Term 1

Definition 1

The service (s) that has potential

for none or very few CMLs on
circuit

1.
2.

Olefin Cold Side,

Anhydrous Ammonia
Answer found API 570: 5.6.2

Term 2

Definition 2

Cat Reformer

Service (s) that Valves should be

inspected for thermal fatigue

See API 570 section 5.10

Term 3

Definition 3

1.

Service(s) with reatively uniform

corrosion

2.

Sulfidation,
Sour Water
Answer found API 570: 5.6.3

Related: Practice Questions | Certification Practice Tests | Certification Exams | Certification Test

Term 4

Definition 4

JOC
J= one who is autherized by the
Jurisdiction
What class abbreviation is used to
help define the
API 570 Repair Organization

O= Owner/User who repairs thier

own equipment

C= Contractor that is acceptble to

Owner/User

Term 5

Definition
5 570: 3.1.79
Answer found
in API

JUIC

J= Inspection Org. of the Jurisdiction

What class abbreviation is used to
help define the
U = Owner/User who maintians
API 570 Authorized Inspection Agency inspection Org.
(AI's Employer)
I = Inspection Org. of an Insurance
Company

Term 6

C= Contractor employed by Owner

Definition 6
/User

SOPI

Answer found in API 570: 3.1.6

S= Same or Similar Service,

The class abbreviation that is used to O= Owners Experience,

help:
P= Published Data, or
Determine of corrosion Rate for New
I= Inspection in 3 months
Service or Change in Service
is?

Answer found in API 570:7.1.2

Term 7

Definition 7

TIE
What is the Class Abbreviation to T= Testing
I= Inspection
help reminber the
Primary Resonsiblities of API 570 E= Examination
Authorized Inspector
Answer found in API 570: 4.3.4

Term 8

AIRRis the Class Abbreviation

for?

Definition 8

API 570 Scope which is:

A = Alteration,
I = Inspection,
R = Repair,
R = Rerate.

Answer found in API 570: 1.1.1

Term 9

Definition 9

Min of a 1" Radius

On repairs the minimum radius of an
insert patch is

Answer found
API 570: 8.1.4.2.c/ Fig C.2

Term 10

When performing NDE inspection what

is the maximum diameter of the CML
examination point for lines equal to or
less than 10 NPS

Definition 10

max dia. of 2"

Answer found API 570 : 3.1.20

Term 11

Definition 11

When performing NDE examinations of

lines greater than 10 NPS what is the
maximum diameter of the CML

Max dia. of 3"

Answer found API 570 : 3.1.20

Term 12

Definition 12

For partially buried pipe What is the

soil-to-air distance above the soil
interface that is considered for
corrosion

6" above soil interace shall be

considered

Answer found API 570:3.1.87

Term 13

What is the distance below the soil

interface to dig when inspecting for
soil-to-air corrosion

Term 14

For partially buried pipe What is the

soil-to-air distance below the soil
interface that is to be considered for
corrosion

Term 15

At an Injection point curcuit what is the

minimum upsteam limit of a more
extensive examination.

Definition 13

dig 6"-12" when inspection for soil-toair corrosion

Answer found API 570: 7.4.5

Definition 14

12" below soil interface

Answer found
API 570: 3.1.87

Definition 15

minimum 12" upsteam of the injection

nozzle shall be examined
Answer found API 570: 5.5.9

Term 16

Definition 16

For underground piping what is the

minimum length of buried pipe to
expose when excavating for
inspection

6 to 8 feet will need to be excavated for

inspection

Term 17

Answer found API 570: 9.3.6

Definition 17

Alteration is a Physical change in any

component that has design
implications.

Difine:

ALTERATION

Note: Comparable or duplicate

replacements and the addition of
small-bore attachments that do not
require reinforcement or additional
support are not considered an
alteration
Answer found in API 570: 3.1.2

Term 18

Define:

Repair

Definition 18

Restore to Suitable
condiction for safe operation at
designed condition
Answer found in API 570: 3.1.78

Term 19

Definition 19

Define:

Defect is difined as
An Inperfection that exceeds
acceptance criteria

Defect

Answer found in API 570: 3.1.17

Term 20

Definition 20

Define:

Discontinuity that may or may not

exceed the acceptance criteria

Inperfection

Term 21

RBI's two Primary factors are?

