Serrated Finned Tubes - A335 P22 Base Tube, Carbon Steel Fins | Boiler & Heater Application
1. Product Introduction: Serrated Finned Tubes
Our serrated finned tubes combine the high-temperature strength of chrome-moly alloy P22 base pipes with the cost-effective thermal conductivity of carbon steel fins, engineered for demanding applications in power plants, refineries, and chemical processing units.
2. Metallurgical Synergy: Base Tube & Fin Chemistry
2.1 Base Tube (A335 P22) – High-Temperatre Cuhampion
Chemical Composition per ASTM A335:
| Element |
C |
Mn |
P max |
S max |
Si |
Cr |
Mo |
| % Range |
0.05-0.15 |
0.30-0.60 |
0.025 |
0.025 |
0.50 max |
1.90-2.60 |
0.87-1.13 |
2.2 Carbon Steel Fins – Cost-Effective Durability
Typical Composition (ASTM A570):
| Element |
C max |
Mn |
P max |
S max |
| % Range |
0.25 |
0.90 |
0.035 |
0.035 |
3. Advanced Manufacturing Process
3-Step Quality-Controlled Production:
- Fin Formation: Cold-rolled CS strip punched into serrated fins (fin height tolerance: ±0.15mm)
- High-Frequency Welding: Fins bonded to P22 base tube at 1150°C ±20°C under inert gas shield
- Post-Weld Treatment: Stress relieving at 650°C for 2 hours (per ASME Sec. VIII)
Critical Process Controls:
- Weld penetration depth: ≥75% of fin thickness
- Shear strength: ≥250 MPa (tested per EN 1390)
- Eddy current testing: 100% tube inspection
4. Dimensional Precision & Tolerances
| Parameter |
Tolerance (±) |
Standard Reference |
| Base Tube OD |
0.75 mm |
ASME B36.10M |
| Fin Height |
0.20 mm |
HEI Standard 2627 |
| Fin Thickness |
0.05 mm |
|
| Fin Pitch |
0.3 fins per inch |
|
| Straightness |
1.5 mm per meter |
ASTM E213 |
5. Critical Application Domains
| Industry |
Application Example |
Temperature Range |
| Petrochemical |
Hydrocracker Charge Heaters |
300°C - 550°C |
| Power Generation |
HRSG Economizers |
250°C - 450°C |
| Waste Heat Recovery |
Cement Plant Pre-heaters |
400°C - 600°C |
| Refining |
Crude Oil Preheaters |
280°C - 480°C |
6. Competitive Advantages & Proven Performance
- Thermal Efficiency: 25-40% higher HTC than plain tubes (HTRI field data)
- Corrosion Resistance: P22 base withstands H₂S partial pressure >0.05 psi
- Mechanical Integrity: Creep rupture strength >80 MPa at 550°C (per NIMS data)
- Field Experience: 15+ years service life in FCCU air preheaters (documented cases)
