BS ISO 18871:2015 provides methodology for measuring coalbed methane content of coal
core samples obtained by coring or sidewall coring during well drilling. This standard has to be also
applied to drill cuttings samples, if the equipment for the determination of the coalbed methane content
according to a respective national standard is not available. The selection of the most appropriate
method shall consider the purpose of the test and the possibilities of sampling.This International standard is applicable for the direct method of measuring coalbed methane content.
It includes sample preparation, experimental procedures and calculation methods. Indirect methods of
measuring gas content of coal (not included in this International standard) are generally based on either
the gas sorption characteristics of coal under defined/specified pressure and temperature conditions.This International standard includes three types of direct measuring methods: conventional desorption
(slow desorption) of core samples, fast desorption of core samples, fast desorption of cuttings or lump
samples. The difference among them lies in the time allowed for gas to desorb before final crushing and
in sample size and shape.This International standard is applicable for the determination of the methane content of coal during coal
and coalbed methane exploration for the determination of free gas content of low rank coals is included.Procedure of free gas content determination of low rank coals need to be defined.All units used and referred to in this International standard are international standard units. Reference
temperature is 0 °C (273,15 K) if not stated differently. Reference pressure is 0,1 MPa (1 bar) if not
stated differently.This International standard does not point out all the potential safety hazards associated with its use.The users are responsible for establishing appropriate safety measures and health practices when
applying the procedures defined in this standard.Cross References:ISO 11722:2013ISO 1171:2010ISO 562:2010ISO 18283:2006All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.