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API-653-Questions Appeared
API-653-Questions Appeared
March 2014 computerized exam and claims Control F function was not allowed … Can you locate the Code Sections and
REFERENCES ON ALL ANSWERS … THIS MAKES FUN PRACTICE … … Nice Job George
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13,open book
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20, if you want to use A-283 instead of A-36 require purchaser written approval .
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51, Lamination check
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57, Maximum UT inspection interval
A , 5 YRS B, 15 YRS C, Half of Remaining Life (R.L) D, Quarter of Remaining Life (R.L)
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76, Thickness required for finding Height H is actual thickness Minus the corrosion allowance
77, Given thickness is 3/8” and depth of pit .180” – is it acceptable without repairs
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80, IR 192 –MINIMUM DENSITY 2
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88, Critical length calculation – Given tank dia, least thickness , average thickness, remaining thickness
and ask us calculate critical length.
91, Given corrosion rates for shell and bottom plates . ask us tell Maximum UT inspection interval .
93,Given shell and bottom plate corrosion rate and ask find UT inspection interval
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Meaning of RCA
95 Keyword in the exam is experiences with coatings and linings – OPEN BOOK
96, Key word is to the maximum liquid level , not shell height – in the examination they mentioned tanl
height and liquid level and ask us which one we have to consider for calculating thickness
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98, Carbon Steel (Unknown Specification) – thickness is .5” and temp -20⁰F- safe for use
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