1.1 This test method covers the ability of turbine, hydraulic, and gear oils to separate entrained air. NOTE 1—This test method was developed for hydrocarbon based oils. It may be used for some synthetic fluids; however, the precision statement applies only to hydrocarbon based oils.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D3427-19 Referenced Document
ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
ASTM D1401 Standard Test Method for Water Separability of Petroleum Oils and Synthetic Fluids
ASTM D4057 Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
ASTM E1 Standard Specification for ASTM Thermometers
ASTM D3427-19 history
2019ASTM D3427-19 Standard Test Method for Air Release Properties of Hydrocarbon Based Oils
2015ASTM D3427-15 Standard Test Method for Air Release Properties of Hydrocarbon Based Oils
2014ASTM D3427-14ae1 Standard Test Method for Air Release Properties of Petroleum Oils
2014ASTM D3427-14a Standard Test Method for Air Release Properties of Petroleum Oils
2014ASTM D3427-14 Standard Test Method for Air Release Properties of Petroleum Oils
2012ASTM D3427-12 Standard Test Method for Air Release Properties of Petroleum Oils
2007ASTM D3427-07 Standard Test Method for Air Release Properties of Petroleum Oils
2006ASTM D3427-06 Standard Test Method for Air Release Properties of Petroleum Oils
2003ASTM D3427-03 Standard Test Method for Air Release Properties of Petroleum Oils
2002ASTM D3427-02 Standard Test Method for Air Release Properties of Petroleum Oils
1999ASTM D3427-99 Standard Test Method for Air Release Properties of Petroleum Oils