scope:

This standard gives guidance on writing the technical specification for the procurement of equipment for dust handling associated with coal fired steam generating plant in the electrical power supply industry. This includes devices for pneumatic, mechanical and hydraulic conveying of different design. Some of the provisions may be applicable so steam generating plant for other purposes such as industrial power plants, municipal power plants or refuse incinerators. The equipment covered by this guide is related to its function rather than design type. Therefore the dust handling requirements are stated in performance terms rather than being specified by a detailed description of the equipment to be supplied.