ASTM D3705-86(2009)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Misting Properties of Lubricating Fluids
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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Designation: D3705 − 86(Reapproved 2009)
Standard Test Method for
Misting Properties of Lubricating Fluids
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3705; 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.
1. Scope 4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test provides a guide for evaluating the misting
1.1 Thistestmethodcoversthedeterminationofthemisting
characteristics of oils for use in industrial mist lubrication
characteristics of lubricating fluids.
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- 3,4
5.1.1 Oil Mist Generator, with special ASTM-ASLE mist
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
head assembly.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific 4,5
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
flow rate up to 2 dm /s. The air should be dry, oil-free, and
D235 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
available from the Alemite Co. Orders should specify Special ASTM-
3. Summary of Test Method
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 D235
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 inTest Method D91.
and stray mist are determined from changes in weight.
(Warning—Flammable.)
NOTE 2—Line condensate is the commonly accepted term used to
describe the oil that coalesces in the mist distribution lines. In this test, the
7. Preparation of Apparatus
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
coalesces in the vertical 19-mm ( ⁄4-in.) tubing becomes part of the
required prior to initiating a test on a new oil. For a duplicate
reclassified oil.
test on the same oil, the mist generator should be thoroughly
drained but the apparatus need not be cleaned with solvent.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee The sole source of supply ofAlemite No. 383802-4 known to the committee at
D02.L0.02 on Machinery Lubricants (Combined into L.01). this time isAlemite Co., StewartWarner, 1826West Diversey Parkway, Chicago, IL
Current edition approved April 15, 2009. Published July 2009. Originally 60614.
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D3705 − 86 (2009)
MIST MANIFOLD (12) ⁄4 in. Fig × C 45 deg Fig. ell
Proposed ASTM Bill of Materials (13) ⁄4 in. Fig × C 90 deg Fig ell
1 1 3 1
(1) 1 ⁄2C×1 ⁄2 in. MPT union (14) ⁄4C× ⁄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 × C Return bend (16) Collector bottles
(4) 1 ⁄2 in. C Union (17) Thermometer
1 3 1
(5) 1 ⁄2 × ⁄4 ×1 ⁄2in.C×C×Ctee (18) Pressure regulator with gage
(6) 1 ⁄2 in. C 45 deg Fig. ell (straight ell) (19) Flow meter
(7) ⁄4 in. Fig × MPT adapter (20) Pressure gage
1 1 3
(8) 1 ⁄2 ×1 ⁄2 × ⁄4in.C×C×Ctee (21) Airfilter
(9) ⁄4 in. C 45 deg Fig. ell (22) Oil mist head assembly special ASTM-ASLE
1 3
(10) 1 ⁄2 in. Fig. × ⁄4 in. C extended bushing (23) Oil mist generator
(11) ⁄4 in. C Union (24) Thermo-aire unit
FIG. 1 Mist Test Apparatus
7.2 Drain the oil thoroughly and rinse the generator with 8.1.1 Charge the mist generator with 4 6 0.1 L of test oil.
Stoddard solvent. (Warning—Combustible. Vapor harmful.) Assemble the test apparatus.
8.1.2 Turn the oil flow adjusting screw clockwise to a fully
7.3 Charge the generator with 2 Lof clean Stoddard solvent
closed position and then open the screw by turning it counter-
and mist the Stoddard solvent through the manifold for 30 min.
clockwise to a full open position.
(Warning—Do not use the air heater while misting the
8.1.3 Open the air regulator until a pressure of 37 millibars
Stoddard solvent.)
(37 KPa) is obtained on the manifold gage.
7.4 Drain the Stoddard solvent from the generator, rinse the
8.1.4 Activate the oil heater and inlet air heater and adjust
generator with naphtha, and blow dry with compressed air.
both to 40 6 1°C.
(Warning—Extremely flammable. Harmful if inhaled. Vapors
8.1.5 Allow the unit to run for1hto stabilize.
may cause flash fire.)
7.5 Disconnect the mist head and remove the oil adjustment NOTE 4—The full open position for the oil flow adjusting screw, that is,
the position beyond which further opening of the adjusting screw does not
screw; rinse the head and screw with naphtha and
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