1.1 This test method covers three procedures for extraction and measurement of gases dissolved in electrical insulating oil having a viscosity of 20 cSt (100 SUS) or less at 40°C (104°F), and the identification and determination of the individual component gases extracted. Other methods have been used to perform this analysis.
1.2 The individual component gases that may be identified and determined include: Hydrogen—H2 Oxygen—O2 Nitrogen—N2 Carbon monoxide—CO Carbon dioxide—CO2 Methane—CH4 Ethane—C2H6 Ethylene—C2H4 Acetylene—C2H2 Propane—C3H8 Propylene—C3H6
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. For specific warning statements see
6.1.8, 30.2.2 and 30.3.1.
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 D3612-02(2017) Referenced Document
ASTM D2140 Standard Test Method for Carbon-Type Composition of Insulating Oils of Petroleum Origin
ASTM D2300 Standard Test Method for Gassing of Electrical Insulating Liquids Under Electrical Stress and Ionization (Modified Pirelli Method)*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM D2779 Standard Test Method for Estimation of Solubility of Gases in Petroleum Liquids*, 2020-11-01 Update
ASTM D2780 Standard Test Method for Solubility of Fixed Gases in Liquids
ASTM D3613 Standard Practice for Sampling Insulating Liquids for Gas Analysis and Determination of Water Content
ASTM D4051 Standard Practice for Preparation of Low-Pressure Gas Blends
ASTM E260 Standard Practice for Packed Column Gas Chromatography*, 2019-09-01 Update
ASTM D3612-02(2017) history
2017ASTM D3612-02(2017) Standard Test Method for Analysis of Gases Dissolved in Electrical Insulating Oil by Gas Chromatography
2009ASTM D3612-02(2009) Standard Test Method for Analysis of Gases Dissolved in Electrical Insulating Oil by Gas Chromatography
2002ASTM D3612-02e1 Standard Test Method for Analysis of Gases Dissolved in Electrical Insulating Oil by Gas Chromatography
2002ASTM D3612-02 Standard Test Method for Analysis of Gases Dissolved in Electrical Insulating Oil by Gas Chromatography
2001ASTM D3612-01 Standard Test Method for Analysis of Gases Dissolved in Electrical Insulating Oil by Gas Chromatography
1996ASTM D3612-96 Standard Test Method for Analysis of Gases Dissolved in Electrical Insulating Oil by Gas Chromatography