ASTM D2440 Standard Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Mineral Insulating Oil
ASTM D2440礦物絕緣油氧化穩定性的試驗方法
The oxidation stability test of mineral transformer oils is a method for assessing the amount of sludge and acid products formed in a transformer oil when the oil is tested under prescribed conditions. Good oxidation stability is necessary in order to maximize the service life of the oil by minimizing the formation of sludge and acid. Oils that meet the requirements specified for this test in Specification D 3487 tend to minimize electrical conduction, ensure acceptable heat transfer, and preserve system life. There is no proven correlation between performance in this test and performance in service, since the test does not model the whole insulation system (oil, paper, enamel, wire). However, the test can be used as a control test for evaluating oxidation inhibitors and to check the consistency of oxidation stability of production oils.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method determines the resistance of mineral transformer oils to oxidation under prescribed accelerated aging conditions. Oxidation stability is measured by the propensity of oils to form sludge and acid products during oxidation. This test method is applicable to new oils, both uninhibited and inhibited, but is not well defined for used or reclaimed oils.
Note 1
A shorter duration oxidation test for evaluation of inhibited oils is available in Test Method D 2112.
Note 2
For those interested in the measurement of volatile acidity, reference is made to the work of IEC Subcommittee 10A.
1.2 The values stated in metric units are to be regarded as the standard.
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.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately)
ASTM Standards
B1 Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper Wire
D664 Test Method for Acid Number of Petroleum Products by Potentiometric Titration
D974 Test Method for Acid and Base Number by ColorIndicator Titration
D2112 Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Inhibited Mineral Insulating Oil by Rotating Bomb
D2272 Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Steam Turbine Oils by Rotating Pressure Vessel
D3487 Specification for Mineral Insulating Oil Used in Electrical Apparatus
D664 Test Method for Acid Number of Petroleum Products by Potentiometric Titration
D974 Test Method for Acid and Base Number by ColorIndicator Titration
D2112 Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Inhibited Mineral Insulating Oil by Rotating Bomb
D2272 Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Steam Turbine Oils by Rotating Pressure Vessel
D3487 Specification for Mineral Insulating Oil Used in Electrical Apparatus
IEC Publication
CEI/IFC61125:1992 Unused Hydrocarbon-Based Insulating Liquids--Test Methods for Evaluating the Oxidation Stability
Index Terms
acid; aging; insulating mineral oil; oxidation; sludge; stability; transformer
