Scope

American National Standards Institute Inc.

1.1 These methods cover procedures for testing askarels that are used in transformers and certain other electrical apparatus as an insulating and cooling medium. These methods are generally suitable for specification acceptance, factory control, reference testing, and research. The procedures appear in the following sections:

Test Method ASTM Designation of Test Method
Chemical Tests:
Neutralization Number D664, D974
Water Content D1533
Scavenger Content D1701
Chrlorine Compounds, Hydrolyzable D1820, D2441
Chlorides, Inorganic D1821
Thermal Stability D1936
Electrical Tests:
Dielectric Breakdown Voltage D877
Dissipation Factor and Relative Permittivity D924
Specific Resistance D1169
Physical Tests:
Viscosity D88, D455
Fire Point D92
Pour Point D97
Sampling D923
Refractive Index D1218
Visual Examination D1702
Specific Gravity D1810
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion D1903
Color D2129
Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Environmental Materials D3304
Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Mineral
Insulating Oils by Gas Chromatography D4059

For askarels having a Saybolt Universal viscosity of over 110 s at 100oF, modifications of certain test procedures are necessary.

1.2 As a precaution, insulating systems incorporating askarels and cellulose or other organic materials should be purged to remove any traces of flammable gases by bubbling dry nitrogen through the askarel and flushing the gas space with dry nitrogen before any work is performed on the apparatus.

1.3 Current governmental regulations prohibit the manufacture and sale of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). This method serves as a reference for all askarels, PCB and non-PCB.

Note 1–Various materials have been used successfully in taking, storing, and testing samples of askarels. Until experience has developed a strong preference, materials referred to in these methods will be understood to be approved but not specified.

Note 2–Methods for handling and disposal of askarels and askarel-impregnated materials are given in a recent ANSI Committee C-107 Guide, Guidelines for Handling and Disposal of Capacitor and Transformer-Grade Askarels Containing Polychlorinated Biphenyls.

Note 3–For specifications for askarels, see Specifications D2233 and D2283.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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 1.2.

Go to ASTM D901 at ASTM.org

Add your thoughts about the standard.

1375 - Demolition Materials (549) 1377 - Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components (524) 4720 - Hose and Flexible Tubing (552) 4730 - Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings (1823) 5120 - Hand Tools, Nonedged, Nonpowered (1124) 5305 - Screws (781) 5306 - Bolts (996) 5310 - Nuts and Washers (864) 5330 - Packing and Gasket Materials (583) 5340 - Hardware, Commercial (953) 5905 - Resistor (753) 5910 - Capacitors (783) 5930 - Switches (1012) 5935 - Connectors, Electrical (4357) 5940 - Lugs, Terminals, and Terminal Strips (564) 5945 - Relays and Solenoids (733) 5950 - Coils and Transformers (856) 5960 - Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware (1630) 5961 - Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware (707) 6145 - Wire and Cable, Electrical (1629) 6240 - Electric Lamps (662) 6505 - Drugs and Biologicals (1343) 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies (1907) 6520 - Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies (790) 6530 - Hospital Furniture, Equipment, Utensils, and Supplies (745) 6610 - Flight Instruments (540) 6625 - Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments (1241) 6640 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies (1187) 6810 - Chemicals (1114) 8010 - Paints, Dopes, Varnishes, and Related Products (2046) 8030 - Preservative and Sealing Compounds (554) 8140 - Ammunition and Nuclear Ordnance Boxes, Packages and Special Containers (797) 8305 - Textile Fabrics (910) 8415 - Clothing, Special Purpose (660) 8455 - Badges and Insignia (3093) 8915 - Fruits and Vegetables (531) 9330 - Plastics Fabricated Materials (759) FACR (1647) ISDA (1776) ISDD (786) ISDF (1827) ISDN (581) MISC (1045) PACK (539) SESS (581)
Aerospace Material (225) Aircraft Air Conditioning, Heating, and Pressurizing Equipment (334) Aircraft Hydraulic, Vacuum, and De-icing System Components (263) Ammunition, 75mm through 125mm (192) Ammunition, over 30mm up to 75mm (208) Ammunition, through 30mm (349) Analytical Chemistry (180) Bombs (192) Building (414) Bulk Explosives (261) Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components (524) Consumer Product Evaluation (267) Copper (192) Demolition Materials (549) Electrical and Magnetic Conductor (162) Electronics (153) Environmental Toxicology (187) Fire Control Computing Sights and Devices (338) Fire Control Radar Equipment, except Airborne (197) Fuzes and Primers (454) Geotechnical Engineering (217) GUN (640) Land Mines (276) Medical Device and Implant (427) Military Chemical Agents (156) Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components (231) Miscellaneous Fire Control Equipment (216) Nondestructive Testing (246) Nonferrous Metal and Nonferrous Alloy (367) Nuclear Technology (274) Optical Sighting and Ranging Equipment (451) Paint and Related Coating (456) Parachutes; Aerial Pick Up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; and Cargo Tie Down Equipment (324) Petroleum (378) Plastic Pipe (248) Pyrotechnics (175) Road and Paving (177) Rockets, Rocket Ammunition and Rocket Components (368) Rubber (166) Security System Pedestrian and Walkway Safety (157) Specialized Test and Handling Equipment, Nuclear Ordnance (150) Sports and Recreation (316) Steel (908) Torpedos and Components, Inert (258) (621)