api 510 اسئلة متنوعة لكل الكورس
api 510 اسئلة متنوعة لكل الكورس
api 510 اسئلة متنوعة لكل الكورس
a) EXXT-X.
b) ERXXS-X.
c) EXXXX.
d) FXXX-EXXX.
2. During failure analysis of a heat exchanger tube (ASTM A249, Type 304) in a service with a
sulfur bearing stream, the engineer notes that the maintenance department failed to neutralize
the tube bundle prior to pulling it, and that the bundle leaked during a hydrostatic pressure
test. The failure mechanism is inter-granular cracking. What is the most likely cause of the
failure?
a) hydrochloric acid.
b) amines.
c) naphthenic acids.
d) polythionic acids.
a) -26ºF (-32°C)
b) 2°F (-17°C)
c) 37°F (3°C)
d) 75°F (24ºC)
4. A pressure vessel is designed for 350 psig at 500°F. Which of the following is the
permissible opening pressure range for a single safety relief valve?
5. A welding procedure specification for welding SA-516 Gr 70 material was qualified using an
E7018 electrode. Which of the following is the correct “F” number for this electrode?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
a) spherical shells.
b) a cylinder under internal pressure.
c) the knuckle region of an ellipsoidal head.
d) an ellipsoidal head.
7. The corrosion rate of a pressure vessel has been established to be less than 0.004 inch per
year (0.10 mm/year), based on 5 years of service experience. All of the following
requirements must be satisfied for an on-stream inspection to be performed in lieu of an
internal inspection, except that:
9. A weld overlay is done for a repair on a vessel fabricated from P-5 material. The next day,
the base metal in the repair area should be examined for cracking by which type of
examination?
a) Ultrasonic
b) Radiographic
c) Liquid penetrant
d) Magnetic particle
10. An appropriate cleaning method for surface preparation when inspecting a vessel for a wet
sulfide attack is:
12. A vessel made of 2-inch-thick SA-302-B material has localized corrosion to below its
retirement thickness and needs weld metal buildup. Which of the following methods can be
used to avoid postweld heat treatment (PWHT)?
a) Automated-deposition welding
b) Controlled-deposition welding
c) PWHT is required regardless
d) Preheat method
13. A vessel nozzle has an opening diameter of 10 inches (254 mm), and a nominal thickness tn
of 0.375 inch (9.5 mm). The vessel shell has a required thickness tr of 0.75 inch (19.1 mm)
and a nominal thickness tn of 0.850 inch (21.6 mm). Both the nozzle and the vessel materials
are the same, and there is no corrosion allowance on this nozzle. What is the required area of
reinforcement?
15. A pressure-relief valve has a set pressure of 400 psi (2.76 MPa). This valve is tested for
accuracy of set pressure before it is installed. What is the maximum acceptable test pressure?
16. Upon cooling from temperatures of 750°F - 1000°F, normally ductile ferritic chrome steels in
the 400 stainless-steel group (such as AISI Types 430, 446. and to some degree Types 405
and 410) have reduced toughness under about 200°F. This problem is commonly known as:
a) decarburization.
b) 885’F embrittlement.
c) graphitization.
d) incipient melting.
18. Gamma-ray radiography is used to perform inspection on a repair weld of a vessel that is
1.250 inches (31.8 mm) thick. The radiographer has access to both sides of the weld. The
hole-type IQI (Penetrameter) is:
a) 10.
b) 20.
c) 30.
d) 35.
19. The inspector is reviewing radiographs of a repair weld of 1.250-inch (32 mm) plate for a
vessel stamped RT-l. What is the maximum allowable continuous length of slag (elongated
indication)?
a) 0.3l2inch (8mm)
b) 0.333 inch (8.5 mm)
c) 0.417 inch (10.6 mm)
d) 0.750 inch (19 mm)
20. A vessel with an inside diameter of 54 inches (137 cm) has a corroded area of considerable
size in which circumferential stresses govern. Along the most critical element of the area, the
smallest measured thickness may be averaged over a length no more than:
21. The following Charpy weld metal test results for a welding procedure qualification record are
to be reviewed for acceptance: minimum yield strength of test coupon material = 45,000psi
and thickness = 1 ½ inches. Which of the following test results, in foot pounds, would meet
the minimum impact strength required by ASME Code, Section VIII, Division 1?
a) 18, 11, 20
b) 19, 9.5, 22
c) 19, 10, 15
d) 17, 11, 15
22. On occasion, it may be desirable to enter a pressure vessel before it has been properly
cleaned to search for internal causes of poor operation. The inspector should exercise special
precautions for such entry, as given in:
23. During the repair of a pressure vessel, a seamless ellipsoidal head is replaced. The nameplate
is stamped RT-2. The replacement head is attached using a single welded but joint with a
backing strip that will be left in place. One welder performed the weld. What is the joint type
for the head to shell weld?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
24. 24. In Magnetic Particle testing using the prod technique, what type of current and what are
the current ranges in amps/in., required by Section V, for materials ¾” or greater in
thickness?
a) Direct or alternating magnetizing current shall be used and 90 amp/in. (minimum) to 110
amps/in. (maximum) of prod spacing.
b) Direct or alternating magnetizing current shall be used and 100 amp/in. (minimum) to
125 amps/in. (maximum) of prod spacing.
c) Direct or rectified magnetizing current shall be used and 90 amp/in. (minimum) to 110
amps/in. (maximum) of prod spacing.
d) Direct or rectified magnetizing current shall be used and 100 amp/in. (minimum) to 125
amps/in. (maximum) of prod spacing.
