ASTM D2233-86(1997)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Chlorinated Aromatic Hydrocarbons (Askarels) for Capacitors (Withdrawn 2003)
Standard Specification for Chlorinated Aromatic Hydrocarbons (Askarels) for Capacitors (Withdrawn 2003)
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1.1 This specification covers synthetic nonflammable electrical insulating liquids of the chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbon type known as askarels, which are used as an electrical insulating and cooling medium in capacitors. This specification includes liquids that were previously available and are still in use in apparatus.
1.2 Insulation systems incorporating these askarels and cellulosic or other organic materials may, when arced, produce gaseous mixtures that are moderately flammable.
1.3 Askarels covered by this specification are of four types as follows:
1.3.1 Type A- Biphenyl that has been chlorinated to a content of 42 weight%.
1.3.2 Type B -Biphenyl that has been chlorinated to a chlorine content of 54 weight%.
1.3.3 Type C- A mixture of approximately 75% Type D2233 B and 25% trichlorobenzene.
1.3.4 Type D- The same as Type A, except that the higher boiling homologs have been removed to a maximum level of 0.4%. Note 1-These statements are merely descriptions of the materials currently in common use and are not intended as part of this specification, which is based on the physical and chemical properties prescribed in Table 1. Note 2-Current governmental regulations prohibit the manufacture and sale of polychlorinated biphenyls (askarels). This method is being maintained for reference of those units that are still in service. Note 3-For information on PCB's in mineral oils, refer to Method D4059.
General Information
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Designation: D 2233 – 86 (Reapproved 1997)
Standard Specification for
Chlorinated Aromatic Hydrocarbons (Askarels) for
Capacitors
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 2233; 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 by Potentiometric Titration
D 877 Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage of
1.1 This specification covers synthetic nonflammable elec-
Insulating Liquids Using Disk Electrodes
trical insulating liquids of the chlorinated aromatic hydrocar-
D 923 Test Method for Sampling Electrical Insulating Liq-
bon type known as askarels, which are used as an electrical
uids
insulating and cooling medium in capacitors. This specification
D 924 Test Method for Dissipation Factor (or Power Factor)
includes liquids that were previously available and are still in
and Relative Permittivity (Dielectric Constant) of Electri-
use in apparatus.
cal Insulating Liquids
1.2 Insulation systems incorporating these askarels and
D 974 Test Method for Acid and Base Number by Color-
cellulosic or other organic materials may, when arced, produce
Indicator Titration
gaseous mixtures that are moderately flammable.
D 1169 Test Method for Specific Resistance (Resistivity) of
1.3 Askarels covered by this specification are of four types
Electrical Insulating Liquids
as follows:
D 1218 Test Method for Refractive Index and Refractive
1.3.1 Type A—Biphenyl that has been chlorinated to a
Dispersion of Hydrocarbon Liquids
content of 42 weight %.
D 1533 Test Methods for Water in Insulating Liquids (Karl
1.3.2 Type B—Biphenyl that has been chlorinated to a
Fischer Reaction Method)
chlorine content of 54 weight %.
D 1810 Test Method for Specific Gravity of Askarels
1.3.3 Type C—A mixture of approximately 75 % Type D
D 1820 Test Method for Hydrolyzable Chlorine Com-
2233 B and 25 % trichlorobenzene.
pounds in Chlorinated Aromatic Hydrocarbons (Askarels)
1.3.4 Type D—The same as Type A, except that the higher
D 1821 Test Method for Inorganic Chlorides in Askarels
boiling homologs have been removed to a maximum level of
D 1903 Test Method for Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
0.4 %.
of Electrical Insulating Liquids of Petroleum Origin, and
NOTE 1—These statements are merely descriptions of the materials 4
Askarels
currently in common use and are not intended as part of this specification,
D 1936 Test Method for Thermal Stability of Chlorinated
which is based on the physical and chemical properties prescribed in Table
Aromatic Hydrocarbons (Askarels)
1.
D 2129 Test Method for Color of Water White Electrical
NOTE 2—Current governmental regulations prohibit the manufacture
and sale of polychlorinated biphenyls (askarels). This method is being Insulating Liquids
maintained for reference of those units that are still in service.
D 4059 Test Method for Analysis of Polychlorinated Biphe-
NOTE 3—For information on PCB’s in mineral oils, refer to Method
nyls in Insulating Liquids by Gas Chromatography
D 4059.
3. Terminology
2. Referenced Documents
3.1 Definitions:
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.1 askarel—a generic term for a group of synthetic,
D 88 Test Method for Saybolt Viscosity
fire-resistant, chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbons used as elec-
D 92 Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland
trical insulating liquids. They have a property under arcing
Open Cup
conditions such that any gases produced will consist predomi-
D 97 Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products
nantly of noncombustible hydrogen chloride with lesser
D 664 Test Method for Acid Number of Petroleum Products
amounts of combustible gases.
1 4. Detail Requirements
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-27 on
Electrical Insulating Liquids and Gasesand is the direct responsibility of Subcom-
4.1 Askarels for use in capacitors shall conform to the
mittee D27.02on Gases and Synthetic Liquids.
Current edition approved Jan. 31, 1986. Published March 1986. Originall
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