ASTM D4378-97
Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Mineral Turbine Oils for Steam and Gas Turbines

Standard No.

ASTM D4378-97

Release Date

1997

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D4378-03

Latest

ASTM D4378-24

Scope

1.1 This practice covers the requirements for the effective monitoring of mineral turbine oils in service in steam and gas turbines used for power generation. It includes sampling and testing schedules and recommended action steps, as well as information on how oils degrade.

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.

ASTM D4378-97 history

• 2024 ASTM D4378-24 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Mineral Turbine Oils for Steam, Gas, and Combined Cycle Turbines
• 2022 ASTM D4378-22 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Mineral Turbine Oils for Steam, Gas, and Combined Cycle Turbines
• 2020 ASTM D4378-20 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Mineral Turbine Oils for Steam, Gas, and Combined Cycle Turbines
• 2013 ASTM D4378-13 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Mineral Turbine Oils for Steam, Gas, and Combined Cycle Turbines
• 2012 ASTM D4378-12 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Mineral Turbine Oils for Steam, Gas, and Combined Cycle Turbines
• 2008 ASTM D4378-08 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Mineral Turbine Oils for Steam and Gas Turbines
• 2003 ASTM D4378-03 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Mineral Turbine Oils for Steam and Gas Turbines
• 1997 ASTM D4378-97 Standard Practice for In-Service Monitoring of Mineral Turbine Oils for Steam and Gas Turbines