Please close all materials. The remainder of the exam is “Closed Book.”ORD in cs ‘The second part ofthe sxam Is “Closed Book, S51. Who has the ultimate responsibility for complying with the provisions of API Standard 53 aro Over soperator c.repector 4G. Contactorbuter 52, If cracks are suspected in nozzles or nozzle welds they should be checked by Ultrasonic digital thickness gauge IMT or PT examination Eddy current testing Infra-red thermography 53, Localized corrosion due tothe concentration of caustic or alkaline salts s__7 2. Erosion BL Brittle fracture ©) Caustic carrosion Phase failure 54, Per API 653, tanks shall have a formal visual inspection once every__ years or RCA/AN years, whichever fs lss. a. Three BL Four © Five Seven 55. Monthly visual Inspections of the external condition of inservice tanks may be performed by a. AP1653 inspectors by Owner operator personnel NDE techiclans Plant managerses eee 57. 58. ‘The critical zone for repalrs to tank bottoms is that portion of the bottom or annular plate within inches ofthe inside edge ofthe shell a3 ag © 2 aM ‘on a fixed-type roof, planks long enough to span atleast __roo* rafters should be lad and used as walkways a, None allowed be @ 2 a Cathodic protection surveys are recommended to ensure the e'fectiveness of cathodic protection. How often should this survey be done? Every 10 years Everytime the tank is empty Annually Semi-annually ‘The deflection of an arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces is a. Are blow b.Are length eArcstrike @.Arcangle During the reconstruction of a tank shell, welding operators, welders and welding ‘procedures must be qualified in accordance with P1650 ASME Section V AASWE Section 1X APL 1104 } <== A aarsaremns! ——Ur—“————CSs Sh61 a. @. 65. i Haward Technology Middle East LUpon completion, the roof of a tank designed to be gas tight shall be tested by which one ofthe following methods? a. Magnetic particle testing ofall welds Bb. Application of internal ar pressure not exceeding the weight of the roof plates and applying a solution suitable for the detection of leaks c._Penetrant testing the weld joints <4. Visual Inspection of the weld joins In regard to API 653, roof plates corroded to an average thickness of ‘inch In any 100 square inch area shall be repaired or replaced. a. Less than 0.09, b.0.09 Greater than 0.09 .—-NoAPI 653 requirement, owner's requirement ‘A fsion weld mace without filer metal i a. Brazing BL. SNAW weld ©. Autogenous weld a. SAWweld| Each welder making welds on a tank shall be certified by Erection/fabrication manufacturer Purchaser Nuclear Regulatory Commission Certitied inspector A cliscontinuity witha length that is substantially greater than its width is called a Round discontinuity Linear discontinuity Nonlinear discontinuity Rejectable defect WD crsmrowens sin AEE Chicson” Haward Technology Middle East 66. A form of corrosion that occurs from moisture astaciated with atmospheric Conditions is called Brittle fracture Caustic corrosion Stress cracking Atmospheric corrosion 67. Which of the following tanks are used to reduce filling and breathing loss by ‘liminating vapor space? a. Cone roof tank .Umbrella-o0f tank €._Vapor-dome roof tank Floating oof tank 68. Per API 650, external floating roof deck plates having support leg or other rigid penetrations closer than inches to lap weld seams must be fll filet welded not less than 2 inches on 10 inch centers. a 6 6 2 ea 4 8 69. Foundation pads that have washed out or settled under the bottoms of ‘atrospheric Storage tanks can be repaired by 2. Pumping in water Pumping in argon {Pumping in sand, irt or thin conerete d._Pumping in gas 70. When corrosion rates are not known and similar service experience Is not available, the actual bottom thickness shall be determined by inspections within the next year(s) of tank operation to establish corrosion rates. a Fie B) Ten © Tee 4% OneHaward Technology Middle East 71. The mechanical working of metals using impact blows is referred tos |. Inclusion B.Corrosion cy Fatigue Peering ‘72. Calcining can cecur when concrete has been exposed to a, Chemical attack 5D’) Sulfate «type alkalis © Chlorides High Temperature 73. A contributing factor for determining internal inspection intervals shall be time, not to exceed years for any reason, if an RBI program isnot ir place. a) 0 BS. 2 2 a5 74, Upon completion of welding of the new tank bottom, the welds shall be inspected by which one of the folawing methods? a. Radiographs by Vacuum © Penetrant testing Hammer testing 75. The junction of the weld face and the base metal i the. Heat affect zone Weld toe Stress riser Dilution zone 76, Tank plates being welded which do not have proper identification shall be subjected to chemical analysis UT thickness measurements PT testing AT testing7. 