Standard Test Method for Visual Examination of Used Electrical Insulating Liquids in the Field

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

07-25-2022

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1This 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.

1.2This 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.

1.3This 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.

Committee	D 27
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	2
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM D 1524 : 2015

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