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  • BS 2871-3:1972

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    Specification for copper and copper alloys. Tubes Tubes for heat exchangers

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  15-11-1999

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  29-02-1972

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Co-operating organizations
    Foreword
    Specification
    1. Scope
    2. General
    3. Information to be supplied by the purchaser
    4. Freedom from defects
    5. Chemical composition
    6. Manufacture
    7. Condition
    8. Dimensions and tolerances
    9. Selection of test samples
    10. Mechanical tests
    11. Non-destructive tests
    12. Stress cracking test
    13. Microscopic examination
    14. Retests
    15. Certificate of compliance
    16. Inspection
    17. Independent
    18. Facilities for testing
    19. The rounding of numbers rule

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    Composition, condition, dimensions, mechanical properties, non-destructive and stress racking tests.

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    Committee NFE/34
    Development Note Supersedes BS 1464(1957) & BS 378(1963). (06/2013)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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    BS 3606:1978 Specification for steel tubes for heat exchangers
    BS 4575-2:1987 Fluid power transmission and control systems Code of practice for pneumatic equipment and systems
    BS 1306:1975 Specification for copper and copper alloy pressure piping systems
    BS 5350-A2:1990 Methods of test for adhesives. Adherends Guide to the selection of adherend materials
    BS 7430(2011) : 2011 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR PROTECTIVE EARTHING OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
    BS 7543:2015 Guide to durability of buildings and building elements, products and components
    BS MA 60:1986 Summary and application of copper and copper alloy tubes for ships\' pipework systems
    BS 6651:1990 Code of practice for protection of structures against lightning
    BS 6651:1992 Code of practice for protection of structures against lightning
    BS 6644:1991 Specification for installation of gas-fired hot water boilers of rated inputs between 60 kW and 2 MW (2nd and 3rd family gases)
    BS 2870:1980 Specification for rolled copper and copper alloys: sheet, strip and foil
    BS 6644:1990 Specification for installation of gas-fired hot water boilers of rated inputs between 60 kW and 2 MW (2nd and 3rd family gases)
    BS 3879:1981 Specification for portable appliances operating at vapour pressure from liquefied petroleum gas containers
    BS 853-2:1996 Specification for vessels for use in heating systems Tubular heat exchangers and storage vessels for building and industrial services
    BS 6651:1985 Code of practice for protection of structures against lightning
    DEFSTAN 02-329/4(2015) : 2015 REQUIREMENTS FOR HEAT EXCHANGERS FOR HM SURFACE SHIPS AND SUBMARINES
    BS 853(1990) : 1990 AMD 8979 SPECIFICATION FOR VESSELS FOR USE IN HEATING SYSTEMS - CALORIFIERS AND STORAGE VESSELS FOR CENTRAL HEATING AND HOT WATER SUPPLY
    BS 853-1(1996) : 1996 SPECIFICATION FOR VESSELS FOR USE IN HEATING SYSTEMS - CALORIFIERS AND STORAGE VESSELS FOR CENTRAL HEATING AND HOT WATER SUPPLY
    11/30249994 DC : DRAFT JULY 2011 BS 7430 - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR PROTECTIVE EARTHING OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
    BS 6644:1986 Specification for installation of gas-fired hot water boilers of rated inputs between 60 kW and 2 MW (2nd and 3rd family gases)
    BS 1977:1976 Specification for high conductivity copper tubes for electrical purposes
    DEFSTAN 02-329/2(2005) : 2005 REQUIREMENTS FOR HEAT EXCHANGERS FOR HM SURFACE SHIPS AND SUBMARINES
    BS 3606:1992 Specification for steel tubes for heat exchangers

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    BS 2875:1969 Specification for copper and copper alloys. Plate
    BS 2873:1969 Specification for copper and copper alloys. Wire
    BS 3889-2B:1966 Methods for non-destructive testing of pipes and tubes Eddy current testing of non-ferrous tubes
    BS 427:1990 Method for Vickers hardness test and for verification of Vickers hardness testing machines
    BS 1957:1953 Presentation of numerical values (fineness of expression; rounding of numbers)
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