GB 5310 20G High Pressure Seamless Boiler Tubes - Quality Steel Solutions

GB 5310 20G high pressure seamless boiler tubes are specialized steel tubes designed for use in high-pressure and high-temperature environments, particularly in boilers and heat exchangers.

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GB 5310 20G high pressure seamless boiler tubes

GB 5310 20G high pressure seamless boiler tubes are a type of seamless steel tubes or pipes designed and manufactured according to the Chinese national standard GB/T 5310-2017. As stated in [2], 20G is a commonly used material for making boiler tubes as it has excellent high-temperature mechanical properties and corrosion resistance.

These seamless steel tubes are typically used in high-pressure boilers with working pressure above 9.8 MPa and working temperature between 450℃ and 650℃. They are used for making superheaters, reheaters, economizers, and other high-pressure components in power plant boilers.

GB 5310 20G high-pressure seamless boiler tubes must meet strict standards for production and use, ensuring their safety and reliability in high-pressure applications. They come in various lengths, outer diameters, wall thicknesses, and end types such as plain end, beveled end, or threaded ends.

Characteristics and Features

GB 5310 20G high pressure seamless boiler tubes possess several characteristics that make them indispensable in power generation applications:

  1. High Temperature Resistance: These tubes are engineered to withstand elevated temperatures, ensuring stable and efficient heat transfer within boilers.

  2. Seamless Design: The seamless manufacturing process eliminates the risk of weak points or leaks, contributing to enhanced safety and performance.

  3. Excellent Heat Transfer: The composition and properties of 20G steel facilitate efficient heat exchange, maximizing energy conversion within boilers.

  4. Corrosion Resistance: The steel's composition provides inherent resistance to corrosion, prolonging the lifespan of the tubes in harsh boiler environments.

Benefits and Advantages

  1. Efficiency: GB 5310 20G tubes' superior heat transfer characteristics contribute to efficient energy conversion within boilers, optimizing power generation.

  2. Reliability: The seamless design and high tensile strength of 20G steel ensure reliable and safe operation under demanding conditions.

  3. Longevity: The inherent corrosion resistance of 20G steel extends the lifespan of the tubes, reducing maintenance and replacement frequency.

Conclusion

In the realm of power generation, where every element contributes to overall efficiency and reliability, GB 5310 20G high pressure seamless boiler tubes stand out as a critical component. With their ability to withstand high temperatures, excellent heat transfer properties, and inherent corrosion resistance, these tubes ensure efficient energy conversion and reliable steam generation in high-pressure boilers. By understanding their characteristics and applications, power plants can harness the benefits of GB 5310 20G tubes to enhance their operations and contribute to a sustainable energy future.

20G seamless pipes are used for a boiler in Uzbekistan

20G seamless pipes are used for a boiler in Uzbekistan

Applications of 20G Seamless Steel Pipe

The versatile nature of 20G seamless steel pipes makes them suitable for a range of industrial applications:

  1. Boilers: In the power generation sector, 20G pipes are used as superheater tubes, reheater tubes, and waterwall tubes in boilers, facilitating the exchange of heat and steam generation.

  2. Heat Exchangers: These pipes play a crucial role in heat exchangers, where they enable efficient transfer of thermal energy between fluids in different industrial processes.

  3. Petroleum Industry: The pipes find application in petroleum refineries for transporting high-temperature and high-pressure fluids.

Considerations for Usage

When incorporating 20G seamless steel pipes into industrial systems, the following factors should be considered:

  1. Operating Conditions: Ensure that the pipes are suitable for the specific temperature, pressure, and fluid characteristics of the application.

  2. Compatibility: Verify compatibility with other components and materials within the system to prevent potential issues.

What is 20G?

20G is a type of high-quality carbon structural steel, commonly used in the production of boiler tubes and pressure vessels due to its excellent mechanical properties and heat resistance.

20G is the steel material of GB 5310- 2008. GB 5310- 2008 standard is applicable to seamless tubes for making steam boiler whose pressure is high or higher and seamless tubes used as pipelines.

GB 5310 is a Chinese standard that outlines the specifications for seamless steel tubes used in high-pressure boilers. The designation "20G" refers to the material grade of these tubes, indicating that they are made from 20G steel, a low-carbon steel known for its excellent heat transfer properties and high tensile strength.

