Ton API510 STUDY GUIDE Section 1 - Seope 1. Which ofthe following activities is not included in the scope of APT S107 isto 4) Rerating a vessel Lb) Operating a vessel ane Vl ©) Replacing a vessel head @) Internally inspecting a vessel 2, Which ofthe following activities is pot included inthe scope of API 510? fa). Sefting relief device intervals ) Performing vessel alterations ¢ ©) Performing vessel fabrication 4), Performing vessel maintenance wy +3, Which of the following equipment types is not covered by API 5107 a) Heat exchanger : ) Safety relief valve ¢) Distillation column 4) Process heater (Furnace) oO hoya 4, APIS10 is used: a) For determining design details during a vessel alteration fl 'b) By petto-chemical facilities [e4 c) When evaluating furnace tubes e 4) By all NBIC inspectors. 5, API 510 covers vessels constructed to which fabrication codes(s)? : hod a) Only ASME B&PV Sect. VIIL ve. , 1b) Only ASME B&PV Sect, VIT and the APASME code for Unfired Presse vessels(, ) @) ASME B&PV Sect, VITLand other eurrent codes (except the French vessel code) 4), Any fabrication code Fl 6, API510 takes effect: a) During the design stage of the vessel construction. f 'b) During the fabrication stage of the vessel construction, : ©) Once the fabrication hydro or pneumatic test is completed 44) Once the nameplate is attached ev ©) Once the vessel is placed in service 4) Once the vessel has an operational problem. ‘7 Dusng ern mostof the code reguemens come om: a») aPisi0 b) ASME Section VIII. co 1 pew Allynd ra ©) ASME Section VIII or the construction code Cc | a) ‘The construction code. Page 1 of 438. Companies that use API S10 8) Employ an authorized i by Tave decess to an autho ©) Vither employ or have 4) Employee professional must Inspection apeney, Sf} ori inspection agency eee tw an authored inspection agency, gad \-\ 7 engineers €} Pay all API S10 contract inspectors $62.SUVhr 9. During Constr Mat API S10 \ AAS b) The construction eode cessel repair, if the jan eae which sho re is a conilict between the requirements of APL $10 and the oid be followed? Ge “ iW) > ste ©) ither the API 510 or the construction code based on inspector's recommendation 4) The code with the most 10, During a vessel alteration, i Consinuction code which si VS a api sio ) The construction code stringent requirements f there is « conflict between the requirements of API510 and the should be followed? sie KA MIN —Yoyg ©) Bither the API 510 or the construction code based on inspector's recommendation d) The code with the mast 11. An in service vessel is bein, API 510 and the legal j a) APISIO b) The legal jurisdiction stringent requirements, ig Fepaired or altered. If there is a conflict between the requirements of diction which should be followed? Oe YG) The most stringent requirements d)_ Either set of the require ments based on Engineer and AI Approval 12, An in service vessel is inspected. If there is a conflict between the requirements of API S10 and The legal juris a) APISIO b) The legal jurisdict n ion which should be followed? v2) The most stringent requirements 4) Either set of the require: 13. A stainless steel vessel has "nents based on Engineer and Al Approval a MAWP of 10 psig at 700°F, The vessel has a diameter of 24” and a length of 8, The remaining life ore Vessel is 48 yenrs, What is the maximum interfal interval’? a) 5 years b) 10 years ©) 12 years d) 24 years e) Based on Owner/ Use pr Page 2 of a31076" tbo lovers > 14, Aminsulated carbon steel vessel has a MAWP of 220 psig at 200°F. The vessel has a diameter of 4.5Jand a length of 8. A thinned area from CUT corrosion needs to be repaired. The repair m “in accordance with: “ gxcluds ks VOSS a) APISIO Q Do he his b) ASME B&PV Section VIII & 6) Original edition of the construction code, 4) Current edition of the construction code. _4) Owner! User procedure ke Su Lue (15, Which ofthe following vessels is considered fasten scope of APL S10? a) Vessel stamped with the UM code symbol +b). 1000 psig hydrotreater reactor built to the Japanese pressure vessel code ¢) A 10’ long eylindrical vessel which has a 9” inside diameter A . é d)_A-sphere rated for 20 psig 16, Which code is used for fitness for service evaluations? — ba A APLSIS tes 214 >) API 660 \ NS ) API2201 Qe 4) ASME B&PY Section VIL e) ASMEBI6S 17. Which code is used for RBI assessments? \s \ a) APIS73 Ste, re b) APIS79 )APIS80 79 A012201 Page 3 of 43U+ During arin service internal inspection a crack is discovered on a longitudinal weld, ‘his erack be evaluated to which code? — a) APISIO b) APISI9- é ©) ASME B&PV Section VIL 6) Cracks are never allowed in an in service vessel 2. Which code provides requirements for Hot tapping? a) APISTS pel b) APIS79 = » ©) APL6SI @) API 2201 e) API2217 3. Which code provides information on damage Mechanisms in the Refining Industry? a) APIS70 Sar b) APIS7I & ©) API5S77 4) ASME Section V ©) ASME Section XT 7.4, When performing controlled deposition welding, supporting technical information can be found in: a) API 1104 GOW ype ae 4I2 b) API2201 ©) ASME section VIII @) WRC Bulletin 412 ) Half bee ek /Te ager Becd evden = Om 6 op seewa (WE (ab aye \ )Section 3~ Terms, Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations Q_ 1. Which ofthe following is considered a vessel aeration? ‘) Additional of non-reinforced nozzle 1) Weld build up in a locally corroded area €)_ Replacement of hemi-spherical head with a tori-spherieal head 9 Aatigon of filer wel patch = 2. An alteration on a vessel is defined as: 4) Any physical change with design implications bb) ‘The work necessary to restore a vessel to new condition A c) The work necessary to restore a vessel to a suitable safe condition @) Any cutting or welding performed on the vessel’s pressure boundary _ 3. An 8 NPS nozzle is going to be added to 22 to! ellipsoidal vessel head, The vessel is rated for 359 ‘psig ut 500°F, The vessel has inside diameter of 72”. The largest existing nozzle on the vessel is 18 NPS. Which is the following true’? ) ‘This work will be considered an alteration 'b) ‘The root pass on the welds must be checked with either MT or PT _¢} The vessel must be hydro tested afte the nozzles are completed Na) This work must be authorized by the API 510 inspector © 4, MAPS nozzle is going to be added to vessel shel, The vessel is rated for 100 psig at 650°F- and hhas an existing 10 NPS nozzle, Which isthe following true? ——g) This work will be considered an alteration.“ b) This work will be considered a repair ©) The shell to nozzle weld must be radiographed A) This work iust be authorized by the API 510 inspector ‘5, Which of the following inspection organizations is not considered an acceptable APT 510 ‘Authorized Inspection Agency? 8) Holder of an appropriate ASME code symbol ») Insurance company that writes pressure vessel insurance c) To owner! user 4) The jurisdiction 6. Which of the following is considered an API 510 Authorized Inspection Agency? 1) The owner/user’s operating department 'b) The inspection organization of the jurisdiction 3B ©) An NDE contract organization 4) The inspection department ofa vessel manufacturer Page 5 of 43)7. Which of the followings equipment types is coxeredl by APT S10? a) Knock out drum rated at 12 psig. at 40°F b) Tubular heater -© c } Unfired! steam generator 4) A36" expansion joins 8. A repair on a vessel is defined as &) Any physical change with design implications b) ‘The work necessary to restore a vessel to new condition ©) The work necessary to restore a vessel to a suitable safe condition «) Any cutting or welding performed on the pressure boundary “99.4 vessel’s hemi spherical head has corroded is going to be replaced in kind at the next turnaround. The vessel is rated for 150 psig at 700°F. The vesse! has 60” inside diameter, Which of the following, Is true? 4) This work is considered an alteration b) This work is considered a repair ©) This work is considered a rerate 4) This work must be done in accordance with API 2201 Z 10. Which is the following inspection organization if‘not eonsidered an acceptable API 510 Repair Organization? ~ a) A contract company that is acceptable to the owner / user = b) The governing jurisdiction based on the location of the pressure vessel V+ ©) The owner/user that owns the pressure vessel ~ ) An organization authorized by the jurisdiction - B | L Which isthe following s 6 considered a vessel rea a) Decrease the MDMT— b) Inerease the design pressure ~ e c) Decrease the design temperature - d) Increase the fluid viscosity ) 12. Temper embrittlement occurs in certain materials when €) The operation temperature is within 30°F of the vessel's MDMT \,) Weld repairs are performed and the metal temperature is below 32°F. D a) The process temperatures exceed 650°F 4) The process environment contains low temperature caustic. 