API 510-CLOSED- 7

1 The application of API 510 is restricted to organization that:

a. Fabricate or build pressure vessels according to ASME B&PV Code.
b. Employ or have access to an authorized inspection agency.
c. Manufacture or inspect pressure vessels according to NBIC.
d. Hire or have access to unsanctioned inspection agency.

API 510 Inspection Code is only applicable to pressure vessels used by the petroleum and chemical
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process industries that:

a. Are being fabricated for the petroleum and chemical process industries.
b. Can be fabricated to ASME B&PV Code and inspected by NBIC inspectors
c. will be place in service after fabrication to the ASME B&PV Code.
d. Have been placed in service, inspected and or repaired by an authorized agency.

3 The following is an example of a pressure vessel not excluded from coverage by API 510:

a. Pressure vessel on an ocean going ship, operate at 100 psig and 100° F.
b. Pressure vessel in a refinery, operates at 5 psig and 70° F.
c. Pressure vessel in a refinery, operates at 100 psig and 200° F.
d. Pressure vessel in a oil refinery, vol. of 4 cu. Ft. and operates at 70 psig and 70° F.

If there is a conflict between the ASME code and API 510 for vessels which have been placed in
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service, the requirements of __________ shall to precedence

a. API 510
b. ASME Section VIII, Section 1
c. NBIC
d. Owner/User

5 One type of Authorized Inspection agency is:

a. An inspection agency which does inspections.

b. An insurance /inspection agency which does not write pressure vessel insurance.
An owner/user of pressure vessels who maintains and inspection organization only for his own
c.
equipment.
d. An independent 3rd party consultant.

6 The term "minimum allowable shell thickness" is the thickness:

a. Essential for the shell and heads of a vessel.

b. Required for each element of a vessel.
c. Necessary for the shell of the vessel.
d. Including any corrosion allowance for the shell of the vessel.
 7 Lowering the MAWP or the temperature rating of a vessel or both below the design conditions is:

a. Not a permissible way to provide for corrosion.

b. The preferred way to provide for corrosion.
c. The only way to provide for corrosion.
d. A permissible way to provide for corrosion.

An owner/user is responsible for developing, documenting, implementing, executing and assessing

8 pressure vessel inspection systems and inspection procedure that will meet the requirements of API
510. These systems and procedure will be:

a. Maintained in a engineering procedure document.

b. Kept as a standard procedure
c. Contained in a Quality Assurance manual.
d. In hand and available at the owner/users headquarters.

Safety precautions are important in pressure vessel inspection because of the limited access to and
9 from confined spaces of a pressure vessel. Out of the organization listed below which one provides
procedures and list requirements which must be followed.

a. ASME
b. OSHA
c. NFPA
d. NBIC

__________ may occur if equipment is subjected to temperatures above those for which it is
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designed:

a. Creep
b. Brittle Fracture
c. Stress Corrosion
d. Erosion

If a probable corrosion rate cannot be determined from reviewing data from vessels in the same or
### similar service or estimated from published data, on-stream determinations shall be made after
approximately _________ hours of service by using NDE methods.

a. 500
b. 1000
c. 5000
d. 10000

The MAWP for the continued use of a pressure vessel shall be based on computations determined
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by use of the:

Latest addition of the National Boiler Inspection Code or the Construction Code to which the
a.
vessel was built.
b. Latest addition of the ASME Code or the Construction Code to which the vessel was built.
c. Latest addition of the API/ASME Code or the Construction Code to which the vessel was built.
Latest edition of the Underwriters Laboratories Code or the Construction Code to which the
d.
vessel was built.
 Out of the many methods of inspection _________ is considered the most important and the most
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universally accepted method of inspection.

a. Radiography (RT)
b. Visual Inspection (VT)
c. Ultra Sonic (UT)
d. Hammer Testing

If external or internal coverings such as insulation, refractory protective linings or corrosion resistant
### linings are in good condition and there is no reason to suspect that an unsafe condition is behind
them:

a. It is not necessary to remove them for inspection.

b. It is necessary to remove them completely for inspection.
c. It is necessary to partially remove them for inspection
d. It is required to remove them completely for inspection on a regular set interval.

What API standard provides more information on the inspection of piping, valves and fitting
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associated with pressure vessels?
a. API RP 576
b. API RP 575
c. API RP 574
d. API RP 573

For a corroded area of considerable size in which the circumferential stress govern, the least
### thickness along the most critical element of the area may be averaged over a length not exceeding
the following:

For vessels with an inside diameter ≤ 60 inches

a. 1/4 the vessel diameter or 5 inches, whichever is less.
b. 1/2 the vessel diameter or 10 inches, whichever is less.
A
c. 1/4 the vessel diameter or 15 inches, whichever is less.
d. 1/2 the vessel diameter or 20 inches, whichever is less.

