material Customer complaints Documentation of outgoing goods There is a quality management system implemented, consisting of individual documents for most important quality related topics; SOP s are available covering: Receipt of raw materials Requirements for measuring and test equipment Instruction of self inspection Responsibilities Customer complaint management Training of staff All incoming raw materials are documented, data are collected including date, amount, quality and name of supplier. A list of suppliers exists. PEFC certified material is processed, but pellets not within the scope of certification. Since additives are not used, there is no documentation. Customer complaint management is implemented. Documentation contains date, reason and action to achieve customer satisfaction. 0 complaints concerning quality, few complaints concerning transport Documentation of outgoing goods is done according to the requirements. Check of temperature of outgoing goods Since the hole production is bagged to 15kg bags check of temperature is not necessary. 3.6 Retain samples Retain samples are not taken since the hole production is bagged to 15kg bags. 3.7 Labelling The labelling corresponds with the requirements. 3.8 Changes in production process none. 4 SAMPLING Samples were taken following the principles of EN BEA Page 5

6 Two 15 kg bags were taken from the packaging machine. The bags were signed by the auditor and taken by the auditor to the auditor s lab. 5 TESTS Laboratory testing took place from June to July 2016 according EN ISO PELLET LAB ANALYSIS RESULTS Sample * for bags or sealed big bags ** in cooperation with subcontractors ar as received db...dry basis Limit values Pellets according ENplus Standard unit Class A1 Class A2 mechanical durability ISO [%] 98,5 98,0 97,5 bulk density (ar) ISO [kg/m³] BD BD 600 moisture content ISO [%] 6, ash content 550 C (db) ISO [%] 0,4 0,7 1,2 net calorific value (ar) EN [MJ/kg] 17,2 16,5 16,5 net calorific value (ar) EN [kwh/kg] 4,8 4,6 4,6 Sulphur content (db) ISO [%] 0,008 0,04 0,05 Chlorine content (db) ISO [%] 0,008 0,02 0,02 Nitrogen content (db) ISO [%] 0,07 0,30 0,50 pressing aid / additives - [%] dimensions fines (< 3,15 mm) EN [%] 0,2 0,5* / 1 0,5* / 1 length (3,15 L 40 mm) ISO [%] 99,4 > 98,5* / >98 > 98,5* / >98 length (40 L 45 mm) ISO [%] 0,4 1 1 length ( > 45 mm) ISO [amount] diameter ISO [mm] 6 6 or or 8 1 heavy metals** Chromium (db) ISO [mg/kg] < Copper (db) ISO [mg/kg] < 0, Zinc (db) ISO [mg/kg] 16, Lead (db) ISO [mg/kg] < 0, Mercury (db) ISO [mg/kg] < 0,05 0,1 0,1 Cadmium (db) ISO [mg/kg] 0,17 0,5 0,5 Arsenic (db) ISO [mg/kg] < 0,5 1 1 Nickel (db) ISO [mg/kg] < ash melting behaviour (ash preparation at 815 C) shrinking temperature SST CEN/TS [ C] deformation temperature DT CEN/TS [ C] hemisphere temperature HT CEN/TS [ C] flow temperature FT CEN/TS [ C] BEA Page 6

7 Page 7 7 SUMMARY The pellet production of Pelcko s.r.o. in Lisková (SLOVAK REPUBLIC) is complying with all requirements of ENplus, quality A1. Deviations from 2015: None. Type A, B and C non-conformities: None. Recommendations for improvements till next audit 2017: None, the production is working on a professional level. This inspection report no. BEA comprises 7 pages and 0 appendix(es). EPC-listed Auditor in Charge... Dipl.-Ing. Philipp Koskarti Inspection Reports may be made available to third parties, either free of charge or against payment, if the full wording of the Inspection Report is given and if BEA is expressly named as the author. All tests applied are subject to a quality assurance programme according to EN ISO/IEC (in the currently version). The General Terms and Conditions of BEA Institut für Bioenergie GmbH shall apply as amended.