25. A section of a vessel is being replaced with SA-516 Gr 70 material that has a wall thickness
of 3 inches. The minimum postweld heat treatment (PWHT) holding time is:
a) 2 hours.
b) 2 hours, 15 minutes.
c) 2 hours, 30 minutes.
d) 3 hours.
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26. Safe operating limits for the use of different steels in services that can lead to high-
temperature hydrogen attack are provided in which of the following documents?
27. The seamless ellipsoidal head of a horizontal drum is installed at 1.375-inch (34.9-mm)
thickness for a design pressure of 550 psi (3.79 MPa) including static head at 200°F (93°C).
The fabrication material’s allowable stress is 17,500 psi (120.7 MPa), and the head’s ID is 60
inches (1524 mm). The Type 1 joint is 100% radiographed. The specified corrosion
allowance is 0.125 inch (3.2 mm). The head is only subjected to pressure loading. What is the
actual corrosion allowance?
28. For a material thickness of 2 inches (50.8 mm), the geometric unsharpness of a radiograph,
when required by the referencing code, shall not exceed:
29. If repairs, re-ratings, or alterations are planned on an air-cooled heat exchanger, in addition to
API Standard 510, which of the following standards should be used?
30. During pressure vessel re-rating, a thickness reading of 1.336 inches (33.9 mm) is obtained
on a 2:1 ellipsoidal head with an I.D. of 60 - 1/16 inches (1526 mm). The nameplate is
stamped RT-4, and the joint efficiency is 1.0. The ASME Data Report states that the head is
seamless and that the attaching weld to the vessel is Category B, Type 1, and has an
allowable material stress of 17,500 psi (120.6 MPa). Based on these data, what is the
maximum design pressure for this head?
31. When reviewing a group of radiographs, all of the following information must be
documented except:
32. Preferred methods of inspection for chloride-induced stress corrosion cracking include:
33. Radiographs that were used for examining weldments during fabrication and assembly of the
pressure vessel shall be retained:
a) for 5 years.
b) for the lifetime of the vessel.
c) for a time not specified in the construction.
d) until the data report has been signed by the inspector.
34. A vessel has a corroded groove in which circumferential stresses govern. The length of the
groove is 25 inches (635 mm), and thickness measurements along the most critical element
of the groove are 0.700 inch (17.8 mm), 0.400 inch (10.2 mm), 0.300 inch (7.6 mm), 0.450
inch (11.4 mm), 0.600 inch (15.2 mm), and 0.700 inch (17.8 mm). The vessel diameter is 96
inches (2438 mm) and the required thickness is 0.604 inch (15.3 mm). Which of the
following statements about the need for repair is correct?
a) Repairs are required; the groove length is acceptable, but the average thickness is below
the required thickness.
b) Repairs are required; the groove length is not acceptable, and the average thickness is
below the required thickness.
c) Repairs are required; the groove length is not acceptable, even though the average
thickness exceeds the required thickness.
d) Repairs are not required; the groove length is acceptable, and the average thickness
exceeds the required thickness.
35. The maximum offset for a ¾ inch-thick Category A weld joint that is being repaired is:
a) 1/16”
b) 1/8”
c) 3/8”
d) 1/4”
36. An ASME Section VIII cylindrical pressure vessel has the following characteristics: ID. = 60
inches (1524 mm); joint efficiency = 1.0; allowable stress at design temperature = 17,500 psi
(120.6 MPa); design pressure (including static head) = 500 psig (3.445 MPa). If the vessel is
uniformly corroded, what is the minimum required thickness of the shell under design
conditions?
T=PR/SE-0.6P
a) 0.857 inch (21.8 mm)
b) 0.872 inch (22.1 mm) T=500*30/17500-0.6*500
c) 1.714 inches (43.5 mm)
d) 1.744 inches (44.3 mm)
37. For a pressure vessel with an inside diameter greater than 60 inches and a corroded area of
considerable size in which circumferential stresses govern, the least thickness along the most
critical element of the area may be averaged over a length not exceeding:
38. A 120-inch (305 cm) pressure vessel is being inspected. The inspector observes that the shell
near a tangential inlet nozzle appears to be thinning. The inspector should evaluate the
thinned area by averaging the shell thickness:
a) readings over the most critical element of the thinned area over a length of one-third the
vessel’s diameter or 40 inches (100 cm), whichever is less.
b) readings within an 8-inch (20 cm) diameter circle.
c) measurements on either side of the nozzle using thickness measurements that do not
extend beyond the limits of the reinforcement or defined in the ASME Code.
d) readings over the most critical element of the thinned area over a length of one-half the
vessel’s diameter or 20 inches (50 cm), whichever is less.
