3 Level I Questions Halogen Diode Detector Leak Testing ‘Good operating practice dictates thatthe period of time to allow for warm up of the halogen diode detector prior to calibrating is: a. 30 minutes b. 15 minutes ce 1h d. as recommended by the manufacturer F; H.116, 569, 599, 601-602 An opcrator smoking a cigarette while performing a halogen diode leak detector test ina confined area discovers repeated erratic signals on the instrument ‘meter. Which of the following is most likely the cause of the signals? a. a dirty instrument sensing element b. high background caused by the halogen rich cigarette smoke ¢. low line voltage to the instrument control unit air pump 4. low line voltage to the instrument 4579 ‘When preparing objects for halogen diode leak testing, the areas to be tested must be free of: a. dirt D. grease moisture all of the above ap 1.579, 622 For accurate leak location during halogen leak testing, if air movement is encountered which does not reduce the required sensitivity of the test, the: . probing operation should begin at the first located leak and proceed in a clockwise direction b. probing operation should begin at the downstream, side of the draft . probing operation should begin at the upstream side of the draft d. test should be stopped and the detector recalibrated 1.600 5. ‘When performing a halogen diode detector probe (sniffer) test ofa large object, inthe absence of significant air movement, sniffing or scanning should normally proceed from the: a. weld furthermost from the test manifold b. highest to the lowest point in the test system. cc. leeward to the windward side of the test system 4d. lowest to the highest point in the test system H.600 Halogen diode type leak detectors should never be used in an explosive atmosphere because: 4. this is a violation of good safety practices and OSHA Standards b. the sensing element of the instrument which ‘operates at a very high temperature could ignite the explosive mixture cc. the instrument contains electrical cireuits which could ignite the explosive mixture 4d. all of the above are applicable By H.562, 579, 588 ‘As the surrounding temperature increases, the ‘maximum pressure attainable from a bottle of halogen rich refrigerant gas: a, increases b. remains the same . decreases 4. varies with the square of the temperature 533 ‘When recharging a reservoir type halogen standard leak with refrigerant, personnel should: a. always use the “Freon” brand of refrigerant bs. for economy, use whatever reftigerant number that ison hand, ie, R-11, R-12, R-22, et. . always wear safety glasses with side shields to protect their eyes 4. always wear asbestos gloves to keep from burning their hands, AasHalogen Diode Detector Leak Testing, Level 1 Table 1 (for question number 9) For Systems Pressurized from Atmospheric Pressure with Refrigerant % by Volume Halogen Concentration Hee Test Pressure — PSIG PIG 25 10 18 2025 «90S CO 22 10 8 67 57 5 45 4 36 33 31 29 27 25 23 5 200167 +143 125 Wi 10 91 83 77 7 67 63 59 40 a1 666 O15 SIA 8335042 45 75 02 43 0 563 53 ‘Table 2 (for question number 10) ores Halogen Standard Leak Setting — Std. cm/s re Required Test Sensitivity — Std. cm?/s 1x10? 1x103 1x10 1x 105 1x 10-6 1 1x 104 1x 10-5 1x 104 1x107 Ma 2x104 2x105 2x 106 2x 107 5 5x104 5x105 5x106 5x 107 10 1x 103 1x 10-+ 1x105 1x 106 1x107 9. Ahalogen diode detector test procedure requires 11, When erratic signals are indicated during a halogen 10, 34 kPa (5 psig) of R-12 and a total pressure of 310 kPa (4 psig) for the test. From Table I above, the percent by volume halogen mixture at test pressure is: 067 3 ase S84 12. Avhalogen diode detector testis to be performed at a test sensitivity of 1 x 10~ std. cm¥/s with a 5 percent by volume halogen mixture in the test object. From. Table 2 above, the approximate maximum size standard leak setting that should be used to calibrate the halogen leak detector forthe testis: a. 2x 104 std. cm/s b. 5x 10 std. cm/s ©. 5x 10% std. ems d. 2x 10-7 std. ems S85 diode detector probe (sniffer) test, one cause of the problem could most likely be: 2. erratic sniffing technique by the operator b halogen background from a large leak ¢. adownstream virual leak 4. inadequate instrument sensitivity B; HLS83 Good operating practice dictates that the sensitivity of the halogen diode detector should be determined before and after testing and at intervals of minimum white scanning. a2h bih ©. 