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Table of Content
Precourse Workbook and Practical Study Guide
Precourse Workbook:
Preface
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Lesson 5
Glossary
Getting Started
Math and Algebra
How to Read the ASME Code
Reading Assignments
Practical Study Guides
‘Terms and Definitions
Practical Study Guide Questions:
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
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Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
API-510 and ASME Section VIII Div.1
Materials
Fabrication and Hydrostatic Testing
ASME V Nondestructive Examination
ASME IX Welding Qualifications
Maintenance, Inspection, Repair, Alteration and
Rerating
Miscellaneous API Standards
Conditions Causing Deterioration or Failures
Inspection of Pressure Vessels
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Preface
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Examination Preparation Course (API-510) is designed to provide you with specific examination
information and test taking tips. It is your responsibility to study the practical study questions
until you are comfortable with all the information,
‘The API-510 Examination Preparation Course is divided into two parts: The precourse work and
the in-class work.
‘This precourse workbook is a self study introduction to the course.
Itis essential that you study all the material covered in the Precourse Workbook before attending
the class. Start studying as soon as possible. Do not wait until one or two days before the class
‘You'll discover that you need to actively and aggressively study during each part of this course in
order to be able to pass the Certification Exam. You should estimate that the precourse will take
you anywhere from 40-60 hours to complete.
) OBJECTIVES
) At the end of the precourse, you will be able to:
1, Describe the overall design of the API-510 Examination Preparation Course
and recognized the references and terms referred to in the course.
2. Describe what work is expected from you prior to attending the course,
‘A. Study and understand the Practical Study Guide
B Read the appropriate sections of ASME Code and API
Standards
C. Practice and demonstrate your math skills using the algebra
f precourse materials
3. Describe the outline of the in-class course.
‘A. List what to bring with you to the course
B. Define what is expected of you during the course
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