39. A unit upgrade requires adding two NPS 2 (DN 50) nozzles to a pressure vessel originally
fabricated from an SA-387 Gr 22 (P-5A material) 0.699-inch plate. Which of the following
statements applies to the heat treatment of this work?
40. Welders may be qualified by radiographic examination of groove welds, with the exception
of:
41. A pressure vessel built in 2000 has been repaired and has the following conditions: maximum
allowable working pressure = 400 psig at 700T; allowable stress of material = 17.500 psi at
test temperature and 16,600 psi at design temperature; minimum design metal temperature =
-20°F. Rounded to whole numbers, the minimum required hydrostatic test pressure and the
minimum pressure for visual inspection of joints and connections, respective1y, are:
42. A seamless (2:1) ellipsoidal head is 96 inches (2438 mm) I.D. with a thickness of 0.283 inch
(7.2 mm). The allowable stress is 17,500 psi (120.6 MPa), the joint efficiency is 1.0
(seamless), and the original corrosion allowance was 0.125 inch (3.2 mm). The process
pressure, including static head, on the head will be lowered to 80 psig (0.55 MPa). What is
the required thickness for the head for the new conditions, without corrosion allowance?
43. Welding materials must be purchased in accordance with the requirements of the Code, and
when received, each:
44. A vessel made of P-3 material with notch toughness testing not required was found to have a
crack, and the excavation depth after removal was measured to be 0.875 inch deep. Which of
the following can be used to avoid postweld heat treatment (PWHT)?
46. Following repairs and re-rating according to ASME Section VIII, Div. 1, 2004 Edition, 2006
Addenda, a pressure vessel is scheduled for hydrostatic testing. The maximum allowable
working pressure is 150 psig at 750°F (399°C). The allowable stress at 750°F (399°C) is
14,800 psi (102 MPa). The allowable stress at the hydrostatic test temperature is 17,500 psi
(120.6 MPa). The operating pressure is 130 psig (0.89 MPa). The minimum design metal
temperature is 20°F (6°C). The appropriate hydrostatic test pressure is:
47. If a repair is made on a pressure vessel using a filler material with a lower specified
minimum tensile strength than the base metal, all of the following requirements apply except:
48. The density of step wedge comparison films and densitometer calibration shall be verified by
comparison with a calibrated step wedge film traceable to:
49. A vessel undergoing an API 510 internal inspection has a corroded area whose minimum
average remaining thickness is 0.90 inch (22.9 mm). The required minimum thickness of the
vessel for the anticipated service is 1.00 inch (25.4 mm). The nominal thickness of the vessel
is 1.30 inches (33.0 mm), and there is no evidence of corrosion, thinning, or cracking
elsewhere in the vessel. The corrosion rate in the damaged area is estimated to be 0.01 inch
per year (0.254 mm/year). The owner/user desires to keep the vessel in service for 10 years
before the next required inspection. Which statement is most appropriate?
a) The local thin area must be restored to a nominal metal thickness of 1.10 inch (27.9 mm).
b) The local thin area must be restored to a nominal metal thickness of 1.20 inch (30.5 mm).
c) The local thin area must be restored to a nominal metal thickness of 1.30 inch (33.0 mm).
d) APT 510 does not permit restoration of a corroded area whose remaining thickness is less
than the required minimum thickness.
50. If a pressure vessel is found to be corroded, it is necessary that the wall thickness used for
computing the maximum allowable working pressure for continued service shall be the:
a) thickness of the original construction minus twice the estimated corrosion loss before the
next scheduled inspection
b) actual thickness determined by inspection minus twice the estimated corrosion loss
before the next scheduled inspection.
c) actual thickness determined by inspection minus the estimated corrosion loss through the
next scheduled inspection.
d) actual thickness determined by inspection minus the estimated corrosion loss before the
next scheduled inspection.
51. Do the tensile test results shown on the procedure qualification record (PQR) meet the
requirements for the welding procedure specification (WPS)?
a) Yes.
b) No; specimens 1 and 3 do not meet the requirements.
c) No; specimen 1 does not meet the requirements.
d) No; multiple specimens cannot be used.
52. The bend test results shown on the procedure qualification record (PQR) are:
a) acceptable.
b) unacceptable; wrong type of bend specimen.
c) unacceptable; multiple specimens required.
d) unacceptable; insufficient number of bend specimens.
53. Does the welding procedure specification (WPS) show the maximum thickness range that
could be qualified by the procedure qualification record (PQR)?
a) Yes.
b) No; it could be 3/16 inch to 1.25 inches.
c) No; it could be 3/16 inch to 2.5 inches.
d) No; it could be 3/16 inch to 8 inches
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WPS No. WUS-1 Rev. 0
Technique (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead String and Weave
Orifice or Gas Cup Size
Initial and Interpass Cleaning (Brushing, Grinding, etc.) Brushing or grinding. Clean 1” both sides of weld joint
Travel Other
Weld Volt Speed (e.g. Remarks Comments, hot
wire addition, technique, Torch
Layers Process Filler Metal Current Range Range Angle, Etc.
