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API 653 Recertification Quiz - Questions and Answers (Updated April 2021)

This document contains questions and answers from an API-653 recertification quiz covering topics related to storage tank inspection and repair. The questions address issues like corrosion prevention practices, fiberglass reinforced plastic lining capabilities, non-destructive testing effectiveness, and welding techniques. References are provided for each question pointing to the relevant paragraphs in API standards that contain additional information.

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API 653 Recertification Quiz - Questions and Answers (Updated April 2021)

This document contains questions and answers from an API-653 recertification quiz covering topics related to storage tank inspection and repair. The questions address issues like corrosion prevention practices, fiberglass reinforced plastic lining capabilities, non-destructive testing effectiveness, and welding techniques. References are provided for each question pointing to the relevant paragraphs in API standards that contain additional information.

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API-653 Recertification Quiz - Questions and Answers (Additional)

Question: Removal of mill scale from the underside of new steel bottoms in an effort to promote a more
uniform corrosion and minimize accelerated pitting corrosion that may occur:

A. is recommended.
B. shall be performed.
C. may be considered.
D. is not required.

Reference: API-652 Paragraph 4.5

Question: Double fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) laminates with a maximum pressure of 82 psi (565
KPa) have been documented as being able to bridge perforations up to:

A. 8 in. (203 mm) in diameter.


B. 4 in. (102 mm) in diameter.
C. 5 in. (127 mm) in diameter.
D. 6 in. (152 mm) in diameter.

Reference: API ??? Paragraph ???

Question: What form of NDE may not be effective for finding tight, scale filled cracks and should not be
used as the only means of detection for Caustic Stress Corrosion Cracking?

A. ACFM
B. PT
C. ET
D. RT

Reference: API-571 Paragraph 3.15.7 (d)

Question: When poor bottom steel plate conditions are found:

A. either single or double fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) can be used for restoration.
B. neither single nor double fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) can be used for restoration.
C. only double fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) should be used for restoration.
D. only single fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) should be used for restoration.

Reference: API-652 Paragraph 6.5.1

Question: A welding technique where the heat and placement of weld passes in deposited weld layers is
controlled so that sufficient heat is provided to temper each previously deposited weld layer is known as:

A. buttering.
B. autogenous welding.
C. temper bead welding.

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API-653 Recertification Quiz - Questions and Answers (Additional)

D. interpass temperature welding

Reference: API-577 Paragraph 3.1.6.5

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