ASTM F3195-26 PDF

Full title and description

Standard Guide for Estimating the Volume of Oil Consumed in an In‑Situ Burn (ASTM F3195‑26). Provides a concise, repeatable methodology for estimating the volume of oil removed by in‑situ burning of oil spills, primarily on water, to support contingency planning, spill response and training activities.

Abstract

This guide presents a practical approach for estimating burn effectiveness expressed as total volume burned and/or burn efficiency (volume burned as a fraction of the available oil). It is intended for use by spill‑response planners and decision‑makers to produce consistent, reasonable estimates of oil volume consumed during in‑situ burning operations. The guide does not provide operational ignition procedures, feasibility assessments, or an evaluation of airborne emissions.

General information

• Status: Active.
• Publication date: January 26, 2026 (ASTM listing: last updated January 26, 2026).
• Publisher: ASTM International.
• ICS / categories: 13.020.40; 75.080; 75.180.30.
• Edition / version: F3195‑26 (current edition; replaces earlier F3195‑21 and F3195‑16 editions).
• Number of pages: 5.

Scope

This guide relates to the use of in‑situ burning of oil spills with a primary focus on burns conducted on water; methods described may also be applicable to some land‑spill burning scenarios. The purpose is to provide information enabling responders to estimate the volume of oil consumed in an in‑situ burn. SI units are the standard units used in the guide. The guide is informational in nature and does not address all safety, health or regulatory considerations associated with in‑situ burning operations.

Key topics and requirements

• Methodology to estimate volume of oil consumed during an in‑situ burn (reportable as volume burned and/or burn efficiency).
• Definitions and terminology relevant to burn effectiveness and volume estimation.
• Use of SI units as the standard measurement system (inch‑pound units provided for information in certain tables/figures).
• Limitations: not an operational ignition manual; does not address burn feasibility studies or airborne emissions evaluation.
• Intended for consistent estimation rather than precise measurement—emphasizes reasonable, repeatable procedures for planning and reporting.

Typical use and users

Intended users include oil‑spill response planners and managers, incident commanders, environmental agencies, port and coastal authorities, oil industry spill‑response teams, and trainers conducting exercises or contingency planning. The guide is used during planning, response decision support, post‑incident reporting and training to estimate how much oil an in‑situ burn would or did consume.

Related standards

Related ASTM standards and guides cover terminology, operational and environmental considerations for in‑situ burning, and containment equipment used during spills (for example, referenced documents include ASTM F1788 Guide for In‑Situ Burning of Oil Spills on Water: Environmental and Operational Considerations and other F20 committee documents). This guide is one of several documents addressing in‑situ burning and spill response practices.

Keywords

in‑situ burning; burn efficiency; oil spill response; volume estimation; spill contingency planning; burn effectiveness; oil slick burning.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ASTM F3195‑26 is a guide for estimating the volume of oil consumed during an in‑situ burn of an oil spill, primarily focused on on‑water burns and intended to support planning, response and training.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It provides a methodology for estimating burn effectiveness (volume burned and/or burn efficiency), required units of measure (SI), key definitions and guidance on reporting results. It explicitly does not provide operational ignition procedures, feasibility assessments, or a detailed evaluation of airborne emissions.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Spill responders, incident commanders, environmental regulators, oil industry response teams, port authorities, and exercise/training organizers who need a consistent method to estimate volumes consumed in in‑situ burns.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As listed by ASTM, F3195‑26 is the active, current edition (ASTM's listing shows the standard active and last updated January 26, 2026). It supersedes earlier editions (for example F3195‑21 and F3195‑16).

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes. F3195 is part of the ASTM F20 committee work on hazardous substances and oil spill response; it is related to other F20 guides and test methods addressing in‑situ burning, containment booms and environmental/operational considerations.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: in‑situ burning; burn efficiency; oil consumed; oil spill response; volume estimation; contingency planning.