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Characterization of Sludges - Evaluation of biological stability of sludge

Scope

The evaluation of biological stability of sludge is of great importance considered that the level of biological stability strongly influences handling of such materials, as it gives indications on effectiveness of subsequent treatments, including risks of developments of bad odours, effective acceptability in a landfill, possible reuse for environmental purposes, etc.
This standard is aimed to develop a standardised procedure able to compare results obtained at different places and on different times, and to set appropriate numerical limits in European legislation.