7. 20. 81. EI oe ccrnmrnninmnanr AEE ccs ‘assembly whose component parts are joined by welding i @ Spoat piece Wedment Fillet wei Groove weld Identifies @ procedure for installing a nozale in the shell of 2 tank that i in ieviee, Repair Alteration Hot tap Reconstruction “Annular bottom plates shall have a radial width that provides atleast ‘inches between the inside of the shell and any lap-welded joint in the fem ‘of the bottom, a 0 boo cm ae For known materials, all shell plates and bottom plates welded tothe shell shall ‘meet, as a minimum, the chemistry and mechanical properties of material Specified for the application with regard to thickness and design metal temperature, per SM Requirements ASME Requirements ‘API 650 Requirements STAT Requirements ‘What action should be taken after a fat spot is discovered in the second ring of a 200" diameter AST? ‘The shell distortion shall be evaluated ‘The area shall be cut aut and replaced Since no product is leaking out ofthe area, it may be ignored ‘The inspector has the option to repair or ignore‘en 22 83 8, &. Routine in-service visual inspections ofthe extemal condition of the tank shall not exceed ‘One manth Six months One year Five years | separation at the joint root between the work pieces is re'erred to as a a. Gap Boot face ©. Root edge 4. Root opening Mivimum thickness for tank bottom plate, when there is no means of leak detection and containment, i. inch, a 10 b. l075 et 6105 \When used, the ultrasonic thickness messurements shall be made at intervals not toexceed ‘one month One year Five years, (unknown corrosion rate) ‘Ten years, (unknown corrosion rate) Cavity-type discontinuities formed by gas entrapment during solidification of the weld ae cracks Tungsten inclusion Slag! Porosity Ee oea7. 8. ” “The most likely point of occurrence af crack in riveted tanks i around Si é Intemal piping Flanged connections Roof seas Rivet holes ‘Qualified inspectors shall have education and experience equal to atleast one of the following ‘Adegree in engineering plus 1 year of experience in inspection of tanks, pressure vessels of piping ‘Two years of experience in work related field ‘Two year certificate in technology from technical college High school education ‘The maximum acceptable undercutting ofthe base metal fr vertical but joints is inch ara 18 1164 3164 “Wen used, ultrasonic thickness measurements shall be made at year Jcerals after commissioning new tanks, b. 4 5 7 10 15 On a reconstructed tank, all new shell joint shall be we c WAGET) Sire, ee = ‘QF 7801 Rev 02 February 10.2013 | Pace 28 of 37 EERE! | Fein Provider Full filet welded with complete fusion Butt-welded with complete penetration and complete fusion Lapewelded with complete penetration and complete fusion Single grove with backing stripi ‘Oi 2 2 , 9. ‘A non-metallic product resulting from the mutual dissolution of flux and non- ‘metalic impurities in some welding processes Porosity “Tungsten inclusion slag Cracking ‘A double-welded but weld is. 1a. A joint between two abutting parts lying in approximately the same plane A joint between two abutting parts lying in approximately the same plane that is welded from both sides cA joint between two overlapping members in which tre overlapping ‘edges of both members are welded with fillet welds 4. fillet weld whose size is equal to the thickness of the thinner joined ‘member {All requirements of AP 650, ___shall be considered before changing the service ‘fa tank to operation at temperatures above 200°F. a. Appendix b. Appendix J ©. ‘Appendix C 4d. Appendix k Openings in tank shells larger than required to accommodate a ‘inch flanged or threaded nozzle shall be reinforced a One b. Two Tiree Four “The API 653 standard employs the principles of 21650 ASHE Article 4 AWS DI.1 aPL 104 ASSET ‘fang rier"Oz eo 8 100. 