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ASTM D3427 method for air release properties of petroleum oils
6. Apparatus6.1 A schematic diagram of the apparatus is shown in Fig.1.The component parts are described as follows:6.1.1 Test Vessel, made of borosilicate glass as shown in Fig.2, consisting of a jacketed sample tube fitted with an air inlet capillary, baffle plate, and air outlet tube. The two parts ...
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ASTM D3427 method for air release properties of petroleum oils
1. Scope1.1 This test method covers the ability of turbine, hydraulic, and gear oils to separate entrained air.NOTE 1 - This test method was developed for mineral based oils. It may be used for some synthetic fluids; however, thep recision statement applies only to petroleum oils.1.2 This standard does ...
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Description of colorimeter and associated apparatus
1. Colorimeter - Use an instrument that will illuminate and permit observation of the sample and any one of the color standards (or in the case of a three-field instrument, any two of the color standards) simultaneously, either by direct viewing or with an optical eyepiece.1.1.1 A two-field instrument ...
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ASTM D1500 method for color of petroleum products
5. Apparatus5.1 Colorimeter, consisting of light source, glass color standards, sample container housing with cover, and viewing piece as listed in Annex A1.5.2 Sample Container - For referee work, use the glass sample jar as shown in Fig.1. For routine tests, it is permissible to use a cylindrical, ...
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ASTM D1500 method for color of petroleum products
1. Scope1.1 This test method covers the visual determination of the color of a wide variety of petroleum products, such as lubricating oils, heating oils, diesel fuel oils, and petroleum waxes.NOTE 1 - Test Method D156 is applicable to refined products that have an ASTM color lighter than 0.5. IP Method ...
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ASTM D924 - Cells used for measuring dissipation factor(power factor) and relati
1. Design of Cell - A cell for the purpose of measuring the loss characteristic and relative permittivity (dielectric constant) of electrical insulating liquids shall meet the following general requirements:2. The design of the cell shall be such as to facilitate easy and thorough cleaning of its component ...
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ASTM D924 - Permissible modifications when making routine tests
16. General16.1 The following sections outline certain modifications to the Procedure for Making Referee Tests, permissible(1) when it is desirable to get an approximation of the dissipation factor or power factor of a sample, or (2) when testing a group of samples of the same type of insulating liquid ...
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ASTM D924 Method for Dissipation Factor(Power factor) and Relative Permittivity(
12. Procedure - Loss Characteristics12.1 To make a measurement, follow the manufacturer's operating guidelines when the temperature of the inner electrode is within 60.5°C of the desired test temperature.12.2 On completing the initial measurement, pour off the liquid, and refill the cell, following ...
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ASTM D924 Method for Dissipation Factor(Power factor) and Relative Permittivity(
11. Preparation of Specimen and Filling Test Cell11.1 Store the sample in its original sealed container, shielded from light. Some liquids, such as oils of petroleum origin, undergo changes when exposed to sunlight. Allow the sealed container to stand undisturbed in the room in which the test is to be ...
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ASTM D924 Method for Dissipation Factor(Power factor) and Relative Permittivity(
10. Cleaning Test Cell10.1 The cleanliness of the test cell is of paramount importance when measuring loss characteristics because of the inherent susceptibility of most insulating liquids to contaminating influences of the most minute nature. For this reason, clean and dry the cell immediately prior ...