13, Low chrome materials are subject to temper embrittlement, These materials are: a) Brittle when new b) Become brittle due to welding ©) Brittle at temperatures above 60°F 4) Brittle at low temperatures due to metallurgical changes that occurred during high temperature operation. Page 6 of 43,Section 4 -Owner/User Inspection Organizations 1. Who is responsible to ensure that all of the requirements of API 510 are met? a) Authorized Inspector ) Jurisdiction ©) Manufacturer 4) Owner/user ) Pressure vessel Engineer 4) Pressure Equipment Department Manager 2. Who is responsible to ensure that the Authorized Inspection Agency function in accordance with the requirements or API 510? a) Authorized Inspector ») Jurisdiction © ) Ownerfuser 4) Pressure vessel Engineer ¢) Pressure Equipment Department Manager . Bach owner! user thet uses API 510 must; 4) Maintain a quality assurance inspeetion manual & ») Employ (direat-hire) at least one pressure equipment engineer c) Maintain an “R” stamp for vessel repairs 4) Employ (direct-hire) at least one qualified welder who can make repairs to pressure vessels. > 4. Which of the following is not required to be in the owner /user’s quality assurance inspection ‘manual? a) Training requirements for inspection personnel = ) Calibration of NDE equipment - ©) Direction on how to document inspection results“ e 4) Specify approval process for calculations performed during vessel alterations - e) Establish vacation policy for authorized inspectors 4) 5. Which of the following is not a role for the API 510 Inspector? a) Provide the owner assurance that all welding meet requirements pd b) Provide the owner assurance that all NDE examinations meet requirements ©) Provide the owner assurance that all NDE inspections meet requirements WE 4) Provide the owner assurance that all NDE pressure testing mect requirements 6. During in service vessel repair, all examination results must be accepted by the; a) NDE super visor 'b) Authorized inspector ( ©) Pressure vessel engineer 4) Repairs organization Page 7 of a310, Which of the following is role for the APL SIO Inspector’? 2) Provide solutions when welding problem oceur by) ‘Train on site NDE personel oy €) Authorize substitution of pre-heat in iew of PWHIT during vessel 1 4) Evaluate and accept NDE results When repairs and alterations are being conducted, which individual or organization for Quality Contal? ly Su 2) Authorized Inspection Ageney @ b) Repair organization 6) API S10 Inspector 4) On-site pressure Fquipment depariment responsible When repairs and alterations are being conducted, which individual or organization is responsible for validating that the maiszials-meet the requirement of API 510? a) Authorized Inspection Agency & ) Repair organization ©) API 510 Inspector 6) On-site pressure Equipment department When NDE is performed on in service vessels, who must maintain a record of the NDE personnel certification? = — 8) Authorized Inspector b) Examiner’s Employer“ ©) Owner ) Repair organization a Page 8 of 43Section 5 ~ Inspection Examination and Testing practices 7/1. All in service pressure vessels in the petrochemical industry must; a) have been hydro tested prior to service € b) be built to ASME Section VII c) be post weld heat treated if the thickness is over 1-1/2” 4) Have an inspection plan. “2. All in service pressure relief devices in the petrochemical industry must; a) Have an inspection plan. A b) be built to ASME Section VIII ©) beset at a pressure not high than 120% of MAWP 4) have an balanced bellows 3. The inspection plan for a pressure vessel should be developed by; 1). The inspector b) the engineer \ ©) both the engineer and the inspector 4) the inspector and/or the engineer +} 4. The inspection plan for a pressure relief device should be developed by; a) The inspector b) the engineer ©) the inspector and/or the engineer £ 4) both the engineer and the inspector 5, When developing a vessel's inspection plan who should identify specific damage mechanisms and locations? a) Inspector g b) Corrosion specialist ©) Pressure equipment engineer 4) Either the Corrosion specialist or the Pressure equipment engineer e) Either the Corrosion specialist or the inspector or the Pressure equipment engineer 6. Whose input is required when developing an inspection plan for a vessel that operates at an elevated temperature (above 750°F)? a) Authorized inspector b) Pressure equipment engineer ©) Corrosion specialist 4) Head office specialist 7. Which of the following is not required in a pressure vessel's Inspection plan? 1) Name of individual that will perform the inspection A ') Surface cleaning requirements ©) Type of NDE that will be used 4) Next inspection date Page 9 of 43S.n the RIL process, what are the two primary factors used te determine risk? 4) Consequence of Failure and service elass b)_ Reliability and the on stream percentages €). Probability and Consequence of Failure 4) Inspeetion Effectiveness and Corrosion Mechanism 9. Who is responsible to devide whether an RBI assessment will be used to determine inspection intervals for a pressure vessel? 8) Corrosion specialist b)_Inspeetor ©) Owner/user Pressure Equipment Engineer 10. Which of the following is not a significant factor in an RBI assessment of a pressure vessel? a) Vessel construction code b) Process fluid A ©) Potential degradation mechanisms )_ Effectiveness of past inspections 11, During an RBI assessment of a pressure vessel, which of the following is not a significant factor is considered to the analysis of the Consequence of failure? a) Health b) Public image ©) Environmental 4) Equipment downtime €) Equipment damage 12, All RBI assessments must be; a) thoroughly documented b) repeated every 5 years ©) approved only by the authorized inspector 4) conducted per guidelines in API S79 13, An RBI assessment is used to determine the interval for the intemal inspection. In which of the following situations does the assessment not have to be repeated? a) After each internal inspection b) After any significant process change ©) Afier any change in inspection personnel d) Atleast once every 10 years 14, All NDE equipment used in petrochemical facilities must; a) Have a safety rating appropriate for the gaseous environment at the exam site, * b) be calibrated daily ©) be used by a technician that is qualified to ASNT SN 4) have an ASME section V approval seal CIA Page 10 of 43,7.15. Which of the following is not a requirement prior to performing an internal vessel inspection? a) Review previous vessel history b) Obtain permission from the appropriate operation personnel \ ©) Check that all support equipment used during the inspection is safe to use 4) be certified as an ASNT SNT-TC-IA Level 2 in VT *) 16, Who is responsible to perform the internal inspection on a pressure vessel? a) Authorized inspector b) Examiner a ©) Authorized inspector or an Examiner 4) Authorized inspector or qualified others 17. Prior to the internal inspection: a) all removable internals must be removed ») all process deposits must be removed ©) all removable internals and all process deposits must be removed 4) Some removable internals may not need to removed, but all process deposits must be removed e) Some removable internals and some process deposits may not need to be removed. pe winks responsible to decide whether vessel internals (eg trays) need to be replaced? a) Authorized inspector b) Pressure equipment engineer ©) Operating personnel 4) Corrosion specialist 19. Who is responsible to determine whether process deposits should be removed prior to the internal inspection? a) Pressure equipment engineer ) Operating personnel ©) Corrosion specialist 4) Authorized inspector and the Corrosion specialist @) Authorized inspector and the Pressure equipment engineer 1) Pressure equipment engineer or the Corrosion specialist 20. Which of the following describes the needed surface preparation before performing on internal inspection? a) 100% of surface to be cleaned to NACE #1 (white) b) 