ASTM F1523-94(2018)

Standard Guide for Selection of Booms in Accordance With Water Body Classifications

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This guide is to be used to assist in the selection of containment boom in accordance with water body classifications.  
4.2 A small number of key parameters that generally affect boom performance have been used in Table 1, in order to enable the user to readily identify general criteria for boom selection.  
4.3 Many factors, other than those listed in Table 1, may be important in selecting containment boom for a particular application. Such factors include: flotation element length, wave length, the effect of stronger than minimum required strength members, shock loads, abrasion resistance, stability in roll, resistance to bridging, interval between anchor points and hand holds, use of reflectors or lighting, compatibility with fresh or salt water, and resistance to sunlight exposure.  
4.4 The values given in Table 1 are the recommended minimums for general purpose booms. As identified in 2.3, operational considerations may require trade-offs in boom properties. Special purpose booms, and general purpose booms used in special circumstances, may perform effectively with boom property values above or below those recommended in Table 1.  
4.5 Effective operation of oil spill control equipment depends on many factors, of which the prevailing environmental conditions are just a few. Factors such as, but not limited to, deployment techniques, level of training, personnel performance, and mechanical reliability can also affect equipment performance.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers the selection of containment boom that may be used to control spills of oil and other substances that float on a body of water.  
1.2 This guide does not address the compatibility of spill control equipment with spill products. It is the user's responsibility to ensure than any equipment selected is compatible with anticipated products.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
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: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2018
• ICS: 47.020.40 - Lifting and cargo handling equipment
• Technical Committee: F20 - Hazardous Substances and Oil Spill Response
• Drafting Committee: F20.11 - Control

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F1523 − 94 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Guide for
Selection of Booms in Accordance With Water Body
Classifications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1523; 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 3. Summary of Guide
1.1 This guide covers the selection of containment boom 3.1 Recommendations for the selection of spill containment
that may be used to control spills of oil and other substances booms are given for five key boom characteristics that affect
that float on a body of water. performance for each of four water body types (see Table 1).
Notes accompanying Table 1 discuss the qualifying factors
1.2 This guide does not address the compatibility of spill
associated with the minimum values listed, as well as the
control equipment with spill products. It is the user’s respon-
significance of the values as minimums. Classification criteria
sibility to ensure than any equipment selected is compatible
for the four water body types are given in Practice F625.
with anticipated products.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
4. Significance and Use
standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
4.1 This guide is to be used to assist in the selection of
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
containment boom in accordance with water body classifica-
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
tions.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.2 A small number of key parameters that generally affect
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
boom performance have been used in Table 1, in order to
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
enable the user to readily identify general criteria for boom
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
selection.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
4.3 Many factors, other than those listed in Table 1, may be
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
important in selecting containment boom for a particular
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
application. Such factors include: flotation element length,
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
wave length, the effect of stronger than minimum required
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
strength members, shock loads, abrasion resistance, stability in
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
roll, resistance to bridging, interval between anchor points and
2. Referenced Documents
hand holds, use of reflectors or lighting, compatibility with
fresh or salt water, and resistance to sunlight exposure.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D751 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
4.4 The values given in Table 1 are the recommended
F625 Practice for Classifying Water Bodies for Spill Control
minimums for general purpose booms. As identified in 2.3,
Systems
operational considerations may require trade-offs in boom
F715 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics Used for Oil Spill
properties. Special purpose booms, and general purpose booms
Control and Storage
used in special circumstances, may perform effectively with
F1093 Test Methods for Tensile Strength Characteristics of
boom property values above or below those recommended in
Oil Spill Response Boom
Table 1.
4.5 Effective operation of oil spill control equipment de-
pends on many factors, of which the prevailing environmental
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F20 on Hazardous
Substances and Oil Spill Responseand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
conditions are just a few. Factors such as, but not limited to,
F20.11 on Control.
deployment techniques, level of training, personnel
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2018. Published March 2019. Originally
performance, and mechanical reliability can also affect equip-
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F1523 – 94 (2013).
DOI: 10.1520/F1523-94R18. ment performance.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
5. Keywords
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. 5.1 boom; oil spill; oil spill control equipment
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F1523 − 94 (2018)
TABLE 1 Recommendations for Selection of Spill Containment Booms
A
Boom Property Calm Water Calm Water-Current Protected Water Open Water
B
height (range) , mm (in.) 150 to 600 20
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Designation: F1523 − 94 (Reapproved 2013) F1523 − 94 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Guide for
Selection of Booms in Accordance With Water Body
Classifications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1523; 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 guide covers the selection of containment boom that may be used to control spills of oil and other substances that float
on a body of water.
1.2 This guide does not address the compatibility of spill control equipment with spill products. It is the user’s responsibility
to ensure than any equipment selected is compatible with anticipated products.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.after
SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental 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
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D751 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
F625 Practice for Classifying Water Bodies for Spill Control Systems
F715 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics Used for Oil Spill Control and Storage
F1093 Test Methods for Tensile Strength Characteristics of Oil Spill Response Boom
3. Summary of Guide
3.1 Recommendations for the selection of spill containment booms are given for five key boom characteristics that affect
performance for each of four water body types (see Table 1). Notes accompanying Table 1 discuss the qualifying factors associated
with the minimum values listed, as well as the significance of the values as minimums. Classification criteria for the four water
body types are given in Practice F625.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This guide is to be used to assist in the selection of containment boom in accordance with water body classifications.
4.2 A small number of key parameters that generally affect boom performance have been used in Table 1, in order to enable
the user to readily identify general criteria for boom selection.
4.3 Many factors, other than those listed in Table 1, may be important in selecting containment boom for a particular
application. Such factors include: flotation element length, wave length, the effect of stronger than minimum required strength
members, shock loads, abrasion resistance, stability in roll, resistance to bridging, interval between anchor points and hand holds,
use of reflectors or lighting, compatibility with fresh or salt water, and resistance to sunlight exposure.
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F20 on Hazardous Substances and Oil Spill Responseand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F20.11
on Control.
Current edition approved April 1, 2013Nov. 1, 2018. Published July 2013March 2019. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 20072013 as
F1523 – 94 (2007).(2013). DOI: 10.1520/F1523-94R13.10.1520/F1523-94R18.
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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F1523 − 94 (2018)
TABLE 1 Recommendations for Selection of Spill Containment Booms
A
Boom Property Calm Water Calm Water-Current Protected Water Open Water
B
height (range) , mm (in.) 150 to 600 200 to 600 450 to 1100 900 to 2300+
(6 to 24) (8 to 24) (18 to 42) (36 TO 90+ )
C
minimum gross buoyancy to weight ratio 3:1 4:1 4:1 8:1
D
minimum total tensile strength , N (lbs) 6800 23 000 23 000 45 000
(1500) (5000) (5000) (10 000)
E
minimum fabric tensile strength , N/50 mm (lbs/in.) (2 TM): 2600 (300) 2600 (300) 2600 (300) 3500 (400)
(1 TM): 2600 (300) 2600 (300) 3500 (400) 3500 (400)
F
minimum fabric tear strength , N (lbs) 450 450 450 450
(100) (100) (100) (100)
A
The values given in parentheses are provided for information p
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