1.1 This test method covers the prediction of the borderline pumping temperature (BPT) of engine oils through the use of a 16 h cooling cycle over the temperature range from 0 °C to −40 °C. The precision is stated for temperatures from –34 °C to –15 °C.
1.2 Applicability to petroleum products other than engine oils has not been determined.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3.1 Exception—This test method uses the SI based unit of milliPascal second (mPa·s) for viscosity, which is equivalent to centipoise (cP).
1.4 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.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D3829-17 Referenced Document
ASTM E1137 Standard Specification for Industrial Platinum Resistance Thermometers
ASTM E2877 Standard Guide for Digital Contact Thermometers*, 2024-04-23 Update
ASTM E563 Standard Practice for Preparation and Use of an Ice-Point Bath as a Reference Temperature
ASTM E644 Standard Test Methods for Testing Industrial Resistance Thermometers
ISO/IEC 17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories [Standard in French]*, 2017-11-01 Update
ASTM D3829-17 history
2020ASTM D3829-20a Standard Test Method for Predicting the Borderline Pumping Temperature of Engine Oil
2020ASTM D3829-20 Standard Test Method for Predicting the Borderline Pumping Temperature of Engine Oil
2018ASTM D3829-18 Standard Test Method for Predicting the Borderline Pumping Temperature of Engine Oil
2017ASTM D3829-17 Standard Test Method for Predicting the Borderline Pumping Temperature of Engine Oil
2014ASTM D3829-14 Standard Test Method for Predicting the Borderline Pumping Temperature of Engine Oil
2012ASTM D3829-12 Standard Test Method for Predicting the Borderline Pumping Temperature of Engine Oil
2002ASTM D3829-02(2007) Standard Test Method for Predicting the Borderline Pumping Temperature of Engine Oil
2002ASTM D3829-02 Standard Test Method for Predicting the Borderline Pumping Temperature of Engine Oil
1993ASTM D3829-93(1998) Standard Test Method for Predicting the Borderline Pumping Temperature of Engine Oil