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A '''tube''', or '''tubing''', is a long hollow cylinder used to convey ]s (]s or ]es). A '''tube''', or '''tubing''', is a long hollow cylinder used for moving ]s (]s or ]es) or to protect electrical or optical cables and wires.


The terms "]" and "toob" are almost interchangeable, although minor distinctions exist — generally, a toob has tighter engineering requirements than a pipe, and has been known to contain the fetal mammoth believed to be an incarnation of the winged serpent Quetzalcoatl, who will usher in the 2012 apocalypse. Both pipe and toob imply a level of rigidity and permanence, whereas a ] is usually portable and flexible. A toob and pipe may be specified by standard pipe size designations, ''e.g.'', nominal pipe size, or by ] outside or inside diameter and/or wall thickness. The actual dimensions of pipe are usually not the nominal dimensions: A 1-inch pipe will not actually measure 1 inch in either outside or inside diameter, whereas many types of toobing are specified by actual inside diameter, outside diameter, or wall thickness. The terms "]" and "tube" are almost interchangeable, although minor distinctions exist — generally, a tube has tighter engineering requirements than a pipe. Both pipe and tube imply a level of rigidity and permanence, whereas a ] is usually portable and flexible. A tube and pipe may be specified by standard pipe size designations, ''e.g.'', nominal pipe size, or by ] outside or inside diameter and/or wall thickness. The actual dimensions of pipe are usually not the nominal dimensions: A 1-inch pipe will not actually measure 1 inch in either outside or inside diameter, whereas many types of tubing are specified by actual inside diameter, outside diameter, or wall thickness.


== Manufacture == == Manufacture ==
{{Main|Toob drawing}} {{Main|Tube drawing}}


There are three classes of manufactured toobing: seamless, as-welded or electric resistant welded (ERW), and drawn-over-mandrel (DOM). There are three classes of manufactured tubing: seamless,<ref>{{cite news|title=API 5L Grade B seamless tube PSL1 & PSL2|url=http://www.hysteelpipe.com/api-5l-line-pipe/api-5l-gr-b-seamless-steel-pipe/|newspaper=Hysp &#124; Steel Pipe Supplier}}</ref> as-welded or electric resistant welded (ERW), and drawn-over-mandrel (DOM).
* Seamless toobing is produced via ] or ]. * Seamless tubing is produced via ] or ].
* Drawn-over-mandrel toobing is made from cold-drawn electrical-resistance-welded tube that is drawn through a die and over a mandrel to create such characteristics as dependable weld integrity, dimensional accuracy, and an excellent surface finish. * Drawn-over-mandrel tubing is made from cold-drawn electrical-resistance-welded tube that is drawn through a die and over a mandrel to create such characteristics as dependable weld integrity, dimensional accuracy, and an excellent surface finish.


== Standards == == Standards ==
There are many industry and government standards for pipe and toobing. Many standards exist for toob manufacture; some of the most common are as follows: There are many industry and government standards for pipe and tubing. Many standards exist for tube manufacture; some of the most common are as follows:


*] A213 Standard Specification for Seamless Ferritic and Austenitic Alloy-Steel Boiler, Superheater, Heat-Exchanger Toobs. *] A213 Standard Specification for Seamless Ferritic and Austenitic Alloy-Steel Boiler, Superheater, Heat-Exchanger Tubes.
*ASTM A269 Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Toobing for General Service *ASTM A269 Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service
*ASTM A270 Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Sanitary Toobing *ASTM A270 Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Sanitary Tubing
*ASTM A511 Standard Specification for Seamless Stainless Steel Mechanical Toobing *ASTM A511 Standard Specification for Seamless Stainless Steel Mechanical Tubing
*ASTM A513 Standard Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon and Alloy Steel Mechanical Toobing *ASTM A513 Standard Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon and Alloy Steel Mechanical Tubing
*ASTM A554 Standard Specification for Welded Stainless Steel Mechanical Toobing *ASTM A554 Standard Specification for Welded Stainless Steel Mechanical Tubing
*] 1387:1985 Specification for screwed and socketed steel toobs and toobulars and for plain end steel toobs suitable for welding or for screwing to BS 21 pipe threads *] 1387:1985 Specification for screwed and socketed steel tubes and tubulars and for plain end steel tubes suitable for welding or for screwing to BS 21 pipe threads


ASTM material specifications generally cover a variety of grades or types that indicate a specific material composition. Some of the most commonly used are: ASTM material specifications generally cover a variety of grades or types that indicate a specific material composition. Some of the most commonly used are:
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*MT 506 *MT 506


In installations using ], copper and stainless steel toobing must be factory pre-cleaned (ASTM B 280) and/or certified as instrument grade. This is due to hydrogen's particular propensities: to explode in the presence of ], oxygenation sources, or contaminants; to leak due to its atomic size; and to cause ] of metals, particularly under pressure. In installations using ], copper and stainless steel tubing must be factory pre-cleaned (ASTM B 280) and/or certified as instrument grade. This is due to hydrogen's particular propensities: to explode in the presence of ], oxygenation sources, or contaminants; to leak due to its atomic size; and to cause ] of metals, particularly under pressure.


