1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers a means of measuring the time-of-travel of water and waterborne solutes by the use of dye tracers and tracing techniques. This test method is similar to methods developed by the U.S. Geological Survey and described in other referenced documents.

1.2 This test method describes the dye tracers, measuring equipment used, and field and laboratory procedures customarily used.

1.3 This test method describes the methods of tracer study analysis and data presentation.

1.4 The user of this test method should address the following concerns regarding the use of tracers in water bodies:

1.4.1 Determine whether the chemical has clearance or approval or has potential or preceived impacts relating to potable, industrial, irrigation, or fish and wildlife use.

1.4.2 Determine whether approvals are required by involved agencies.

1.4.3 Document contacts regarding notification.

1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units except for chemical concentrations and liquid volumes for step dilutions, which are stated in SI units, are to be regarded as the standard.

1.6 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazards statements, see Section 9.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D1192 Guide for Equipment for Sampling Water and Steam in Closed Conduits

D2777 Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias of Applicable Test Methods of Committee D19 on Water

D3370 Practices for Sampling Water from Closed Conduits

D3858 Test Method for Open-Channel Flow Measurement of Water by Velocity-Area Method

D4411 Guide for Sampling Fluvial Sediment in Motion

ISO Standard

Keywords

dispersion; fluorometry; mixing; surface water; time-of-travel; tracers; Dispersion; Dye tracers; Field testing--water; Flow and flow rate--water; Fluorometric determination; Lateral dispersion; Longitudinal dispersion; Open channel flow--water; Solutes; Surface water; Time of travel; Tracer study analysis/data presentation; Water analysis; Waterborne materials/applications

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 17.120.20 (Flow in open channels)

DOI: 10.1520/D5613-94R98

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