1.1 This test method for visual examination is applicable to electrical insulating liquids that have been used in transformers, oil circuit breakers, or other electrical apparatus as insulating or cooling media, or both.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 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 D1524-15(2022) Referenced Document
ASTM D1500 Standard Test Method for ASTM Color of Petroleum Products (ASTM Color Scale)
ASTM D2129 Standard Test Method for Color of Clear Electrical Insulating Liquids (Platinum-Cobalt Scale)
ASTM D1524-15(2022) history
2022ASTM D1524-15(2022) Standard Test Method for Visual Examination of Used Electrical Insulating Liquids in the Field
2015ASTM D1524-15 Standard Test Method for Visual Examination of Used Electrical Insulating Liquids in the Field
1994ASTM D1524-94(2010) Standard Test Method for Visual Examination of Used Electrical Insulating Oils of Petroleum Origin in the Field
1994ASTM D1524-94(2004) Standard Test Method for Visual Examination of Used Electrical Insulating Oils of Petroleum Origin in the Field
1994ASTM D1524-94(1999) Standard Test Method for Visual Examination of Used Electrical Insulating Oils of Petroleum Origin in the Field