For vessels with an inside diameter > 60 inches

a. 1/3 the vessel diameter or 40 inches, whichever is less.
b. 1/4 the vessel diameter or 30 inches, whichever is less.
B
c. 1/3 the vessel diameter or 50 inches, whichever is less.
d. 1/4 the vessel diameter or 25 inches, whichever is less.

### For corrosion calculations the surface of the weld is considered to be:

1" on either side of the weld or twice the minimum thickness on either side of the weld, whichever
a.
is greater.
2 inches on either side of the weld or 2 times the minimum thickness on either side of the weld,
b.
whichever is greater.
4 inches on either side of the weld or 4 times the minimum thickness on either side of the weld,
c.
whichever is greater.
 6 inches on either side of the weld or 6 times the minimum thickness on either side of the weld,
d.
whichever is greater.

### Under what conditions is an internal field inspection of a newly installed pressure vessel waived?

The contractor installing the vessel assures the owner-user that the vessel is satisfactory for its
a.
intended purpose.
b. A manufacture data report assuring the vessel is satisfactory for its intended service is available.

c. The owner-user assures the inspector that the vessel is satisfactory for its intended service.
The manufacture orally assure the owner-user that the vessel is satisfactory for its intended
d.
service.

An above ground pressure vessel shall be given a visual external inspection, preferably while in
### operation, at least every ________ years or at the same interval as the internal/on-stream
inspection, whichever is less:

a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 10

The period between internal or on-stream inspection shall not exceed one-half the estimated
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remaining life of the vessel based on corrosion rate or ________ years, whichever is less.

a. 10
b. 15
c. 5
d. 12

In cases where the remaining safe operating life is estimated to be less than 4 years, the inspection
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interval may be the full remaining safe operating life up to a maximum of _____ years.

a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4

If both the ownership and the location of a vessel are changed, what must happen before the vessel
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is re-used?
a. It must be internally and externally inspected.
b. All the records must be reviewed.
c. It must be thoroughly UT checked.
d. It must have all the paper work transferred to the new owner.
 A pressure vessel has been in service for 12 years and has shown a history of corrosion over its
### service life. The original thickness was 1.9375" and the present thickness is 1.405". What is the
corrosion rate for this vessel?

a. 0.266250" per year

b. 0.532500" per year
c. 0.088750" per year
d. o.o44375" per year

### When must a pressure test be performed on a pressure vessel?

a. When the contractor working on the vessel deems it necessary.

b. When the API authorized inspector believes that it is necessary.
c. When the safety group of the owner-uses request it.
d. When the NFPA request it.

### Who is authorized to test and repair pressure relief valves?

a. An organization experienced in PRV maintenance.

b. A valve repair shop.
c. A certified pressure vessel inspector.
d. A contractor with valve mechanics.

### What is the maximum inspection interval of a pressure relieving device?

a. 15 years
b. 12 years
c. 10 years
d. 20 years

### What determine the inspection interval of a pressure relieving device?

a. The interval is determined by the authorized pressure vessel inspector.

b. The interval is determined by the owner-user.
c. The interval is determined by the performance of the pressure relieving device.
d. The interval is determined by the size of the device.

### The following is not normally found in pressure vessel records:

a. Manufactures data reports.

b. Vessel identification numbers.
c. Information on piping past the first vessel flange.
d. Relief valve information.
 When repairs or alteration are to be performed on a pressure vessel, all material and welding
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procedure that are to be used must be approved by:
The insurance carrier for the company that the pressure vessel belongs to and the owner user of
a.
the vessel.
b. The owner-user and the company performing the repairs or alterations to the pressure vessel.
The API authorized pressure vessel and id necessary by an engineer experienced in pressure
c.
vessel design, fabrication and inspection.
The original vessel fabricator and the insurance carrier for the company that owns the pressure
d.
vessel.

### What type of repairs can an authorized inspector give prior general authorization for?

a. Major repairs that require pressure tests.

b. Alterations that require pressure tests.
c. Major alterations that require pressure tests.
d. Limited or routine repairs that will not require pressure tests.

