“Distillation and volatility-related characteristics are used to indicate the presence of light ends or contamination in insulating liquids. These properties provide information on the composition of the oil and its suitability for service in electrical equipment.”
(Quote from IEEE Std C57.106)
What method is used to analyze the sample?
ASTM D86
ISO 3405
How do you interpret the results?
IEEE Std C57.106
What do the results indicate?
The distillation characteristics of hydrocarbons have an important effect on safety, performance, and volatility. Boiling range data indicate the relative proportions of light and heavy components present in the sample.
(Quote from ASTM D86)