05h 43h 1.568, 58013, White increasing the leak rate setting on a reservoir type variable halogen standard leak, ifthe instrument pointer continues to go up the scale after the INCREASE valve is closed, this is an indication that the: a. DECREASE valve is not firmly closed b. gas reservoir is overpressurized cc. liquid tank is too full 4. INCREASE valve is not firmly closed AS HAS 14, When adjusting a reservoir type variable halogen standard leak, if the DECREASE valve is opened ‘when the INCREASE valve is not fully closed, the: a. valve between the liquid tank and gas reservoir will close b. instrument pointer will rapidly go to the top of the scale . refrigerant will vent from the standard leak reservoir and refilling will most likely be necessary 4. instrument pointer will slowly decrease to half scale AG 15. The basis for the scanning or sniffing direction during ‘halogen diode detector probe (sniffer) test is that refrigerant gas: 2, is heavier than air and will settle to the lowest point b. is lighter than air and will rise during testing cc. is the same weight as air and will stay in the immediate area of the leak or Teaks from which itis escaping 4. will rapidly change chemical composition as it ‘escapes into the surrounding air B; H.357, 554 16. Which of the listed items could temporarily plug leaks atest object? a. water b. cleaning solvent c. paint 4. all of the above Bs 1.564, 579, 622 17. A balogen diode detector test procedure specifies the use of R-12 as the source of tracer gas. Which of the following refrigerants would it be permissible to use? a. Genetron 12 ». Freon 12 cc. Ueon 12 4. any of the above G)Hsst Halogen Diode Detector Leak Testing, Level 1 18, Materials that contain halogens are usually called: a. fluorines b. inert «. halides 4. ozone Bs C; H.560 19, While adjusting a reservoir type variable halogen standard leak, the operator accidentally vents the gas from the only standard leak available, Which of the following actions would quickly resolve the problem? replace the standard leak replace the cylinder in the standard leak . recharge the standard leak send the standard leak to the manufacturer for recharging epee Aa 20. The test connections used for pressurizing @ halogen diode detector probe (sniffer) test system should be halogen leak tested prior to performing the halogen ode detector probe test of the system, in order to: ‘a. complete the training of the operator and qualify that individual in this test method b. check the adequacy of the instrument calibration c. detcet and eliminate leakage that could create background contamination d. verify the adequacy of the soak time 4579 21. Placing the sniffer probe or gun of a halogen diode leak detector in a steam of pure refrigerant: 4. is a rough method of checking instrument sensitivity in the absence of a standard leak b. will temporarily or permanently contaminate and shorten or end the life of the instrument sensing element . is a method of determining the percentage of halogen compound in the refrigerant 4. enables the operator to simulate background contamination B; G; 1.565, 379 22. One purpose of a built-in automatic zeroing cixcvit in a halogen diode leak detector is to 1. enable the operator to use a faster scanning speed ». eliminate the steady background signal caused by local atmospheric halogen content c. ensure that the operator will not miss a leak 4. make it easier to more rapidly pinpoint very small, leaks G5; HANS, 563, 572Halogen Diode Detector Leak Testing, Level I 23. The size of the smallest leakage detectable with @ halogen leak detector is known as: 2. total leakage rate bleak indicator range €. response time 4. sensitivity CG; 1.558, 581 24, When pressurizing a vessel or component with a mixture of compressed air and halide refrigerant, adding the refrigerant to the system first: 4, reduces the total quantity of refrigerant required for the test b. aids in the dispersion and mixing of the refrigerant throughout the system ¢. minimizes the possibility of the operator missing leaks due to the higher concentration of tracer gas at the start of scanning 4, speeds the stratification of refrigerant within the test system which increases the reliability ofthe results 1.589, 607 25. While performing a halogen diode detector test, the Teak detector becomes difficult to zero and the pointer onthe leak rate meter repeatedly swings up scale. ‘The most likely cause ofthe problem could be the use of to high a sensitivity range, shorted element, excessive heater voltage, oF: 2. poor air low b. sensing element is too new Cc. high halogen background 4d. faulty leak rate meter G; 1.556, 563, 608 26. When venting a halogen mixture from a vessel or ‘component in order to repair detected leaks, the Tocation of the end of the vent or exhaust line: a. is dependent on the percent by volume mixture +. is unimportant since the initial testis already complete cc: must be downwind and far enough away to prevent the halogen mixture from re-entering the test area 4. is not important at this stage of the test since the repairs can be made without releasing the pressure from the system, B HLS84 27. Which of the following leak rate values does not ‘match any of the halogen standard leak settings shown in Figure 1.1? a. 5.3.x 107 07. per year b. 12x 10% sid. cm/s 6. 