PART-2

1. Which of the below may only be used for category D fluid service?

a. ASTM A-333 Grade 6 b. API 5L Grade X46 c. ASTM A-106 Grade B d. ASTM A-53 Grade F

Ref: ASME B31.3, 305.2.1

2. In elevated temperature service a condition under which pressure or temperature or both, +exceed
the design conditions is known as: a.

a design condition. b. an operating condition. c. an excursion. d. a duration.

3. What will be the minimum distance required for cold bending from girth weld?

Ans : 600 mm

4 Branch connections, 4 inch and smaller, including drain and vent valves and drip legs of all sizes,
shall be located at a minimum horizontal distance of _______ mm, as per Aramco standard

Ans : 610 mm

5. A minimum clearance for underground piping and any adjacent piping or structure shall not be less
than _____ mm. as per Aramco standard

Ans 600 mm

6. Thickness range for Impact testing?

A-Thickness of test coupon or 16mm whichever is less if thickness is greater than 6mm of test coupon
and if test coupon thickness is less than 6mm the ½ T or 2T (for WPS where impact test is applicable as
per QW403.6

7. If block of 5x5 square blocks is in Charpy V-notch test, it will be tested.

a. in design temperature of the material.

b. 20F will be reduce from the design temperature

c. 10F will be reduce from the design temperature

d. 50F will be reduce from the design temperature

7. Which is true for depth for lack of penetration for girth weld (Normal fluid service) as per ASME
B31.3

a. less than 1.5mm

b. less than 2.5mm

c. less than 4.5mm

d. None for the above (less than 1mm)

8. Which is true for depth of lack of penetration and lack of fusion for girth weld (category D FLUID?)

a. less than 1.5mm

b. less than 2.5mm

c. less than 4.5mm

d. None for the above (less than 1mm)

9. What will be the fillet length for socket weld having pipe thickness 9.2 mm and socket thickness 7
mm?

A-1.09 thickness of wall

10. What is the standard for Dimension for fabricated steel pipe fittings?

A-AWWA C208

11. Which standard will you refer for quality standard for steel casting, for valve, flanges fitting and
other component for liquid penetrant testing method?

A-MSS SP-55

12. What is the standard for diaphragm steel valve?

A- MSS SP-88

13. Minimum thickness for carbon steel pipe for dia 34 inch and above?

A-Schedule 10 7.92thk (135 diameter)

14. Which of the following element can increase strength when added with parent metal?

a. Titanium , b. Niboim , c. copper , d. vanadium

15. What is the minimum holding time required for fire water line?

A-10 minutes

16. Question related to cold spring?

A- Cold spring is the intentional deformation of piping during assembly to produce a desired initial
displacement and stress. Cold spring is beneficial in that it serves to balance the magnitude of stress
under initial and extreme displacement condition. When cold spring is properly applied there is less
likelihood of overstrain during initial operation; hence, it is recommended especially for piping
materials.

17. It is permissible to inside taper bore the hubs on welding neck Hanges having dimensions
complying with ASME B 16.5 when they are to be attached to thin wall pipe. How much permissible
tapering is allowed as per ASME B31.4?

Ans : 1:3 ASME b31.4 para 404.5.1

18. If a longitudinal weld is intersecting with a circumferential weld than how much length of the
longitudinal weld shall be RT or UT along with circumferential weld?

A-38mm

19. What is packaged equipment?

A-Packaged equipment is the equipment comprised of multiple smaller equipment components that is
fabricated at a shop and skid mounted which is ready for connection and use.

20. How many additional tests shall be conducted if an impact test is fail at the first time?

A-3 time specimen (Toughness 3)

21. LPT acceptance criteria for girth weld?

A- All surfaces to be examined shall be free of: (a) relevant linear indications; (b) relevant rounded
indications greater than 3⁄16 in. (5 mm); (c) four or more relevant rounded indications in a line
separated by 1⁄16 in. (1.5 mm) or less (edge to edge). (ASME SECTION VIII APENDIX 8)

22. What is the tolerance for ring girder installation?

A- 6mm

23. What is the limitation of taper pipe thread for as per B31.4?

A- Except for sizes NPS 2 and smaller with design gage pressures not exceeding 150 psi (10 bars),
24. Almost five question related to procedure qualification and performance qualification as per
section iX ?

