ASTM D3705 Test Method for Misting Properties of Lubricating Fluids
5. Apparatus
5.1 The basic system consists of the following:
5.1.1 Oil Mist Generator, with special ASTM-ASLE mist head assembly.
5.1.2 Air Temperature Regulator.
5.1.3 Mist Distribution Manifold, as shown in Fig. 1.
5.1.4 Mist Reclassifier Fitting, as shown in Fig. 2.
5.1.5 Reclassified Oil Collector, as shown in Fig. 3.
5.2 Balance, 20-kg capacity open pan, with 1-g sensitivity.
5.3 Air Supply, from a source capable of maintaining an air flow rate up to 2 dm3/s. The air should be dry, oil-free, and filtered through a 1-µm filter.
NOTE 3 - The oil mist generator head and mist reclassifier fitting are available from the Alemite Co. Orders should specify Special ASTM-ASLE mist head and reclassifier fitting.
6. Reagents
6.1 Stoddard Solvent, as specified in Specification D35 (Type 1). (Warning - Flammable.)
6.2 Precipitation Naphtha, as specified in Test Method D91. (Warning - Flammable.)
