1.

The minimum nominal thickness of new cylindrical shell with design pr=555 psi inside
diameter = 58’’, S= 20000 psi and E = 0.85 with corrosion allowance of 1/8’’ will be:
a. 1.0 inch
b. 1.50 inch
c. 1.125 inch
d. 1.25 inch

2. A standard seamless, Head (Torispherical) is used for the following conditions:

Material of Construction = SA 515 gr 60
Design Pressure = 250 psig
Design temp = 580ºF
Inside Crown Radius = 72 inches
Minimum available thk. = 1.14 inches
Category B welds are spot radiographed.
Corrosion allowance = 0.125 inches
Allowable stress at design temp. = 16400 psig
Your assessment is:
a. The head does not meet code requirements.
b. The head meets the code requirements.
c. Suitability would depend on decision of Pressure Vessel inspector.
d. Data are not adequate.

3. A pressure vessel is to be constructed with MDMT = +20°F, M.O.C = SA 515 gr 60 . Impact

testing not performed.

Required shell thickness = ¾ , dished head thk. = 1-⅛ " ( torisph. head). Determine if this
material is suitable for:
a. Both shell as well as dished head
b. Suitable for head but not for shell
c. Suitable for shell only but not for head
d. Not suitable for either

4. For a certain pressure vessel with spot radiography, and all Welds type 1,

Vessel diameter = 72 inch I.D.

M.O. C = SA 515 gr 70
Design temp. = 600°F
Allowable stress at design temp. = 20,000 psi
If shell thk. = 5/8" and C. A = 1/8", the MAWP for the shell will be:
a. 234 psi
b. 168 psi
c. 256 psi
d. None of the above

5. What is the required thickness of a 60 inch I.D. cylindrical shell if;

It has and allowable stress at design of 17,500 psi
The vessel’s Category A and D Type 1 joints are fully radiographed. All Category B joints
are Type 1 also and have been spot radiographed per UW-11(a) (5) (b)
The vessel MAWP must be 350 PSI at 450ºF. The shell will see 11 psi of static head at its
bottom.
a. .6072”
b. .7388”
c. .7159”
d. .6266”
6. A small exchanger has experienced internal corrosion of its tubes. The tubes are
required to withstand an external pressure of 350 psi. The tubes have and O. D. of 2.0 inch
and are 6 inches in length with a wall thickness of .025 inch. What would be the
approximate Factor A value for this combination of length diameter and thickness of tube
is?
a. .0056
b. .00055
c. .057
d. 10

7. An in-service vessel with seamless 2:1 Ellipsoidal head 60 inch ID, 400 psi design
pressure, (corrosion allowance = 0) and (S = 20000 psig) was inspected. Available
thickness of only 5/8” was observed on the crown portion. The knuckle thickness was
found to be adequate. Your assessment is:
a. Head thickness in crown portion is still ok for operation.
b. Thickness is inadequate.
c. Depends on the opinion of third party inspector
d. Depends on the opinion of API 510 inspector

8. A vessel with 60 inches ID is to be provided Std. torispherical heads. The heads shall be
formed with crown radius and min. knuckle radius as follows (head thickness = 1.2 inch):
a. 60 inch, 4 inch
b. 60 inch, 3.6 inch
c. 25 inch, 3 inch
d. None of above

9. A standard seamless (E=1) torispherical head (1 inch nom. thk) is to be used for
construction of new pressure vessel with 72 inch ID, and design pressure = 300 psig.
Material of construction has allowable stress of 20,000 psig. Which of the following
statements is most appropriate? (Corrosion allowance is nil.)
a. Conforms ASME Sec. VIII Div. 1
b. Does not conform ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1
c. Depends on opinion of Vessel engineer
d. Torispherical head is not permitted for use by code

10. A seamless (E=1) 2:1 Ellipsoidal head 60 inch ID, 400 psi design pressure, (corrosion
allowance = 0) and (S = 20000 psig) when new, was provided thickness of 5/8”. Your
assessment is:
a. Head was designed correctly as per ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1
b. Head was not designed correctly. Thickness is inadequate.
c. Depends on the opinion of third party inspector
d. None of the above

11. What is the alignment tolerance of a Category “A” weld joint, where the thinner of the
two plates is 1-1/2” thick?
a. 1/16 t
b. 1/8”
c. 3/16”
d. 1/8 t
12. A cylindrical shell has a seamless hemispherical head on one end and a seamless
ellipsoidal head on the other end. The elliptical head is attached by a type 2 weld meeting
the spot radiography requirements of UW-11(a)(5)(b). The shell has a single longitudinal
joint. All category A butt welds are type 1 with full radiography applied. The vessel will
require an MAWP of 500 psi. The material of the shell and head is SA-515-Gr.60. The
allowable stress at the operating temperature is 15,000 psi. The heads inside diameter is
10’-0”. What is the required thickness of the 2 to 1 ellipsoidal head?
a. .250’
b. .235’
c. .209‘
d. .1003’