100% of surface to be cleaned to NACE #2 (neat white) ‘ ©) 25-50 % of surface to be cleaned to NACE #1 (white) 4) 25-50 % of surface to be cleaned to NACE #2 (near white) e) The amount cleaned and the degree of cleanliness is based on expected type of degradation ‘mechanism, Page 11 of 43An internal inspection is being conducted! on a vetraetory-tined vessel, How much refractory should be removed fo check the vessel's external surface condition’! a) A minimum of 10% of the reffactory should be removed & b) A small area of refractory should be removed on each shell course, and each head €) Atleast one small area of refractory should be removed in the most suspect area ) Removal of refractory is not required unless there is a reason to suspect thal corrosion is ‘occurring under the refractory Who is responsible to perform the on stream inspection on a pressure vessel? a) Authorized inspector b) Examiner ©) Authorized inspector o¢ an Examiner 4) Authorized inspector or qualified others 123. Who is response to perform the external inspection on a pressure vessel? a) Authorized inspector b) Examiner aA ©) Authorized inspector or an Examiner 4) Authorized inspector or qualified others 24, Personnel performing the external inspection must; a) be qualified by appropriate training A b) have a valid API'510 certificate ¢) have a valid ASNT cenificate @) have either a valid API 510 certificate or an appropriate ASNT certificate 25. During the external inspection extra attention should be given to; a) anchor bolts ) attachment welds { ©) the nameplate ) Condition of attachment piping 26, Weep-holes in repads should: 6 4) remain open on in service vessels b) be used to test the repad welds during each vessel outage ©) be threaded and plugged after fabrication is complete 4) be used to pump leak sealant compound in the cavity between the shell and the repad. 27. The inspector should consult with a corrosion specialist when: 3) CUtis discovered during the extemal inspection b) the grounding connection is found corroded c €)_ the short term corrosion rate changes significantly 4) determining an external inspection interval Page 12 of 43,28. Who must assure that personnel performing thickness readings are trained and qualified? a) Authorized inspector ) ‘The Authorized inspector Agency a ¢) Someone with a level Ill UT certification 4) Owner! User 29. CUT is an inspection concer for insulated carbon steel vessels that operate between: a) O10 100°F b) 1010 350°F B ©) 2510 250°F 4) S0%0 125°F ©) 140 10 400°%F 20, CULis an inspection concern for insulated austenitic stainless steel vessels that operate between: a) Oto 10°F ale! b) 1010 350°F 4 o> ©) 2510 250°F ao > a) 5010 125°F e) 14010 400°F 31. CUT is an inspection concern for insulated vessels that operate at 50°F. And a) are in intermittent service 'b) are made of low chromes ¢) are made of stainless steel 4) have poorly maintained insulation e Which of the following insulated vessels in most likely to experience CUI? a) CS vessel with operating temperature of 600°F. but is in an intermittent service bb) CS vessel that operates continuously at 375°F ©) CS vessel that operates continuously at -20°F 1d) CS vessel that operates at cyclic temperatures ranging between 350-600°F @) S$ vessel that operates continuously at L00°F 33, CUI of austenitic stainless steel vessels; a) occurs at temperatures between 10 (0 125 °F & ‘b) normally appears as stress corrosion cracking ©). is the result of using insulation that contains a sulfur compound d) normally causes deep isolated pitting 34, An external inspection is being conducted on an insulated vessel. How much insulation should be removed to check the vessel's external surface condition? 8) A minimum of 10% the insulation should be removed +) A sinall area of insulation should be removed on each shell course, and each head =} ©) Atleast one small area of insulation should be removed in the most suspect area co 4) Insulation removal is nol required unless there is « reason fo suspect that corrosion is occurring ‘under the insulation Page 13 of 43,36 37. O38. 39. 40, 4 \Whreu thickness yeading is due, what is the minimums number ol thickness reatings tt Shou be taken daring an internal inspeetion? 3) One on each head and shell eourse, and one each nozzle \ h) ‘Two on each head and three on each shell eouise ©) Four on each head and each shell course, and at least one on $0% of the nozzles A represented number no heads, shel and nozzles ‘A minimum number of CMLs on a vessel are acceptable when the: a) corrosion rate is low and localized corrosion is not expected b) design pressure is fess than 100 psig ©) vessel is in an intermittent service process Muid is either a cluss 2 or class 3 CMLs should always be: 14) measured with a digital UT instrument b)_ measured by someone certified to ASNT ©) permanently marked on a drawing and/ or on the vessel 4) taken on cach nozzle The number of CMLs can be eliminated or reduced if a) the consequence of vessel failure is low < b) the probability of vessel failure is Low «)_ both the consequence and the the probability of vessel failure is low a “te the consequence or the the probability of vessel failure is low Who should be consulted, if CMLs on a vessel are eliminated? a) Corrosion specialist A }b) pressure equipment engineer ©) Both the authorized inspector and the pressure equipment engineer @) Both the authorized inspector and the Corrosion specialist Who should be consulted, if CMLs on a vessel are substantially reduced? a) Corrosion specialist A )_ pressure equipment engincer ©) Both the authorized inspector and the pressure equipment engineer 4) Both the authorized inspector and the Corrosion specialist - Examiners performing UT flaw detection on welds on an in service vessel should be qualified to: a) ASNT SNT-TC-IA b) ASME B& PV Section V t ©) API QUTE ¢) AWS UT- IL ©) GRS UT-FD (Global Rocket scientist) Page 14 of 43,42, Which of the following forms of degradation are most easily missed when performing a visual examination? “ anced pier a) Uniform corrosion coves mM J p ») Localized thinned areas ) Random pitting 4) Isolated pitting Loclive? & 43, What is preferred examination technique for determining the vessel wall thickness of a 60” I. vessel that has localized thinning? a) Spot UT b) UT scan e ©) UT angle beam €) Spot UT or Profile RT @) UT scan or Profile RT 44. What is the preferred examination technique for determining the nozzle wall thickness of a 6 NPS nozzle that has localized thinning? a) Spot UT b) UT scan c) UTangle beam e . 4) Spot UT or Profile RT e) UT scan or Profile RT 45. Thickness reading is taken using UT. At what temperature should special procedures be used in order to ensure accurate reading? a) Above 150°F b) Above 250°F ©) Above 400°F 4) Above 500°F 2. 46.A pressure test is normally conducted afterall: 2) repairs ») alterations c) rerates 4) repairs and alterations 47. A pressure test shall be conducted afer: 4) repairs if the inspector believes one is necessary b) all alterations ~ A ¢) all repairs 4) all repairs and all alterations Page 15 of 43,48, 4y 50. 51 53 \ nocele hits been added ty the vessel. fete of pressure testing the entine vessel, just the nodal will be pressure tested. (Temporary cup welded on the inside of the vessel) The substitution ofa component pressure test instead of testing the entire vessel requites the approval of just the inspector b) just the engineer » ©) either the inspector oF engineer 4d)_both the inspector or engineet A major alteration has been completed on a vessel that was buill to ASME Section VIII, 1990 edition. A hydro test will be conducted. What is the recommended test pressure? a) 100% of MAWP b) 130% of MAWP corrected for temperature aq ¢) 150% of MAWP corrected for temperature d)_ Ata pressure specified by the owner/user ‘A major alteration has been completed on a vessel that was built to ASME Section VIII. 2004 edition, A hydro test will be conducted. What is the recommended test pressure? a) 100% of MAWP b) 130% of MAWP corrected for temperature ©) 150% of MAWP corrected for temperature 4) Ata pressure specified by the owner/ uset A hydro test is conducted on an in service exchanger shell (0 check roll leaks. What is the recommended test pressure? a) 100% of MAWP. b) 130% of MAWP corrected for temperature & ©) 150% of MAWP corrected for temperature 4d) Ata pressure specified by the owner! user A hydro testis conducted on an in service vessel after a major repair. The vessel MAWP is 100 sig and the test pressure is 150 psig. The close visual examination should be conducted at what pressure? a) less than or equal 100 psig. & b) anywhere between 125 to 150 psig ©) at 150 psig 4) Ata pressure specified by the ovmer/user A hydro testis being conducted on a vessel. The relief device is not removed or blinded. What other option can be used to keep the relief device from popping? a) Blind the outlet ofthe relief device p b) Place test clamps on the relief device ©) Adjus the relief device's valve spring 4) Place rupture disk under the relief device having burst pressure of 1.25 MAWP Page 16 of a3,54. 