ASTM D923-07
Standard Practices for Sampling Electrical Insulating Liquids

Standard No.

ASTM D923-07

Release Date

2007

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D923-15

Latest

ASTM D923-15(2023)

Scope

1.1 These practices cover sampling of new electrical insulating liquids including oils, askarels, silicones, synthetic liquids, and natural ester insulating liquids as well as those insulating liquids in service or subsequent to service in cables, transformers, circuit breakers, and other electrical apparatus. These practices apply to liquids having a viscosity of less than 6.476 10^-4 m²/s (540 cSt) at 40176;C (104176;F).

1.2 Representative samples of electrical insulating liquids are taken for test specimens so that the quality pertinent to their use may be determined. The quality in different portions of a given container, or the average quality of the whole bulk may be ascertained if desired.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are regarded as the standard where applicable. Inch pound units are used where there is no SI equivalent.

1.4 These practices also include special techniques and devices for sampling for dissolved gases-in-oil (DGA) (D 3612), water (D 1533) and particles (D 6786).

1.5 For ease of use, this document has been indexed as follows:

1.6 Handle askarels containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) according to federal and local regulations existing for that country. For example, the federal regulations concerning PCBs in the United States can be found in 40 CFR Part 761.

1.7 Properly contain, package and dispose of any liquid or material resulting from the use of these practices in a manner that is in accordance with local and state regulations specific to the country in which the samples are taken.

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. Specific warning statements are given in 1.6, 1.7, Section 5, 10.1, 13.2, 15.2.3, Section 16, and 18.2. These practices involve close contact with the electrical insulating liquids being sampled as well as liquids and other materials used to clean the sampling tools and devices. When required, or as a matter of diligence to personal safety, use personal protective equipment (PPE).

ASTM D923-07 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1533 Standard Test Method for Water in Insulating Liquids by Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration*， 2024-04-19 Update
• ASTM D1933 Standard Specification for Nitrogen Gas as an Electrical Insulating Material
• ASTM D3612 Standard Test Method for Analysis of Gases Dissolved in Electrical Insulating Oil by Gas Chromatography
• ASTM D4057 Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
• ASTM D6786 Standard Test Method for Particle Count in Mineral Insulating Oil Using Automatic Optical Particle Counters

ASTM D923-07 history

• 2023 ASTM D923-15(2023) Standard Practices for Sampling Electrical Insulating Liquids
• 2015 ASTM D923-15 Standard Practices for Sampling Electrical Insulating Liquids
• 2007 ASTM D923-07 Standard Practices for Sampling Electrical Insulating Liquids
• 1997 ASTM D923-97 Standard Practices for Sampling Electrical Insulating Liquids
• 1989 ASTM D923-89 Standard Methods of Sampling Electrical Insulating Liquids
• 1986 ASTM D923-86 Standard Methods of Sampling Electrical Insulating Liquids