Reference profile
- Designation
- ISO 12500
- Title
- Filters for Compressed Air — Test Methods
- Issuing body
- ISO
- Current edition
- [verify]
- Status
- Library record: draft; official standard status [verify].
- Category
- Utility Mechanical
1
Overview
Test methods to evaluate the performance of compressed-air filters for oil aerosol, vapour, and particles.
2
Scope & Applicability
Covers
- Oil aerosol removal
- Oil vapour
- Particle filtration
- Test methods
Does NOT cover (exclusions)
- Exclusions are not documented in this library record. Confirm the official publication, neighbouring codes, the adopted edition, and jurisdictional boundaries before application.
3
Key Requirements
Lifecycle requirements
- Filter selection
- Air treatment verification
4
Technical Details
Test methods to evaluate the performance of compressed-air filters for oil aerosol, vapour, and particles.
Components: Coalescing filter, Adsorption filter, Particle filter.
Where to find it in the codeRefer to the official table of contents and the sections cited by the project specification; section numbering can vary by edition.
5
Engineering Notes
- Supports ISO 8573 purity targets by defining how filter performance is tested.
6
Related Standards
- ISO 8573
Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.
7
Source, Edition & Status
- Publisher
- ISO
- Edition Year
- N/A
- Industries
- Petrochemical, Utility, General Industry
- Content Status
- draft
- Last Reviewed
- 2026-07-01
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-01
- Verified By
- Engineering Reviewer
- Official Link
- N/A
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