ASTM A991/A991M-22
Standard Test Method for Conducting Temperature Uniformity Surveys of Furnaces Used to Heat Treat Steel Products

Standard No.

ASTM A991/A991M-22

Release Date

2022

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Latest

ASTM A991/A991M-22

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the procedures used to conduct a temperature uniformity survey on a furnace used to heat treat steel products. This method is used to determine the capability of the furnace to meet the permissible temperature variation specified in the applicable product specification, or as agreed to by the purchaser and supplier of heat treat services. Survey documentation requirements, and the procedure used to subsequently establish the furnace working zone, are defined in this test method. 1.2 This test method covers heat treat furnaces in any of the following categories: 1.2.1 Continuous or semi-continuous conveyance furnaces, 1.2.2 Batch furnaces, and 1.2.3 Salt or liquid baths and fluidized beds. 1.3 This test method only applies when specified in the product specification or the purchase order. 1.4 Controlling a heat treatment of steel products using thermocouples attached to the extremities of each load is an alternative to performing a furnace survey. The producer shall adhere to Annex A1. 1.5 By mutual agreement between the purchaser and the supplier of heat treat services, more stringent and/or additional requirements may be specified. The acceptance of any such additional requirements shall be dependent on negotiations with the supplier and must be included in the order as agreed upon by the purchaser and supplier. 1.6 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. 1.7 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. 1.8 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 A991/A991M-22 Referenced Document

• ASTM E207 Standard Test Method for Thermal EMF Test of Single Thermoelement Materials by Comparison With Reference Thermoelement of Similar EMF-Temperature Properties
• ASTM E220 Standard Test Method for Calibration of Thermocouples By Comparison Techniques
• ASTM E230 Standard Specification and Temperature-Electromotive Force (EMF) Tables for Standardized Thermocouples
• ASTM E608/E608M Standard Specification for Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed Base Metal Thermocouples
• SAE AMS2750 PYROMETRY

ASTM A991/A991M-22 history

• 2022 ASTM A991/A991M-22 Standard Test Method for Conducting Temperature Uniformity Surveys of Furnaces Used to Heat Treat Steel Products
• 2017 ASTM A991/A991M-17 Standard Test Method for Conducting Temperature Uniformity Surveys of Furnaces Used to Heat Treat Steel Products
• 2010 ASTM A991/A991M-10(2015) Standard Test Method for Conducting Temperature Uniformity Surveys of Furnaces Used to Heat Treat Steel Products
• 2010 ASTM A991/A991M-10 Standard Test Method for Conducting Temperature Uniformity Surveys of Furnaces Used to Heat Treat Steel Products
• 2008 ASTM A991/A991M-08 Standard Test Method for Conducting Temperature Uniformity Surveys of Furnaces Used to Heat Treat Steel Products
• 2004 ASTM A991/A991M-98(2004) Standard Test Method for Conducting Temperature Uniformity Surveys of Furnaces Used to Heat Treat Steel Products
• 1998 ASTM A991/A991M-98 Standard Test Method for Conducting Temperature Uniformity Surveys of Furnaces Used to Heat Treat Steel Products