25. Which of the following is not true for a NCR can be escalate to worksheet if.
a. NCR repeated within six month
b. NCR is not close within the agreed completion date
c. NCR issued but not approved from SAPMT within five days
d. None of the above

26. What are the features for consumable insert? (Four or statement was given you have to choose
the false one )

27. miter bend angle for severe cyclic condition.

A-22.5 degree

28. If different rating flange is bolted than what is the condition?

A-For hydro test purpose (Where flanges of different ratings are bolted together, the rating of the
joint shall not exceed that of the lower rated flange. Bolting torque shall be limited so that excessive
loads will not be imposed on the lower rated flange in obtaining a tight joint)

Many question was from Aramco standard as well

Extra
1# what is the meaning of P & ID?

A- Piping and instrument diagram.

2# who is responsible for over project?

A-Owner

3# who is responsible for providing material component & workmanship?

A-Manufacture

4# what is the API standard for gate valve?

A-API-600
5# what is the ASME standard for general purpose of pipe thread?

A-ASME B1.20.1

6# what is the MSS SP standard for fitting?

A-MSS SP-75

7# If the welder is qualified in 2G & 5G how many position he can weld?

A-All position

8# what is the requirements of weld impact test?

A-Tensile test of base material is equal tensile test of weld metal (The base material having a specified
minimum tensile strength most closely matching the specified minimum tensile of the weld metal)

9# what is the requirements of weld backing material?

A-Same material

10# What is the requirements of welding & brazing qualification?

A-Section IX

11# what is the size of the fillet weld if socket weld if the size of the pipe is 7mm?

A-Cx (min.) =1.09 T=w or the thickness of the socket wall whichever is smaller

12# what is high purity fluid services?

A-A fluid services that requires alternative methods of fabrication, inspection, examination, and
testing not covered elsewhere in the code with the intent to produce a controlled level of cleanness.

13# what is the meaning of Annealing?

A-Cooling after reach the upper critical temperature in the furnace without any source.

14# what is the meaning of Quenching?

A-Cooling after reach the upper critical temperature in the oil or water.

15# what is double submerged welded pipe?

A-DSAW double submerged welding and it called also SAW welding also.
16#what is the meaning of sever cyclic condition?

A- Designating piping as being under severe cyclic conditions should be considered when piping is
subjected to both a high-stress range and many cycles. The phrase many cycles can be taken as when
the stress range factor, f, is less than the maximum, fm. The phrase high-stress range is normally
taken as when the calculated stress range approaches the allowable stress range. Examples include
piping associated with batch chemical reactors that cycle more frequently than once a day and piping
that has a reasonable likelihood of vibrating.

17# what is the NDT method used to detect the bevel surface?

A-UT and PT

18# what is the minimum acceptance criteria for LPT?

A- All surfaces to be examined shall be free of: (a) relevant linear indications; (b) relevant rounded
indications greater than 3⁄16 in. (5 mm); (c) four or more relevant rounded indications in a line
separated by 1⁄16 in. (1.5 mm) or less (edge to edge). (ASME SECTION VIII APENDIX 8)

19# Hydro test chloride content for SS material?

A- Less than50ppm

20# what is the percentage accuracy for pressure gauge?

A- 5% to one another

21# what is the requirements for hydro test?

22# what is soldering?

A- a metal joining process wherein coalescence is produced by heating to suitable temperatures and
by using a nonferrous alloy fusible at temperatures below 427°C (800°F) and having a melting point
below that of the base metals being joined

23# what is modules of elasticity?

A- The reference modulus of elasticity at 21°C (70°F), Ea and the modulus of elasticity at
maximum or minimum temperature, Em,
B- The ratio of stress to corresponding strain throughout the range where they are proportional.
As there are three kinds of stresses, so there are three kinds of moduli of elasticity for any
material-modulus in tension, in compression, and in shear.

24# Pipe are completed 100% PWHT how many hardness test to be taken for the weld joint?

A-3 reading to be taken on welds joint HAZ, WELD, HAZ.

