SAE J1597-1988
Laboratory Testing of Vehicle and Industrial Heat Exchangers for Pressure Cycle Durability

Standard No.

SAE J1597-1988

Release Date

1988

Published By

SAE - SAE International

Status

Be replaced 2008-08

Replace By

SAE J1597-1994

Latest

SAE J1597-2021

Scope

This recommended practice is applicable to all liquid-to-gas@ liquid-to-liquid@ gas-to-gas@ and gas-to-liquid heat exchangers used in vehicle and industrial cooling systems. This document outlines the tests to determine durability characteristics of the heat exchanger under pressure cycling. PURPOSE: This recommended practice provides a test guideline for determining the durability of a heat exchanger under specified pressure cycle conditions.

SAE J1597-1988 history

• 2021 SAE J1597-2021 Laboratory Testing of Vehicle and Industrial Heat Exchangers for Pressure Cycle Durability
• 2016 SAE J1597-2016 Laboratory Testing of Vehicle and Industrial Heat Exchangers for Pressure-Cycle Durability
• 2008 SAE J1597-2008 Laboratory Testing of Vehicle and Industrial Heat Exchangers for Pressure-Cycle Durability
• 1999 SAE J1597-1999 Laboratory Testing of Vehicle and Industrial Heat Exchangers for Pressure-Cycle Durability
• 1994 SAE J1597-1994 Laboratory Testing of Vehicle and Industrial Heat Exchangers for Pressure-Cycle Durability
• 1988 SAE J1597-1988 Laboratory Testing of Vehicle and Industrial Heat Exchangers for Pressure Cycle Durability