Approved Work Item
ISO/AWI 20023
Solid biofuels and pyrogenic biocarbon — Safety of solid biofuel pellets — Safe handling and storage of wood pellets in residential and other small-scale applications
Reference number
ISO/AWI 20023
Edition 2
© ISO 2025
Approved Work Item
Under development
A working group has prepared a draft.
Will replace ISO 20023:2018

Abstract

This document provides principles and requirements for the safe handling and storage of wood pellets in residential and other small-scale applications. It covers the supply chain from loading of the delivery truck, requirements of delivery trucks, connections to the end-user's store and the delivery process. It also covers the design and construction of pellet storage systems. This document addresses risks of fires, dust explosions, off-gassing, oxygen depletion, damage to appliances and buildings through swelling of pellets and other health risks. It is applicable to wood pellets according to ISO 17225-2.

General information

  • Status
     : Under development
    Stage
    : New project registered in TC/SC work programme [20.00]
  • Edition
     : 2
  • Technical Committee :
    ISO/TC 238
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Sustainable Development Goals

This standard contributes to the following Sustainable Development Goal

7
Affordable and Clean Energy

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