104 sep coe revel eu 2051 7 Ma Ph Qualification test plates for floor scan, with flaws, should be a minimum of sq. f a 0 b 70 90 6 150 ‘A fracture-type discontinuity characterized by a sharp tip ang high ratio of length to with to opening esplacement is referred to as crack slag Porosity spatter ‘The acceptability of welds examined by radiography shall be judged by the standards in| ASME Section V, Division 7 ‘ASME Section IX, Paragraph QW191 ASME Section Vil, Division 1, Paragraph UWS (b) ‘apiti08 Per API 653, what fs the maximum allowable banding, using a vertical 36" sweep boar? 7 B24" © 3318" 63" ‘The arrangement of direct current arc welding leads in which the electrode isthe ‘negative pole and the work piece is the positive pole ofthe welding arcis__? cen cer ac croc102. Any work on a tank that changes its physical dimensions or configuration is ‘considered a/an Reconstruction Rebuilding Reworking Alteration 103. When bottom annular plates are required by paragraph 3.5.1 of APL 650, the radial joints shall be raciographed. For single welded joints using @ backup bat, ‘one spot radiograph shall be taken on percent ofthe racial Jin. a 10 b 30 © 50 4 100 104, What is the maximum allowable misalignment on 93/4" vertical butt joint? a 108 bie 10% or maximum of 1/8" .12%or maximum of 3/32" 105, Atmospheric storage tanks are those tanks that have been designed to operate in their got and vapor spaces at internal pressures which approximate pressure, 16 the. to25 bs. 32s, to 15s, More than 25 tbs. ‘Atmospheric 106, The arrangement of direct current welding leads in which the electrode is the positive pole and the work plece is the negative pole of the welding arc 1s _ a. DCEN b. oceP eK & Aco wl. ias pene 107. The portion ofthe groove face within the joint root is called a. Land B. Root face Stringer bead 6. Root pass 108. Welder identification on roof welds and flange-to-nazzle neck welds shall ‘Be hand or machine stamped b. Bestamped every 3 feet Be stamped on the top side of each nozzle an in every 3 feet of roof wels 1d. Not require identification 109, Annular bottom plates must extend a minimum of inctes outside the tank shell, 12 110. For penetrations using insert plates, how shall the completed butt welds between the insert plate and shell plate be inspected? 100% RT Spot RT ar Visuat 111, NDE examiners that meet the requirements of ASME Section V, Article 1, are ‘qualified with ASNU/ASNT CP-189 oF AWS QC-1 ra ASNT SNT-TCAA 485 Sly nee,es ee 112, The maximum operating temperature for tanks constructed to API 650 (not including appendices) i. 500°F 500°C 200°F 200°C 112, Nee for floating root support legs and for fled roof support columns shall Be Tnstalled wen replacing a tank or. ud ings Leg guides Bearing plates Support te pins 114, Where does the new nameplate need tobe attached to a reconstructed tank? ‘Adjacent to the exsting nameplate Does not need one On the root (Over the suction piping 115. The corrosion rate for an AST is 5 mils per year. Based on API 653 requirements when should the next external UT inspection be scheduled? Note: Remaining Corrosion Allowance is 17 inches. a I years be 15 years & 2years d.10years 116, The design thickness ofa reconstructed tank is based on ‘Original shell thickness ‘Measurements taken within 10 days prior to relocation Measurement taken when the tank was removed from service New product loads WD ermeironrn nevis EE hice117. The maximum design liquid level for product shall be determined by calculating the maximum design liquid level for each shell course based on Amount of product needed ‘The specific gravity of tre product ‘Material costing Number of penetration in the frst shell course 118, SWis the acronym for what type of welding? Submerged Welding BL Shielded Metal are Welding ©. Stick Welaing 6. Stud Welding 119. You are adding a 6 inch blending nozzle to the bottom cours ‘thick. What size insert plate is required when used with aren 2. 12" diameter b.18" diameter © Three times the dlameter of the penetration 4. Thediameter ofthe reinforcement plate, plus 12” 120, Whois responsible for compliance with the AP 650 standards? Manufacturer Purchaser State Inspector 21653 Inspector a, settlement occurs when the tank shell settles Deriphery, resulting in deformation ofthe bottom plate. Uniform Ease Outot Pane Rigid Body Tilting 2, the shells 5/8" forcement plate? sharply around the a (msec raemm. 123. 4, 15. 126. i Haward Technology Middle East 2 full hydrostatic test can be waived on a tank 1a. After replacement of door sheet that intersects the shell-to-bottom Weld ‘When a 36-inch nozzle has been installed After partial or complete jacking ofa tank shell If the owner or operator has authorize the exemption in writing “Which type of tank settlement will rotate the tank in a tilted plans? Uniform settlement Rigid body (Out-of Plane settlement Differential settlement Due to the fast-freezing nature of this process, there is potential for tack of sidewall fusion when welding thick-wall equipment or a nozzle attachment. GMAW - Pulsed GMAW - Spray Guaw-G Guaw:s ‘The minimum thickness of new roof plates shall be _inch, plus any corrosion allowances, = specified in the repair specifications, we 78 ane ae Express 50 mis as. 500 050 005, ‘0005 Inches).’ Haward Technology Middle East 127, For replacement of tank bottom floor, What isa suitable non-covosive material for use between the old and new floor? a birt Sand or concrete ©. Fiberglass insulation a ain 128, According to API 653, the basis for repairs and alterations shal bean P| Standard 650 equivalence {| Standard 2207 equivalence ASE Section V equivalence AWS Ot .t equivalence 129, All new shell joints shal be Jolts, with complete penetrstion a. Butt welded Bap welded c Riveted 6. Chemically bonded 130. During the repair of an AST, ane new vertical shell weld was installed. How many radiographs are required on the vert? (The shelf 1.25" tick) (One radiograph shall be taken in every vertical joint 100% of the vertical joint, ‘Two radiographs shall be taken inthe vertical joint No radiograpis required 131, Settlement can result from Frequent freezing and thawing ofthe ground Nearby equipment operating wit extreme vibration Too much product being stored inthe tank High wind (mes) el (Ae 1201 Rer02 Feb 10.2019 aoe 37 | ae a132, Storage tanks shall be and gas-freed prior to commencement of dismanting a. filled b.Drained © Cleaned a. Vented 133. All bottom plates shall have a minimum nominal thickness of Inch, exclusive of any corrsion allewance specified by the purchaser for the Bottom plates. 38 250 516 35 1%. ‘means the work necessary to reassemble a tank that has been ‘amantled and relocated to a new ste. a, Reconstruction b. Rebutiding <. Reworking Alteration 135, Repairs shall not be attempted on a tank that i filed with ___or on a tank {hat has contained until the tank has been emptied, cleaned and gas freed In a safe manner. a. Nitrogen bot Water 6 Grain 136, According to API 653, a full hydrostatic test, held for 24 tours, shall be performed on: a. Anew tank b.Aninservice tank €AAreconstructed tank 4. An ouvot-service tankGY ne ‘Os 137. Misalignment. in completed vertical joints over 5/8" shall not exceed what percentage ofthe plate thickness? b. ‘ 25% with a maximum of 1/16" 2% with a maximum of 3/64" 5k with a maximum of 3/8" 10% with a maximum of 1/8" 138. Hew oF altered reinforcing plates of shell penetrations shall be given a(n) b. 4 test, in accordance with API Standard 650. Diesel air Stress Gas 139, Ultrasonic acceptance standards, in accordance with APL 553, shall be ASME Section Vl SWE Section V ASME Section XL ‘Agreed upon by the purchaser and the manufacturer 140. Column-based clip-guides shall be welded to the tank bottan to prevent 141 Internal erosion Structural uplifting Lateral movement of column bases Lateral expansion and contraction Any specific design considerations, other than normal product loading, shall be specified by a. Owner/operator b. Contractor © Engineer Welding foreman € wl otHaward Technology Middle East 142. A (9) {is an electrode of an electrochemical cell at which oxidation (corriion) ozcars. 2. Bathode b. Anode © Cathode 4. Electrolyte 18. A) fs an electrode of an electrochemical cell at whch a reduction reaction occur a. Bathode b. Anode © Cathode 4 Electrolyte wa is a discontinuity in a coating film that exposes the metal surface tw the environment a. Vacation 1. Surface interruption Stress riser 6. Holiday 18. fccurs when two metals with different compositions (thus “diferent electrolytic potentials) are connected in an electrolyte (usally Sil). ‘2. Scattered metal growth Scattered metal Bistering Galvanic corrsion Erosion 146, A Galvanic system is 2 6 o a. System that uses a metal less active than the structure tostop corrosion b. System that uses @ metal more active than the structure to stop corresion &_System that uses a chemical to stop corrosion 4, System that uses a coating to stop corrosioni Haward Technology Middle East 147. All tanks shall be given a formal visual external Inspection ty an Inspector ‘qualified in accordance with API 653, Paragraph 4.10 atleast every years. a 10 ie “6 a5 148, Welding consumables shall conform to the classification that is applicable to the intended use. a. ASNT Baws: ASME aap 149. The rules given in API 653 are for tank inspection, repairs, alterations and reconstruction. Minimum requirements Maximum requirements Guidetine requirements Suggested requirements 150, ‘means any werk on a tank Involving cutting, burning, welding or ‘Beating operations that changes the physical dimensions and/or configuration of atanke Repair Reconstruction Reworking Alteration ee Doreanren ern rmn ser AEH ccs