Standard Test Method for Misting Properties of Lubricating Fluids

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test provides a guide for evaluating the misting characteristics of oils for use in industrial mist lubrication systems. The degree of correlation between this test and service performance has not been fully determined.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the misting characteristics of lubricating fluids.
Note 1—This test method should not be used to evaluate fluids containing solid additives such as graphite.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific warning statements, see Sections 6 and 7.

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An American National Standard
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Designation: D 3705 – 86 (Reapproved 2003)
Standard Test Method for
Misting Properties of Lubricating Fluids
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3705; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
´ NOTE—Warning notes were editorially moved into the standard text in June 2003.
1. Scope 4. Significance and Use
1.1 Thistestmethodcoversthedeterminationofthemisting 4.1 This test provides a guide for evaluating the misting
characteristics of lubricating fluids. characteristics of oils for use in industrial mist lubrication
systems.Thedegreeofcorrelationbetweenthistestandservice
NOTE 1—This test method should not be used to evaluate fluids
performance has not been fully determined.
containing solid additives such as graphite.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5. Apparatus
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.1 The basic system consists of the following:
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- ,
4 5
5.1.1 Oil Mist Generator, withspecialASTM-ASLEmist
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
head assembly.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific 5,6
5.1.2 Air Temperature Regulator.
warning statements, see Sections 6 and 7.
5.1.3 Mist Distribution Manifold, as shown in Fig. 1.
5.1.4 Mist Reclassifier Fitting, as shown in Fig. 2.
2. Referenced Documents
5.1.5 Reclassified Oil Collector, as shown in Fig. 3.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.2 Balance, 20-kg capacity open pan, with 1-g sensitivity.
D91 Test Method for Precipitation Number of Lubricating
5.3 Air Supply, from a source capable of maintaining an air
Oils 3
flow rate up to 2 dm /s. The air should be dry, oil-free, and
D 235 Specification for Mineral Spirits (Petroleum Spirits)
filtered through a 1-µm filter.
(Hydrocarbon Dry Cleaning Solvent)
NOTE 3—The oil mist generator head and mist reclassifier fitting are
3. Summary of Test Method available from the Alemite Co. Orders should specify Special ASTM-
ASLE mist head and reclassifier fitting.
3.1 The mist generator is charged with oil and installed in
the mist system. The unit is operated for 19 h; the mist
6. Reagents
generator, line condensate bottles, and reclassified oil collector
6.1 Stoddard Solvent, as specified in Specification D 235
are weighed before and after the test. The output from the
(Type 1). (Warning—Flammable.)
generator and percentages of reclassified oil, line condensate,
6.2 Precipitation Naphtha, as specified in Test Method
and stray mist are determined from changes in weight.
D91.(Warning—Flammable.)
NOTE 2—Line condensate is the commonly accepted term used to
7. Preparation of Apparatus
describe the oil that coalesces in the mist distribution lines. In this test, the
oil that coalesces in the 38-mm (1 ⁄2-in.) tubing and the diagonal 19-mm
7.1 Thorough cleaning of the apparatus with solvent is
( ⁄4-in.) tubing is collected and weighed as line condensate. Oil that
required prior to initiating a test on a new oil. For a duplicate
coalesces in the vertical 19-mm ( ⁄4-in.) tubing becomes part of the
reclassified oil.
The sole source of supply ofAlemite No. 383802-4 known to the committee at
this time isAlemite Co., StewartWarner, 1826West Diversey Parkway, Chicago, IL
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on 60614.
Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee If you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to
D02.L0.02 on Machinery Lubricants. ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consider-
Current edition approved May 10, 2003. Published July 2003. Originally ation at a meeting of the responsible technical committee , which you may attend.
approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as D 3705–86 (1998). The sole source of supply of Alemite thermo-aire unit No. 383808-A4 known
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 05.01. to the committee at this time is Alemite Co., Stewart Warner, 1826 West Diversey
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 06.04. Parkway, Chicago, IL 60614.
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D 3705 – 86 (2003)
MIST MANIFOLD (12) ⁄4 in. Fig 3 C 45 deg Fig. ell
Proposed ASTM Bill of Materials (13) ⁄4 in. Fig 3 C 90 deg Fig ell
1 1 3 1
(1) 1 ⁄2 C 3 1 ⁄2 in. MPT union (14) ⁄4 C 3 ⁄2 in. F adapter
1 1
(2) 1 ⁄2 in. Copper tubing, 3 in. Long (15) ⁄2 in. Reclassifier fitting 12 holes
(3) 1 ⁄2 in. C 3 C Return bend (16) Collector bottles
(4) 1 ⁄2 in. C Union (17) Thermometer
1 3 1
(5) 1 ⁄2 3 ⁄4 3 1 ⁄2 in. C 3 C 3 C tee (18) Pressure regulator with gage
(6) 1 ⁄2 in. C 45 deg Fig. ell (straight ell) (19) Flow meter
(7) ⁄4 in. Fig 3 MPT adapter (20) Pressure gage
1 1 3
(8) 1 ⁄2 3 1 ⁄2 3 ⁄4 in. C 3 C 3 C tee (21) Air filter
(9) ⁄4 in. C 45 deg Fig. ell (22) Oil mist head assembly special ASTM-ASLE
1 3
(10) 1 ⁄2 in. Fig. 3 ⁄4 in. C extended bushing (23) Oil mist generator
(11) ⁄4 in. C Union (24) Thermo-aire unit
FIG. 1 Mist Test Apparatus
test on the same oil, the mist generator should be thoroughly 8.1.1 Charge the mist generator with 4 6 0.1 L of test oil.
drained but the apparatus need not be cleaned with solvent. Assemble the test apparatus.
7.2 Drain the oil thoroughly and rinse the generator with
8.1.2 Turn the oil flow adjusting screw clockwise to a fully
Stoddard solvent. (Warning—Combustible. Vapor harmful.)
closed position and then open the screw by turning it counter-
7.3 Charge the generator with 2 Lof clean Stoddard solvent
clockwise to a full open position.
and mist the Stoddard solvent through the manifold for 30 min.
8.1.3 Open the air regulator until a pressure of 37 millibars
(Warning—Do not use the air heater while misting the
(37 KPa) is obtained on the manifold gage.
Stoddard solvent.)
8.1.4 Activate the oil heater and inlet air heater and adjust
7.4 Drain the Stoddard solvent from the generator, rinse the
both to 40 6 1°C.
generator with naphtha, and blow dry with compressed air.
8.1.5 Allow the unit to run for1hto stabilize.
(Warning—Extremely flammable. Harmful if inhaled. Vapors
may cause flash fire.)
NOTE 4—The full open position for the oil flow adjusting screw, that is,
7.5 Disconnect the mist head and remove the oil adjustment
the position beyond which further opening of the adjusting screw does not
screw; rinse the head and screw wi
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