2.6 10° std. cm/s 4d. 1.5% 10-07. per year As S78 28, One of the better methods of assuring that the distance between the sniffer probe tip and the test surface does not exceed the maximum allowed by the code and/or test procedure is to: 4. fit the end of the sniffer with a notched piece of plastic that projects no more than the allowed ‘maximum distance beyond the tip ofthe sniffer b. trim the tip of the sniffer by the amount of allowed maximum distance . tape a wire rode to the sniffer with the end projecting beyond the tip ofthe sniffer by twi required maximum distance 4. estimate the distance between the sniffer and the test surface during scanning the 11576, 580 1029, A leak test procedure for halogen diode detector 31, From Figure 1.2, what would be the minimum probe (sniffer) test requires a mixture of halogen and ambient temperature needed for R-12 to reach a air or inert gas. Tf compressed ar is not available, required halogen pressure of 276 kPa (40 psig) in a which of the following types of available bottled gases __system pressurized to a test pressure of 414 kPa could be used to safely complete the pressurization? (60 psig)? a. oxygen a -9.4°C 5S °F) b. catbon dioxide b.2°CGS°R) . butane ©. 7°C 45°F) 4. propane 4. 18°C (65°F) S79, 589 1553 30. R-12 in the presence of high temperature (such as a ‘weld puddle) will break down into hydrogen chloride, hydrogen fluoride, chlorine, and: a. carbon monoxide ». sulfur dioxide ¢. phosgene (mustard gas) d. sodium sulfate 580 Halogen Diode Detector Leak Testing, Level 1 Figure 1.2. 0 a 0 | ace Be ie £ 7 ee 8 af » o 8 g @ at i: 0% 2 « 2 » 8 6 100 10-20-30 40 50 Go 7 80 90 100 10 120130 ‘Temperature ~ Degrees Fahrenheit (°F) Pressure vs. Temperature Woer dre gee epee oe gTereparsrace Level I Answers Halogen Diode Detector Leak Testing 12. 13. 14, 15. 16. ite 18. 19. 20. 21. veoeonarpean 13 23. 24. 25. 26. Hee 28. 29. 30. 31. eogrreeragLevel II Questions Halogen Diode Detector Leak Testing Which of the following can directly affect the performance of a halogen diode leak detector during a halogen diode detector probe (sniffer) test? b. cigarete ori cc. make of standard leak 4. configuration of the test system HS79 ‘The halogen-rich refrigerant gas, detectable by a hhalogen diode leak detector as it passes through a leak, is generally referred to as: ‘a. a sensing gas . atracer gas ©. an ionizer gas d. adetector gas, C5 S88 Which one of the following elements is detectable with a halogen diode leak detector? a helium, . argon . carbon dioxide 4. chlorine C3 Gals H.S56 ‘Which of the foliowing is the most commonly used tracer gas for halogen diode leak detector testing? ‘a. coolant #6 b. acetate #18 cc reagent #901 RAD FHS In the presence of moisture, halogen-tich test gas left in a stainless stec! container over a period of time: 8. can coo! the container because of the refrigerant effect b. will become an explosive mixture . can accelerate stress corrosion 4. can decompose into phosgene gas Fs H598 ‘When cold weather reduces the rate of vaporization from the refrigerant bottle, increasing the time requited to pressurize the test system, the best course of action is to: 2. obiain the customer's verbal agreement for acceptance of a lower halogen pressure b. delay the test until the weather warms up © place the refrigerant botle ina tank of very warm, water 4. be satisfied with the best halogen pressure possible ‘within the time scheduled forthe test B; 1.552 ‘Most leaks detected during a halogen diode detector ‘probe (sniffer) test could have been detected, and usually can be verified, by: ‘a. a bubble leak test . an ultrasonic examination . a visual examination 4d. a pressure change measurement test HL579, 605 ‘The volume of one gas in one or more other gases, related to the total volume of all gases is called: a. conductance of the connecting piping b. concentration