Answer found in API 570: 3.1.30

Definition 21

1. Probability of failure
2. Consequence of failure
Answer found in API 570:5.2

Term 22

Definition 22

Represent-ative
What word is used to define the
number of CML's to obtain
thickness readings during NDE
inspection

Representative sampling should

include data for all the various types of
components and orientations found in
each cicuit.
Answer found in API 570: 6.5

Term 23

CML's that shall be measured

during a Thickness NDE
Inspections, are?

Term 24

Definition 23

CMLs with the earliest renewal

date
as of the previous inspection
Answer found in API 570: 6.5

Definition 24

Performance
Intervals for Pressure-relieving
devices (PRD's) are
determined by:

The API 570 sec 6.7.3.1 states that

PRD's shall be tested and inspected at
intervals that are frequent enough to
verify that the valves perform reliably
in the particular service conditions.
Answer found in API 570: 6.7.3.1

Term 25

API 570 Piping

Classification Inspection scheme
in section 6.3.4 is based on:

Term 26

Definition 25

Consequence of failure
See API 570 6.3.1

Definition 26

Auto-Refigeration
Corrosion -Method by which
process leaks can lead to brittle
failure is
API 570 section 6.3.4.2.a

Term 27

Definition 27

Low Resistivity
Crrosion- Type of soil that is most
corrosive is soil with

Answer found in
API 570 section 9.2.4

Term 28

Definition 28

Representative
Number of Repairs of new flange
assemblies to be inspected
during repairs and alterations is
refered to as

API 570 section 5.12 States: The

markings on a representative sample
of newly installed fasteners and
gaskets should be examined to
determine whether they meet the
material specification.
Answer found API 570: 5.12

Term 29

What pipe size is RT preferred for

thickness readings

Definition 29

1 NPS
570: 5.7.1

Term 30

Definition 30

What is the pipe size where UT

thickness reading may require
specialized UT equipment

2 NPS
570 5.7.1

Term 31

The term small bore piping refers to

piping that is

Term 32

What P-numbers allow the use of preheat in lieu of PWHT

Term 33

Definition 31

2 NPS
570 3.1.86

Definition 32

P1 & P3
570: 8.2.3.2

Definition 33

-1
For flanges, the thread engagement
acceptance criteria is

570: 5.12
B31.3:335.2.3

Term 34

What is the minimum # of

thremocouples required when
performing a local PWHT instead of a
360 degree band

Term 35

When performing an Internal

Inspection on piping, What code
should be followed ?

Definition 34

2
570:8.2.3.3.d

Definition 35

API 510
Pressure Vessel
Inspection Code
Answer found API 570 5.5.1

Term 36

Definition 36

API 578
What recommended practice is
used for
Positive Meterial Indentification
(PMI)

The Recommedned Pratice for:

Material Verification Program for
New and Existing Piping Systems
Answer can be found in API 570 sec
5.9

Term 37

Definition 37

API 579
What Standard is used for
Fitness for Service (FFS)
Answer is found in API 570: 7.4

Term 38

What Recommended Practice

covers
Risk based Inspections

Definition 38

API 580

Answer found API 570: 5.2

Answer found in
API 570: 5.2

Term 39

Definition 39

API 598
Which standard covers
Valve Inspection and Testing

Answer is found API 570: 5.10

Term 40

Definition 40

API 651
What is the Recommended
Practice for
Cathodic Protection

Cathodic Protection of aboveground

Petroleum Storage Tanks
Answer found in API 570: 9.3.5

Term 41

Definition 41

API 2201
Safe Hot Tapping Practices in the
When
Welding on In-Service Equipment Protroleum and Petrochemical
Industries
containing Flammbles,
What Publication shall
be followed?
Answer found in
API 570: 8.2.1

