ASTM A1012-10(R2021) pdf free download

ASTM A1012-10(R2021) pdf free download.Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Ferritic, Austenitic and Duplex Alloy Steel Condenser and Heat Exchanger Tubes With Integral Fins
1.1 This specification describes seamless and welded ferritic, austenitic and duplex alloy steel tubing on which the external or internal surface, or both, has been modified by a cold forming process to produce an integral enhanced surface for improved heat transfer. The tubes are used in surface condensers, evaporators, heat exchangers and similar heat transfer apparatus in unfinned end diameters up to and includ- ing 1 in. (25.4 mm). Boiler tubes are excluded.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 The following precautionary statement pertains to the test method portion only, Section 12, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all ofthe safety concerns, ifany, associated with its use. It is the responsibility ofthe user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- ization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
11. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
11.1 Finished tubes shall be clean and free of foreign material, shall have smooth ends free ofburrs, and shall be free of injurious external and internal imperfections. Minor defects may be removed, provided the dimensional tolerances of Section 10 are not exceeded. 11.2 A slight amount of oxidation on the surface resulting from heat treatment after enhancing or bending is acceptable. When the plain tube specification allows for a slight amount of oxidation on the surface resulting from heat treatment, this also is acceptable.
12. Nondestructive Tests
12.1 After enhancing operations, subject each tube to a nondestructive electromagnetic test, and either a pneumatic or hydrostatic test as specified in the purchase order. Tubes normally shall be tested in the as-fabricated condition but, at the option of the manufacturer or purchaser, may be tested in the stress relief annealed condition. 12.1.1 Eddy Current Test—Eddy current inspect the tube by passing it through an encircling coil designed to test the entire cross section of the tube. 12.1.1.1 The reference standard used to adjust the sensitiv- ity setting of the apparatus shall be sound and of the same nominal alloy, enhanced configuration, condition (temper), and nominal dimensions as the lot of tubes to be tested on a production basis. Drill four holes not larger than 0.031 in. (0.787 mm) in diameter radially through the enhanced wall in each of four successive planes at 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270°. Use a suitable drill jig to guide the drill, taking care to avoid distortion of the adjacent fins. Locate one hole in the weld for welded material. Space artificial discontinuities at least 16 in.
12.1.1.2 Adjust the eddy current test unit to obtain an optimum signal-to-noise ratio with the minimum sensitivity required to detect all four artificial defects in the reference standard on a repeatable basis. Equipment adjustments and tube speed maintained during calibration shall be the same for production tubes. 12.1.1.3 Set aside tubes showing an eddy current indication in excess of any signal obtained from artificial defects in the reference standard and subject them to retest or rejection. 12.1.1.4 Tubes causing irrelevant signals because of debris and like effects shall be considered to conform, should they not cause output signals beyond acceptable limits when retested. Tubes causing irrelevant signals because of visible and identi- fiable handling marks (rough fin tip, notches in the fin) shall be considered to conform, provided the wall thickness in the enhanced and unenhanced areas is not less than the minimum specified. 12.1.1.5 Tubes causing relevant signals because ofinjurious defects (incomplete welds, splits, embedded debris, broken tool impressions, ID defects), that reduce the wall thickness below the minimum specified shall be rejected. If, after retest and examination, no source for the reject signal can be discerned, the tube shall be rejected.