All SMAW E-7018 1/8" DCRP 90-169 - -
All SMAW E-7018 5/32 DCRP 130-220 - -
Other Tests
Type of Test
Deposit Analysis
Other
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Work Space
2. Which of the following correctly states the steps that would most likely be performed during
external inspection of a pressure vessel that is completely insulated and operates at 450°F
(232°C)?
a) No examination of insulation is necessary due to high operating temperature.
b) Visual examination is necessary only if the vessel has not operated continuously.
c) Visual external inspection of insulation is normally sufficient.
d) The inspection would include visual inspection of insulation, removal of insulation at low
spots or where moisture can collect, and thermography of hard-to-reach areas.
3. If a vessel’s largest nozzle is a reinforced NPS 10 (DN 250) nozzle, then an alteration is
adding a/an:
4. The ASME Code recommends that welding not be performed when the base metal
temperature is lower than:
a) 0°F (-18°C).
b) 10°F (-12°C).
c) 32°F (0°C).
d) 60°F (16°C).
5. When a nozzle is inspected and evidence of distortion is found, all weld seams in the:
6. A vessel has a single corrosion rate of 0.012 inch per year (0.305 mm/year). The minimum
vessel required thickness for both the shell and the heads is 0.6875 inch (17.5 mm). The
actual thickness of the head is 0.9375 inch (23.8 mm) and the shell is 1.10 inch (27.9 mm).
What is the vessels remaining life?
a) 7.5 years
b) 10.5 years
c) 21 years R.L=Tact-Treq./corrosion rate
d) 30 years
=0.9375-0.6875/0.012
7. A pressure vessel currently in operation has an established corrosion rate of 0.001 inch per
year (0.025 mm/year) and no history of localized corrosion. One corrosion monitoring
location (CML) is established on each head and on one nozzle in the bottom head.
Engineering has approved a change of service, expecting a corrosion rate of 0.010 inch per
year (0.254 mm/year) and that the new service will promote localized corrosion in the bottom
third of the vessel. An authorized pressure vessel inspector considering adjusting the number
and location of CMLs should:
a) increase the number of CMLs for the bottom head, shell, and nozzles in the area where
localized corrosion is expected to occur.
b) increase the number of CMLs only in the spot where localized corrosion is expected to
occur.
c) increase the number of CMLs after the next scheduled internal inspection based on the
new service conditions.
d) do nothing; the number of CMLs satisfies the requirements of the API 510 Code.
9. The ability of a metal to absorb energy and deform plastically before fracturing is known as:
a) ductile-to-brittle transition.
b) plasticity.
c) tensile strength.
d) toughness.
10. For in-service vessels where a conflict exists between the ASME Code and the API 510
Code, the:
11. For a large vessel with two or more zones of differing corrosion rates:
a) the complete vessel may be treated as a single zone, using the average corrosion rate of
all sections.
b) each zone may be treated independently regarding the interval between inspections.
c) the complete vessel space must be inspected using the inspection interval for the section
with the highest corrosion rate.
d) each zone must be inspected using the shortest inspection interval required among all of
the sections.
12. A 50-foot-tall (15420-mm-tall) water-filled pressure vessel has an MAWP of 275 psi (1.90
MPa). What pressure must the bottom head of the vessel be designed for? (1 foot of water =
0.433 psi (1000 mm of water = 0.00978 MPa)]
13. Engineering is considering using a carbon-steel, un-insulated pressure vessel that has been in
storage for several years. Inspection records indicate that the vessel has experienced no
corrosion, but that it had been involved in a fire shortly before it was taken out of service.
Which of the following inspection methods, besides visual, should the inspector use to
determine the condition of the vessel?
15. A vessel put into service today is susceptible to carbon dioxide corrosion, since the carbon
dioxide in the process may dissolve in the water to form carbonic acid. Where would be the
best place to locate the corrosion monitoring locations (CMLs)?
17. A low energy value on a test for notch toughness indicates that a metal is:
a) ductile.
b) elastic.
c) brittle.
d) low strength.
18. A vessel is inspected after 5 years of service, and the thinnest part of the shell is found to be
ﻣﺒﺎﴍ 1.410 inches (35.8 mm). If the original thickness was 1.5625 inches (39.7 mm) and the
minimum required thickness is 1.232 inches (31.3 mm), what thickness of material is
available for the remaining corrosion allowance?
19. Which of the following is most important to document when performing risk-based
inspection assessments?
a) Deficiencies or recommendations for repair for continued service until repairs are
completed
b) Repairing, altering, and re-rating information
c) Construction and design, along with operating and inspection history
d) All factors contributing to the likelihood and consequences of a failure
20. Which of the following is most likely to result from improper heat treating?
21. When long-term and short-term corrosion rates are different, the remaining life should be
determined:
22. An inspection plan for pressure vessels operating at elevated temperatures shall be prepared
in consultation with a/an:
a) safety engineer.
b) pressure-vessel engineer.
c) corrosion specialist.
d) pressure-vessel inspector experienced in vessels operating at elevated temperatures.
