International standardization work in solid biofuels
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | APR TECHNOLOGIES AB - APR TECHNOLOGIES AB, Enköping |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 160 000 |
| Project duration | June 2013 - December 2014 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
1. This work for easier and safer handling & storage of solid biofuels is ongoing and will continue for several years. It will slowly but constantly deliver results. 2. We have been involved in discussions and voting procedures during work with new standards to be proposed. 3. We have built an extensive network within the industry, both nationally and internationally and gained deeper understanding of the industry´s diverse needs today, as well as access to network and customer needs.
Results and expected effects
Swedish actors interests are well catered thanks to the fact that the Swedish SIS holds the secretariat and most meetings take place in Sweden. Several different types of actors are involved in the network, including among other; energy companies, turf, recycling, forest companies, universities and research institutes. However, we are missing environmental friendly organizations, municipalities, construction companies or consulting firms.
Approach and implementation
It is relatively difficult to get into the actual work of standardization but SIS has several introductory courses and courses for beginners as well as advanced courses. These do help to get into work, and take greater responsibility in shaping the standards. The courses also teach about international meetings and multicultural work. The ambiance is nice and cooperative and by participating in as many occasions as possible, and by reading before meetings it is possible to enter the process. However, standardisation takes time, much time, more time than expected.