58. 956 37. 58, 59. ‘Aficr an alteration, a hydro testis being conducted on an austenitic SS vessel that is 0.500” thick. ‘The vessel was designed to ASME Section VII, 2002 edition. Which of the following is not a specified requirement? 1). Use low chloride water b) Test pressure is 130% of MAWP corrected for temperature a ¢) Inspector validates the vessel is thoroughly drained and dry €) Minimum base metal temperature must be at least MDMT+ 30°F ‘A hydro test is conducted on an austenitic SS vessel. What is the maximum allowed content of chloride in the hydro test water? 2) 10ppm b) S0ppm ©) 100 ppm d) 250 ppm: Brittle fractures usually have occurred: a) during startup ) in vessels made with thinner materials ©) during the first hydro test 4) in stainless steel vessels eC Which of the following materials is most prone to temper embrittlement? a) carbon steel b) Low chromes ©) Stainless steel 4) High nickel alloys ‘A hydro testis performed on an existing vessel following the replacement of a shell course, The vessel is 1-1/2" thick. What is the minimum allowed shell temperature during the test? a) 32°F b) 70°F ¢) 10°F. Above the vessel's MDMT. 4d) 30°F, Above the vessel's MDMT ‘A hydro test is performed on an existing vessel following the replacement of a shell course, The ‘vessel is 2-1/2” thick. What is the minimum allowed shell temperature during the test? a) 32°F b) 70°F ©) 10°F, Above the vessel’s MDMT ) 30°F, Above the vessel's MDMT Page 17 of 43,60, NDB is substituted for pressure test on in in service vessel, Whe must approve this substituted? a) Just the inspeetor J) Just the engineer ©) either the inspector or engineer 4) oth the inspector and engineer 761. Per API S10, during repairs and alterations, the inspector shall verify that the new materials being used are correct, What is the minimum amount of verification that the inspector shall perform? 5 all alle 8) 100% ofall metallurgy’ pon steel 4340! bh) 100% of all alloy carb? ©) 100% of all high alloys r d) A sampling of all metallurgy’s ¢) A sampling of all alloy ) A sampling of all high alloys 62. What document provides addition guidance about material verification? a) APISTI b) APISTR i ©) APISR0 d) API 2201 63, An existing vessel component fails. Analysis of the failure dotermines that an incorrect material was inadvertently substituted during fabrication, who should determine whether other components should be checked for correct metallurgy? a) The inspector b) The engineer ©) Either the inspector or engineer 4) both the inspector or engineer 64, During an in-service inspection, a crack like flaw was discovered in a weld. This imperfection must be: 4a) evaluated to the acceptance standards of the original construction code b) evaluated to the acceptance standards of the current edition of ASME VIII}. ©) evaluated by an engineer or inspector 4) evaluated by an engineer and/or corrosion specialist 1 65. During an in- service inspection, preferential corrosion was discovered in a weld. This imperfection must be: 1) evaluated to the acceptance standards of the original construction code ) evaluated to the acceptance standards of the current edition of ASME VIII ©) evaluated by an inspector 4) evaluated by an engineer or corrosion specialist Page 18 of 43,e 66. oe. 68. Flange leaks in certain fluids can cause: a) Galling of bolts and nuts. ) Bolt lengths to shorten. 2 ©) Bolts to creak or corrode. 4) Bolting stresses to decrease Flange bolts are unacceptable if the bolt threads do not exter 1) Beyond the face of the nut by i thread, b) Inside the nut within 4 thread of the nut face. ©) Inside the nut within 1 thread of the nut face. 4) Inside the nut within 2 thread of the nut face. ‘Additional guidance on the evaluation of flanged joints can be found in: a) ASMEPCC-1. A b) ASME Section II ) ASME Section VIII, DIV2. d) API580. Page 19 of 43Scetion 6 Interval Frequency and Extent of Inspection 92 A new vessel is installed, An API S10 inspector shall inspect the vessel atthe time of installation, Which of the following is not required during this inspection? a) Verify the nameplate information matches the data report bb). Verify internal components meet design requirements ©) Verify ladders and platforms are secure dl) Verify whether the pressure relieving devices are correct “The internal inspection interval must be reviewed whenever change occurs that could affect the degradation of the vessel, In which of the following situations does a review of the intemal interval not need to be conducted? 4) Operating temperature inerea b). Operating pressure decreases ©) Operating, pressure inerease 4) Fluid composition changes When must both an internal and external inspection always be performed? a) AL installation of vessel 1b) Whenever there is a change in fluid service ©) Whenever the vessel's ownership changes d) Whenever the vessel's location changes ©) Whenever the vessel's ownership and location changes ‘The internal inspection interval obtained {rom an RBI assessment: 4) Cannot exceed 10 years bb) Cannot exceed the lesser of life or 10 years. ©) Can exceed 10 years, ) Can exceed 10 years only if approved by a professional engineer ‘When RBI is used to set an inspection interval that exceeds the APJ maximum limits, the RBI assessment must be conducted: a) Bvery 5 years. b) Every 10 years. ©) At 4 of the RBI inspection interval. 4) At the lesser of % life or 10 years. ©) Behind closed doors, ‘All RBI assessment that extends the internal inspection interval beyond 10 years must be reviewed and approved by: a) The authorized inspector. c b) The pressure vessel engineer. c) Both the authorized inspector and the pressure vessel engineer. d) Either the authorized inspector or the pressure vessel engineer. Page 20 of a3,7. The maximum external inspection interval is: a) 5 years. b) 10 years ©) Lesser of 5 years or ¥ life. 4) Lesser of 10 years or % life. fe) Lesser of 5 years or the internal interval 1) Lesser of 10 years or the internal interval. 8, The remaining life of @ vessel is 12 years. What is the maximum interval for the external inspection? a) 3 years b) 5 years ©) 6 years 4) 10 years e 9. The remaining life of a vessel is 8 years. What is the maximum interval for the external inspection? a) 2 years ) 3 years ©) 4 years @) 5 years 10. The remaining life of a vessel is 3 years. What is the maximum interval for the external inspection? a) 1 years b) 1.5years c ) 2 years d) 3 years 11 What is the maximum inspection interval for the internal inspection? (No RBI analysis has been performed) a) 5 years b) 10 years a ©) Lesser of 5 years or % life 4) Lesser of 10 years or M4 life 12. When the remaining life of a vessel is 3 years. What is the maximum inspection interval for the internal inspection? a) 1 year b) 1-1/2 years ©) 2 years @) 3 years Page 21 of 43116. Whe renting: he of a sessed is 8 years, Whit is the masinnam interval forthe internal inspection’? a) years by 4 years, ©) Syears dX years Vhe remaining life of a vessel is 12, inspection? cars. What is the maximum interval for the internal a) 3 years by 4 years ©) S years d) Gycars ©) 10 years The remaining life of vessel is 24 years. What is the maximum interval for the internal inspection? a) 5 years b) 6 years ©) 1 years 4) (2 years ‘An intemal inspection interval for a pressure vessel in intermittent service is 8 years, This vessel will be out of service 50% of the time. When out of service the vessel will be drained and protected from internal process corrosion. The next internal inspection should be conducted in: a) 4 calendar years, b) 4 yeats of service (8 calendar years). he ©) 8 calendar years, d) 8 years of service (16 calendar yeats). ©) 10 calendar years. An on-stream inspection may be substituted for an internal inspection provided this substitution approved by: a) The authorized inspector. A 'b). The pressure vessel engineer. BF ©) Both The authorized inspector and the pressure vessel engineer. 