13. A hemispherical head formed form solid plate is 48.0 inches in inside diameter this
head is attached to a seamless shell and has not had radiography on the Category A type 1
weld that attaches the head to the shell. The vessel is horizontal and operates at 500 PSI
water pressure with an allowable stress on the head’s material of 15,000 PSI. The head’s
thickness required is?
a. .5741”
b. .5761”
c. 1.14832”
d. .2356”

14. A torispherical head which can be calculated using UG-32 of Section VIII Div. It has an
outside skirt diameter of 84 inches and an inside knuckle radius of 6 % O.D this means that
the inside crown radius must be;
a. 42 inches
b. 5.04 inches
c. 84 inches
d. 2.52 inches

15. Choose correct hydrostatic test pressure from given options for a vessel with following
data:
Design pressure = 200 psi
Design temperature = 675º F
M.O.C = SA 537 Cl.1
Allowed stress (Ambient) = 18,000 psi
Allowed stress (675ºF) = 15,000 psi
a. 350 psig
b. 260 psig
c. 312 psig
d. None of above

16. For a vertical process column with column ID. = 48'' and height (tan-tan) =98 ft., the
hydrostatic head for bottom dished head (2:1 Ellip. Type, ) will be:
a. 40.6 psi
b. 42.4 psi
c. 43.3 psi
d. None of above
17. A pressure vessel is scheduled for pneumatic testing using the methodology of ASME
Code, Section VIII, Division 1, with the maximum allowable working pressure = 635 psig at
375° F. The vessel is neither enameled nor lined. How many pressurization steps are
needed to achieve the minimum required test pressure, and at what pressure will the visual
examination be performed?
a. 6 steps; 635 psig
b. 6 steps; 793.75 psig
c. 9 steps; 635 psig
d. 9 steps; 793.75 psig

18. A pressure vessel has design pressure = 300 psi. Its safe stress values at ambient and
designed temperatures are 19,800 psi and 18000 psi respectively. The minimum hydrostatic
test pressure and inspection pressure respectively for above will be:
a. 450 psi, 390 psi
b. 390 psi, 330 psi
c. 429 psi,330 psi
d. None of the above

19. A vessel is to be pneumatically pressure tested. What are some of the essential
requirements for this test?
a. While pressuring, increase the pressure stepwise.
b. While pressuring, reach the test pressure without stopping, so that pressure does not fall during
pressurisation stage.
c. Ensure that test pressure is retained till completion of inspection of all welds using soap sud.
d. All of above.

20. For a Pressure vessel with MDMT = 2 deg. C, is to be hydrostatically tested. The test
shall be conducted at a temperature:
a. 32°C to 48°C
b. 32°C to 120°C
c. 19°C max
d. 19°C to 48°C

Questions 21 – 24are from this set of conditions.

A 250 psi (Design Pressure) vessel is to be pneumatic tested in accordance with the
original ASME Section VIII, Div. 1 rules. The material is SA-516 – 70 and has a design stress
of 12,000 psi and stress of 17,500 psi at ambient test temperature.

21. What is the pneumatic test pressure required?

a. 455 psi
b. 401 psi
c. 375 psi
d. 313 psi

22. What is the minimum temperature (°F) at which a fabricated vessel can be tested?
a. 10 degrees above operating temperature
b. 10 degrees above MDMT
c. 30 degrees above MDMT
d. 30 degrees above zero
23. What is the first stage pressure reading of the vessel gauge when pneumatically
tested?
a. 401 psi
b. 227 psi
c. 187 psi
d. 201 psi

24. What is the pressure reading when inspection is preformed?

a. 401 psi
b. 412 psi
c. 364 psi
d. 318 psi

25. A pressure vessel of overall height 80’ has its part MAWP at various parts as detailed in
the sketch. What is the vessel MAWP (hydrostatic head 1’ = 0.433 psi)? RK
a. 419 psi
b. 420 psi
c. 430 psi
d. 426 psi
26. A vessel is to under go a hydrostatic test after a repair. The vessel’s stress allowable at
the test temperature is 15,000 psi and its stress allowable at its operating temperature is
13,800 psi. The vessel’s MAWP at its operational temperature is 125 psi. What will be the
required test pressure at the top of the vessel?
a. 203.8 psi
b. 169.6 psi
c. 176.6 psi
d. 143.7 psi

27. What is the lowest metal temperature permitted to pneumatically test a vessel per
Section VIII Div. 1?
a. 30 ºF
b. 30 ºF above MDMT.
c. 30 ºF below MDMT.
d. There is no such requirement, it is only a recommendation.