Term 42

Definition 42

120F
What is the minimum flash point temp
of hydrocorbons used for leak testing

Answer found
API 570: 5.8.1

Term 43

At what temperature are special

procedures needed for UT thickness
readings

Term 44

Definition 43

>150F
Answer found
API 570 5.7.1

Definition 44

300F
When welding, What minimum pre-heat
temp is substituted for PWHT
API 570: 8.2.3.2

Term 45

What is the minimum pre-heat

temperature, when a local PWHT is
substituted for a full encirclement
PWHT

Definition 45

300F
570: 8.2.3.3.c

Term 46

When developing a Inspection

plan, at what operating temperature
should a Corrosion Specialist be
consulted

Term 47

What is the Minimum base metal temp

during pressure testing when the wall
thickness is 2" thick

Definition 46

>750F
570:5.1.1.1

Definition 47

(Minimum design metal temperature)

MDMT + 10F

570:5.8.3

Term 48

What is the Minimum base metal temp

during pressure testing when the wall
thickness is > 2" thick

Definition 48

(Minimum design metal temperature)

MDMT + 30F

570:5.8.3

Term 49

Definition 49

Whats the minimum duration of a

hydro test to evluate integrity of buried
pipe

8 hr's
570: 9.3.7

Term 50

Definition 50

Whats the Maximum time for obtaining

thickness reading when corrosion rate
on new pipe is not known (no other
data available)

3 months
API 570: 7.1.2.c

Term 51

Definition 51

Whats the suggested interval for

above-grade Visual surveillance of
buried pipe

6 months
570: 9.3.1

Term 52

What is the length of time a API 570 AI

must recertify

Definition 52

3 years
API 570 A.3.1

Term 53

Definition 53

What is the max thickness

inspection interval for an injection
point

Lesser 3yrs or 1/2 life

Term 54

Definition 54

What is the Max External Inspection

interval for
Class 1 & 2 Piping

5 Years
API 570 6.7.3.2

Term 55

What is the Maximum Interval for Relief

devices in fouling or corrosive service

Definition 55

5 years
API 570: 6.7.3.2

Term 56

Definition 56

What is the suggested interval for

closed-interval Potential Survey of
buried pipe with poor CP

5 Years
API 570: 9.3.2

Term 57

Definition 57

What the suggested interval fo

evaluation of Soil Corrosivity for
buried pipe with no CP

5 years
API 570 9.3.4

Term 58

What is the max thickness inspection

interval for Class 1 Piping

Definition 58

Lesser of
5 years or 1/2 life
570 table 2

Term 59

Definition 59

What is the maximum interval for Relief

devices in non- fouling or no-corrosive
srvice

10 years
570: 6.7.3.2

Term 60

Definition 60

Whats is the Maximum External

Inspection interval for Class 3 Piping

10 years
570: Table 2

Term 61

Whats the maximum Thickness

Inspection interval for Class 3 piping

Term 62

What the maximum interval for RBI Reassessment

Term 63

When should temporary welded

piping repairs be replaced

Definition 61

10 years
570: table 2

Definition 62

Per table 2
570: 5.2.4

Definition 63

Next Opportunity
570: 8.1.4.1

Term 64

Definition 64

When shall non-welded repairs &

temporary leak sealing devices be
removed and pipe repaired

Next turnaround

Term 65

Definition 65

What is the maximum size fillet weld

patch on pipe repairs

Term 66

At an Injection point curcuit what is the

minimum upsteam limit that is to be
examined

570: 8.1.5

Size of a the fillet weld patch should

not exceed 1/2" the pipe diameter
Answer found
API 570: Fig C.2

Definition 66

12" or 3 pipe dia. whichever is greater

Answer found
API 570: 5.5.9

Term 67

Definition 67

At an Injection point curcuit what is the

minimum downstream limit of a more
extensive examination

10 pipe dia. downstream of the

injection point

Term 68

Definition 68

What is the minimum downstream limit

of an Injection point curcuit

Lesser of:
1st change in direction + 25'
or
2nd change in direction
API 570: 5.5.9