23. A pressure vessel has been in non-continuous service for 15 years. During this time, it has
been filled three times for 2 years at a time; then internally inspected. The last internal
inspection determined that the vessel had 9 years of remaining life. The next inspection is
due:
24. In the development of an inspection plan for corrosion under insulation, the first step is to:
26. When performing a weld repair on a section of stainless-steel weld overlay on a carbon-steel
vessel in hydrogen service, which of the following is most important?
28. A welder has qualified in the 1G position with a groove weld in plate. The position he is
qualified to weld in is:
a) horizontal.
b) flat.
c) overhead.
d) vertical.
29. When dial-type indicating pressure gauges are used during a vessel hydrostatic test, the
maximum gauge range shall not exceed:
30. During radiographic examination of a weld, the wire type IQI shall be placed:
a) adjacent to the weld so that the length of the wire is perpendicular to the weld.
b) adjacent to the weld so that the length of the wire is parallel to the weld.
c) on the weld so that the length of the wire is perpendicular to the weld.
d) on the weld so that the length of the wire is parallel to the weld.
31. Tests conducted to qualify a welding procedure are documented by the procedure
qualification record (PQR). Responsibility for these tests rest with:
32. A vessel has been in service for 8 years, the original shell thickness was 1.5 inches (38.1
mm) and the vessel was 100% radiographed at construction. If the required shell thickness is
1.125 inches (28.6 mm), and the measured thickness after 8 years of service is 1.250 inches
(31.8 mm), what is the remaining life of this vessel?
a) 3 years.
b) 5 years.
c) 10 years.
d) 15 years.
34. Inspection records contain the following information for a particular corrosion monitoring
location:
35. What is the cause for rejection of a radiograph due to a “B” image on a film?
36. If solid particles are suspected to be in a process flowing through a pressure vessel nozzle,
the inspector should check for:
a) localized erosion.
b) general pitting.
c) general corrosion.
d) localized pitting.
37. If a vessel’s service conditions are changed, the corrosion rate shall be determined by:
38. For pressure vessels in non-continuous service, the maximum internal or on-stream
inspection interval shall be:
39. A crack in a vessel at the cone-to-cylinder juncture can be repaired with approval by the
inspector, provided that:
a) significant numbers of corrosion monitoring locations (CMLs) that were not measured.
b) random but significant localized corrosion.
c) variations in general corrosion rates.
d) fewer than 10 years of remaining life.
41. Pressure vessels shall be inspected at the time of installation. The purpose of this inspection
is to:
a) verify the equipment is safe for operation and to initiate plant inspection records.
b) verify the estimated remaining life of the vessel and establish the long term corrosion rate
c) verify the equipment was built in accordance with all the requirements of API-510
d) verify the equipment was built in accordance with the applicable edition and addenda of
ASME Section VIII, Division 1
42. Above what pressure is a vessel considered to be in the scope of the API 510 Code?
a) 2.5psi
b) 5psi
c) 10psi
d) 15psi
43. Which of the following nondestructive examination (NDE) methods is most likely to detect a
subsurface flaw in a pressure vessel?
a) Ultrasonic
b) Magnetic-particle
c) Dye-penetrant
d) Eddy-current
45. According to API-510, inspection for corrosion under insulation shall be considered for
externally insulated carbon and low alloy steel vessels that operate between:
46. What type of pressure-relief valve has a main relieving valve controlled by a self-actuated
auxiliary pressure-relief valve?
47. During an external inspection of a pressure vessel, particular attention should be given to:
a) the immediate area around the vessel to ensure no unauthorized objects are in the vicinity
b) the welds used to attach components for cracking or other defects
c) the impact barriers to ensure they will protect the vessel from vehicles.
d) the grounding straps and lightning rods.
48. All of the following are suitable for determining the thickness of a part except:
49. Which of the following is not required during an internal inspection of a horizontal vessel?
a) All persons working around the vessel should be informed of the work inside the vessel.
b) All persons inside the vessel should be informed before any work starts on the outside of
the vessel.
c) All persons inside the vessel must be in a harness with a safety line to the manway.
d) A safety guard should be posted outside the vessel at the manway closest to the work
going on in the vessel.
50. Which of the following is responsible for maintaining the records of qualified welding
procedure specifications (WPSs) and procedure qualification records (PQRs) used in
conducting repairs and alterations?
51. Materials used for replacement during the repair or alteration of a pressure vessel should be
identified with markings. Which of the following also requires a material test report?
a) Seamless pipe
b) Welded pipe
c) Forged manway cover
d) Plate
52. When must a pressure test be performed on a pressure vessel that has been in service?
53. Which of the following terms refers to breaks in nonmetallic linings or coatings?
a) Bulges
b) Holidays
c) Disbonding
d) Laminations
54. The next inspection interval for vessels in corrosive service should be determined by
calculating the remaining life of:
55. According to the API 510 Code, how many thickness measurements should be taken on a
pressure vessel during internal or on-stream inspections?