4) Fither The authorized inspector or the pressure vessel engineer. An on-stream inspection can not be substituted for an internal inspection unless the general corrosion rate is less than: a) 0.001 ipy b} 0.003 ipy, ©) 0.005 i py, 4) 0.010ipy, Page 22 of 43= 4 23. 24, ai. ‘An on -stream inspection can not be substituted for an intemal inspection unless the remaining life exceeds: a) 2 years b) 4 years \ ©) 5 years @) 10 years In which of the following situations can an on - stream inspection not be used as a substituted for an internal inspection? 4) Vessel has been previously repaired with strip lining 'b) Vessel subject to temper ~embitterment , ‘c) Vessel general corrosion rate is 0.003 ipy. d) Vessel operates in the CUI temperature range In which of the following situations can an on stream inspection not be used as a substituted for an internal inspection? fa) vessel made with clad plate b) Vessel subject to environmental cracking c) Vessel in sulfuric acid service 4) Vessel made from p-3,p-4 or p-5 materials, ‘A large vessel has a lower clad section which is experiencing no corrosion. The upper section is not clad and has a remaining life 12 years. Which of the following best describes the required interval for the internal inspection? a). The entire vessel must be inspected in 5 years. ) The entire vessel must be inspected in 6 years. ©) The entire vessel must be inspected in 10 years. 4) The upper section must be inspected in 5 years, and the lower section must be inspected in 10 years. €) The upper section must be inspected in 6 years, and the lower section must be inspected in 10 years. 4) The upper section must be inspected in 6 years, and the lower section does not need to be inspected again. Which of the following is not requirement for the organization that repairs relief devices? 8) Maintain e contract with a 3° party inspection company ) Maintain a documented training program ¢) Demonstrate previous experience in repairing relief devices 4) Develop and follow an internal QC manual Per API 510, a relief device repair organization must a) Only have a fully documented quality control system. b) Have a fully documented quality control system and training program. ¢) Have a fully documented quality control system and training program, and be a holder of VR stamp. 4) Only have qualifications that are acceptable to the owner or user. Page 23 of 43,25, The maximum inspection interval for a pressure relief deviee in normal serviee is a). ‘The lesser of 1/2 remaining life 10 yes. b) Based on acceptable performance of the devi a ©) Based on acceptable performance of the device with a max. interval of 5 year 4) Based on acceptable performance of the device with a max. interval of 10 yea. 26. The maximum inspection interval for a pressure relief device in clean, non-corrosive and non= fouling service is: 4). ‘The lesser of 1/2 remaining life 10 years b). Based! on acceptable performance of the device, c\ ©) Based on acceptable performance of the device with a max. interval of S year. C 4d) Based on acceptable performance of the device with a max. interval of 10 year. Page 24 of 43,Section 7— Inspection Data Evaluation, Analysis and Recording 1. Determine the corrosion rate occurring on #12 NPS nozzle on the following data tin “10/2006 472002 Thickness 0.225" | _0.270" 0288" a) 3.6mpy (mils per year) ») 4.0mpy ¢) 4.5 mpy 4) 10.0 mpy ©) 14.0 mpy 2. Determine a vessel’s remaining life based on the following data, min 71993 | 672002 11/2006 Thickness | 0344" | 0.422" | 0305" 0.368" a) 3 years b) 4 years ©) 6 years @) 9 years 3. Determine a vessel’s remaining life based on the following data, tin 672006 | 6/2003 671998 0.557 0576" Thickness | 0.466") 0.536" a) $ years b) 7 years A) Wyears 4) 14 years ©) 18 years 4, When the short-term and long-term corrosion rates differ, who should determine which rate to use in the remaining life calculations? a) The authorized inspector b) The pressure vessel engineer _.©) Both the authorized inspector and the corrosion specialist 4) Either the authorized inspector or the corrosion specialist 5. A vessel's service has changed. The inspector must obtain a probable corrosion rate for the new operation. Which of the following is not an acceptable way to establish the corrosion rate for the new service? a) Similar service 1b) Corrosion specialist ©) Published data ) 4) Inspect after 5000 hours . Page 25 of 437 Ave oper ves service has changed. The inspector niust obtain a probable corrosion tate for the new ion, Which of the following is the preferred way lo establish the corrosion rate for the new a). Similar serviee b) Corrosion specialist A fe) Published data )_ Inspect after 1000 hours When the determining the maximum pressure allowed on an in-service vessel component, the thickness used in the calculation is the: a) Nominal thickness \ b) Actual thickness. » ©) Actual thickness minus the estimated corrosion loss to the next inspection. «Actual thickness minus twice the estimated corrosion loss to the next inspection. The MAWP of a vessel is being recalculated. The current of the shell is 0.525" The shell is corroding at 0.003 ipy. The desired inspection interval is 10 yrs. What thickness should be used in calculations to determine the maximum allowed pressure of the shell? a) 0.465" b) 0.495" bh ©) 0.52; 0.525" Determine maximum allowable working pressure for the shell of vessel shell. The current thickness of {he shell is 0.377” The shell is corroding at 0.002 ipy. The desired inspection interval is 10 yrs. The vessel has an internal diameter of 60”. The longitudinal welds are double-welded butt welds. Spot RT was performed. The allowable stress for the material atthe design temperature is 14,700 psi a) 69.9 psig b) 74.1 psig ©) 78.2 psig. 4) 823 psig, ©) 87.2 psi * 1) 92.0 psig, g) 139-4 psig h) 147.6 psig i) 155.8 psig i) 164.0 psig k) 173.7 psig 1) 183.3 psig ‘A vessel, with a 36” ID, has a corroded area in the shell, If corrosion averaging is used to evaluate this thin area, the thickness can be averaged over a maximum length of: a) 12 inches. b) 18 inches. ©) 20 inches. a) 36 inches. b) 40 inches. Page 26 of 4311, A vessel, with @ 48° ID, has a corroded area inthe shell. corrosion averaging is used to evaluate <2 this thin area, the thickness can be averaged over a maximum length of; a) 16 inches. DD «= we b) 20inches. 0 se ©) 24inches, @) 30 inches ©) 40 inches. 12. A vessel, with a 96” ID, has a corroded area in the shell. If corrosion averaging is used to evaluate this thin area, the thickness can be averaged over a maximum length of: forl}ra 8) 20 inches. IY =)3 b) 32 inches. ¢ A ©) 40 inches. 4 4) 48 inches. 13. A vessel, with a 180” ID, has a corroded area in the shell. If corrosion averaging is used to evaluate this thin area, the thickness can be averaged over a maximum length of: a) 20 inches. b) 40 inches, a ©) 60 inches, ) 90 inches, » 14, An inspector is evaluating a corroded area on a vessel per API S10. The area is marked off in a grid with five longitudinal lines. Eight thickness readings are taken on each longitudinal line, When performing corrosion rate calculations for this corroded area, the current thickness reading to use in the calculation is the: 2) Lowes thickness reading the corroded area ') Average thickness of all the readings in the corroded area & ©) Average thickness of the longitudinal line with the lowest average. 4) Average thickness of the longitudinal line with the highest average. 15, During an inspection, a few isolated deep pits are found in the vessel wall. The current vessel wall thickness is 0.800". The minimum required shell thickness is 0.600". What is the maximum pit depth allowed? a) 0.200" ») 0.300" ©) 0.400" 4) 0.500” a) 0.100" ») 0.200" ©) 0.250" (PF 03300" Page 27 of a317, During hated deep pits are Foul in the vessel wall. The curent vessel wal thicktess is 1.000%. The minimum required shell thickness is 0.800". AL the deepest pit, what is the aan inspection, a few minimum allowed remaining shell thickness? a) 0.200) by 0.00 } 0.500" 4) 0.600 18, ‘The depth ofa widely scattered pitting can be ignored provided the: 4) Pit depth is fess thaan % the minimum required thicks bb). Pit depth is less than ¥ the vessel's current thickness away from the pit. : ©) Remaining thiekness is not less than ¥ the minimum required thickness. 