Comparison of mechanical pressure resistance in 5/8 inch tubes with wall thicknesses of 0.5, 0.63, and 1.0 mm
Introduction: This study briefly examines the mechanical and thermal behavior of copper tubes (5/8 in. size) with three different wall thicknesses (0.5 mm, 0.63 mm and 1.0 mm) in fin-tube coils. The goal is to determine approximate allowable pressure and temperature ranges and to explain performance differences resulting from wall-thickness variation. Material properties and assumptions: Material: commercial copper (e.g., C110) with ultimate tensile strength around 200–250 MPa and typical yield/working strength ~220 MPa, Young’s modulus ≈ 110 GPa. Outer tube diameter 5/8 in ≈...
