ASTM-D6181 › Standard Test Method for Measurement of Turbidity in Mineral Insulating Oil of Petroleum Origin (Withdrawn 2012)
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Scope
1.1 This test method covers the laboratory procedure that ascertains the quantity of suspensions in insulating oils of petroleum origin using a nephelometric measurement technique to determine the fluid's turbidity. This test method is designed to reveal changes that may occur to these oils.
1.2 This test method is applicable for turbidities in the range of 0.1 to 500 Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU).
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 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.
Significance and Use
This test method uses a ratio turbidimetric optical system to measure the turbidity of insulating oils relative to turbidity standards. Cloudiness or turbidity is attributed to matter whose diameter is approximately 20 % of the wavelength of the incident light. Increasing turbidity signifies increasing transformer fluid contamination, either from external sources or internal chemical reactions (such as oxidation) that produce fine particulate matter. Other turbidity sources, such as water droplets or gas bubbles, are not of interest in this evaluation of insulating oils. The elimination of these interferences is described in 6.2 and 6.6. This test method quantifies changes which may not be apparent to the unaided human eye.
Keywords
insulating oil; oxidation; sludge; stability; turbidity; ICS Number Code 29.040.10 (Insulating oils)
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Document Number
ASTM-D6181-03
Revision Level
2003 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Withdrawn
Publication Date
Oct. 1, 2003
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
5 pages
Committee Number
D27.07