a) A representative number that will satisfy the requirements for an internal or on-stream
inspection
b) At least one on each nozzle, and two on each head and shell section
c) At least one adjacent to each girth weld
d) Four points on the shell, one on each head, and one on all major nozzles
56. If corrosion is suspected underneath refractory linings, the refractory can be removed to
allow further inspection or:
57. In calculating the remaining life of a pressure vessel shell, what are the definitions of trequired
and tactual per API-510?
b) trequired = the required thickness at the same CML or component as tactual plus corrosion
allowanc
tactual = the actual thickness of a CML at the time of inspection plus corrosion allowance
c) trequired = the required thickness of the shell, plus the corrosion allowance
tactual = the thickness measured at the time of inspection
d) trequired = the required thickness of the shell, plus the corrosion allowance
tactual = the thickness measured during a previous inspection
58. The grooves of carbon-steel ring-joint flanges should be checked for cracks due to:
a) low-temperature operation.
b) stress corrosion cracking.
c) excessive bolt tightening.
d) high-temperature operation.
59. The external inspection interval of buried vessels shall be based on:
60. Preliminary pressure-vessel inspection reveals loose internal parts that may fall and corroded
or broken internal ladders and platforms. The loose and damaged parts:
61. The frequency that pressure relieving devices must be tested and inspected is based on:
62. According to the API 510 Code, a pressure-relief device repair organization must have:
65. A re-rating is proposed for a pressure vessel. Which of the following steps is always required
for the re-rating by the API 510 Code?
66. When performing vessel repairs, which of the following does not qualify as an API 510
repair organization?
a) Owner/user shop
b) Contractor chosen by the owner/user
c) ASME U stamp holder
d) ASME S stamp holder
67. A crack is found in the shell of a heat exchanger. The crack will be repaired by grinding it
out, preparing a V-shaped groove, and filling the groove with weld metal. Which of the
following persons must authorize the repair?
68. A generally corroded area is found in the wall of a 84 inch diameter pressure vessel. The
corroded area is scanned and thicknesses are measured in the following grid pattern:
A B C D
1
2
28”
3 (Longitudinal Axis)
4
5
Line A Line C
1 = 0.51 (13.0mm) 1 = 0.50 (12.7mm)
2 = 0.38 (9.7mm) 2 = 0.35 (8.9mm)
3 = 0.29 (7.4mm) 3 = 0.31 (7.9mm)
4 = 0.25 (6.4mm) 4 = 0.31 (7.9mm)
5 = 0.48 (12.2mm) 5 = 0.50 (12.7mm)
Which average thickness should be used in evaluating the vessel’s pressure rating?
69. The temperature at which the failure of steel changes from ductile to brittle is called the:
71. The major factor(s) for determining the degree of surface preparation required for an internal
visual inspection is/are:
72. Three pressure gauges are installed for convenience in the hydrostatic testing of a pressure
vessel that is 125 feet (38,100 mm) in overall length. The first is at the top of the vessel. The
second is 45 feet (13,716 mm) from the top and reads 169.5 psig (1.168 MPa). The third is
100 feet (30,480 mm) from the top and reads 193.5 psig (1.334 MPa). What is the pressure at
the top? [1 foot of water = 0.433 psi (1000 mm of water = 0.00978 MPa)]
73. In June 1983 the shell on a new pressure vessel, with a required shell thickness of 0.421 inch
(10.69 mm) measured 0.625 inch (15.88 mm). In June 1999, the vessel changed service.
From June 1983 to June 1999, the vessel shell experienced a corrosion rate of 0.002 inch per
year (0.051 mm/yr). Inspection in December 2004 revealed the shell thickness to be 0.56
inch (14.22 mm). What is the estimated remaining life for this vessel?
74. A locally corroded area is found on an exchanger shell during operation. It is decided to
install a fillet weld patch as a temporary repair until the next scheduled unit shutdown. This
repair must be approved by a/an:
a) engineer.
b) inspector.
c) inspector and engineer.
d) authorized inspector and the maintenance manager.
75. The inspector may give prior general authorization for limited or routine repairs that do not
require:
a) tensile overload.
b) creep.
c) erosion.
d) corrosion.
77. Which of the following activities requires the approval of the pressure vessel engineer?
79. Which of the following heads will normally require the greatest wall thickness for the same
design conditions?
a) Hemispherical head
b) Dished torispherical head
c) Flat head
d) 2:1 elliptical head
80. An inspector notices that an operating vessel has a gauge glass assembly that is vibrating,
Before recommending corrective actions, the inspector should:
83. Local postweld heat treatment (PWHT) can be used in lieu of a 360° banding on a local
repair when the:
After being in service for 5 years, a 14-foot (4267-mm) (seam-to-seam) vertical vessel has a
measured thickness of 0.82 inch (20.8 mm) over the entire length of the cylindrical shell. The
measured inside diameter is 38.13 inches (968.5 mm). The material of construction was
originally 0.875 inch (22.2 mm) thick with an allowable stress of 17,500 psi (120.6 MPa), was
fully radiographed, and was designed for a pressure of 600 psi (4.13 MPa), including static head.