4) Remaining thickness is not less than Y the current thickness away from the pit. 19, Widely s tered pits can be ignored provided the extent of the pitting does not exceed: a) 7 in’ in an 8 inch circle. 7.2} b) 8 in’ in an 7 inch circle. A ( % ¢) 12 in’ in an 16 inch circle. \ 4) 16 in’ in an 12 inch circle. K 20. Aligned pits are rejectable when the sum of their dimensions exceeds: a) 1" inan8" line, 4 b) 2” inan8" line. 45 c) 3” inan 8" line. d) 4" inan 8" line. 21, Which of the following codes can not be used evaluate a corroded area: a) APTSIO b) APTS79 ©) ASME B&PV Code Section VIII ~ Division 2 d d) ASME B&PV Code Section XI 22. An engineer is evaluating a pitted area using ASME Section VIII - Di design stress is less than 2/3 of the yield stress of the material. What stress value should the engincer use in the Section Vill - Div. 2 calculations? a) Original design b) Proryielfsiress te ©) 2 of yield stress d) Yield stress ¢) Lesser of 23 yield stress or 3/5 of tensile stress Trt \ Page 28 of 83 . re 1 Ve23, An engineer is evaluating a pitted area using ASME Section VIlI - Division 2. The original design stress is yreater than 2/3 of the yield stress of the material. What siress velue should the engineer use in tfc Section VIM - Div? calculations? | a) Original design stress 1 4 oe b) 1/2 of yield stress g c) 2/3 of yield stress a) Vientsress— — ¢) Lesser of 2/3 yield stress or 3/5 of tensile stress ee Se aX Y. 24. A vessel as a sell that was designed using a joint efficiency of 0.85, There is «commode are in the vessel that needs evaluated. When calculating the minimum required thickness for this, corroded area, what joint efficiency should be used? a) Must always use an “E” of 0.85 1) May always use an “E” of 1.0 ifevaluated by an engineer" ©) May use an “B” of 1.0 if the corroded area is far from a weld ~~ 4) May use an “E” of 1.0 ifthe material has been impact tested 2 25. During the evaluation of a corroded area, an E of 1.0 can be used provided the corroded area is: *e q 26. An engineer is calculating the minimum required thickness ina corroded ares on an ellipsoidal head. What formula should be used if the corroded area isin the knuckle of the head? —=—==—— = | a) Rating code elliptical head formula ~ _-b) Rating code hemi-head formula ©). Rating code sell formula Clighed = Ble), 4) APIS71 in-service head formula 27. An engineer is calculating the minimum required thickness in a corroded area on an ellipsoidal head. What formula could be used if the corroded area is in the center portion of the head? a) Rating code tori spherical head formula 'b) Rating code hemi-head formula ©). Rating code strell formula 4) Rating code flat head formula 28. A corroded area is in the central portion of an elliptical head. The minimum required thickness can be calculated using the rating code" hemi-head formula and making some adjustments to the Radius. API 510 defines the central portion of the head as the center: . ¢ la Pr Gar a) 50% of the head. b) 75% of the head. \ ) 80% of the shell dia, — d) 90% of the head,29, Which code should be used ( evaluate whether a eracked weld is acceptable far continued service? a) APLSIO by API579 ©) ASME B&PV Code Section VII Division 2 a) ASME B&PV Code Section XI ©) None, eracks are never allowed 30 Ifan in-service vessel does not have a nameplate or adequate fabrication records, the minimum required thickness should be calculated. If the joint efficiency is unknown, what joint efficiency should be used in the ealculations for butt welded vessels? a) 0.70 b) ORS ©) 0.90 a) 1.00 31. [fan in-service vessel does not have a nameplate or adequate fabrication records, the minimum required thickness should be calculated, If the exact material is unknown, the allowable stress should be based on what material? a) SA-283-yr.C b) SA-515-yr.55 ©) SA-516-z1.60 f d) SA-516-gr.70 e) Any Pel material 32. Ifan in-service carbon steel vessel does not have a nameplate or adequate fabrication records, the ‘minimum required thickness should be calculated. ‘The allowable stresses used in the calculation can not be used on which safety factor (design factor) a) 3.5 b) 4.0 f o) 45 4) 5.0 ) 33. API 510 requires which of the following names to be document in the equipment records? a) Name of person performing vessels rerate calculations b) Name of person performing vessels tnininun calculations ©) Name of person performing NDE examinations on in-service vessel 4) Name of person witnessing a hydro test Page 30 of 43Scetion 8 ~ Repairs, Alternations and Rerating 1, When repairs on an in-service vessel are conducted, the repairs should meet the requirements of the API 510 and: a) ASME Section VIL G b) ASME Section VIII or the construetion code or Repair code, ©) ASME Section VII or the construction code or the rating code, @) any pressure vessel code selected by the authorized inspector. 2. Repairs to relief devices should be done in accordance with: a) API576 b) APIS77 ©) ASME Section VII 4) ASMEBI6S ©) NBIC 3. Before the work is started, all repair and alterations to pressure vessels must be authorized by the: a) Authorized inspector. 1b) Pressure vessel engineer. ©) Authorized inspector and the pressure vessel engineer, 4) Authorized inspector or the pressure vessel engineer. 4, Before the work is started, all repairs to pressure vessels must be authorized by the: a) Authorized inspector. b) Pressure vessel engineer. ©) Authorized inspector and the pressure vessel engineer. 4) Authorized inspector of the pressure vessel engineer. 5. Before the work is started, all alternations to pressure vessels must be authorized by the: a) Authorized inspector. b) Pressure vessel engineer. ©) Authorized inspector and the pressure vessel engineer. 4) Authorized inspector or the pressure vessel engineer. 6. Before the work is started, all repairs to ASME Section VIII Div.2 vessels must be authorized by the: 8) Authorized inspector. b) Pressure vessel engineer. ©) Authorized inspector and the pressure vessel engineer. 4) Authorized inspector or the pressure vessel engineer. Page 31 of 437. An inspector may give prior general authosization for limited or routine repaies provided that these repairs will not require: a) A pressure test ; b)_ Any NDE examinations p ©). Grinding 4d), Grinding or welding. 8. Prior to completing a vessel repair, all proposed materials must be approved by the: a) ‘The authorized inspector. > b) ‘The pressure vessel engineer ©) Both authorized inspector and the pressure vessel engineer 4) Either the authorized inspector or the pressure vessel engineer. 9, Prior to a vessel alteration, all proposed materials must be approved by the: 2) The authorized inspector b) The pressure vessel engineer a ¢} Both authorized inspector and the pressure vessel engineer. €) Either the authorized inspector or the pressure vessel engineer. 10, Prior to a vessel repair, all proposed NDE and testing must be approved by the: a) The authorized inspector b) The pressure vessel engineer ©) Both authorized inspector and the pressure vessel engineer ) Either the authorized inspector or the pressure vessel engineer 1, Prior to a vessel alteration, all proposed NDE and testing must be approved by the: 4) The authorized inspector b) ‘The pressure vessel engineer \ ©) Both authorized inspector and the pressure vessel engineer. d)_Bither the authorized inspector or the pressure vessel engineer, 12, During vessel alterations, hold points (fabrication approvals) shall be designated by: a) The authorized inspector b) The pressure vessel engineer ©) Both authorized inspector and the pressure vessel engineer. ) Either the authorized inspector or the pressure vessel engineer. 13, During vessel repairs, hold points (Fabrication approvals) shall be designated by: a) The authorized inspector b) The pressure vessel engineer ©) Both authorized inspector and the pressure vessel engineer. 4) Either the authorized inspector or the pressure vessel engineer. Page 32 of 4314, During the repair of a relief device, hold points shall be designated by: a) ‘The authorized inspector k b) The pressure vessel engineer ©) Both authorized inspector and the pressure vessel engineer. 4) Either the authorized inspector or the pressure vessel engineer. 