API 510-OPEN- 9

API 576 Questions

1 Based on the descriptions provided, pick the correct type of pressure relieving device:

The spring is fully exposed; it is used on steam boiler drums; it is also used for general air and
steam service in refineries. See API 572, 2.2.1.2
a. Rupture Disc.
b. Safety Relief Valve.
c. Relief Valve.
d. Safety Valve.

There are used in liquid service. They have closed bonnets and they should not be used in steam,
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air, gas or vapour service. See API 572, 2.2.1.3
a. Rupture Disc.
b. Safety Relief Valve.
c. Relief Valve.
d. Safety Valve.

They are used in gas and vapour service. They have closed bonnets and they should not be used
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on steam boilers. They are also used in corrosive refinery service. See API 572, 2.2.1.4
a. Rupture Disc.
b. Relief Valve.
c. Safety Relief Valve
d. Safety Valve.

They are used in refinery process for gas, vapour, air or liquid. They can be used in corrosive
4 refinery service. They minimize the effects of back pressure on its operation characteristics. They
should not be used as pressure control or bypass valves. See API 572, 2.2.1.4.3
a. Safety Valve.
b. Balanced Safety Relief Valve
c. Relief Valve
d. Rupture Disc

What is the common limitation for the use of the following pressure relief valves: safety Valve, Relief
5 Valve, Safety Relief Valve and Balance Safety Relief Valves. API 576, 2.2.1.2.3, 2.2.1.3.3,
2.2.1.4.2.3, 2.2.1.4.3.3
a. Used in corrosive refinery service.
b. Used as pressure control or bypass valve.
c. Used on steam boilers drums or super heaters.
d. Used in liquid service.

Which of the following is not a cause of a pressure relieving devices improper performance? API
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576, Section 4
a. Corrosion.
b. Proper maintenance.
c. Damaged seating devices.
d. Failing Springs
 7 Why is a definite time interval between pressure relieving devices necessary? API 576, 5.1.1

a. To ensure proper performance.

b. To satisfy OSHA requirements.
c. To fulfil owner user requirements.
d. To meet manufacturers conditions.

An inspection of a pressure relieving device is considered on schedule if it follows the last inspection
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and repairs by ________ percent of the established inspection interval. API 576, 5.2.3
a. 85-105
b. 90-110
c. 95-115
d. 100-110

Which of the following is not an item to be checked when a visual on-stream inspection of a
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pressure relieving device? API 576, 5.2.6
Check to make sure that the nozzle of the valve and or the piping to the valve inlet is not
a.
plugged.
b. Check to see that the correct relief device was originally installed.
Check to make sure no gags, blinds, closed valves or piping obstructions are preventing the
c.
relief device from operating.
d. Check to make sure the seals installed to protect the spring setting have not been broken.

### When a pressure relieving device is first received in the shop, what should be done?

a. Dismantle and clean the valve.

b. Check the valve spring for corrosion.
c. Dip the valve in cleaning solution.
d. Test pop the valve to determine the "as received" relieving pressure.
 API 510-OPEN- 9-Answers

1 d
2 c
3 c
4 b
5 b
6 b
7 a
8 b
9 a
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