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7. c) the vessel will not be operated in excess of 500 psig (3.42 MPa) or 500°F (260°C). API-
510 Paragraph 6.5.2.1
11. d) External ultrasonic thickness measurements should be taken. API-571 Para. 4.4.2.7(c)
13. a) 7.50 square inches (4851 mm2) Section VIII Fig. UG-37 A=dtrF
21. a) 18, 11, 20 Section VIII Fig UG-84.1 and Note (b)
PD
27. c) 0.429 inch (7.7 mm) Section VIII UG-32(d) t = ⇒
2 SE − .2 P
(550)(60) 33000
t= ⇒t= = .946 → RCA = 1.375 − .946 = .429
(2)(17500)(1) − (.2)(550) 35000 − 110
32. b) penetrant testing and eddy-current phase analysis. API-571 Paragraph 4.5.1.7(b)
33. d) until the data report has been signed by the inspector. Sect. VIII Paragraph UW-51(c)(1)
34. a) Repairs are required; the groove length is acceptable, but the average thickness is below
the required thickness. API-510 Paragraph 7.4.2.1
PR (500)(30) 15000
36. b) 0.872 inch (22.1 mm) t = ⇒t= ⇒t=
SE − .6 P (17500)(1) − (.6)(500) 17200
37. c) 1/3 of the vessel diameter or 40 inches, whichever is less. API-510 Para. 7.4.2.1
38. c) measurements on either side of the nozzle using thickness measurements that do not
extend beyond the limits of the reinforcement or defined in the ASME Code. API-510 Para.
7.4.2.4
39. c) The material prevents substituting preheat for PWHT. API-510 Paragraph 7.2.3.1
41. a) 548 psig; 422 psig Section VIII UG-99(b) and (g)
43. a) container may be accepted if it is tagged or marked by the material specification. Section
VIII UG-9
44. d) Use a shielded metal arc welding process and a preheat temperature between 300°F and
450ºF. API-510 Paragraph 8.1.6.4.2.2.1 and 8.1.6.4.2.2.2
45. b) one location on each shell course and head. API-572 Paragraph 10.3.12
46. c) 231 psig (1.59 MPa). API-510 Para.8.2.1, Figure 8-1, and paragraph 5.8.2.1
(1.3)(150)(175000)
Pt = = 230.5 psi
14800
47. c) a minimum preheat of 175° F (79.4°C) and an interpass temperature of 450°F (232°C)
must be maintained. API-510 Paragraph 8.1.5.3.2
49. a) The local thin area must be restored to a nominal metal thickness of 1.10 inch (30.5 mm).
API-510 Paragraph 7.2.1
t actual − t min imum (CR )( RL) (.01)(10)
RL = → t min imum = → t min imum = = 1.111
CR t actual .9
50. b) actual thickness determined by inspection minus twice the estimated corrosion loss
before the next scheduled inspection. API-510 Paragraph 7.3.3
51. c) No; specimen 1 does not meet the requirements. ASME Section IX QW-153.1(a)
53. c) No; it could be 3/16 inch to 2.5 inches. ASME Section IX QW-451.1
5. b) nozzle & shell in the area of the nozzle should be examined for cracks. API-572
Paragraph 10.3.8
.9375 − .6875
6. c) 21 years API-510 Paragraph 7.2.1 RL = = 20.8
.012
7. a) increase the number of CMLs for the bottom head, shell, and nozzles in the area where
localized corrosion is expected to occur. API-510 Paragraph 5.6.3
11. b) each zone may be treated independently regarding the interval between inspections. API-
510 Paragraph 6.5.3
15. c) At areas of anticipated water wetting and weld seams for preferential corrosion API-571
Paragraph 4.3.6.7(a) & (b)
19. d) All factors contributing to the likelihood & consequences of a failure API-510 Para. 5.2.3
21. b) using the rate that reflects the current process conditions. API-510 Paragraph 7.1.1.2
23. a) before 4.5 years of actual service. API-510 Paragraph 6.5.1.2 and 7.2.1
24. b) create a structured and systematic approach utilizing prediction/analysis tools. API-571
Paragraph 4.3.3.7(f)
25. a) the inspector witnesses the attachment of an additional nameplate or stamping. API-510
Paragraph 8.2.2
29. d) 4 times the test pressure. ASME Section VIII Paragraph UG-102(b)
30. c) on the weld so that the length of the wire is perpendicular to the weld. Section IX
Paragraph T-277.1(d)
.575 − .550
34. b) 0.0050 inch per year (0.13 mm/year) CRST = = .005
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37. c) on-stream corrosion data gathered after 6 weeks of continuous service. API-510
Paragraph 7.1.2(d)
38. b) the 10 years of actual service-exposed life. API-510 Paragraph 6.5.1.1 and 6.5.1.2
41. a) verify the equipment is safe for operation and to initiate plant inspection records. API-
510 Paragraph 6.2.1.1
44. d) combining metals from opposite ends of the galvanic series. API-571 Paragraph 4.3.1.3
47. b) the welds used to attach components for cracking or other defects API-510 Para. 5.5.4.1.2
49. c) All persons inside the vessel must be in a harness with a safety line to the manway. API-
572 Paragraph 10.2.1
55. a) A representative number that will satisfy the requirements for an internal or on-stream
inspection API-510 Paragraph 5.6.2.1
56. a) ultrasonic thickness scanning may be made from external metal surfaces. API-572
Paragraph 10.4.6 (Most correct answer)
57. a) trequired = the required thickness at the same CML or component as tactual
tactual = the actual thickness of a CML at the time of inspection API-510 Paragraph 7.1.1.1
and 7.2.1
60. d) must be repaired or removed before a more detailed inspection may proceed. API-572
Paragraph 10.4.3
70. d) the established corrosion rate is low and not localized. API-510 Paragraph 5.6.3.1
71. b) the type and location of the deterioration expected. API-572 Paragraph 10.4.2
77. a) Allowing temporary repairs to be left in place for a longer period of time API-510
Paragraph 8.1.5.1.1
78. c) any design change affecting the pressure-containing capability of a pressure vessel. API-
510 Paragraph 3.2
79. c) Flat head ASME Section VIII Paragraph UG-32 & UG-34
81. a) discarded and not used for any welding. API-577 Paragraph 7.7
82. a) direction to the welder while making production welds. ASME Section IX QW-200.1(a)
.875 − .820
84. a) 0.011 inch per year (API-510 6.4 CR = = .011 )
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86. b) the RBI assessment shall be updated after each inspection. API-510 Paragraph 5.2.4
91. b) corrosion between the flange and the pipe. API-572 Paragraph 10.3.8
94. b) the strength is not more than 5% below the specified minimum tensile strength of the
base metal. ASME Section IX Paragraph QW-153.1(d)
95. d) operating pressure is close to the set pressure. API-576 Paragraph 4.7.1
96. b) for the service life of the vessel. API-510 Paragraph 7.8.1
97. d) The welder may use any qualified procedures that are in accordance with the ASME
Code, Section IX. API-510 Paragraph 8.1.6.2.1