### When does an inspector normally approve all specified repair and alteration work?

The work is approved after the contractor certifies the work to be satisfactory and the contractor
a.
pressure test the vessel.
The work is approved by a process chemical engineer for the owner-user and the contractor has
b.
pressure tested the vessel.
The work is approved after an inspection by the authorized inspector has proven the work to be
c.
satisfactory and any required pressure test are witnessed by him.
The work is approved after an inspection, pressure test by the contractor and the unit operators
d.
accept the vessel.

Who should be consulted before repairing a crack at a discontinuity, where stress concentrations
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may be serious?
a. The operators of the vessel.
b. The owner-user.
c. An engineer experienced in the operation of the vessel.
d. An engineer experienced in pressure vessel design.

### All repair and alteration welding shall be in accordance with:

a. NBIC Welding Code

b. AWS D1.1 Welding Code
c. Origional Code of Construction
d. NFPA Welding Code

The repair organization shall use welder and welding procedures qualified in accordance with the
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applicable requirements of:
a. Section V of the ASME Code
b. Section IX of the ASME Code
 c. AWS D1.1 Welding Code
d. API Standard 1104 Welding Code

The repair organization shall maintain records of its qualified welding procedures and individual
### welder performance qualifications. These records shall be available to the ________ prior to the
start of welding

a. Operator
b. Owner-user
c. Welder
d. Inspector

For alteration or repairs of vessels originally post weld heat treated as a code requirement and
### constructed of the P-1 and P-3 steels listed in the ASME code, pre-heating to not less than _______
degrees F may be considered a an alternative to PWHT.

a. 200° F
b. 300° F
c. 400° F
d. 500° F

A carbon steel (A-285 GR C) vessel must be repaired by welding in a flush patch (replacing a
### corroded area). The vessel is in caustic service and was originally post weld heat treated (PWHT).
Which of the following is correct?

a. No PWHT is required.
b. The repair may be pre-heated to 300°F and PWHT waived.
c. The repair may be made using the temper-bead technique.
d. The repair must be post weld heat treated.

If a localized post weld heat treatment is approved for a vessel repair (a complete 360° band around
### the vessel is not used-only a localized spot), what are the minimum number of thermocouplers
required around the localized area to monitor the temperature?

a. 1
b. 2
c. 4
d. 6

When repairing vessels with stainless steel overlay or cladding (vessels constructed of P-3, P-4 or
P-5 base materials) the base metal in the area of the repair should be examined by UT per ASME
### Section V. This UT inspection should be made ________ hours after the repair has been completed
for equipment in hydrogen service, especially for chromium-molybdenum alloy that could be effected
by delayed cracking.

a. 12
b. 24
c. 36
d. 42
### When are fillet welded patches (lap patches) permitted?

a. They may only be used in vessels with shell thicknesses less than 3/8".
b. They may be used only if approved by the operators.
c. They may only be used on low pressure vessels.
d. They may be used only for temporary repairs.

### Carbon or alloy steel with a carbon content over ______ percent shall not be welded:

a. 0.30%
b. 0.35%
c. 0.40%
d. 0.45%

The acceptance criteria for a welded repair or alteration should include NDE techniques that are in
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accordance with:
a. Applicable section of the NBIC.
b. The applicable section of the ASME code.
c. The jurisdiction
d. Owner-user

### A pressure test is normally required after:

a. An alterations
b. A repair
c. A lightning strike
d. A unit upset

### When is a rerating of a pressure vessel considered complete?

a. When the pressure vessel engineer approves the rerating.

b. When the authorized construction organization attaches the nameplate to the rerated vessel.
When the API authorized pressure vessel inspector oversees the attachment of an API 510
c.
name plate.
d. When the owner-user accepts the rerating from the rerating organization.

An API cerified inspector who has not been actively engaged as such within the past three years
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can be recertified by:
a. being employed by a refinery.
b. Being licensed by the jursidiction.
c. an oral examination.
d. a written examination.
### An Examiner is normally:

a. An API 510 Inspector.

b. A UT Level II NDE Examiner.
A person who assist the API 510 Inspector, but does not necessarily qualified as an API 510
c.
Inspector.
d. An independent API 510 Inspector.

### The minimum number of TMLs on any given vessel is:

a. Determined the the API 510 inspector.

b. Determined by the owner-user.
c. at least one
d. A least four on each shell and head.

If a short-term corrosion rate reflects a 0.001" per year corrosion enviroment exist and the long- term
### corrosion rate is 0.009" per year, the corrosion rate used in calculating the inspection interval should
be:

a. The long term.

b. The short term.
c. Both terms.
d. The Corrosin rate is not used.
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