1、Designation: D8039 16Standard Specification forHeat Transfer Fluids (HTF) for Heating and Air Conditioning(HVAC) Systems1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D8039; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the
2、 year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers the requirements for ethyleneglycol, propylene glycol, 1,3 propanediol as well as g
3、lycerinbase heat transfer fluids (HTF) used in heating and airconditioning (HVAC) systems. When concentrates are used atup to 65 % concentration by weight in water, or whenprediluted heat transfer fluids (30 % by weight minimum) areused without further dilution, they will function effectively toprov
4、ide protection against freezing, and corrosion.1.2 The fluids described in this specification are not appro-priate for use in systems where internal combustion engines(gasoline, diesel, or CNG/LPG) are used.1.3 The heat transfer fluids governed by this specificationare categorized as follows by the
5、primary base of freezedepressant used:Heat TransferFluid TypeDescriptionI Ethylene glycolII Propylene glycolIII 1,3-PropanediolIV Glycerin1.4 Heat transfer fluids meeting this specification shall betested and fully comply with requirements listed in Table 1.NOTE 1This specification is based on the k
6、nowledge of the perfor-mance of heat transfer fluids prepared from new or virgin ingredients. Thisspecification shall also apply to heat transfer fluids prepared usingmaterials generated from recycled or reprocessed ingredients, providedthat these ingredients meet the requirements of Specifications
7、E1177 andD7388 for Glycols and Specification D7640 for Glycerin.NOTE 2This specification addresses concentrated inhibited glycolsand glycerol that will be mixed with water for use in various climates andprediluted heat transfer fluids (HTF) that are factory-blended with purifiedwater. A table of est
8、imated freeze protection temperatures at appropriatedilutions is provided in Appendix X1.1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard. The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, assoc
9、iated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principl
10、es on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D512 Test Methods for Chloride Ion
11、In WaterD516 Test Method for Sulfate Ion in WaterD1121 Test Method for Reserve Alkalinity of Engine Cool-ants and AntirustsD1122 Test Method for Density or Relative Density ofEngine Coolant Concentrates and Engine Coolants By TheHydrometerD1123 Test Methods for Water in Engine Coolant Concen-trate b
12、y the Karl Fischer Reagent MethodD1126 Test Method for Hardness in WaterD1177 Test Method for Freezing Point of Aqueous EngineCoolantsD1287 Test Method for pH of Engine Coolants andAntirustsD1293 Test Methods for pH of WaterD1881 Test Method for Foaming Tendencies of EngineCoolants in GlasswareD4327
13、 Test Method for Anions in Water by Suppressed IonChromatographyD4725 Terminology for Engine Coolants and Related FluidsD5827 Test Method for Analysis of Engine Coolant forChloride and Other Anions by Ion ChromatographyD5931 Test Method for Density and Relative Density ofEngine Coolant Concentrates
14、and Aqueous Engine Cool-ants by Digital Density Meter1This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D15 on EngineCoolants and Related Fluids and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeD15.30 on Industrial Heat Transfer Fluids.Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2016. Published May
15、2017. DOI: 10.1520/D8039-16.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International, 100
16、 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Re
17、commendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.1D6130 Test Method for Determination of Silicon and OtherElements in Engine Coolant by Inductively CoupledPlasma-Atomic Emission SpectroscopyD6660 Test Method for Freezing Point of Aqueous EthyleneGlycol
18、 Base Engine Coolants by Automatic Phase Tran-sition MethodD7388 Specification for Engine Coolant Grade 1,3-Propanediol (PDO)D7640 Specification for Engine Coolant Grade GlycerinD8040 Test Method for Corrosion Test for Heat TransferFluids in GlasswareE29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test
19、 Data toDetermine Conformance with SpecificationsE394 Test Method for Iron in Trace Quantities Using the1,10-Phenanthroline MethodE1177 Specification for Engine Coolant Grade Glycol2.2 Other Document:3Federal Method 2540B Total Solids Dried at 103-105C3. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific
