KV3000 Kinematic Viscosity Bath
Operation and Instruction Manual
KV3000-Manual
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1 Introduction
The Koehler KV3000 Kinematic Viscosity
System is for performing kinematic viscosity
tests with glass capillary viscometers according
to the ASTM D445 test method and related test
specifications.
This manual provides important information
regarding safety, technical reference, installation
requirements, operating condition specifications,
user facility resource requirements, and
operating instructions for the Kinematic Viscosity
Instrument and Data Acquisition Software. This
manual should also be used in conjunction with
applicable published laboratory procedures.
Information on these procedures is given in
section 1.2.
1.1 Koehler’s Commitment to Our
Customers
Providing quality testing instrumentation and
technical support services for research and
testing laboratories has been our specialty for
more than 50 years. At Koehler, the primary
focus of our business is providing you with the
full support of your laboratory testing needs. Our
products are backed by our staff of technically
knowledgeable, trained specialists who are
experienced in both petroleum products testing
and instrument service to better understand your
requirements and provide you with the best
solutions. You can depend on Koehler for a full
range of accurate and reliable instrumentation
as well as support for your laboratory testing
programs. Please do not hesitate to contact us
at any time with your inquiries about equipment,
tests, or technical support.
Toll Free: 1-800-878-9070 (US only)
Tel: +1 631 589 3800 • Fax: +1 631 589 3815
Email: info@koehlerinstrument.com •
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1.2 Recommended Resources and
Publications
1. American Society for Testing and
Materials (ASTM)
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
19428-2959, USA
Tel: +1 610 832 9500
Fax: +1 610 832 9555
http://www.astm.org
email: service@astm.org
ASTM Publication:
ASTM D445: Kinematic Viscosity of
Transparent and Opaque Liquids (and the
Calculation of Dynamic Viscosity)
ASTM D2170: Kinematic Viscosity of
Asphalts (Bitumens)
ASTM D6074: Standard Guide for
Characterizing Hydrocarbon Lubricant
Base Oils
ASTM D6158: Standard Specification for
Mineral Hydraulic Oils
2. International Organization for
Standardization (ISO)
1, rue de Varembé
Case postale 56
CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland
Tel: 41 22 749 01 11
Fax: 41 22 733 34 30
http://www.iso.org
ISO Publication:
ISO 3104: Petroleum products –
Transparent and opaque liquids –
Determination of kinematic viscosity
and calculation of dynamic viscosity
3. Energy Institute (IP)
61 New Cavendish Street
London, WIM 8AR, United Kingdom
Tel: 44 (0)20 7467 7100
Fax: 44 (0)20 7255 1472
http://www.energyinstpubs.org.uk/
IP Publication:
IP 71: Kinematic viscosity and calculation
of dynamic viscosity
IP 319: Kinematic viscosity of bitumens
4. Deutsche International Norm (DIN)
http://www.din.de
DIN Publication:
DIN 51550: Determination of Kinematic
Viscosity and Dynamic Viscosity
5. Federal Test Method (FTM)
FTM Publication:
FTM 791-305: Kinematic Viscosity of
Petroleum Products
6. Association Française de Normalisation
(AFNOR)
http://www.afnor.fr
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