ASTM F631-99 - 10.10.1999
 
1. Scope

1.1 This standard provides a guide for determining performance parameters of full-scale oil spill removal devices in recovering floating oil when tested in controlled environments.

1.2 This guide involves the use of specific test oils that may be considered hazardous materials after testing is completed. It is the responsibility of the user of this guide to procure and abide by the necessary permits for disposal of the used test oil.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D97-17b(2022)

Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products (Includes all amendments and changes 11/29/2022).

F625/F625M-94(2022)

Standard Practice for Classifying Water Bodies for Spill Control Systems

D4007-22

Standard Test Method for Water and Sediment in Crude Oil by the Centrifuge Method (Laboratory Procedure)

D2983-23

Standard Test Method for Low-Temperature Viscosity of Automatic Transmission Fluids, Hydraulic Fluids, and Lubricants using a Rotational Viscometer

D1298-12b(2017)e1

Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density, or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products by Hydrometer Method (Includes all amendments and changes 3/14/2023).

D971-20

Standard Test Method for Interfacial Tension of Insulating Liquids Against Water by the Ring Method

D445-23

Standard Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids (and Calculation of Dynamic Viscosity)

F808-83(1988)

Guide for Collecting Skimmer Performance Data in Uncontrolled Environments (Withdrawn 1998)