15, Once vessel repair work is complete, who should-approve the finished work? a) Authorized inspector bb) Pressure vessel engineer b ©) Authorized inspector and the pressure vessel engineer 4) Authorized inspector or the pressure vessel engineer 2 16. Once vessel alteration work is complete, the finished work should be approved by: a) The authorized inspector b) The pressure vessel engineer e ©) Both the authorized inspector and the pressure vessel engineer 4) Either the authorized inspector or the pressure vessel engineer 17. The design of vessel components being replaced should meet which of the following requirements? a) ASME Section VIII ) Applicable construction code & ©) Any current pressure vessel code 4) These do not need to meet any specific code requirements if they are designed by a professional engineer 18. Who should approve the installation of all new nozzles in an in service vessel? a) Authorized inspector ¢ 'b) Pressure Vessel Engineer ©) Both the Authorized inspector and the Pressure Vesse] Engineer 4) Either the Authorized inspector or the Pressure Vessel Engineer 19, The materials used in making of vessel repairs or alterations should meet which of the following requirements? a) ASME Section II ‘b) ASME Section IIL \ e) ASTM 4) Applicable construction code €) Any current pressure vessel code 4) These materials do not need to meet any specific code requirement if they are accepted by @ professional engineer. Page 33 of 43a 2, 23 24 25, ave a Gubon content exceed Welding shoud not be performed on esbvon steel na 1) 010%, by 0.35%. ©) 0.50%. ) 0.66%. ©) 10%, 9 35%, Which of the following in helow acceptable thickness aveeptable method for repairing a locally thinned area that is a) Weld build up. 1b) Install a butt-welded flush pateh, d )_ Install a lap-welded fillet weld pateh. )_ Install a thick-film coating to arrest the corrosion Fillet weld patches installed on a vessel shell should: a) Never be used. 7 bb) Be installed only on the vessel exterior. ©) Be removed at the next maintenance opportunity. 4) Be designed by the authorized inspector Fillet welded patches on a vessel may remain in place past the next maintenance opportunity only it a) Installed on the inside of the vessel b) Approved by the authorized and the pressure equipment engineer. ¢ ©) Vessel is made from pl, p3 or p4 materials 4d) Patch thickness is calculated by a professional engineer ©) The maximum dimension of the patch is 12”. ‘A temporary repair is made to a vessel. Which of the following is not required? a) Document the date when the patch should be permanently replaced. b) Document the materials used for this repair. ©) Approval by the owner. d) Approval by the Al and Engineer. Fillet welded patches should not be normally used: a) on materials that were originally PWHT"ed. b) tocover cracks. ©) on the vessel interior. ¢) toact as reinforcement of a corroded area Page 34 of 43,26. The use of a fillet weld patch on a vessel's pressure boundary requires approval from the. a) Authorized inspector. 'b) Pressure equipment engineer. ©) Authorized inspector and the pressure equipment engineer. 4) Owner/user. ©) OSHA. 27. Fillet weld patch on a vessel are not: a) Allowed. b) Allowed to cross any longitudinal weld, ©) Allowed to cross any longitudinal or circumferential weld 4) Allowed on top of another fillet weld patch. @) Allowed on vessels made of low chromes, 28. A fillet weld patch is installed in a vessel that has a 64” inside diameter. The wall thickness at the patch is 0.370”. There is another fillet weld patch nearby. What is the minimum allowed spacing between these patches? a) 84” Ae dit b) 118" ane) o) 138" A a) 19.5" e) 21.3" Wye ) 40" ~ 29. A fillet weld patch is installed in a vessel that has a 144” inside diameter. The wall thickness at the patch is 0.750”. There is another fillet weld patch nearby. What is the minimum allowed spacing ‘between these patches? a) 25.5" ->) 29.4" d ) 36" 7 ao Sis 29.39 48" 30. A full encirclement lap band on a vessel: a) Is never allowed. b) Requires rounded comers ©) Requires approval by the Owner. \ 4) Requires approval by the authorized inspector and the engineer. 31, A full encirclement lap band on a vessel: ) Cannot be used to cover a crack, b) Cannot be used to cover a locally thinned area. & ©) Must have its longitudinal welds examined by Full RT. 4) Must have its longitudinal welds examined by Spot RT. ©) Must have all its welds examined by Spot RT. Page 35 of 4332, A full eucirelenient fap badd is used an a vessel? What is required joint efficiency For the cireuntferential fillet weld? a) 045 b) 0.55 bk ©) ORS d) 0.90 ¢) Based on the original construction code 1) Based on the current edition of ASME Scetion VIEL 33. Which of the following is considered a permanent repair? a) Fillet weld pateh bb) Full encirclement lap band ©) Non-metallic patch, ) Non-penetrating nozzle 34, A non-penetrating nozzle can not be used: a) To cover a crack. b) Ina vessel head, ©) Without the owner's approval a) To cover a longitudinal weld. 35. Which of the following is not considered a permanent repair? a) Strip tining b) Weld overlay ©) Full encirclement lap band d) Non-penetrating nozzle 36. Repairs of vessel crack where stress concentrations are high require consultation with: 4) the authorized inspector. ) the pressure vessel engineer )_ both the authorized inspector and the pressure vessel engineer. 4d) either the authorized inspector or the pressure vessel engineer. 37. Which of the following is not a requirement for when installing an insert plate (flush patch) on a vessel shell? a) The patch-to-shell weld must have complete penetration and fusion ) The patch must have a tell-tale hole €) The patch must have rounded corners 4) The patch must be approved by the authorized inspector 38. What is the minimum allowed comer radius for an insert plate? an b) 2" 3 do e) 12" Page 36 of 43,39. When weld build-up is performed in a corroded area, the: a) Blectrode strength must equal or exceed the base metal strength, b) The surface irregularities should be ground smooth. ©) Total repair depth is limited to 25% of the nominal plated thickness. 4) Repair depth is limited to 50% of the nominal plated thickness, 1) 40. Weld build-up is performed in a corroded area, Which of the following is not a requirement? a) Electrode strength should equal or exceed the base metal strength. »). The surface irregulatities should be ground smooth. e ©) This activity must be authorized by the inspector 4) Total repair depth is limited to 50% of the nominal plated thickness. “141. A corroded area in a vessel is 0.300” deep. The base metal thickness near the corroded area is * 0,750” thick. The area is going to be repaired using weld build-up. The base metal is SA~516-70. Determine the thickness of the repair if an E-6010 electrode is used to fill this corroded area, a) 0.257" ) 0.300” ©) 0.350” a) 0.875" 7 42. Weld build-up is performed in a corroded area, The tensile strength of the specified electrode is not as high as that of the base metal. Which of the following is not a requirement? a) The thickness of the repair must exceed the depth of the corroded area, b) The edges of the repair metal shall be tapered with « 6 to I taper. ©) This activity must be authorized by the inspector 4) Total repair depth is limited to 50% of the required thickness of the base metal 43, When making repairs to a stainless steel cladding, the base metal should be checked for delayed cracking when the base materia is a) Plor P3. b) Pi thru Pil. d ©) PI, P3, P4 or PS. 4d) P3, PA or PS. 44, When SS cladding corrodes and needs to be repaired by welding, the repair plan needs to be reviewed by the: a) Owner/user, 'b) Authorized inspector. \ ©) Pressure vessel engineer. 4) Authorized inspector and the pressure vessel engineer. ©) Authorized inspector or the pressure vessel engineer. Page 37 of 43Qs 46. 41. 48, 50. Atomig hysttogen is sanall enough te migrate throug! sat atomic hydro crated? steel, Which of the following. is nat 4) A process with high pressure (-608 psig) that contains some water b) Welding with wet electrodes ©) By product of some corrosion cells d) Molecular hydrogen disassaciating at elevated temperature ‘A welded repair is mad to stainless steel cladding. The vessel's base material is earbon steel, ‘The completed weld repair should be examined using: a) Mt by PT ©) MT or PI MT and UT (Naw detection). fe) PTand UT (Maw detection) 1) MT or PT, and UT (flaw detection). A welded repair is made to stainless steel cladding, The vessel's base material is @ P-4 steel. The completed weld repair should be examined using: a) MT. b) Pr, ©) MT or PT d) MT and UT (flaw detection e) PT and UT (flaw detection). 