20、to This Standard:3.1.1 glycerin, nSpecification D7640 grade glycerin forengine coolant.3.1.2 heat transfer fluid concentrate, na formulated liquidproduct intended to be diluted with water for use in heating andair conditioning systems.3.1.3 other glycols, nin ethylene glycol base heat transferfluid,
21、 diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethyleneglycol, propylene glycol, dipropelene glycol, tripropeleneglycol, and 1,3-propanediol.3.1.4 other glycols, nin propylene glycol base heat trans-fer fluids, ethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethyleneglycol, dipropelene glycol, tripropelene
22、glycol, and 1,3-propanediol.3.1.5 prediluted heat transfer fluid, na commercially pre-pared uniform solution (30 % by weight minimum) of ethyleneglycol, propylene glycol, 1,3-propanadiol or glycerin basedheat transfer fluid concentrate and deionized water (deminer-alized).3.1.6 ready-to-use heat tra
23、nsfer fluid, na formulated liq-uid product (30 % by weight minimum) of ethylene glycol,propylene glycol, 1,3-propanadiol or glycerin base intended tobe used in heating and air conditioning system without anyfurther dilution.3.2 For definitions of other terms used in this specification,refer to Termi
24、nology D4725.4. General Requirements4.1 Heat transfer fluid concentrates or prediluted heat trans-fer fluids shall be formulated with glycols or glycerols(meeting the requirements of Specifications E1177 and D7388for glycols and Specification D7640 for glycerin), water,suitable corrosion inhibitors,
25、 dye, and a foam suppressor.4.2 Ethylene glycol base heat transfer fluid concentrate(Type I) may contain a maximum of 15 % other glycols, aslong as the physical, chemical, and performance requirementsof this specification can be met. Similarly, prediluted ethyleneglycol base heat transfer fluids (30
26、 % by weight minimum)may contain a maximum 4.5 % other glycols as long as all ofthe requirements of this specification can be met.4.3 Propylene glycol and 1,3-propanediol base heat transferfluid concentrates (Types II and III) may contain a combinedmaximum of 1 % other glycols (less than 0.3 % for p
27、redilutedbase heat transfer fluids) as long as the physical, chemical, andperformance requirements of this specification can be met.4.4 Glycerin base heat transfer fluid (Type IV) may containa combined maximum of 99.5 % glycerin but not less than lessthan 30 % for prediluted base heat transfer fluid
28、s as long as thephysical, chemical, and performance requirements of thisspecification can be met.4.5 All heat transfer fluids concentrates or prediluted baseheat transfer fluids shall conform to the general requirementsgiven in Table 1 and performance specifications given in Table2.3Method from Stan
29、dard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater,latest edition. Available from The Standard Methods Organization, http:/www.standardmethods.org.TABLE 1 Physical and Chemical Requirements for Heat Transfer FluidsAPropertyType 1 Type II Type III Type IVASTMTest MethodEthylene Glycol Propylene
30、 Glycol 1,3-Propanediol GlycerinRelative density15.5 15.5 C (60 60 F)reportBreportBreportBreportBD1122, D5931CFreezing point,D, BC (F), undiluted-16 C (+4 F) min -13 C (+9 F) min -13 C (+9 F) min -10 C (+15 F) min D1177, D6660EpH, undiluted 7.5 to 11 7.5 to 11 7.5 to 11 7.5 to 11 D1287Chloride, g/g
31、30 max 30 max 30 max 30 max D5827Water, mass %B70 max 70 max 70 max 70 max D1123Reserve alkalinity, mL reportBreportBreportBreportBD1121AFor purposes of determining conformance with this specification, an observed value shall be rounded “to the nearest unit” in the last right-hand digit used in expr
32、essingthe specification limit, in accordance with the rounding method of Practice E29.BValue as agreed upon between the supplier and the customer.CIn case of dispute, Test Method D1122 is the preferred test method.DTest Methods D1177 and D6660 work with glycol/glycerin mixtures.EIn case of dispute,
33、Test Method D1177 is the preferred test method.D8039 1624.6 Prediluted heat transfer fluids (Types I through IV) shallbe formulated using water that meets the requirements of Table3.4.7 When diluting heat transfer concentrates for actualservice, use deionized (demineralized) or distilled water, or a
34、low mineral content tap water (Table 4). This procedure willminimize the formation of hard water scale and avoid theintroduction of mineral components, such as chlorides andsulfates, which can increase the corrosion rate of aluminumand iron.4.8 When installed in accordance with the HVAC system orflu
35、id manufacturers recommendations, HTF concentrates orprediluted HTFs shall be suitable for use in a properlymaintained heat transfer system (Appendix X1) in normalservice for a minimum of one year without adversely affectingfluid flow and heat transfer.5. Detailed Requirements5.1 Glycol and glycerol
