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ASTM A178 Boiler Pipes

ASTM A178 boiler pipes are commonly used in high-temperature applications, such as boilers, heat exchangers & superheaters, where they transport fluids and gases under high pressure and temperature conditions.

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Description

ASTM A178 boiler pipes are commonly used in high-temperature applications, such as boilers, heat exchangers & superheaters, where they transport fluids and gases under high pressure and temperature conditions. The low-carbon steel used in these ASTM A178 Boiler Tubes provides good resistance to corrosion, and the ERW manufacturing process ensures that the pipes have good mechanical properties and dimensional accuracy. The strict quality control procedures and testing required by the ASTM A178 specification ensure that the pipes meet the required performance standards and are suitable for use in high-temperature applications.

ASTM A178 standard referes to electric-resistance-welded tubes with minimum-wall-thickness. Materials are carbon steel and carbon-manganese steel, ASTM A178 pipe and tube is to be used in boiler tubes, boiler flues, superheater flues and safe ends. Steel Grades A (low-carbon steel), C (medium-carbon steel), or D (carbon-manganese steel). Manufacturing processes must include heat treatment, welding after cooling. Crush test shall be performed if required by customer.

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.