Abstract
This specification covers seamless and welded titanium and titanium alloy tubing on which the external or internal surface, or both, has been modified by a cold forming process to produce an
integral enhanced surface for improved heat transfer. The tubes are used in surface condensers, evaporators, heat exchangers and similar heat transfer apparatus in unfinned end diameters of a
specific size. Tubes shall be furnished with unenhanced ends in the annealed condition and shall be suitable for rolling-in operations. Each tube shall be subject to a nondestructive eddy
current test, and either a pneumatic or hydrostatic test.
This abstract is a brief summary of the referenced standard. It is informational only and not an official part of the standard; the full text of the standard itself must be referred to for
its use and application. ASTM does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents of this abstract are accurate, complete or up to date.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers seamless and welded titanium and titanium alloy tubing on which at least part of the external or internal surface has been enhanced by cold forming for improved
heat transfer. The tubes are used in surface condensers, evaporators, heat exchangers, coils, and similar heat transfer apparatus in diameters up to and including 1 in. (25.4 mm). The base
tube wall thickness is typically at least 0.049 in. average, but lighter gauge may be negotiated with the manufacturer.
1.2 Tubing purchased to this specification will typically be inserted through close-fitting holes in tubesheets, baffles, or support plates spaced along the tube length such as defined in the
Tubular Exchanger Manufacturer s Association (TEMA) Standard. The tube ends will also be expanded, and may then be welded. Tube may also be bent to form U-tubes or be coiled or otherwise
formed, although tight radii may require unenhanced length for the bends.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and
are not considered standard.
1.4 The following precautionary statement pertains to the test method portion only: Section 8, 9, 10 and S1 of this specification: 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.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
A1047/A1047M Test Method for Pneumatic Leak Testing of Tubing
B338 Specification for Seamless and Welded Titanium and Titanium Alloy Tubes for Condensers and Heat Exchangers
E426 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Examination of Seamless and Welded Tubular Products, Austenitic Stainless Steel and Similar Alloys
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
Keywords
condenser; enhanced tube; evaporator; finned tube; heat exchanger; heat transfer; integral fins; ribbed tube; seamless; titanium; titanium alloy; tube; U-bend; welded; Condenser and heat
exchanger systems--titanium/titanium alloy; Integral fins; Seamless/welded titanium tube; Titanium alloy pipe/tube--specifications; Titanium (Ti)/alloys--specifications; Welded Ti/Ti
alloy--specifications
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 27.060.30 (Boilers and heat exchangers)
DOI: 10.1520/B0891-12
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