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K12212 / K12219 12-Unit Oxidation Bath
Operation and Instruction Manual
K12212-Manual
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1 Introduction
The Koehler 12-Unit Oxidation Bath is a
constant temperature oil bath with solid state
temperature control, calibrate flow meters and a
condenser water manifold for oxidation stability
tests on fuels and lubricants. The unit is composed
of an oxidation bath with an eight-unit test holder
conforming to ASTM D943, D2274, D2893,
D4310, D6158, AOCS CD12-57, DIN 51586, DIN
51587, ISO and DIN 51587 specifications, which
evaluates the oxidation characteristics of oils in
the presence of oxygen and catalysts at elevated
temperatures.
This manual provides important information
regarding safety, technical reference, installation
requirements, operating condition specifications,
user facility resource requirements, and operating
instructions for the 12-Unit Oxidation Bath 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
http://www.koehlerinstrument.com
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 D943: Oxidation Characteristics of
Inhibited Mineral Oils

ASTM D2274: Oxidation Stability of Distillate
Fuel Oil

ASTM D2893: Oxidation Characterisitics of
Extreme Pressure Lubrication Oils

ASTM D4310: Determination of Sludging
and Corrosion Tendencies of Inhibited
Mineral 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 4263: Petroleum and Related
Products
– Determination of the ageing
behavior of inhibited oils and fluids
–
TOST test

ISO 12205: Petroleum Products
–
Determination of the Oxidation Stability of
Middle Distillate Fuels
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/
4. Deutsche International Norm (DIN)
http://www.din.de
DIN Publication: