API S10 1. Relative to pressure vessels, when does the API-510 Inspection Code apply? a) b) ©) 4) Only pressure vessels being fabricated for refinery service Pressure vessel being fabricated to AMSE Section VTIL, Division | Vessels after they have been placed in service Vessels constructed to API-650 Reference: API-S10, Paragraph 1.1.1 2. Who is responsible for the function of an authorized inspection agency in accordance with API-S102 a) Owner-user b) Authorized Inspector - ©) Authorized repair organization 4) Authorized engineering company Reference: API-510, Paragraph 4.1 3. __Inpressure vessels, what areas may be susceptible to thermal fatigue? 8) Locations where the product is introduced at ambient temperatures b) Areas near the connections of external piping ©) Areas at the liquid to vapor interface 4) Areas where metals of different thermal coeffi Reference: API-S 10, Paragraph 5.2 4. Of the following, which is not an item that “creep” is dependent up on? a) Stress b) Coating thickness ©) Temperature ad) Time Reference: API-510, Paragraph 5.2 Page | of 125. Inthe development of an inspection plan for equipment operating at elevated temperatures, having knowledge of elevated temperature and metallurgical effects on vessel materials of construction should be consulted, a) An Authorized Inspector b) A pressure vessel repair organization ©) Anengincer 4) tered professional engineer Reference: API-510, Paragraph 5.2 6. Special attention should be given to which of the following metals due to their susceptibility to temper embrittlement? a) Stainless Steels b) Low Alloy steels ©) Carbon steels 4) Castiron Reference: API-510, Paragraph 5.2 7. When determining the corrosion rate for a new vessel or a vessel involved in changes in service conditions, API-S 10 provides several methods. If the probable corrosion rate cannot be determined by either available data or experience of the owner/user, on-stream determination shall be made. What is the length of service recommended by API-S10? a) One hundred months b) One thousand weeks ©) One thousand days 4) One thousand hours Reference: API-S10, Paragraph 5.3 8. External or internal coverings should always be removed to permit inspection of the surfaces beneath a) True b) False Reference: API-510, Paragraph 5.5, Page 2 of 129. When corroded areas of considerable size are encountered and the circumferential stresses govern, what is maximum length over which the thickness can be averaged for a vessel with an inside diameter of 48 inches? a) Twenty-four inches b) Twenty inches ) Twenty percent of the vessel diameter 4) Twenty-five percent of the vessel diameter Reference: API-510, Paragraph 5.74 10. Widely scattered may be ignored as long as all but which of the following is true? a) Nopit depth greater than 2/3 the vessel wall exclusive of the corrosion allowance b) No pit depth greater than % the vessel wall exclusive of the corrosion allowance ©) Total area of pits does not exceed 7 square inches in any 8” diameter cirele 4) Sum of dimensions along a straight line does not exceed 2 inches Reference: API-510, Paragraph 5.7e 11. When calculating the MAWP based on a weld joint factor less than 1.0, the surface of the weld is identified by which of the following? a) The surface of the weld includes 2 inches or t minimum thickness on either side of the weld, which ever is less b) The surface of the weld includes 1 inch or twice mi side of the weld, which ever is less imum thickness on either ©) The surface of the weld includes 2 inches or twice minimum thickness on either side of the weld, which ever is greater 4) The surface of the weld includes | inch or twice minimum thickness on cither side of the weld, which ever is greater Reference: API-510, Paragraph 5.7g Page 3 of 1212, What two conditions should be considered in selecting the techniques(s) to be used for the inspection of a pressure vessel? 2) The condition of the vessel and the recommendations of the repair organization b) The recommendation of the repair organization and the environment in which the vessel operates ©) The condition of the vessel and the environment in which the vessel operates 4) The condition of the vessel and the recommended in described in API-653, Reference: API-510, Paragraph 6.1 13. Information necessary to determine that all essential sections and components of the vessel are safe to operate until the next scheduled inspection must be provided by the inspection a) Tue b) False Reference: API-S10, Paragraph 6.1 14, Combining the assessment of likelihood of failure and the consequence of failure are essential clements of which of the following? a) Planned Maintenance System b) Planned Maintenance Inspection ©) Risk-Based Maintenance 4) Risk-Based Inspection Reference: API-510, Paragraph 6.2 15, When Risk-Based assessment is used to increase the typical 10 year inspection limit it shall be reviewed by a pressure vessel engineer and authorized inspector at intervals, not exceed which of the following? a) Five years b) Ten years ©) Fifteen years 4) Twenty years Reference: API-510, Paragraph 6.2 Page 4 of 1216. Aboveground vessels shall be inspected, preferably while in operation, at least every ‘years or at the same interval as the required internal/on-stream inspection. a ) ° 4) Five years Ten years Fifteen years ‘Twenty years Reference: API-510, Paragraph 6.3, 17. Inspection for corrosi under insulation (CUT) shall be considered for externally insulated vessels subject to moisture ingress and that operate between which of the following temperature range? a) b) °) 4) 275°F and 450°F 175°F and 350°F 125°F and 350°F 25°F and 250°F Reference: API-510, Paragraph 6.3, 18, ‘The inspection interval between intemal or on-stream inspection shall not exceed which of the following? a) b) °°) 4) ‘One half the estimated remaining life or 15 years which ever is less One half the estimated remaining life or 10 years which ever is less ‘One half the estimated remaining life or 15 years which ever is greater ‘One half the estimated remaining life or 10 years which ever is greater Reference: API-510, Paragraph 6.4 19. Subject to certain com jons, and at the discretion of. on-stream inspection may be substituted for internal inspection. a) ») ° 4) ‘An engineer experienced in pressure vessel design ‘The owner-user of the pressure vessel ‘The authorized pressure vessel inspector An engineer experienced in corrosion control Reference: API-510, Paragraph 6.4 Page 5 of 12Note to Student: You will be expected to have these formulas committed to memory. Questions relating to ‘remaining life and corrosion rate have appeared on the closed book portion of the AP 1-510 ‘examination. ‘The remaining life of the vessel shall be calculated from the following formula: Scout ~ ! i rave RematningLife years) = Cr esionRate Where: ‘woaat™ The thickness, in inches(millimeters), recorded at the time of inspection for a given location or component \eikinen = Minimum allowable thickness, in inches (millimeters), for 2 given location or component ‘The corrosion rate shall be calculated from the following formula: CorrosionRate = Years Where: tyevins = The thickness, in inches (millimeters), at the same location as tyeuu measured during Previous inspection Years ~ Years between tyeveu: aN tena! 20. When the service conditions of a vessel are changed, the MAWP, minimum operating temperature and the period of operation until the next inspection shall be established for the new conditions a) Tne b) False Reference: API-S10, Paragraph 6.4 21, What must be done when both the ownership and the location of a pressure vessel are changed? @) Anew nameplate shall be attached to the vessel b) The vessel must be inspected externally and internally prior to re-use Page 6 of 2°° a ‘The vessel must be inspected externally and certified by the owner/user ‘The vessel must be inspected and certified by the original vessel manufacturer Reference: API-510, Paragraph 6.4 22. What is the minimum temperature, of the metal during a pressure test of @ 2.125” thick vessel? a) b) °) a Minimum temperature shall be 70°F Minimum temperature shall be ambient temperature but not less than 60°F Minimum temperature shall be at least 30°F above the temperature imum design metal Minimum temperature shall be at least 10°F above the mir temperature jum design metal Reference: API-S10, Paragraph 6.5 23. The test temperature need not exceed what temperature? a) » ° d) 70°F 120°F 150°F 22°F Reference: API-510, Paragraph 6.5 24, Pneumatic testing may be substituted for hydrostatic testing provided all but which of the following are applicable? a b) 9 % ‘Temperature Refractory Process Water is not readily available Reference: API-S10, Paragraph 6.5 Page 7 of 1225. In addition to having a fully documented quality control system, pressure relieving. device repair organizations shall have which of the following? a) Fully documented training program b) A Valve Repair Certificate of Authorization issued by the National Board ©) A Valve Repair Certificate of Authorization issued by the ASME d) A valve Repair Certificate of Authorization issued by the API Reference: API-510, Paragraph 6.6 26. The test or inspection intervals on pressure-relieving devices in typical process service should not exceed which of the following?” 