28. A standard ellipsoidal head with a 1 1/2” flange is attached to the bottom of a vertical
vessel. The heads inside diameter is 56 inches. The vessel has a total elevation of 100 feet
from the ground The elevation at this head to shell joint is 5 feet. What amount of
hydrostatic head must he considered for use in this head’s required thickness calculation?
{ (100 -5) + (15.5/12)} x{ 0.433} = 41.69
a. 41.135 psi
b. 41.909 psi
c. 41 psi
d. 41.69 psi

29. Choose correct hydrostatic test pressure from given options for a vessel with the
following data:
Design Pr = 360 psi
Design temp = 675ºF
M.O.C = SA 537 Cl. 1
Allow stress (Ambient) = 18600 psi
Allow stress (675°F) = 16900 psi
a. 540 psig
b. 515 psig
c. 450 psig
d. None of above

30. What will be the size of nozzle to shell weld for nozzle weld configuration? Conforming
to Fig.-‘j’ of UW-16. (Nom. Shell thickness = 28 mm., Nom. Nozzle thickness = 16mm., weld
size t2= 12mm)
a. 8 mm
b. 10 mm
c. 12 mm
d. 14 mm

31. For given configuration, correct minimum weld dimension (x) required as per ASME
Sec. VIII, Div. 1 shall be:
a. 10 mm
b. 12mm
c. 14mm
d. none of above
32. An additional 4 inch nozzle was added to a pressure vessel and is similar to the one in
Fig UW-16 1(i) The minimum thickness of the nozzle is .377 inch and the shell minimum
thickness is .750 inch. What is the decimal value of the minimum throat required for two
equal leg size fillet welds on this attachment?
a. .235”
b. .263”
c. .250”
d. .750”

33. A nozzle is installed in a vessel shell, as illustrated in Fig. UW- 16.1(i), using two equal
size fillet welds. The minimum shell thickness is 3/4 inch and the nozzle wall is 7/16 inch
minimum thickness. Using equal leg fillet welds, what is the leg dimension of the welds
rounded up to the next larger 1/16 inch?
a. 7/16”
b. 3/16”
c. 9/16”
d. 11/16

34. A radiograph for a long seam in new pressure vessel (UW 51) of 25mm thick plate
shows 3mm crack, and 6 mm long isolated slag. Your decision for acceptance of the
radiograph will be: uw 51 second column 1 & 2
a. Repair crack, repair slag
b. Repair slag, accept crack
c. Repair crack, accept slag
d. Accept crack, accept slag

35. A rounded indication ¼” diameter was found during spot radiography of a 1/2” thick
vessel weld. Your interpretation would be that:
a. The indication is not acceptable to ASME VIII, UW – 51.
b. The indication is not acceptable to spot radiography ASME VIII, UW – 52.
c. The rounded indications are not a factor in the acceptability of welds not required to be fully
radiographed.
d. The rounded indications are not a factor for fully radiographed welds.

36. What is the length of a discontinuity permitted in a weld joining 0.575” thick plates
when found by the radiographic method (RT – 1)
a. 1/3t
b. ¼”
c. ¾”
d. 1/3”

37. A seamless shell (1 course) with two seamless elliptical heads are combined to form a
vessel. Spot radiography was performed on the attaching type 1 welds. What joint
efficiency / quality factor must be used for the head and shell calculations? (Assume
circumferential stress governs.) (Hint UW 12 D governs)
a. 0.90
b. 0.85
c. 1.00
d. 0.70
38. A cylindrical shell contains a welded long joint that is made using a backing strip that
remains in place. All of the radiography requirements of UW 12 (a) have been met. For
purposes of calculating circumferential stress on the cylinder, what will be the value of the
joint E used in the calculation?
a. 1.0
b. .85
c. .80
d. .90

39. Which types of butt-welded joints are allowed to be used to construct vessels in lethal
service?
a. A and D only
b. A,B,C and D are permitted
c. 1 and 2 dependent upon Category.
d. But welds are not permitted in lethal service.
 ANSWER

Q. NO. ANSWER REFERENCE

1 C UG 27
2 B UG 27 & 32
3 C UG 27 & 32
4 A UG 27
6 B UG-28
7 A API 510, 7.4.6 and ASME VIII, UG-32 (f)

8 B ASME VIII, UG – 32 (j)

9 A ASME VIII, UG – 32 (e)

10 A ASME VIII, UG – 32 (d)

11 B ASME VIII, UW – 33 (a)

12 C UG-32
13 B UG-32
14 C UG 32(e)

15 C ASME VIII, UG - 99
h = 98 +1+1= 100 ft.; head = 100 x 0.433 = 43.3 psi
16 C
(BOK)
17 A ASME VIII, UG - 100

18 C ASME VIII, UG – 99 (b) and (g)

19 A ASME VIII, UG – 100 (d)

20 D ASME VIII, UG – 99 (h)

21 B ASME VIII, UG – 100 (b)

22 C ASME VIII, UG – 100 (c)

23 D ASME VIII, UG – 100 (d)

24 C ASME VIII, UG – 100 (d)

25 A G BOK
26 C UG-99

27 B VIII UG-100©

28 D 41.135 + .559 (hydro hd. in head depth)=41.69

29 B UG 99 -2-b

30 C ASME VIII, UW – 16 (j) Notes

31 B ASME VIII, UW – 16, Fig (p)
32 B UW-16
33 C ASME VIII, UW – 16, typ. pad to shell. (1/2 tmin)

34 C ASME VIII, UW - 51

35 C ASME VIII, UW – 52 c (3)

36 B ASME VIII, UW – 51 b (2) a

37 C ASME VIII, UW – 3 and UW – 12 (d)

38 D UW-12
39 C VIII UW-2(a)(1)(a)&(b)