by volume . diffusion of the mixture 4. concentration by weight ‘The factor which most determines the maximum pressure that it is possible to obtain from a particular type of refrigerant isthe: a. surrounding temperature b. volume of the container ¢. atmospheric pressure 4. shape of the container HLSS2-553Halogen Diode Detector Leak Testing, Level 10. The purpose of performing a bubble leak test before performing a halogen diode detector probe (sniffer) testis to: 4, make it unnecessary to have qualified personnel for the halogen diode detector probe test >. structurally overload the component or vessel being. tested before the halogen diode detector probe test pinpoint as many leaks as possibfe so they can be located faster during the halogen diode detector probe test 4. eliminate gross leaks that could cause background signals during the halogen diode detector probe test #579, 589 11. Which of the following is important when choosing a method for leak testing? a b, ity . reliability 4. repeatability «. all of the above Es HA2 12, Which of the following methods is generally cconsidcred the most sensitive leak test method for a pressurized system? a, flow measurement , halogen diode leak detection . pressure change measurement 4, helium mass spectrometer leak detection B; E; HL14-15, 606 13, The presence of small traces of halogen vapors in the halogen diode leak detector: a, increases the emission of negative ions '. decreases the emission of positive ions ¢. increases the emission of positive ions d. decreases the emission of negative ions 1B; G5 1.560 14, Care must be exercised when halogen diode leak (esting around plastics and rubber because: b they are explosive when using a sniffer they absorb halogens readily and give off false indications . they have high melting points 4. ions will change their color Bs F; 1.568, 596 15, When a test system is to be both halogen diode detector probe (sniffer) tested and hydrostatically tested, the halogen diode test should be performed first because water residue could: 1. contaminate the halogen gas ». temporarily plug leaks €, prevent purging the halogen gas from the system 4d. reduce the volume of the system sufficiently to affect test sensitivity 479 “The purpose of a soak time when pressurizing a system with a halogen air mixture for a halogen diode detector probe (sniffer) test isto allow the: 2. halogen leak detector time to warm up ’. test pressure and temperature to stabilize ¢. halogen gas to disperse throughout the system 4. percent halogen gas concentration to increase full potentiab B.10-10; F; 1.589 17, Which of the following is nor a common tracer gas ‘usod for halogen diode detector testing? a. neon b.R2 ©. methylene chloride a. R12 B; 1.552 |. A periodic instrument calibration conducted during a halogen diode leak detector test determines that the leak detector sensitivity is less than that determined at the previous calibration. After repairing and/or adjusting and recalibrating the instrument, which of the following is the correct procedure to follow? a b continue to test from where testing had last stopped rotest all areas that were previously tested and then continue testing other untested areas ‘vent the system and repair all leaks detected retest all areas which were tested after the last satisfactory calibration check and then continue testing other untested areas é 1.598, 609, 617 19, Which one of the following is a true statement regarding the halogen diode detector probe (sniffer) test method? ‘a. the test can be performed in any type of ‘surrounding atmosphere b. detected leaks can never be closely pinpointed ©. itean be performed on most vessels or components that are capable of withstanding internal pressure 4. the total leakage rate of a component or vessel i accurately known on completion of a halogen diode detector probe test HSS 1620. When performing a halogen diode detector leak test, which of the following requires a re-evaluation of operating technique? a. achange in the concentration of test gas . achange in the type of refrigerant ©. a.change in type of manufacturer of test equipment 4. all of the above 1.599, 606 21. Which of the following statements are true in regard to the halogen diode (heated anode) leak detector? 4. sensitivity of this method is generally limited to 10st. ems b. the rate of which ions are formed is proportional to halogen concentration in the gas which passes into the detector element . the sensitivity of the detector will increase after prolonged exposure to concentrations of halide gas 4d. all of the above By G; 11.560, 562, 565, 610 22. Which of the following statements is true when a test ‘system is pressurized with a halogen-air mixture prior 10 leak testing with a halogen diode (heated anode) leak detector? 