1) MT or PT, and UT (flaw detection). ‘A vessel with P-S base material is clad with stainless steel. During the turnaround, welded repairs are made to the cladding. UT flaw detection of the repair area: a) Is not required. b) Must be done before welding is performed. A ©) Must be done immediately after welding is completed. 4d) Must be done, but after waiting 24 hours. ©) Must be done, by a technician certified to EPRI. . A fillet welded patch is being installed while the vessel is in operation. This repair should be done in accordance with: a) APL579. b) API 580. ©) API 2201 4) ASNT SN -TC-IA. All welding done during vessel repairs or alterations must be conducted by a welder qualified according to! a) APIST7. b) API 1104. ©) ASME B&PV code section IX @) AWS D1.I. ©) Any recognized welder qualification code. Page 38 of 4351, All welding done during vessel repairs or alterations must be conducted to a weld procedure qualified according to: a) ApIS77. b) API 1104 ©) ASME B&PY Code Section IX. @) AWSDI1 6 4 52, During vessel repairs or alterations, who is required to maintain the welding records? a) Authorized inspector b) Owner/User \ ) Pressure vessel engineer 4) Repair organization ©) Welding inspector 53. During vessel repairs or alterations, welding records shall be: a) Available to the authorized inspector. ‘ b) Provided in both paper and electronic versions. ©) Completed on the sample forins provide in ASME Section IX. 4) Reviewed by a certified welding engineer. 54, A nozzle is installed on @ 5% chrome vessel. a local postweld heat treatment may be substituted for ‘2 360” post weld heat treatment band provided this procedure is reviewed by the: a) Authorized inspector b) Pressure vessel engineer ©) Authorized inspector and the pressure vessel engineer. d) Authorized inspector or the pressure vessel engineer. 455. A nozzle is installed on a thick-wall carbon steel vessel. A local postweld heat treatment is being substituted for a 360” postweld heat treatment band. What preheat temperature must be maintained during welding? a) 250°F b) 300°F. ©) 400° d) 500°F, ©) 600° F. 56. A local postweld heat treatment is substituted for a 360° postweld heat treatment band. What is the ‘minimum number of thermocouples that be used to monitor this heat treatment? a) 2 ») 3 4 a) 6 ©) None are needed, who really cares about the temperature anyway? Page 39 of 4351 58, 59. 60. 61 62, During a vessel repairs, ifa preheat is substituted for a pastaveld heat eatment, whe is required tw approve this substitution? 8) Authorized inspector b) Owner! €), Pressure vessel engineer 4) Authorized inspector and the Pressure vessel engineer ©) Repair organization (and have that fox guard the hei Inouse) Welding is performed on in-service vessel. Ia controlled deposition welding is substituted for a post-weld heat treatment, who is required to approve this substitution? 8) Authorized inspector b) Owner/User ©). Pressure vessel engineer ) 300°F ©) 400° F, 4) 500° F. e) 60°F. Page 40 of 4363, If preheating is performed in lieu of a PWHT, what is the maximum allowed inter pass temperature? a) 250°F. b) 30°F. ) 400°F. e d) 500° F. ©) 600°F 64. During a vessel repairs or alteration, when can controlled deposition welding be used as alternative for post weld heat treating? a) For Pl & P3 materials b) For PI,P3 & P4 materials & ©) For P3,P4 and PS materials 4) For Pl through P11 materials ©) Whenever the inspector reviews and approves the procedure 65, Welding is performed on an in-service vessel. What welding processes can be used when using controlled deposition welding as a substituted for postweld heat treating? a) Only SMAW b) Only SMAW and SAW ©) Only SMAW and GMAW ) Only SMAW and GTAW ®) Only SMAW, GMAW and GTAW {) Only SMAW, SAW, GMAW and GTAW 8) Any welding process provided the engineer approves 66. Which of the following must be done when performing controlled deposition welding as a substituted for postweld heat treating? 8) prior to welding, develop and qualify a specific WPS for each application b) During welding, maintain a 400°F interposes temperature ©) After welding, an UT flaw detection examination ) After welding, perform a pressure test 67. Temper-bead welding (type of controlled deposition welding) using the SMAW process is performed in lieu of a post weld what treatment. What preheat maintenance temperature should be maintained at the completion of welding? a) 250° F4/- 50° F. b) 300° F#/- 50” F. ©) 400° F#y. 50°F. d) 500° FH/- 50°F, ©) 600° F#/- 50° F. Page 41 of 43,6S. Feontealled deposition welding is performed using SMAW, the weld must be heated al S00"E for 2 hours, What is primary purpose of maintaining this beat? a) Oul-gassing any hydrogen that is in the weld by) Relief stresses in weld : ) Maximize the of the grains in the weld metal P d) Reduce the size of the grains in the weld metal 69, A corroded area in a carbon steel vessel is being repaired by using weld overlay (weld build-up) he vessel surface should be examined by: a) MT or PT before weldi 0) Mor Prater welling a ¢) MT or PT both before and after welding. d) MT or PT after welding, and UT Naw detection after 24 hr. ©) MT or PT both before and after welding, and UT flaw detection after 24 hr. 70. A carbon steel vessel has a corroded area that will be repaired with an insert patch. The vessel’s nameplate is stamped with an RT-3. The insert plate welds should be examined using; a) Spot RT b) FuIRT ©) MT or PTT 4d) Eddy current )71. A carbon steel vessel has a corroded area that will be repaired with an insert patch, The vessel's nameplate is stamped with an RT-1. The insert plate welds should be examined using; a) Spot RT b) Full RT ©) MT of PTT d) Eddy current 72. A carbon steel vessel has a corroded area that will be repaired with an insert patch. The vessel's ‘welds will be examined using radiography. The acceptance eriteria for these welds shall be in aecordance with: a) APISI0 % b) ASME Section VILI or other applicable pressure vessel code ©) ASME Section IX or other applicable welding code 4) ASNT SNT-TC-AI 73, Vessel is rerating calculation should normally be performed by (an)? a) Inspector b) Manufacture ; ©) Engineer 4) Manufacture or engineer ©) Repair organization Page a2 of a3,2 14. Ves 1. ier MAW. A 300 psig pressure test is required to support the new MAWP. When is a pressure test not required as pat ofthis rerate? a) There are no exceptions; a pressure testis always required ) Ifthe believe one is not necessary ) When it has been pressure tested at some prior date at any pressure 4) When it has been pressure tested at some prior date at a pressure > 300 psig ©) When the vessel cannot supported the weight of liquid . A rerate is to be performed on a vessel, The current ASME code can not be used for this rerate if the vessel was built to the ASME code prior to: a) 1953 b) 1968 ©) 1980 4) 2000 Page 43 of a3API 510 Study Guide (Answer Key) Sec-1 Scope SL.ANSWER REFERENCE 1b 2 ad 4b 5d Be Re Bc Xa 10.0 lhe 12.€ Ie ae 15.8 16a 17.¢ Sec-2 Normative Reference SL.ANSWER REFERENCE Peep acac ‘Sec-3 Terms,Definitions,Aconyms, and Abbreviations SL.ANSWER REFERENCE Sec-4 Owner/User Inspection Organization SL.ANSWER REFERENCE 1 2 3. coarse wena 10.bSec-5 Inspection, Examination and Pressure Testing Practices SL.ANSWER REFERENCE SL.ANSWER REFERENCE 1d 37.€ za 38d ad 39.8 ac 40.0 5. b ae 6c a2.a ha 43.b Bc 4a.e aX 45.8 10. 46.b 1b ara 12a 48. b 1B.¢ 49.¢ waa 50. b 15.4 sid 16a 52a ane 53.b 18.¢ sad 19.¢ 55.b 20. 56.¢ 2d 57.b 2. 58.c 23d 59.4 2a 60.4 25.b 61d 26.8 62.b 2 6a 28d ead 29.6 65. 30.e 66.¢ ha OG 32a 68a 33.b 34d 35.4 36.8‘Sec:6 Interval/Frequency and extent of Inspection Sec-7 Inspection Data Evaluation,Analysis and Recording SL.ANSWER REFERENCE SL.ANSWER REFERENCE saea00ce 10.b 11.b 12.b 13.b 14.c 15.4 16.4 17.b 18.¢ 19.8 20.b 2d 22a 23.¢ 24a.¢ 25.¢ 26.2 27.b 2B. 29.b 30.a Bla 32a 33.Sec- 8 Repairs, Alterations and Rerating of Pressure Vessel and Pressure Relieving Devices SL.ANSWER REFERENCE 37.b 38.8 39.b 40.4 atc 42.b 43.4 4a.d 45.0 46.b and 48.4 49.¢ 50.¢ Ste 52d 53a 54.b 55.b 56.0 57.¢ 58.c 59.¢ 60.a 61e 62.b 63.e 64.6 65. 66.8 67.4 68.8 69.¢ 70.3 Tb 72.6 Bd 74d 75.b