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Proficiency Test Particle Measurements on Stoves

[Ringversuch Partikelmessungen an Kaminöfen]

EPTIS factsheet 1372578 | Last revision 2025-06-17 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts1372578 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts1372578

PT provider
PT provider Hessisches Landesamt für Naturschutz, Umwelt und Geologie Hessisches Landesamt für Naturschutz, Umwelt und Geologie
Based in Germany
Language(s) English and German
Remarks This proficiency test is intended for test laboratories wishing to offer measurements on stoves for the determination of the number concentration of ultrafine particles (UFP) as part of type tests and similar investigations, as well as for all other test laboratories active in the field of emission measurements on stoves and similar systems. The aim of the proficiency test is to measure the number concentration of ultrafine particles (UFP) in the flue gas of a wood-burning stove.
Keywords
Product groups Air
Emissions
Exhaust gases / immissions
Laboratory / scientific equipment
Measuring instruments
Testing fields Analytical chemistry
Emissions of gases / vapours
Environmental protection
Sampling
Technical details
Test item Tested property Testing method
Ultrafine Particles (UFP) Concentration e.g. CPC
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Aims of the PT scheme
Target group of participants Test laboratories active in the field of emission measurements on stoves and similar systems.
Linked to specific legislation / standards The proficiency test programme is based on the test procedure according to the award criteria for the German Blue Angel eco-label for wood-burning stoves (DE-UZ 212).
Additional, subsidiary aims
Number of participants 3-6
Accredited or otherwise reviewed by a 3rd party
Operation is commissioned / requested by
Fees and frequency
Participation fee approx. 1900 €
Regularly operated No (last time in 2022)
When will be the next round 2025
Contact details of the PT provider
Provider Contact person
Hessisches Landesamt für Naturschutz, Umwelt und Geologie
Ludwig-Mond-Strasse 33
34121 Kassel
Germany

Phone: +49-561-2000-111
Fax: +49-561-2000-225
Web: https://www.hlnug.de/?id=13375 https://www.hlnug.de/?id=13375
Dr. Jens Cordes
Phone: +49-561-2000-141
Fax: +49-561-2000-225
Email: pt@hlnug.hessen.de pt@hlnug.hessen.de
If you find any mistakes please contact the responsible EPTIS coordinator in Germany, Mr Johannes van de Kreeke. Mr Johannes van de Kreeke.
Any questions or problems? Please contact us at eptis@bam.de.
Application version: 1.23-SNAPSHOT.20230502124635-7925ae379a631fc1ececff45d2921c8db38877d5