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Sand Testing Report and AFS Calculation

The sample was fresh sand and was tested using a sieve shaker. The test observations show the weight retained on each sieve mesh size. The calculated AFS number for the sand was 52.45, within the targeted range of 50-60. The test was performed daily by the named inspector and shift supervisor.

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Sand Testing Report and AFS Calculation

The sample was fresh sand and was tested using a sieve shaker. The test observations show the weight retained on each sieve mesh size. The calculated AFS number for the sand was 52.45, within the targeted range of 50-60. The test was performed daily by the named inspector and shift supervisor.

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Testing Report For Grain size Format #

Issue/Date
F-HVCS-QA-03D
00/10.08.2016
Rev#/Date 00/10.08.2016
Measurement of Sand (AFS No.) Page no 1 0f 1
Shift: B
Date: 20.06.2020

A. Selection of Sand Sample for Test:


Fresh Sand ✓
Return Sand
Fresh + Return Sand
(Tick √ mark based on Sample taken for Testing)

B. Sample Quantity : 100 gms

C. Place of Test: Sand Testing Laboratory - Sieve Shacker

D. Testing Inspector: HIREN

E. Test Observations:

In sieve
Astm Mesh Before After Weight Retained Weight retained in Multiplying
opening no. Product Wf X M
size Weight Weight on Sieve (in Kg) sieve (in Grams) Wf Factor M
in micron
Sieve Pan collection tray 0.223 0.224 0.001 300 0.3
53 270 mesh 0.179 0.18 0.001 200 0.2
75 200 mesh 0.212 0.213 0.001 140 0.14
106 140 mesh 0.187 0.19 0.003 100 0.3
150 100 mesh 0.238 0.254 0.016 70 1.12
212 70 mesh 0.227 0.26 0.033 50 1.65
300 50 mesh 0.212 0.235 0.023 40 0.92
425 40 mesh 0.21 0.229 0.019 30 0.57
600 30 mesh 0.221 0.223 0.002 20 0.04
850 20 mesh 0.228 0.228 0 10 0
1700 12 mesh 0.277 0.278 0.001 5 0.005
0 0.1 - 5.245
Total Weight (in Kg)Total Weight (in Grams) Sum of Product Wf X M

F. Conclusion:
1. Sand AFS Number: '= Sum of Product Wf X M / Total Weight (in Grams) 52.45
2. 90% Sand Contained in Mesh Size:

G. Remarks:

H. Note:-
1. Targeted AFS no. is between 50 to 60
2. For return Sand AFS no. shall not be less than 30
3. IF AFS no. is less than 45 than adjust the ratio of Fresh Sand and Return Sand accordingly.
4. The frequency of Test is every day Morning Sample.

HIREN Haresh Bhola Haresh Bhola

Tested By Approved By
Shift Supervisor (Name & Sign )
(Name & Sign) (Name & Sign)

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