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1.1 This standard covers extemal, high frcquency resistance welded fins on tubes or pipe for use in
boilers, economizers, fired heaters and other heat transfer equipment.
1.2 The values stated in SI units or inch- pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within
the tcxt, the inch-pound units are shown in brackets. The valucs stated in each system are not exact
cquivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other.
1.3 Where the terrn "tube" is used, materiai no1mally designated as "pipe" is also included.
2.2 Surface
To be suitable for finning, che tube surface must be free from pits, dents, laminations. gouges or other
surface defects cxceeding 0.3 mm [O.O I in I in depth which limit the contaci of the fin edge with the tube.
2.3 Straightness
Bare tubes supplied by thc customer shall be straight with a maximum dcviation of 3 mm [O. I in] in any
3 m [ I O ft l section and 6 mm l 0.25 in l over thc lo tal tube lcngth.
3. Weld Requircmcnts
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0.81 - 1.00
[0.032-0.039]
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[0.004)
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f0.040-0.063]
0.13
l0.005]
1.61-2.00
L0.064-0.0791
0.15
[0.006]
2.01-2.50
[0.080-0.098]
0.17
[0.007]
2.51-3.50
[0.099-0.138)
0.20
(0.008)
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4.2 Height
The fin height after welding shall be as specified + or - I .O mm [0.04 in] measured perpendicular to the
tube surface.
4.3 Spacing
The number of fins per unit length of tube shall be as specified
4.5 Corrugation
The total width of corrugation at the fin base. excluding any weld expulsion , shall not exceed 3 times
the specifed fin thickness (Fig. 2).
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4. 7 Straightness
Finishe<l finned tu bes shall be straight with a maximum dcviation of 5 mm [0.20 in] in any 3 m [IO ft]
section of tuhe . This measuremcnt shall be taken by placing a 3 m [ IO ft] straight-e<lge so that both ends
are in contact with the finned tube, and measuring from the most extreme deviation (Fig. 4). For rubes
shorter than 3 m, thc tolerancc shall be reduccd proportionate to the length.
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Because of variations in fin materia! or nicks in the fin strip cdgc, thc fin may tcar at the outer cdgc
occassionully during wrapping all(I shall not require repair as long as thc numbcr or wraps ~howing
tears is less than IO percent of Lhe Iota I on any one tube.
4.11 Discoloration and Rust
Fin and tube materials will usually show some discoloration due lo oxidation or bluing near the weld
and occassionally over the wholc surfacc dcpcnding on the coolant ami metal conditions. Finned tubes
may also dcvclop light surfacc rusl bcl'orc rcceipl by thc customer. Either of thcse conditions is not
considercd cause for rcjcction sincc thcy do not advcrscly affcct thc wcld or the perfomiance of the
finned tube .