25# Requirements of bending & forming for heat treatment?

A- Bend Flattening. Flattening of a bend, the difference between maximum and minimum
diameters at any cross section, shall not exceed 8% of nominal outside diameter for internal pressure
and 3% for external pressure. Removal of metal shall not be used to achieve these requirements.
Partial Heat Treatment. When an entire piping assembly to be heat treated cannot be fitted into
the furnace, it is permissible to heat treat in more than one heat, provided there is at least 300 mm (1
ft) overlap between successive heats, and that parts of the assembly outside the furnace are
protected from harmful temperature gradients. This method may not be used for austenitizing heat
treatments for ferritic materials.

26# MPT acceptance criteria for girth weld?

A- All surfaces to be examined shall be free of: (a) relevant linear indications; (b) relevant rounded
indications greater than 3⁄16 in. (5 mm); (c) four or more relevant rounded indications in a line
separated by 1⁄16 in. (1.5 mm) or less, edge to edge. (ASME SECTION VIII APENDIX 6)

Notes: - RT ASME SECTION VIII APENDIX 4

MPT ASME SECTION VIII APENDIX 6

LPT ASME SECTION VIII APENDIX 8

UT ASME SECTION VIII APENDIX 12

CBT QUESTIONS
Q # 1 who is the responsible to provide the material and workmanship.

A-Manufacturer

Q # 2 what is the dead leg in piping system.

A-Piping section that are potential for internal corrosion due to flow stagnation.

Q # 2A why do we provide Drip Leg in Steam Line?

A-To remove condensate when there is a rise of same in the pipe along the flow direction. If drip leg is
not provided in steam line the condensate which forms inside the pipe will result in water hammer
effect causing damage to piping system.
Q # 3 what are the Rounded and Linear indications.

A- Rounded: length is equal to or less than 3 times of width (A rounded indication is one of circular or
elliptical shape with a length equal to or less than three times its width)

Linear: Length is greater than 3 times of width. (A linear indication is one having a length greater
than three times its width.)

Q # 4 Leak Test

A-Pneumatic test, vacuum box test (To ensure Tightness of Flange joint and threaded joint at test
pressure.)

Q # 5 what is percentage of chloride content concentration in water for SS material.

A-≤50ppm

Q # 6 what is the tolerance for Ring girder installation.

A-±1.6mm

Q # 7 If a girth weld having a 12mm thickness, what is the acceptance criteria for Under cut*

A-0.8mm for horizontal and 0.4 for vertical or ≤1mm to 1.5mm as per ASME 31.3

Q # 8 A girth weld having 150mm length Lack of penetration (LOP)

A-≤38mm and 25% of total weld length, whichever is less

Q # 9 Blank Formula

A- Tm= dg root 3P / 16SEW + c

Q # 10 Blind Flange Formula

A-tm= t+c

Q # 11 V notch impact test (Charpy impact test)

A-toughness

Q # 12 what is the standard size of specimen (PQR) for V notch impact test

A-If 10mm thk more than 10x10 and if 10mm thk less than 5x5 (10x10x55 mm3)

Q # 13 limitation for use threaded joints in hazardous service.

A-1.5”
Q # 14 percentage of flattening to perform forming or bending

A-Smallest outside diameter at any cross section 8% nominal outside diameter for internal pressure &
3% of external pressure at weld ends shall not exceed.

(Flattening of a bend, the difference between maximum and minimum diameters at any cross section,
shall not exceed 8% of nominal outside diameter for internal pressure and 3% for external pressure)

Q # 15 what is the root gap of header size Is 24 inch and branch size is 12 inch.

A-4mm

Q # 16 A pipe is 6” Sch XS Material 335 what is the preheat requirement.

A-200 degree

Q # 17 Minimum requirement to verify or check the hardness of a girth welded joint.

A-22HRC

Q # 18 Minimum thicknesses or Sch of male part for threaded joint in normal fluid service

A-1”-Sch 80 or 3.84mm or (1.5”-Sch 80 or 5.41mm)

Q # 19 what is the standard for factory made wrought butt weld fittings?

A-B16.9

Q # 20 Material reheated up to below the transformation range and sudden cool.