Chemical Compositions(%) of 20G

Chemical elements Data
Carbon 0.17-0.23
Silicon 0.17-0.37
Manganese 0.35-0.65
Phosphorus(max) 0.03
Sulfur(max) 0.03
Chromium(max) 0.25
Molybdenum(max) 0.15
Cuprum(max) 0.2
Nickel(max) 0.25
Vanadium(max) 0.08

PMI test for GB5310 20G steel

Positive Material Identification (PMI) test is performed on GB5310 20G steel to determine the composition of the material and ensure that it meets the specified chemical composition requirements.

PMI test for GB5310 20G steel PMI test for GB5310 20G steel
PMI test for GB5310 20G steel
PMI test for GB5310 20G steel
PMI test for GB5310 20G steel
PMI test for GB5310 20G steel

Mechanical Properties of 20G

Properties Data
Yield Strength (Mpa) 410-550
Tensile Strength (Mpa) 245
Elongation (%) 22

The W.T. tolerance of 16Mn

W.T.(S) Tolerance of W.T.
<3.5  +15%(+0.48mm min)
 -10%(+0.32mm min)
3.5-20 +15%,-10%
>20 D<219 ±10%
D≥219 +12.5%,-10%

GB5310 20G boiler steel pipe Other Name

20G High Pressure Boiler Pipe, GB5310 20G boiler steel pipe, 20G boiler steel pipe, 20G boiler pipe

Delivery Condition:

Annealed, Normalized, Normalized and Tempered

Inspection and Test:

Chemical Composition Inspection, Mechanical Properties Test(Tensile Strength,Yield Strength, Elongation, Flaring, Flattening, Bending, Hardness, Impact Test), Surface and Dimension Test,No-destructive Test, Hydrostatic Test.

Surface treatment:

Oil-dip, Varnish, Passivation, Phosphating, Shot Blasting

Delivery status
The steel tubes shall be delivered in a heat treated condition.

Length: 5800mm; 6000mm; 6096mm; 7315mm; 11800mm; 12000mm; and so on.

Max length: 16000mm, also U bending can be offered.

Note:
This inventory is part of the inventory, demand and other models in stock or order materials, please contact us.

Related GB 5310 20G High Pressure Seamless Boiler Tubes - Quality Steel Solutions

GB 5310 is a standard for seamless tubes used in high-pressure steam boilers and pipelines. The main application for GB 5310 tubes is as high-pressure pipeline tubes in boiler projects. These tubes can be used for superheaters, reheaters, and windpipes.

The GB 5310 standard applies to tubes made from materials such as:

The long-term use temperature for GB 5310 20G seamless steel pipes used as headers and steam pipes is ≤ 425 ° C.

Chemical Compositions(%) of GB 5310

Steel Grade C Si Mn S P Cr Mo V Ti B W Ni Al Nb N
20G 0.17-0.23 0.17-0.37 0.35-0.65 0.015 0.025                    
20 MnG 0.17-0.24 0.17-0.37 0.70-1.00 0.015 0.025                    
25MnG 0.22-0.27 0.17-0.37 0.70-1.00 0.015 0.025                    
15MoG 0.12-0.20 0.17-0.37 0.40-0.80 0.015 0.025   0.25-0.35                
20MnG 0.15-0.25 0.17-0.37 0.40-0.80 0.015 0.025   0.44-0.65                
12CrMoG 0.08-0.15 0.17-0.37 0.40-0.70 0.015 0.025 0.40-0.70 0.40-0.55                
15CrMoG 0.12-0.18 0.17-0.37 0.40-0.70 0.015 0.025 0.80-1.10 0.40-0.55                
12Cr2MoG 0.08-0.15 ≤0.60 0.40-0.60 0.015 0.025 2.00-2.50 0.90-1.13                
12Cr1MoVG 0.08-0.15 0.17-0.37 0.40-0.70 0.010 0.025 0.90-1.20 0.25-0.35 0.15-0.30              
12Cr2MoWVTiB 0.08-0.15 0.45-0.75 0.45-0.65 0.015 0.025 1.60-2.10 0.50-0.65 0.28-0.42 0.08-0.18 0.002-0.008 0.30-0.55        
10Cr9Mo1VNbN 0.08-0.12 0.20-0.50 0.30-0.60 0.010 0.020 8.00-9.50 0.85-1.05 0.18-0.25       ≤0.040 ≤0.040 0.06-0.10 0.03-0.07

Manufacturing methods

Steel smelting method
High-quality carbon structural steel and alloy structural steel shall be smelted by electric furnace plus furnace refining, oxygen converter plus furnace refining or electroslag remelting method, and steel refined outside the furnace shall be subjected to vacuum degassing treatment.