8. halogenated gases should not always be flushed out of systems after a leak test has been successfully conducted b. halogenated gas should have a concentration of at . vessels with a significant vertical height may require a means of mixing the test gases before and during the test . the element life of a halogen diode (heated anode) leak detector is relatively unlimited with proper ‘maintenance and operation B; F; 11.38, 600 23. In accordance with good operating practice, if rejectable leaks are detected and marked, and the system is depressurized, which of the following statements is truc? a. the leaks should be repaired and retested as, required by the procedure specification b. after repair, the part should be liquid penetrant tested ©. after repair, the procedure should be repeated using a different type of refrigerant 4d. all of the above 5.600 17 Halogen Diode Detector Leak Testing, Level II 24, In accordance with good operating practice, the requirements for normal scanning during halogen diode detector probe (sniffer) testing are: A. the scanning rate must detect leakage of at least that required by the procedure >. the probe tip should be kept within the minimum. distance of the test surface required by the procedure , both a and b 4. none of the above H.575, 580, 599-600 25. In the halide torch method of leak detection, which of, the following statements is true? 4, the sensitivity of this method exceeds that of the bubble leak test b. the halide torch consists of a burner connected to a tank of halogenated gas ©. a (race of halogenated gas would likely show up as a green or violet flame 4. both b and e H.559.560 26. The thermal conductivity method of halogen leak detection measures the: 2. affinity of the halogens for electrons b. difference in the ionization potential of air and lium ©. temperature of ionizion for two different gases d. difference in the transfer of heat by conduction in two gases 437 27. Which of the following statements concerning test gases used in halogen leak testing is not true? ‘4. argon and helium will readily react with certain hhalogens under ordinary conditions b. certain halogenated gases, such as R-12, can become corrosive in the presence of moisture ©. non-toxic gases can act as an asphyxiant by displacing the necessary amount of air to support life 4. R-12 in the presence of high temperature (such as weld paddic) will break down into hydrogen chloride, hydrogen fluoride, chlorine and phosgene (anustard gas) 1.149, 380, 598 28. When performing a halogen leak test, good operating practice requires that the minimum time allowed for dispersion of the halogen gas is: a. Sminutes b. equal to half the total test time <. as required by the specification or code d. 15 minutes S54Halogen Diode Detector Leak Testing, Level IT 29. A “halogen” is any of the five very active nonmetallic 31. fan operator knows the test sensitivity of a halogen chemical elements astatine; iodine, bromine, chlorine, diode detector probe (sniffer) test, that individual | and knows for certain upon completion of the test that: a. barium a. no leaks of a certain size or larger have gone b. fluorine undetected c. calejum b. the total leak rate ofthe test object is less than a 4. postassium certain amount B; HL556,560 _. the instrument was capable of detecting leakage of certain size during the test 30, Which of the following factors can affeet the 4. all of the above sensitivity attainable by the halogen diode detector B; H.S77, 581 ‘method of leak testing? | 32, A halogen standard leak of a certain size produces a | a. differential test pressure known signal on a halogen leak detector. To receive | b. halogen concentration this same intensity signal on the instrument during the c. type of halogen tracer gas test of an object containing a 2 percent by volume | all of the above hhalogen-air mixturo, the size leak in the object causing 11.554, 562,579 the signal would theoretically have to be at least, times larger than the standard leak. a. 20 ».50 ©. 40 10 | H.S85Serre eet ae ee oe te carcrrernagce Level II Answers Halogen Diode Detector Leak Testing 12. 13. 14. 15, 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. ai. 22. evacaserces 19 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. be 32. vonmeer nace