ASTM D3613 for Sampling Insulating Liquids for Gas Analysis and Water Analysis
ASTM D3613 Standard Practice for Sampling Insulating Liquids for Gas Analysis and Determination of Water Content
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers sampling electrical insulating liquids having a viscosity less than 650 cSt at 40°C from apparatus for analysis of their gas content or for measurement of water content, or both. Guide D117, Test Methods D1533, and Test Methods D3612 provide detailed information regarding gas and water testing. Definitions of terms used in this practice may be found in Terminology D2864.
1.2 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. Specific precautionary statements are given in Sections 6 and 7.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D117 Guide to Test Methods and Specifications for Electrical Insulating Oils of Petroleum Origin
D923 Test Methods for Sampling Electrical Insulating Liquids
D1533 Test Methods for Water in Insulating Liquids
D2864 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulating Liquids and Gases
D3612 Test Method for Analysis of Gases Dissolved in Electrical Insulating Oils by Gas Chromatography