36、 heat transfer fluid concentrates andprediluted HTFs shall conform to the physical and chemicalrequirements prescribed in Tables 1 and 2 depending on heattransfer fluid type (see 1.3).5.2 HTF concentrates shall be diluted for performancetesting as described in the individual ASTM test methods.5.3 Pr
37、ediluted heat transfer fluid (30 % by weight mini-mum) for all types, shall be prepared as described in Table 2,Footnotes A and B.6. Keywords6.1 1,3-propanediol; ethylene glycol; glycerin; heating andair conditioning system (HVAC); heat transfer fluid (HTF);heat transfer fluid concentrate; predilute
38、d heat transfer fluid;propylene glycol; ready-to-use heat transfer fluidAPPENDIX(Nonmandatory Information)X1. FLUID MAINTENANCE FOR HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMSX1.1 Before installing the heat transfer fluid, the HVACsystem should be inspected and necessary service work com-pleted.X1.2 The HV
39、AC system fill should consist of heat transferfluid concentrate and water (30 % by weight minimum) orprediluted heat transfer fluid (30 % by weight minimum) ofTypes I through IV.X1.3 When preparing solutions, the water should be of suchquality that it does not contain excessive solids, hardness salt
40、s,sulfates, or chlorides. In the absence of specific recommenda-tions from HVAC system manufacturer, see Table 4. Contactyour local water department, the responsible governmentagency, or submit a water sample for analyses, if there is aquestion on water quality.X1.4 The recommended ready-to-use heat
41、 transfer fluidconcentration range is 30 to 65 %.X1.5 Check heat transfer fluid level and condition. ReplaceHTF at service intervals recommended by the HVAC systemmanufacturer or designated service organization. Follow therecommended practices.X1.6 Mix heat transfer fluid concentrate and water befor
42、eadding to the HVAC system.X1.7 When preparing additions or when replacing the heattransfer fluid in the system, use clean, low mineral contentwater.X1.8 If propylene glycol (PG), 1,3 propanediol (PDO), orethylene glycol (EG) base HTFs are mixed with glycerin in theHVAC system, problems may result w
43、hen attempting todetermine the freezing point in the field.X1.9 The use of a calibrated temperature, self-adjustedrefractometer can provide the most accurate method for mea-suring freeze points in the field. Dip-and-read test strips areTABLE 2 Performance RequirementsAProperty Specific Values ASTM T
44、est MethodCorrosion in glassware D8040AWeight loss, mg/specimen:copper 10 maxsolder 30 maxbrass 10 maxsteel 10 maxcast iron 10 maxaluminum 30 maxFoaming: D1881BVolume, mL 150 maxBreak time, s 5 maxAHTF test solutions shall be prepared as outlined in the test method.BTest the solution as it is intend
45、ed to be used without the corrosive salts.TABLE 3 Requirements for Water Used in Prediluted HTFsProperty Specific Values ASTM Test MethodTotal hardness, g/g 20 max D6130, D1126Chloride (Cl-), g/g 25 max D5827, D512, D4327Sulfate (SO4-2), g/g 50 max D5827, D516, D4327pH 5.5 to 8.5 D1287, D1293Iron, p
46、pm 1.0 max D6130, E394TABLE 4 Suggested Water Quality LimitsProperty Specific Values ASTM Test MethodTotal solids, g/g 340 max Fed. Method 2540BTotal hardness, g/g 170 max D6130, D1126Chloride (Cl-), g/g 40 max D5827, D512, D4327Sulfate (SO4-2), g/g 100 max D5827, D516, D4327pH 5.5 to 9.0 D1287, D12
47、93D8039 163accurate in individual base HTFs but will provide only anapproximation of freeze point when freeze depressant mixturesare evaluated in the field. (See Table X1.1.)X1.10 Current heat transfer fluid specifications are based onperformance experience developed when these products areprepared
48、from new or virgin ingredients. Therefore, thisspecification may not take into effect, if any, of any elements orchemical compounds that may have been added or may beresidual, if the heat transfer fluid is prepared from glycols orglycerol, or both, generated from recycled or reprocessed usedheat tra
49、nsfer fluids or reprocessed industrial-sourced glycols orglycerol, or both, that do not meet requirements established bySpecifications E1177 and D7388 for Glycols and SpecificationD7640 for Glycerin.X1.11 It is recommended that prediluted heat transfer fluidsmeeting this specification have the package label that identifiesthe material as “Prediluted Heat Transfer Fluid.”X1.12 WarningThe freezing point of the final HTF in theHVAC system at the time of filling is dependent on the amountof old HTF remaining in the HVAC system at the time offilling
