ASTM D5800-03
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Evaporation Loss of Lubricating Oils by the Noack Method
Standard Test Method for Evaporation Loss of Lubricating Oils by the Noack Method
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1.1 This test method covers three procedures for determining the evaporation loss of lubricating oils (particularly engine oils). Procedure A uses the Noack evaporative tester equipment; Procedure B uses the automated non-Woods metal Noack evaporative apparatus, and Procedure C uses Selby-Noack volatility test equipment. The test method relates to one set of operating conditions but may be readily adapted to other conditions when required.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 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.
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An American National Standard
Designation: D 5800 – 03
Standard Test Method for
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Evaporation Loss of Lubricating Oils by the Noack Method
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5800; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.1.1 evaporation loss—of a lubricating oil by the Noack
method, that mass of volatile oil vapors lost when the oil is
1.1 This test method covers three procedures for determin-
heated in a test crucible through which a constant flow of air is
ing the evaporation loss of lubricating oils (particularly engine
drawn.
oils). Procedure A uses the Noack evaporative tester equip-
3.1.2 volatility, n—the tendency of a liquid to form a vapor.
ment; Procedure B uses the automated non-Woods metal
Noack evaporative apparatus, and Procedure C uses Selby-
4. Summary of Test Method
Noack volatility test equipment. The test method relates to one
4.1 A measured quantity of sample is placed in an evapo-
set of operating conditions but may be readily adapted to other
ration crucible or reaction flask that is then heated to 250°C
conditions when required.
with a constant flow of air drawn through it for 60 min. The
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
loss in mass of the oil is determined.
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
4.2 Interlaboratory tests have shown that Procedure A,
only.
Procedure B, and Procedure C yield essentially equivalent
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
results, with a correlation coefficient of R squared = 0.996. See
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
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the research report for the Selby-Noack interlaboratory study.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5. Significance and Use
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.1 The evaporation loss is of particular importance in
2. Referenced Documents engine lubrication. Where high temperatures occur, portions of
an oil can evaporate.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.2 Evaporation may contribute to oil consumption in an
D 4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and
2 engine and can lead to a change in the properties of an oil.
Petroleum Products
5.3 Many engine manufacturers specify a maximum allow-
D 4177 Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and
2 able evaporation loss.
Petroleum Products
5.4 Some engine manufacturers, when specifying a maxi-
D 6299 Practice for Applying Statistical Quality Assurance
mum allowable evaporation loss, quote this test method along
Techniques to Evaluate Analytical Measurement System
3 with the specifications.
Performance
5.5 Procedure C, using the Selby-Noack apparatus, also
D 6300 Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias
permits collection of the volatile oil vapors for determination
Data for Use in Test Methods for Petroleum Products and
3 of their physical and chemical properties. Elemental analysis of
Lubricants
4 the collected volatiles may be helpful in identifying compo-
2.2 DIN Standards:
nents such as phosphorous, which has been linked to premature
DIN 1725 Specification for Aluminum Alloys
degradation of the emission system catalyst.
DIN 12785 Specifications for Glass Thermometers
Procedure A
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
6. Apparatus
6.1 Noack Evaporative Tester, comprising the following:
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6.1.1 Electrically Heated Block Unit, made from a mal-
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
leable aluminum alloy (see DIN 1725, Sheet 1), insulated at the
D02.06 on Analysis of Lubricants.
jacket and base against loss of heat. (Warning—This block is
Current edition approved March 10, 2003. Published May 2003. Originally
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approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as D 5800–00a .
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 05.02.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 05.03.
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heated to 250°C.) The block is heated electrically by a base and 6.15.3 100-mm long.
jacket heater, having a total power consum
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