scope:

This International Standards determines the fuel quality classes and specifications of graded pellets and briquettes made from thermally treated biomass for non-industrial and industrial use. This International Standard covers fuels produced from the following raw materials (see ISO 17225-1, Table 1): 1.1 Forest, plantation and other virgin wood 1.2 By-products and residues from wood processing industry 2.1 Herbaceous biomass from agriculture and horticulture 2.2.1 By-products and residues from food and herbaceous processing industry, chemically untreated herbaceous residues 3.1 Orchard and horticulture fruit 3.2.1 By-products and residues from food and fruit processing industry, chemically untreated fruit residues 4. Aquatic biomass