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 D 117, Test Methods D 1533, and Test Methods D 3612 provide detailed information regarding gas and water testing. Definitions of terms used in this practice may be found in Terminology D 2864.
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.
ASTM D3613-98 Referenced Document
ASTM D117 Standard Guide for Sampling, Test Methods, Specifications, and Guide for Electrical Insulating Oils of Petroleum Origin
ASTM D1533 Standard Test Method for Water in Insulating Liquids by Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration*, 2024-04-20 Update
ASTM D2864 Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulating Liquids and Gases*, 2021-11-01 Update
ASTM D3612 Standard Test Method for Analysis of Gases Dissolved in Electrical Insulating Oil by Gas Chromatography
ASTM D923 Standard Practices for Sampling Electrical Insulating Liquids
ASTM D3613-98 history
1998ASTM D3613-98 Standard Practice for Sampling Insulating Liquids for Gas Analysis and Determination of Water Content