85. Assuming a corrosion rate of 0.018 inch per year (0.4572mm per year) and a required
thickness of 0.545 inch (13.8 aim), what is the interval for the next internal inspection?
a) 7.6 years
b) 9.1 years
c) 10 years
d) 15.2 years
86. When RBI assessments are used to set inspection intervals for pressure vessels that are
subject to changes in process operations:
a) the vessel shall have a complete internal inspection performed in addition to the RBI
assessment.
b) the RBI assessment shall be updated after each inspection.
c) may not be allowed to operate without approval of an inspector.
d) may not be allowed to operate without consultation with, and approval of, an engineer
87. Pressure vessel records shall contain four different types of vessel information pertinent to its
mechanical integrity. Which of the following is not required?
88. Measurements from an inspection reveal an actual metal thickness of 0.613” (15.6 mm) on a
piece which has a calculated minimum thickness of 0.410” (10.4 mm). If the corrosion rate is
0.005” per year (0.13 mm/yr), the next inspection should be scheduled within:
a) 2 years
b) 5 years
c) 10 years.
d) 20 years.
89. A commonly used welding method is shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Which of the
following definitions best describes SMAW?
a) An automatic process using a tungsten electrode, gas shielding, and a consumable filler
metal
b) An automatic process using a consumable metal electrode and adding a shielding flux
c) A manual process using a consumable metal electrode and gas shielding
d) A manual process using a consumable metal electrode covered with flux
90. To minimize the risk of brittle fracture during pressure testing of a vessel less than 1.375
inches thick, API Standard 510 states that the vessel should be maintained at a minimum of
how many degrees above the minimum design metal temperature?
a) 10°F (6°C)
b) 30°F (17°C)
c) 70°F (39°C)
d) 120°F (67°C)
92. A pressure test for pressure vessels is applied at the discretion of the API-authorized
inspector, but it is normally required after a/an:
a) alteration.
b) repair.
c) extended downtime.
d) leak.
93. After a repair weld is completed, it shall be examined using acceptance standards acceptable
to the inspector or the:
a) AWS Code
b) ASME Code
c) ASNT Code
d) Applicable construction code
94. In a tension test conducted to qualify a weld procedure, if the specimen breaks in the base
metal outside the weld, the test shall be accepted, provided that:
a) the strength is not more than 10% below the specified minimum tensile strength of the
base metal.
b) the strength is not more than 5% below the specified minimum tensile strength of the
base metal.
c) there are no cracks in the weld metal larger than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm).
d) there are no cracks in the weld metal larger than 1/8 inch (3.2 mm).
a) fluid is dirty.
b) fluid is viscous.
c) fluid is high-pressure steam or gas.
d) operating pressure is close to the set pressure.
a) for 5 years.
b) for the service life of the vessel.
c) until an authorized inspector deems them unnecessary.
d) for 5 years after the vessel is retired.
97. Which of the following statements is correct with regard to the welder’s qualifications for a
minor pressure vessel repair requested by an owner/operator?
a) The welder must be qualified for the applicable process by the employer.
b) A welder who is an employee of the owner/operator need not be formally qualified.
c) The welder must be qualified by an ASME-Code shop, and be current in the process used
for the repair.
d) The welder may use any qualified procedures that are in accordance with the ASME
Code, Section IX.
7. c) the vessel will not be operated in excess of 500 psig (3.42 MPa) or 500°F (260°C). API-
510 Paragraph 6.5.2.1
11. d) External ultrasonic thickness measurements should be taken. API-571 Para. 4.4.2.7(c)
13. a) 7.50 square inches (4851 mm2) Section VIII Fig. UG-37 A=dtrF
21. a) 18, 11, 20 Section VIII Fig UG-84.1 and Note (b)
PD
27. c) 0.429 inch (7.7 mm) Section VIII UG-32(d) t = ⇒
2 SE − .2 P
(550)(60) 33000
t= ⇒t= = .946 → RCA = 1.375 − .946 = .429
(2)(17500)(1) − (.2)(550) 35000 − 110
32. b) penetrant testing and eddy-current phase analysis. API-571 Paragraph 4.5.1.7(b)
33. d) until the data report has been signed by the inspector. Sect. VIII Paragraph UW-51(c)(1)
34. a) Repairs are required; the groove length is acceptable, but the average thickness is below
the required thickness. API-510 Paragraph 7.4.2.1
PR (500)(30) 15000
36. b) 0.872 inch (22.1 mm) t = ⇒t= ⇒t=
SE − .6 P (17500)(1) − (.6)(500) 17200
37. c) 1/3 of the vessel diameter or 40 inches, whichever is less. API-510 Para. 7.4.2.1
38. c) measurements on either side of the nozzle using thickness measurements that do not
extend beyond the limits of the reinforcement or defined in the ASME Code. API-510 Para.
