2007-02-03 02:55:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
The difference is mainly in the method of specification. Tube is specified by an outside diameter and wall thickness, while pipe is specified by the inside and outside diameters; the inside diameter of pipe is a nominal value, not an actual one. Also, tubing can have various cross-sections while pipe is always circular.
2007-02-03 02:58:21 · answer #1 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A pipe is specified by its nominal ID and a wallthickness called schedule. 1" NB, 40 Schedule is a typical way of specifying pipe's dimensions. Pipes are generally indicated in transport of fluids.
Tubes are used for many applications including heat exchangers etc. and are specified by OD and WT.
2007-02-03 03:24:19 · answer #2 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a pipe is rigid while a tube is not so rigid they can be bent....
a tube is lesser in diametre and it ends with a curve
2007-02-03 03:01:49 · answer #3 · answered by saianand j 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