4) Interval should not exceed 10 years b) Interval should not exceed 7.5 years ©) Interval should not exceed 5 years 4) Interval should not exceed 2.5 years Reference: API-510, Paragraph 6.6 2. ‘The pressure vessel owner and users are required to maintain permanent and progressive records. These records shall contain all but which of the following? a) Construction and design information b) Operating and inspection history ©) Repair, alteration, and re-rating information @) Names ofall operators Reference: API-510, Paragraph 6.7 28. Prior to the start of any repairs or alter minimum? ns, whose authorization is required as a a) The production manager b) The authorized pressure vessel inspector ©) The maintenance manger d) The insurance company Reference: API-510, Paragroph 7.1 Page § of 1229. Repairing a crack at a discontinuity should not be attempted without prior consultation with 8) Pressure vessel engineer experienced in pressure vessel design b) The original pressure vessel manufacturer ©) The company writing the insurance on the vessel 4) Production manager Reference: API-510, Paragraph 7.1.3 30. For alterations or repairs of vessels initially postweld heat treated as a code requirement and fabricated of P-I and P-3 materials, preheating to not less than may be considered as an alternative to PWHT. a) 900°F b) 00°F ©) 500°F 4) 300°F Reference: API-510, Paragraph 7.2.3 31. If local postweld heat treatment will be substituted for 360 degree banding, who is, required to develop the procedure? a) The authorized pressure vessel inspector b) The owner user ©) A pressure vessel engineer experienced in the appropriate engineering specialties 4) The repair organization Reference: API-S10, Paragraph 7.2.5 32. After cooling to ambient temperature, repairs to cladding shall be inspected by which nondestructive method? a) Ultrasonic b) Magnetic particle ©) Liquid penetrant Page 9 of 12) Visual examination is all that is required Reference: API-510, Paragraph 7.2 33. Butt joints shall have complete penetration and fusion. a) True b) False Reference: API-S10, Paragraph 7.2.7 34. Fillet welded patches require special design considerations, especially relating to which of the following? a) Shape of the patch b) Efficiency - ©) Length of previous service of the vessel 4) None of the above Reference: API-510, Paragraph 7.2.7 35. Fillet welded patches are considered permanent repairs, a) Tue b) False Reference: API-510, Paragraph 7.2.7 36. Flush (insert) patches shall be installed with full penetration butt joints and the corners shall have what type of comers? 8) ‘The comers shall be provided with a 2 inch radius b) The comers shall be provided with a I inch radius © The comers shall be squared 4) The comers shall be rounded Reference: API-510, Paragraph 7.2.7 Page 10 of 1237. After repairs are completed, a pressure test is always required. a) True b) False Reference: API-510, Paragraph 7.2.10 38. The re-rating of a pressure vessel will be considered complete only when the authorized pressure vessel inspector oversees which of the following? a) The final painting of the vessel b) The pressure test required by the code ) The stamping of welds by each welder 4) The attachment of an additional nameplate of stamping, Reference: API-S10, Paragraph 73 Note to student: Alternative rules for exploration and production pressure vessels will not he covered on the examination and will not be covered in this manual Note to student: “Appendix A —ASME Code Exemptions” should be read and the student should be familiar with these exemptions. Note 10 student: Appendix B “Authorized Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification” should be read and the student shoutd be familiar with these paragraphs. Page 11 of 12