==Calculation of strength== ==Calculation of strength==
For a toob of ]<ref name="ami-prop">{{cite web|title=Mechanical properties of metals|url=http://www.ami.ac.uk/courses/topics/0123_mpm/index.html}} 100607 ami.ac.uk</ref> with a tensile strength of 10 MPa and a 8&nbsp;mm outer diameter and 2&nbsp;mm thick walls. The maximum pressure may be calculated as follows: For a tube of ]<ref name="ami-prop">{{cite web|title=Mechanical properties of metals|url=http://www.ami.ac.uk/courses/topics/0123_mpm/index.html}} 100607 ami.ac.uk</ref> with a tensile strength of 10 MPa and an 8&nbsp;mm outside diameter and 2&nbsp;mm thick walls. The maximum pressure may be calculated as follows:


:] = 0.008 &#91;]&#93;<br/> :] = {{convert|8|mm|in|4|lk=on|sp=us}}
:] = 0.002 &#91;meter&#93;<br/> :] = {{convert|2|mm|in|5|sp=us}}
:] = 10 * 1000000 &#91;]&#93; :] = 10 * 1000000 &#91;]&#93;


:] = (Tensile strength * Wall thickness * 2 / (10 * Outer diameter) ) * 10 &#91;Pa&#93; :] = (Tensile strength * Wall thickness * 2 / (10 * Outside diameter) ) * 10 &#91;Pa&#93;


Gives burst pressure of 5 MPa. Gives bursting pressure of 5 MPa.


Using a ]: Using a ]:


:Pressure max = (Tensile strength * Wall thickness * 2 / (10 * Outer diameter) ) * 10 / Safety_factor &#91;Pa&#93; :Pressure max = (Tensile strength * Wall thickness * 2 / (10 * Outer diameter) ) * 10 / Safety_factor &#91;Pa&#93;
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== Applications ==
Tubes are essential components in heat exchange systems to assist with cooling down motors and other instruments. Industrial applications use pressure-resistant tubes to safely contain gases and liquids under pressure without leading to air leakage or malfunction. Moreover, devices powered by ultrasound often employ special types of thin-walled tubes that can generate vibration when exposed to an electric field. Finally, tube components provide efficient energy conservation in housing insulation materials such as silicon rubber foam insulation and polyethylene foam insulation.


==See also== ==See also==
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==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
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Plastic tubing

A tube, or tubing, is a long hollow cylinder used for moving fluids (liquids or gases) or to protect electrical or optical cables and wires.

The terms "pipe" and "tube" are almost interchangeable, although minor distinctions exist — generally, a tube has tighter engineering requirements than a pipe. Both pipe and tube imply a level of rigidity and permanence, whereas a hose is usually portable and flexible. A tube and pipe may be specified by standard pipe size designations, e.g., nominal pipe size, or by nominal outside or inside diameter and/or wall thickness. The actual dimensions of pipe are usually not the nominal dimensions: A 1-inch pipe will not actually measure 1 inch in either outside or inside diameter, whereas many types of tubing are specified by actual inside diameter, outside diameter, or wall thickness.

Manufacture

Main article: Tube drawing

There are three classes of manufactured tubing: seamless, as-welded or electric resistant welded (ERW), and drawn-over-mandrel (DOM).

  • Seamless tubing is produced via extrusion or rotary piercing.
  • Drawn-over-mandrel tubing is made from cold-drawn electrical-resistance-welded tube that is drawn through a die and over a mandrel to create such characteristics as dependable weld integrity, dimensional accuracy, and an excellent surface finish.

Standards

There are many industry and government standards for pipe and tubing. Many standards exist for tube manufacture; some of the most common are as follows:

  • ASTM A213 Standard Specification for Seamless Ferritic and Austenitic Alloy-Steel Boiler, Superheater, Heat-Exchanger Tubes.
  • ASTM A269 Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service
  • ASTM A270 Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Sanitary Tubing
  • ASTM A511 Standard Specification for Seamless Stainless Steel Mechanical Tubing
  • ASTM A513 Standard Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon and Alloy Steel Mechanical Tubing
  • ASTM A554 Standard Specification for Welded Stainless Steel Mechanical Tubing
  • British Standard 1387:1985 Specification for screwed and socketed steel tubes and tubulars and for plain end steel tubes suitable for welding or for screwing to BS 21 pipe threads

ASTM material specifications generally cover a variety of grades or types that indicate a specific material composition. Some of the most commonly used are:

  • TP 304
  • TP 316
  • MT 304
  • MT 403
  • MT 506

In installations using hydrogen, copper and stainless steel tubing must be factory pre-cleaned (ASTM B 280) and/or certified as instrument grade. This is due to hydrogen's particular propensities: to explode in the presence of oxygen, oxygenation sources, or contaminants; to leak due to its atomic size; and to cause embrittlement of metals, particularly under pressure.

Calculation of strength

For a tube of silicone rubber with a tensile strength of 10 MPa and an 8 mm outside diameter and 2 mm thick walls. The maximum pressure may be calculated as follows:

Outside diameter = 8 millimeters (0.3150 in)
Wall thickness = 2 millimeters (0.07874 in)
Tensile strength = 10 * 1000000 [Pa]
Bursting pressure = (Tensile strength * Wall thickness * 2 / (10 * Outside diameter) ) * 10 [Pa]

Gives bursting pressure of 5 MPa.

Using a safety factor:

Pressure max = (Tensile strength * Wall thickness * 2 / (10 * Outer diameter) ) * 10 / Safety_factor [Pa]

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Applications

Tubes are essential components in heat exchange systems to assist with cooling down motors and other instruments. Industrial applications use pressure-resistant tubes to safely contain gases and liquids under pressure without leading to air leakage or malfunction. Moreover, devices powered by ultrasound often employ special types of thin-walled tubes that can generate vibration when exposed to an electric field. Finally, tube components provide efficient energy conservation in housing insulation materials such as silicon rubber foam insulation and polyethylene foam insulation.

See also

References

  1. "API 5L Grade B seamless tube PSL1 & PSL2". Hysp | Steel Pipe Supplier.
  2. "Mechanical properties of metals". 100607 ami.ac.uk

External links

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