ASTM A178, A179, A192, and DIN St35.8 Carbon Seamless Steel Boiler Pipes
1. Product Description: Carbon Seamless Steel Boiler Pipes are designed for high-pressure and high-temperature applications, typically used in boiler systems and superheaters. ASTM A178, A179, A192, and DIN St35.8 are standards that define the material, manufacturing, and quality requirements for these pipes.
2. Advantages:
- Uniform Wall Thickness: Seamless construction ensures no welds, providing a uniform wall thickness and increased resistance to pressure.
- High-Temperature Resistance: Suitable for use in applications where temperatures can reach into the thousands of degrees Celsius.
- Longevity: Designed for long-term use with minimal maintenance.
- Corrosion Resistance: Offers resistance to corrosion, prolonging the service life of the pipes.
- Safety: Manufactured to strict standards to ensure reliability and safety in critical applications.
3. Product Parameters:
Parameter | Description |
Standards | ASTM A178, A179, A192, DIN St35.8 |
Material | Carbon Steel (Seamless) |
Size Range | Various diameters and wall thicknesses as per respective standards |
Length | Standard lengths available, customizable upon request |
Ends | Plain ends, beveled ends, threaded, or socket-weld ends |
Surface Treatment | Normally supplied in the as-rolled condition |
4. Applications:
- Boiler Tubes: Used in the construction of industrial and power boilers.
- Superheaters: Employed in superheater sections of steam power plants.
- Heat Exchangers: Suitable for use in heat exchangers operating at high temperatures.
- Refineries: Utilized in high-temperature pipelines within oil refineries.
5. Manufacturing Process:
- Melt: High-quality carbon steel is melted in a furnace.
- Casting: The molten steel is cast into a bloom or billet.
- Piercing: The billet is pierced to create a hollow form.
- Drawing: The hollow form is drawn through a series of dies to achieve the desired size.
- Cooling: The pipe is cooled and cut to length.
- Non-Destructive Testing: Each pipe undergoes testing to ensure no defects.
6. Mechanical Properties:
Property | Requirement |
Tensile Strength | Varies by standard but typically above 415 MPa (60,000 psi) |
Yield Strength | Typically above 240 MPa (35,000 psi) |
Elongation | Generally ≥20% for Grade B materials |
Hardness | Varies, but typically Rockwell B 90 max for Grade B |
7. Chemical Composition:
Element | Typical Range (%) |
Carbon | 0.15 - 0.30 |
Manganese | Up to 0.90 |
Phosphorus | ≤ 0.035 |
Sulfur | ≤ 0.035 |
Silicon | Up to 0.50 |
Conclusion: ASTM A178, A179, A192, and DIN St35.8 Carbon Seamless Steel Boiler Pipes are engineered for demanding high-temperature and high-pressure environments. Their seamless design and adherence to stringent standards make them a preferred choice for critical applications in the power, petrochemical, and industrial sectors. The manufacturing process ensures that these pipes are reliable, durable, and safe for use in boiler systems and other high-temperature applications.
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