0080-05-15-.03
Particle Size Efficiency (Pse) Factors
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0080-05-15-.03
The neutralizing value of each particle size shall be reflected by the Particle Size Efficiency (PSE) Factors
listed below. Such factors shall be used in the calculation of the Relative Neutralizing Value (RNV) of
liming materials.
U.S. Standard Sieve
Size No. Ranges
Efficiency
Factor
% Remaining on 10-mesh
0.33
% Passing 10-mesh but Remaining on 40
0.73
% Passing 40-mesh but Remaining on 60
0.93
% Passing 60-mesh (optional)
1.00