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ASTM A178 Boiler and Superheater Tubes

ASTM A178 Boiler and Superheater Tubes  for Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon Steel and Carbon-Manganese Steel Boiler and Superheater Tubes.

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Description

ASTM A178 Boiler and Superheater Tubes  for Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon Steel and Carbon-Manganese Steel Boiler and Superheater Tubes. ASTM A178, identical with ASME SA-178, is the standard specification covering minimum-wall-thickness, electric-resistance-welded tubes made of carbon steel and carbon-manganese steel intended for use as boiler tubes, boiler flues, superheater flues, and safe ends. There are three grades available: Grade A – low-carbon steel, Grade C – medium-carbon steel, Grade D – carbon-manganese steel.

These boilers have very good machinability; this reduces its machining costs. This alloy is resistive to corrosion in mild conditions. Moreover, these are resistive to pitting, crevice and stress corrosion cracking. These offer the best performance in elevated temperatures.

Chemical Requirements of ASTM A178

GradeCMnPSSi
Grade A
Low carbon steel
0.06-0.180.27-0.630.0350.035...
Grade C
Medium Carbon Steel
0.35 Max0.80 Max0.0350.035...
Grade D
Manganess Steel
0.27 Max1.00-1.500.030.0150.10 Min.

Chemical Composition

The steel shall conform to the requirements as to chemical composition prescribed in Table 1.

When a grade is ordered under this specification, sup- plying an alloy grade that specifically requires the addition of any element other than those listed in Table 1 is not permitted.

Product Analysis

1. When requested on the purchase order, a product analy- sis shall be made by the manufacturer or supplier from one tube per 100 pieces for sizes over 3 in. [76.2 mm] and one tube per 250 pieces for sizes 3 in. [76.2 mm] and under; or when tubes are identified by heat, one tube per heat shall be analyzed. The chemical composition thus determined shall conform to the requirements specified.

2. If the original test for product analysis fails, retests of two additional lengths of flat-rolled stock or tubes shall be made. Both retests, for the elements in question, shall meet the requirements of the specification; otherwise all remaining material in the heat or lot (Note 2) shall be rejected or, at the option of the producer, each length of flat-rolled stock or tube may be individually tested for acceptance. Lengths of flat- rolled stock or tubes which do not meet the requirements of the specifications shall be rejected.

Mechanical Properties of ASTM A178

GradeT.S.
ksi
[MPa]
Y.S.
ksi
[MPa]
EL. in 2"
min. %
Grade C60
[415]
37
[255]
30
Grade D70
[485]
40
[275]
30
*T.S.: tensile strength; *Y.S.: yield strength; *EL.: elongation.

Manufacture & Heat Treatment

The ASTM A178 Grade D steel shall be killed. ASTM A178 tubes shall be made by electric-resistance welding process. After welding, all tubes shall be heat treated at a temperature of 1650°F [900°C] or higher and followed by cooling in air or in the cooling chamber of a controlled-atmosphere furnace. Cold-drawn tubes shall be heat treated after the final cold-draw pass at a temperature of 1200°F [650°F] or higher.

Testing & Inspection

ERW tubes made from ASTM A178 steel may be tested or inspected in the following ways covering crush test, flattening test, flange test, tension test, reverse tension test, hydrostatic test, nondestructive electric test, dimension inspection, visual examination, as well as ultrasonic inspection.

NOTE 2—A lot consists of 250 tubes for sizes 3 in. [76.2 mm] and under and of 100 tubes for sizes over 3 in. [76.2 mm], prior to cutting to length.

Special precision welded process flow

special precision welded process flow

What are the Uses of ASTM A178 Boiler Pipes?

ASTM A178 Boiler Pipes are used in many applications, including boilers, fuel lines, heat exchangers, superheaters, condensers & feedwater pipes. These pipes are made from carbon steel and can resist temperatures up to about 750 degrees Fahrenheit without cracking or weakening. Due to their anti-corrosive properties, they are suitable for use in areas exposed to the elements and can last longer than other materials.