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Carbon Steel Boiler Tube ASME SA179 For Chemical Processing Industry
ASME SA179 tubes are cold drawn, meaning they are extruded through a die at room temperature to achieve the desired dimensions. This process improves the mechanical properties of the tube. The tubes may undergo heat treatment (such as annealing) to relieve internal stresses and improve properties like ductility.Carbon steel is generally more affordable compared to other alloyed materials like stainless steel or copper alloys, making SA179 tubes a cost-effective choice for many applications.
ASME SA179 Carbon Steel Boiler Tube is a cold-drawn, seamless tube designed for use in low-pressure and high-temperature applications like boilers and heat exchangers. It offers good thermal conductivity, strength, and durability at an economical price point.
Chemical Composition:
Grade | C | Mn | P | S | Si |
ASME SA179 | Maximum 0.06% | 0.27-0.63% | ≤ 0.035% | ≤ 0.035% | 0.10–0.35% |
Mechanical Properties:
Grade | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength | Elongation |
ASME SA179 | 60,000 psi (413 MPa) minimum | 35,000 psi (241 MPa) minimum | 35% minimum (in 8 inches) |
Key Features:
Applications:
Boilers: Primarily used in the construction of water-tube boilers, fire-tube boilers, and superheaters, where heat is transferred between a fluid and a hot gas.
Heat Exchangers: Employed in various heat exchangers where efficient thermal conduction and pressure resistance are needed. Common applications include steam generators, cooling towers, and condensers.
Power Generation: In power plants, especially in systems like heating systems, cooling systems, and steam systems, where they facilitate the efficient transfer of heat and withstand high pressure.
Fossil Fuel and Gas Plants: Often used in fossil fuel boilers and gas turbine systems for heat exchange processes.
HVAC Systems: These tubes can also be found in industrial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems that require efficient heat transfer.
Petrochemical Industry: For process heat exchangers used in petrochemical and refinery operations.