BSI 20/30401281 DC:2020 Edition

This International Standard applies for systems for biogas production by anaerobic digestion, biogas conditioning, biogas upgrading and biogas utilization from a safety, environmental, performance and functionality perspective, during the design, manufacturing, installation, construction, testing, commissioning, acceptance, operation, regular inspection and maintenance phases.

The following topics are excluded from this International Standard:

1. Boilers, burners, furnaces and lighting in case these are not specifically applied for locally produced biogas.

2. Gas fuelled engines for vehicles and ships.

3. The public gas grid.

4. Specifications to determine biomethane quality.

5. Transportation of compressed or liquefied biogas.

6. Transportation of biomass or digestate.

7. Assessment and determination whether biomass is sourced sustainably or not.