GB/T 26927-2023
Water saving enterprises—Pulp and paper making industry (English Version)

Standard No.
GB/T 26927-2023
Language
Chinese, Available in English version
Release Date
2023
Published By
General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People‘s Republic of China
Latest
GB/T 26927-2023
Replace
GB/T 26927-2011
 

Introduction

1. Background and significance of standard formulation

With the country's emphasis on water conservation and recycling, the papermaking industry, as a major water user, is particularly important for water-saving enterprises. GB/T 26927-2023 "Water-saving Enterprise Papermaking Industry" is a comprehensive revision of the 2011 version, aiming to adapt to the new requirements of industry technological progress and environmental protection.

2. Comparative analysis of standard frameworks

Standard dimensions 2011 edition 2023 edition
Basic requirements Domestic water and production water must be metered and paid separately Requirements for new wastewater discharge to meet environmental protection standards
Management indicators Requirements for management systems and management agencies are not clearly quantified Scoring mechanism for new water-saving technology transformation and investment
Technical indicators The standard for water intake per unit product is relatively low Improve the requirements for water intake and reuse rate, and add specific calculation formulas

3. Recommendations for the implementation of the standard

3.1 Enterprise water-saving technology transformation

Papermaking enterprises should give priority to the following technologies when implementing water-saving measures:

  • Steam condensate recovery system: Improve the reuse rate of water resources
  • Circulating cooling water system: Reduce the use of fresh water
  • High-efficiency filtration equipment: Improve wastewater treatment efficiency

3.2 Management system optimization

It is recommended that enterprises establish a sound water-saving management system, including:

  • Regularly conduct water balance tests (as shown in Figure 1) Water balance test example
  • Implement standardized management of water metering instruments
  • Strengthen employee water conservation awareness training

3.3 Capital investment and incentive mechanism

Enterprises should include water conservation funds in the annual budget and establish an internal management system of water conservation rewards and excess penalties to ensure the effective implementation of water conservation measures.

GB/T 26927-2023 Referenced Document

  • GB/T 12452 General principles of water balance test
  • GB/T 18820 General rules for compiling industrial water quotas
  • GB/T 18916.5 Norm of water intake—Part 5:Pulp, paper and paper board production
  • GB/T 21534 Water saving—Terminology
  • GB/T 24789 General rules for equipping and managing of the water measuring instrument in water-use organization
  • GB/T 4687 Paper, board, pulps and related terms.Vocabulary
  • GB/T 7119 Evaluating guide for water saving enterprises

GB/T 26927-2023 history

  • 2023 GB/T 26927-2023 Water saving enterprises—Pulp and paper making industry
  • 2011 GB/T 26927-2011 Water saving enterprises.Pulp and paper making industry
Water saving enterprises—Pulp and paper making industry

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