10Cr9Mo1VNbN, 10Cr9MoW2VNbBN, 10Cr11MoW2VNbCu1BN, 11Cr9Mo1W1VNbBN and stainless (heat-resistant) steel should be smelted by electric furnace plus furnace refining or electroslag remelting. The steel refined outside the furnace should be vacuum degassed.

After consultation between the supplier and the buyer, and indicating in the contract, other higher-required smelting methods may be adopted. When the purchaser specifies a certain smelting method, it should be indicated in the contract.

Manufacturing methods and requirements for tube blanks
The tube blank can be produced by continuous casting, die casting or hot rolling (forging).
Continuous casting tube blanks shall comply with the provisions of YB/T 4149, in which the level of low-fold structural defects shall not exceed 1; the hot-rolled (forged) tube blanks shall comply with the provisions of YB/T ××××; It is carried out in accordance with the regulations for hot-rolled (forged) tube blanks.

Manufacturing method of steel pipe
Steel pipes shall be manufactured by hot rolling (extrusion, expansion) or cold drawing (rolling). Steel pipes of grade 08Cr18Ni11NbFG shall be manufactured by cold drawing (rolling) seamless method.

Delivery status

The steel pipe shall be delivered in a heat treated condition. The heat treatment system for steel pipes shall comply with the requirements of Table 4. The heat treatment system for steel pipes should be filled in the quality certificate.

Heat treatment system for steel pipes

 No. Steel Pipe Heat treatment
1 12Ga、20Ga 880 ℃~940 ℃,Normalizing
2 20MnGa、25MnGa 880 ℃~940 ℃,Normalizing
3 15MoGa、20MoGa 890 ℃~950 ℃,Normalizing
4 12CrMoGa 900 ℃~960 ℃,Normalizing;650 ℃~730 ℃,Tempering
5 15CrMoGa 900 ℃~960 ℃,Normalizing;660 ℃~730 ℃,Tempering
6 12Cr2MoGa 900 ℃~960 ℃,Normalizing;700 ℃~750 ℃,Tempering
It can also be heated to 900 °C ~ 960 °C, and the furnace is cooled to 700 °C for more than 1 h, and air-cooled.
7 12Cr1MoVGa 980 ℃~1 020 ℃,Normalizing,980 °C ~ 1 020 °C normalizing, when the wall thickness is greater than 30 mm, forced cooling; 720 °C ~ 760 °C tempering.
8 12Cr2MoWVTiB 1 000 ℃~1 035 ℃,Normalizing;760 ℃~790 ℃,Tempering
9 07Cr2MoW2VNbB ≥1 040 ℃,Normalizing,≥730 ℃,Tempering
10 08Cr2Mo1W2VTiB ≥980 ℃,Normalizing,≥730 ℃,Tempering
11 12Cr3MoVSiTiB 1 040 ℃~1 060 ℃,Normalizing;720 ℃~770 ℃,Tempering
12 09Ni1MnMoNbCu 880 ℃~980 ℃,Normalizing,580 ℃~680 ℃,Tempering
13 10Cr9Mo1VNbN ≥1 040 ℃,Normalizing,≥730 ℃,Tempering
14 10Cr9MoW2VNbBN ≥1 040 ℃,Normalizing,≥730 ℃,Tempering
15 10Cr11MoW2VNbCu1BN ≥1 040 ℃,Normalizing,≥730 ℃,Tempering
16 11Cr9Mo1W1VNbBN 1 040 ℃~1 080 ℃,Normalizing,740 ℃~780 ℃,Tempering
17 15Cr18Ni9b Solution treatment: solution temperature ≥1 040 °C.
18 10Cr18Ni9NbCu3BNb Solution treatment: solution temperature ≥ 1 100 °C.
19 07Cr25Ni21NbNcd Separate solution treatment: solution temperature ≥ 1 100 °C.
20 08Cr18Ni11Nbbd Solution treatment: solution temperature ≥1 040 °C.
21 07Cr18Ni11Nbcd Separate solution treatment: hot rolling (extrusion, expansion) steel tube solid solution temperature ≥ 1 050 °C, cold drawn (rolled) steel tube solid solution temperature ≥ 1100 °C.
22 08Cr18Ni10NbFG Softening heat treatment before cold working: softening heat treatment temperature should be at least 50 °C higher than solution heat treatment temperature; solution treatment after final cold working: solution temperature ≥1 180 °C
a. The finishing temperature of the hot-rolled steel pipe is at the critical temperature of the phase transition Ar3 to the upper limit of the temperature specified in the table, and when the steel pipe is air-cooled, the steel pipe is considered to be normalized.

