ASTM D5141-23

Standard Test Method for Determining Filtering Efficiency and Flow Rate of the Filtration Component of a Sediment Retention Device

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is used to determine the filtering efficiency and flow rate of the filtration component of a sediment retention device, such as a silt fence, a silt barrier, or a silt curtain, for specific soil tested.  
5.2 This test method may be used for the design of the filtration component of a sediment retention device to meet requirements of regulatory agencies in filtering efficiency or flow rate for the specific soil tested.  
5.2.1 The designer can use this test method to determine the spacing between sediment retention devices.  
5.3 This test method is intended for performance evaluation, as the results will depend on the specific soil evaluated. Unless testing with the default soil is desired, it is recommended that the user or representative perform the test to pre-approve products, as sediment retention device manufacturers are not typically equipped to handle or test soil requirements.  
5.4 This test method provides a means of evaluating the filtration component of sediment retention devices with different soils under various conditions that simulate the conditions that exist in a sediment retention device installation. This test method may be used to simulate several storm events on the same sediment retention device specimen. Therefore, the number of times this test is repeated per specimen is dependent upon the user and the site conditions.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method is used to determine the filtering efficiency and the flow rate of the filtration component of a sediment retention device, such as a silt fence, silt barrier, or inlet protector.  
1.1.1 The results are shown as a percentage for filtering efficiency and cubic metres per square metre per minute (m3/m2/min) or gallons per square foot per minute (gal/ft2/min) for flow rate.  
1.1.2 The filtering efficiency indicates the percent of sediment removed from sediment-laden water.  
1.1.3 The flow rate is the average rate of passage of the sediment-laden water through the filtration component of a sediment retention device.  
1.2 This test method requires several specialized pieces of equipment, such as an integrated water sampler and an analytical balance, or a vacuum filtration system. At the client’s discretion, the test soil is either a site-specific soil or a soil that is representative of a target default gradation.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are the standard, while the inch-pound units are provided for information. The values expressed in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other, without combining values in any way.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2023
• ICS: 59.080.70 - Geotextiles
• Technical Committee: D35 - Geosynthetics
• Drafting Committee: D35.03 - Permeability and Filtration

Relations

• Refers: ASTM D4354-12(2020) - Standard Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics and Rolled Erosion Control Products (RECPs) for Testing
• Effective Date: 01-May-2020

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D5141 − 23
Standard Test Method for
Determining Filtering Efficiency and Flow Rate of the
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Filtration Component of a Sediment Retention Device
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5141; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This test method is used to determine the filtering 2.1 ASTM Standards:
efficiency and the flow rate of the filtration component of a D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
sediment retention device, such as a silt fence, silt barrier, or D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
inlet protector. Fluids
1.1.1 The results are shown as a percentage for filtering D4354 Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics and Rolled
efficiency and cubic metres per square metre per minute Erosion Control Products (RECPs) for Testing
3 2 2
(m /m /min) or gallons per square foot per minute (gal/ft /min) D4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics
for flow rate. D4759 Practice for Determining the Specification Confor-
1.1.2 The filtering efficiency indicates the percent of sedi- mance of Geosynthetics
ment removed from sediment-laden water.
2.2 American Public Health Association (APHA) Stan-
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1.1.3 The flow rate is the average rate of passage of the
dard:
sediment-laden water through the filtration component of a
208D Total Nonfiltrable Residue Dried at 103–105°C (Total
sediment retention device.
Suspended Matter)
1.2 This test method requires several specialized pieces of
3. Terminology
equipment, such as an integrated water sampler and an ana-
lytical balance, or a vacuum filtration system. At the client’s 3.1 Definitions:
discretion, the test soil is either a site-specific soil or a soil that
3.1.1 filter—See Terminology D653.
is representative of a target default gradation.
3.1.2 filtration component—a geotextile or other material
designed to act as a filter.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are the standard, while the
inch-pound units are provided for information. The values
3.1.3 geosynthetic, n—a planar product manufactured from
expressed in each system may not be exact equivalents;
polymeric material used with foundation soil, rock, earth, or
therefore, each system must be used independently of the other,
any other geotechnical engineering related material as an
without combining values in any way.
integral part of a man-made project, structure, or system. (See
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the Practice D4759.)
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1.4 performance property, n—a result obtained by con-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ducting a performance test.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1.5 performance test, n—in geosynthetics, a laboratory
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
procedure that simulates selected field conditions which can be
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
used in design.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1.6 For definitions of other terms relating to
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
geosynthetics, refer to Terminology D4439. For definitions of
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
textile terms, refer to Terminology D123. For definitions of soil
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
terms, refer to Terminology D653.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D35 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Geosynthetics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.03 on Perme- contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
ability and Filtration. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2023. Published September 2023. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as D5141 – 11 (2018). Available from American Public Health Association (APHA), 1015 Eighteenth
DOI: 10.1520/D5141-23. St. NW, Washington, DC 20036.
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3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 6. Apparatus
3.2.1 filtering
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Designation: D5141 − 11 (Reapproved 2018) D5141 − 23
Standard Test Method for
Determining Filtering Efficiency and Flow Rate of the
1
Filtration Component of a Sediment Retention Device
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5141; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method is used to determine the filtering efficiency and the flow rate of the filtration component of a sediment
retention device, such as a silt fence, silt barrier, or inlet protector.
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1.1.1 The results are shown as a percentage for filtering efficiency and cubic metres per square metre per minute (m /m /min) or
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gallons per square foot per minute (gal/ft /min) for flow rate.
1.1.2 The filtering efficiency indicates the percent of sediment removed from sediment-laden water.
1.1.3 The flow rate is the average rate of passage of the sediment-laden water through the filtration component of a sediment
retention device.
1.2 This test method requires several specialized pieces of equipment, such as an integrated water sampler and an analytical
balance, or a vacuum filtration system. At the client’s discretion, the test soil is either a site-specific soil or a soil that is
representative of a target default gradation.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are the standard, while the inch-pound units are provided for information. The values expressed
in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other, without combining
values in any way.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D35 on Geosynthetics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.03 on Permeability and
Filtration.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2018Sept. 1, 2023. Published February 2018September 2023. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 20112018
as D5141 – 11.D5141 – 11 (2018). DOI: 10.1520/D5141-11R18.10.1520/D5141-23.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
D4354 Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics and Rolled Erosion Control Products (RECPs) for Testing
D4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics
D4759 Practice for Determining the Specification Conformance of Geosynthetics
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2.2 American Public Health Association (APHA) Standard:
208D Total Nonfiltrable Residue Dried at 103–105°C (Total Suspended Matter)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 filter—See Terminology D653.
3.1.2 filtration component—a geotextile or other material designed to act as a filter.
3.1.3 geosynthetic, n—a planar product manufactured from polymeric material used with foundation soil, rock, earth, or any other
geotechnical engineering related material as an integral part of a man-made project, structure, or system. (See Practice D4759.)
3.1.4 performance property, n—a result obtained by conducting a performance test.
3.1.5 performance test, n—in geosynthetics, a laboratory procedure that simulates selected field conditions which can be used in
design.
3.1.6 For definitions of other terms relating to geosynthetics, refer to Terminology D4439. For definitions of textile terms, refer
to Terminology D123. For definitions of soil terms, refer to Terminology
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