A-Quenching.

Q # 21 what is the standard for cryogenic service

A-B31.3 Scope and SS312, 304,316 ASME 31.10

Q # 22 how many Additional shots or penalty shots required for each repair in spot radiography.

A-Each repair 2additional joint T1 T2

Q # 23 who is the responsible to provide the material, Erection Fabrication and Testing.

A-Owner

Q # 24 what is the standard for marking on material

A-(MSS-SP-25).
Q # 25 what is the requirement of examination percentage in category D fluids and Normal fluids
service.

A-Normal 5% random D-Visual examination only.

Q # 26 what will be the fillet size if thickness is 7mm.

A-5mm

Q # 29 Annealing, Normalizing, Quenching and Tempering.

Q # 30 Owner inspector does not match the below given

A) AWS + 5 years’ Experience (B) C SWIP + 5 years’ Experience

(C) CWIP+ 5 years’ Experience (D) 5 years’ Experience IN Design

Q # 31 Electrode Classifications

A-Rutile, cellulose, basic

Q # 32 Which Defect is not found in RT.

A- Lamination.

Q # 33 Low hydrogen Electrode.

A-E7018

Q # 34 Standard for Steel bonnet gate valve

A-API 600

Q # 35 Standards for Gate valve, Globe Valve, Check valve and Ball valve.

A- Gate valve, globe valve - API 602. Check valve - API 594. Ball valve - API 608

Q # 36 Thickness of threaded joint for 2”

A-3.91mm (Sch 40)

Q # 37 Purging percentage for SS material

A-0.05%

Q # 38 Branch connection fitting standard

A-MSS SP-97
Q # 39 Standard for steel casting for valves flanges & fittings and other piping components

A-MSS SP-55

Q # 40 If the welder is qualified in 2G & 5G how many position he can weld?

A-All position.

Q # 41 Maximum depth of lack of fusion and lack of penetration for girth weld?

A-≤0.2Tw as per 31.3 table no.341.3.2

Q # 42 Cumulative length of lack of fusion and incomplete penetration

A-≤38mm (1.5in.)In any150mm (6in.) weld length or 25% of total weld length whichever is less.

Q # 43 Dents:-

A- Pipe shall not contain no dents greater than 6.4mm deep and length shall not exceed 1/2 diameter
of pipe.

Q # 44 what we check in water analysis and its value for CS & SS?

A- In water analysis we check the PH value and chloride content of water. For CS the PH value is 7.5±5
& chloride < 250ppm. For SS the PH value is 10.5±0.5 & chloride < 50ppm.

Q # 45 what is the minimum thickness of pipe that requires stress relieving to be done as per B31.3?

A- 25 mm

EXTRA CBT NEW

1) Forged butt weld fitting. / Wrought S.S butt weld fitting
A- ASME B16.9
Wrought S.S butt weld fitting as per MSS-SP-43
Reference B31. 3 table 326.1

2) Which are not correct for pre-heat?

A- Depends upon material and thickness. (Less than 25mm)
Equal to pre heat at10 degree as per B31.3 (Preheat shall be minimum temperature to be
followed must be whatever written on WPS)
3) Purpose of pre-heat.
A- For slow down the cooling rate of weld and base material.
Resistance to fabrication hydrogen cracking.
To release Hydrogen from weld metal.
To avoid residual stresses being locked up in joint

4) Bending distance from circumferential weld.

A- 600mm
50mm from toe to toe minimum

5) Threaded line table.

A- B31.3 (Table 341.2.1)
B1.20.1

6) Limit of threaded joint dia for hazarder service.

A- 1.5” for new construction & 2” for maintenance purpose.

7) Chloride content for SS material.

A- 50PPM
50 ppm maximum, of doing hydro test of SS materials, must be checked in Water report

8) Pressure gauge calibration.

A- 1 month.
9) How much root gap acceptable during fit-up.
A- 2.4 To 4mm or As per WPS.
As per WPS, usually 3.2+_ 0.8 mm
10) 1 Specimen of PQR coupon impact value.
A- Carbon Steel 10Ft-lbs or 14J.

11) Three specimens of PQR coupon impact value.

