OSRR-478-Development of a Standard Method for Measuring the Buoyancy-to-Weight Ratio for Oil Spill Containment Boom

The objective of the work was to develop a standard method for measuring the buoyancy-to-weight ratio of oil spill containment booms. The following tasks were accomplished: Existing methods of estimating a boom's buoyancy-to-weight ratio were reviewed.
A direct measurement methodology, applicable to a range of boom types, was developed for use at the Ohmsett facility.
The methodology was validated through testing at Ohmsett.
A draft standard was prepared, based on this methodology, and submitted to the ASTM subcommittee on booms to initiate the process of consensus approval leading to an ASTM standard.