b. The finishing temperature of the hot-rolled steel pipe meets the solid solution temperature specified in the table. As an alternative to the solid solution treatment method, the steel pipe can be separately quenched by water or cooled by other fast enough methods.

c, the solution treatment should be a separate heat treatment, and the heat treatment in the process is not allowed to replace the separate solution treatment.

d. According to the requirements of the purchaser, the steel pipes of the grades 07Cr25Ni21NbN, 08Cr19Ni10Nb and 07Cr18Ni11Nb may be subjected to a stabilization heat treatment lower than the initial solution treatment temperature after the solution treatment, and the temperature of the stabilization heat treatment is negotiated between the supplier and the purchaser.

Mechanical Properties of GB5310

Grade Tensile strength
(Mpa)
Yield point(Mpa)
not less than
Elongation(%)
not less than
Impact(J)
not less than
20G 410-550 245 24/22 40/27
25MnG 485-640 275 20/18 40/27
15MoG 450-600 270 22/20 40/27
20MnG 415-665 220 22/20 40/27
12CrMoG 410-560 205 21/19 40/27
12Cr2MoG 450-600 280 22/20 40/27
12Cr1MoVG 470-640 255 21/19 40/27
12Cr2MoWVTiB 540-735 345 18 40/27
10Cr9Mo1VNb ≥585 415 20 40
1Cr18Ni9 ≥520 206 35  
1Cr19Ni11Nb ≥520 206 35  

Additional Condition

GB 5310 High pressure boiler tube Application

Boiler tubing is used in these industries:

Seamless tube processing

With years of expertise, we provide a diverse array of steel tube processing options. From sawing and machining tube blanks to intricate bending and upsetting operations, we actively assist you throughout your projects.

Our capabilities extend to eccentricity reduction and concentricity enhancement through turning and grinding. We excel in creating complex geometries using processes like rotary swaging and axial forming. Additionally, we offer property modifications via partial heat treatment, ensuring tailored solutions for your specific needs.

Variable wall thicknesses

Variable wall thicknesses

Drilling / stamping / lasering

Drilling / stamping / lasering

Peeling / roller burnishing

Peeling / roller burnishing

Cold forming

Cold forming

Cutting

Cutting

Beveling

Beveling

Deburring

Deburring

Thread rolling / threading

Thread rolling / threading

Partial hardening

Partial hardening

Turning / milling / grinding

Turning / milling / grinding

Reducing / expanding

Reducing / expanding

Machining

Machining

application

Application

Alloy steel pipes are ideally suitable for chemical, petrochemicals, and other energy-related applications.

The alloy steel pipe adopts high quality carbon steel, alloy structural steel and stainless & heat resisting steel as raw material through hot rolling or cold drawn to be made.

Alloy steel can be used in process area where carbon steel has limitation such as

As an important element of steel products, alloy steel pipe can be divided into seamless steel pipe and welded steel pipe according to the manufacturing technique and tube billet shape.

Here you can see the common alloy steel grade that you will come across.

Why the application of alloy steel pipe is wider than others

There are many kinds of materials used for transport in industrial production. Specifically we will have more choices and it is not limited to the use of alloy steel pipe. But even in the face of more choices, many people tend to choose alloy steel pipe. People make their own choices will have their own reasons. This means the alloy steel pipe application has its own advantages. Compared with transmission lines made of other materials, after it meets the basic application requirements, its quantity is lighter. Then in the practical application of alloy steel pipe, it will have more advantages because of this. Besides its physical characteristic advantage, it also has economic advantages. The wide application of alloy steel pipe is with kinds of reasons. So in practical usage, we can exploit the advantages to the full, in this way can we get more profits in these applications of alloy steel pipe.

What requirements should alloy steel pipe application meet

The transportation of kinds of gases or liquids in production needs to rely on alloy steel pipe. This shows that the actual role of alloy steel pipe application is important. High temperature resistant and low temperature resistant is the tolerance of temperature. In the practical application of alloy steel pipe, there will be many materials need to be transported. However their temperatures are not the same. So this can be the basic requirement to alloy steel pipe. It needs more corrosion resistance. Corrosion resistant material is the best material during transporting, because it is corrosion resistant. So it can be used in more occasions. And it is definitely very convenient for users.

