MECHANICAL STANDARDS TEMA CLASS R C B SECTION 5

*RCB-2 TUBES
RCB-2.1 TUBE LENGTH
The following tube lengths for both straight and U-tube exchangers are commonly used: 96 (2438),
120 (3048), 144 (3658), 192 (4877) and 240 (6096) in. (mm). Other lengths may be used. Also
see Paragraph N-1.1.2.
RCB-2.2 TUBE DIAMETERS AND GAGES
RCB-2.2.1 BARE TUBES
Table RCB-2.2.1 lists common tube diameters and gages for bare tubes of copper, steel
and alloy. Other diameters and gages are acceptable.
TABLE RCB-2.2.1

BARE TUBE DIAMETERS AND GAGES

O.D. Copper and Copper Alloys Carbon Steel, Aluminum and Other Alloys
in. Aluminum Alloys
(mm)

B.W.G. B.W.G. B.W.G.

1/4 27 - 27
(6.4) 24 - 24
22 - 22
3/8 22 - 22
(9.5) 20 - 20
18 - 18
1/2 20 - 20
(12.7) 18 - 18
5/8 20 18 20
(15.9) 18 16 18
16 14 16
3/4 20 16 18
(19.1) 18 14 16
16 12 14
7/8 18 14 16
(22.2) 16 12 14
14 10 12
12 - -
1 18 14 16
(25.4) 16 12 14
14 - 12
1 1/4 16 14 14
(31.8) 14 12 12
1 1/2 16 14 14
(38.1) 14 12 12
2 14 14 14
(50.8) 12 12 12
Notes:
1. wan thickness shall be specified as either minimum or average.
2. Characteristics of tubing are shown in Tables D-7 and D-7M.
RCB-2.2.2 INTEGRALLY FINNED TUBES
The nominal fin diameter shall not exceed the outside diameter of the unfinned section.
Tubes shall be specified as both thickness under fin and at plain end.

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