7.4.2.4
39. c) The material prevents substituting preheat for PWHT. API-510 Paragraph 7.2.3.1
41. a) 548 psig; 422 psig Section VIII UG-99(b) and (g)
43. a) container may be accepted if it is tagged or marked by the material specification. Section
VIII UG-9
44. d) Use a shielded metal arc welding process and a preheat temperature between 300°F and
450ºF. API-510 Paragraph 8.1.6.4.2.2.1 and 8.1.6.4.2.2.2
45. b) one location on each shell course and head. API-572 Paragraph 10.3.12
46. c) 231 psig (1.59 MPa). API-510 Para.8.2.1, Figure 8-1, and paragraph 5.8.2.1
(1.3)(150)(175000)
Pt = = 230.5 psi
14800
47. c) a minimum preheat of 175° F (79.4°C) and an interpass temperature of 450°F (232°C)
must be maintained. API-510 Paragraph 8.1.5.3.2
49. a) The local thin area must be restored to a nominal metal thickness of 1.10 inch (30.5 mm).
API-510 Paragraph 7.2.1
t actual − t min imum (CR )( RL) (.01)(10)
RL = → t min imum = → t min imum = = 1.111
CR t actual .9
50. b) actual thickness determined by inspection minus twice the estimated corrosion loss
before the next scheduled inspection. API-510 Paragraph 7.3.3
51. c) No; specimen 1 does not meet the requirements. ASME Section IX QW-153.1(a)
53. c) No; it could be 3/16 inch to 2.5 inches. ASME Section IX QW-451.1
5. b) nozzle & shell in the area of the nozzle should be examined for cracks. API-572
Paragraph 10.3.8
.9375 − .6875
6. c) 21 years API-510 Paragraph 7.2.1 RL = = 20.8
.012
7. a) increase the number of CMLs for the bottom head, shell, and nozzles in the area where
localized corrosion is expected to occur. API-510 Paragraph 5.6.3
11. b) each zone may be treated independently regarding the interval between inspections. API-
510 Paragraph 6.5.3
15. c) At areas of anticipated water wetting and weld seams for preferential corrosion API-571
Paragraph 4.3.6.7(a) & (b)
19. d) All factors contributing to the likelihood & consequences of a failure API-510 Para. 5.2.3
21. b) using the rate that reflects the current process conditions. API-510 Paragraph 7.1.1.2
23. a) before 4.5 years of actual service. API-510 Paragraph 6.5.1.2 and 7.2.1
24. b) create a structured and systematic approach utilizing prediction/analysis tools. API-571
Paragraph 4.3.3.7(f)
25. a) the inspector witnesses the attachment of an additional nameplate or stamping. API-510
Paragraph 8.2.2
29. d) 4 times the test pressure. ASME Section VIII Paragraph UG-102(b)
30. c) on the weld so that the length of the wire is perpendicular to the weld. Section IX
Paragraph T-277.1(d)
.575 − .550
34. b) 0.0050 inch per year (0.13 mm/year) CRST = = .005
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37. c) on-stream corrosion data gathered after 6 weeks of continuous service. API-510
Paragraph 7.1.2(d)
38. b) the 10 years of actual service-exposed life. API-510 Paragraph 6.5.1.1 and 6.5.1.2
41. a) verify the equipment is safe for operation and to initiate plant inspection records. API-
510 Paragraph 6.2.1.1
44. d) combining metals from opposite ends of the galvanic series. API-571 Paragraph 4.3.1.3
47. b) the welds used to attach components for cracking or other defects API-510 Para. 5.5.4.1.2
49. c) All persons inside the vessel must be in a harness with a safety line to the manway. API-
572 Paragraph 10.2.1
55. a) A representative number that will satisfy the requirements for an internal or on-stream
inspection API-510 Paragraph 5.6.2.1
56. a) ultrasonic thickness scanning may be made from external metal surfaces. API-572
Paragraph 10.4.6 (Most correct answer)
57. a) trequired = the required thickness at the same CML or component as tactual
tactual = the actual thickness of a CML at the time of inspection API-510 Paragraph 7.1.1.1
and 7.2.1
60. d) must be repaired or removed before a more detailed inspection may proceed. API-572
Paragraph 10.4.3
70. d) the established corrosion rate is low and not localized. API-510 Paragraph 5.6.3.1
71. b) the type and location of the deterioration expected. API-572 Paragraph 10.4.2
77. a) Allowing temporary repairs to be left in place for a longer period of time API-510
Paragraph 8.1.5.1.1
78. c) any design change affecting the pressure-containing capability of a pressure vessel. API-
510 Paragraph 3.2
79. c) Flat head ASME Section VIII Paragraph UG-32 & UG-34
81. a) discarded and not used for any welding. API-577 Paragraph 7.7
82. a) direction to the welder while making production welds. ASME Section IX QW-200.1(a)
.875 − .820
84. a) 0.011 inch per year (API-510 6.4 CR = = .011 )
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86. b) the RBI assessment shall be updated after each inspection. API-510 Paragraph 5.2.4
91. b) corrosion between the flange and the pipe. API-572 Paragraph 10.3.8
94. b) the strength is not more than 5% below the specified minimum tensile strength of the
base metal. ASME Section IX Paragraph QW-153.1(d)
95. d) operating pressure is close to the set pressure. API-576 Paragraph 4.7.1
96. b) for the service life of the vessel. API-510 Paragraph 7.8.1
97. d) The welder may use any qualified procedures that are in accordance with the ASME
Code, Section IX. API-510 Paragraph 8.1.6.2.1