The biggest advantages of alloy steel pipe

Can be 100% recycled, environmentally friendly, energy-saving, resource conservation, national strategy, national policy to encourage the expansion of the field of application of high-pressure alloy pipe. Of alloy steel pipe total consumption accounted steel in the proportion is only half of the developed countries, to expand the field of use of the alloy steel pipe to provide a wider space for the development of the industry. The future needs of the average annual growth of China’s high-pressure alloy steel pipe long products up to 10-12%.

Specification, standard and identification of alloy steel pipes

Alloy Steel pipe contains substantial quantities of elements other than carbon such as nickel, chromium, silicon, manganese, tungsten, molybdenum, vanadium and limited amounts of other commonly accepted elements such as manganese, sulfur, silicon, and phosphorous.

Industries We Serve

Our team of experienced sales specialists proudly partners with gas and chemical processors, power generation plants, oil refineries, and related industries to offer piping components and value-added services.

The biggest advantages of alloy steel pipe can be 100% recycled, environmentally friendly, energy-saving, resource conservation, national strategy, national policy to encourage the expansion of the field of application of high-pressure alloy pipe. Of alloy tube total consumption accounted steel in the proportion is only half of the developed countries, to expand the field of use of the alloy tube to provide a wider space for the development of the industry. According to the Chinese Special Steel Association alloy pipe Branch Expert Group, the future needs of the average annual growth of China’s high-pressure alloy pipe long products up to 10-12%.

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Our team of experienced sales specialists proudly partners with gas and chemical processors, power generation plants, oil refineries, and related industries to offer piping components and value-added services.

The most important and desired changes in alloy steel are

Alloy steels are made by combining carbon steel with one or several alloying elements, such as manganese, silicon, nickel, titanium, copper, chromium and aluminum. These metals are added to produce specific properties that are not found in regular carbon steel. The elements are added in varying proportions (or combinations) making the material take on different aspects such as increased hardness, increased corrosion resistance, increased strength, improved formability (ductility); the weldability can also change.

Alloying Elements & Their Effects

Pipes, Tubes and Hollow Sections

Norms

Grade

Alloying Elements

Commonly used alloying elements and their effects are listed in the table given below.

Alloying Elements Effect on the Properties
Chromium Increases Resistance to corrosion   and oxidation. Increases hardenability and wear resistance. Increases high   temperature strength.
Nickel Increases hardenability. Improves   toughness. Increases impact strength at low temperatures.
Molybdenum Increases hardenability, high   temperature hardness, and wear resistance. Enhances the effects of other   alloying elements. Eliminate temper brittleness in steels. Increases high   temperature strength.
Manganese Increases hardenability. Combines   with sulfur to reduce its adverse effects.
Vanadium Increases hardenability, high   temperature hardness, and wear resistance. Improves fatigue resistance.
Titanium Strongest carbide former. Added to   stainless steel to prevent precipitation of chromium carbide.
Silicon Removes oxygen in steel making.   Improves toughness. Increases hardness ability
Boron Increases hardenability. Produces   fine grain size.
Aluminum Forms nitride in nitriding steels.   Produces fine grain size in casting. Removes oxygen in steel melting.
Cobalt Increases heat and wear   resistance.
Tungsten Increases hardness at elevated   temperatures. Refines grain size.

【H】 Ceramic lined pipe

Ceramic lined pipe is made through self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) technique.

【H】 Cast basalt lined steel pipe

Cast basalt lined steel pipe is composed by lined with cast basalt pipe, outside steel pipe and cement mortar filling between the two layers.

【H】 Ceramic Tile Lined Pipes

Ceramic tile lined pipes have very uniform coating of specially formulated ceramic material that is affixed to the inner of the pipe.

【H】 Rare earth alloy wear-resistant pipe

The material of the rare earth alloy wear-resistant pipe is ZG40CrMnMoNiSiRe, which is also the grade of rare earth alloy steel.

【H】 Tubes Erosion Shields

Tubes Erosion Shields are used to protect boiler tubing from the highly erosive effects of high temperatures and pressures thereby greatly extending tube life.

【H】 ASTM A213 T91 Alloy Tube

The ASTM A213 T91 seamless tubes are primarily used for boiler, superheater, and heat-exchanger.

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