ASTM D3603 Rust-Preventing Characteristics of Steam Turbine Oil
ASTM D3603 Standard Test Method for Rust-Preventing Characteristics of Steam Turbine Oil in the Presence of Water (Horizontal Disk Method)
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the ability of steam-turbine oils to prevent the rusting of horizontal and vertical ferrous surfaces when water becomes mixed with the oil.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A 108 Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Cold-Finished, Standard Quality
A 240/A 240M Specification for Heat Resisting Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels
D91 Test Method for Precipitation Number of Lubricating Oils
D665 Test Method for Rust-Preventing Characteristics of Inhibited Mineral Oil in the Presence of Water
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
E 1 Specification for ASTM Thermometers
2.2 Other Documents:
IP 60/80 Specification for Petroleum Spirit
Annex II, Reference Materials and Blending Accessories, Motor Section