A- Carbon Steel 13Ft-lbs or 18J.

12) PWHT holding time, cooling rate to implement hardness, residual stress desired properties?
A- Up to 50mm 595 to 675 degree 1hr holding time
Above 50mm or alloy material 2hr holding time as per B31.3 Table331.1.1

13) Threaded fitting standard.

A- ASME B16.11
Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings as per ASME B16. 3
Gray Iron Threaded Fittings as per ASME B16. 4
14) Discharge line of pressure relief valve
A- Discharge line from pressure relieving safety device shall be designed to facilitate
drainage. It’s not related any piping or equipment.
Must be piping if service is hazardous, if not hazardous then, it will be open to air

15) Which are not correct for discharge line

A- It’s Depends upon option. Example Discharge line is separate do not connect any piping or
components it’s directly connect to drainage.

16) 2G, 5G position qualified welder qualification range.

A- All position.
17) If company received WPS from other company which statement is correct
A- It’s not accepted and depends upon option.
WPS shall be owned by both companies, if one is issuing and other company is using for
welding, both companies are responsible for welding consequences (ASME Section IX-
Article I)

18) Consumable insert which is not correct statement.

A- Depends upon option but generally its back ring and same filler material to use its called
consumable insert.

19) Pressure relief valve set as per standard.

A- ASME SECTION VIII DIV I or ASME B31.3
For pressure vessels written in ASME VIII, must be set at 3PSI above the MAWP

20) What is leg length when throat thickness is 9mm?

A- 12.69mm

21) Distance of pre-heat zone

A- 75mm

22) What is standard for 4” gate valve?

A- API 602

23) What is correct standard for PWHT

A- ASME B31.3
WPS
ASME section VIII for pressure vessels
ASME B31.3 for Piping
24) What is correct statement for tack weld?
A- REFER W-11/W-12
Tack weld shall be welded by approved welder only and as per correct quality
25) Which material will match/increase hardness
A- Carbon
Percentage of Carbon increase in the steel it will increase hardness

26) What is leak test?

A- To ensure Tightness of Flange joint and threaded joint at test pressure.

27) Minimum 2 welders required for which dia.

A- 16” and above

28) What is the strength test pressure?

A- To check the integrity of the piping system with the applicable code and standard.

29) If a circumferential joint coming near long seam weld. What is the distance to be examined?
A- 38mm

30) Bending for external diameter flattering tolerance.

A- 3% of external pressure. (The different between maximum and minimum diameter at any
cross section shall not exceed 8% of nominal outside diameter for internal pressure).

31) For slip on flange face and fillet size.

A- The lessor of 1.4 T = or thickness of hub (6mm).

32) For branch connection branch pipe thickness 10mm at Run pipe thickness 25mm. What is the
allowable misalignment?
A- 1.5mm. or 3.2 or 0.5Tequal.

33) Impact Test exhumation at what temperature for A333 P6 material

A- -50F / -45◦C

34) Gauging plate size required over 20” Dia

A- 93% of Dia.

35) Gauging plate size required below 20” Dia

A- 90% of Dia.

36) Reheating of a material to improve a material toughness.

A- Decrease.
37) Standard finish for contact face of flange.
A-MSS-SP-6

38) Temperature Tie-in welds End Connection?

A- SAES-L_450 15.1

39) Refrigerant pipe below which is correct standard.

(B31.3, B16.5, B31.8, B31.5)

40) 6” XS Sch. What is the Pre heat Temperature?

(95◦C, 100◦C, As per WPS & Engineering design)

41) 12” Header, 6” branch. What is the root gap.

(4mm, 3.2mm, 2.5mm, WPS)

42) Leg length 8mm. What is the throat thickness?

A-LLx0.707 = 5.6mm

43) Corrosion Resistance gate valve standard.

A- API603

44) When the SS equipment contact with Test. Water may not exceed?
A- 50ppm.

45) Full Fillet weld?

A-Full fillet weld: a fillet weld whose size is equal to the thickness of the thinner member
joined.

46) When received / reviewed RT examination result the defect how much sample?
A-

47) Which are not correct for leak test requirements?

A- Correct answer. To ensure the tightness of flange and thread joint