Valves and Fittings Questions

1. List the required leak tests for gate valves per API-598 requirements? Shell test,
backsheet test, high presure closure test, low pressure seat test,

2. Is sealant allowed to be used during the seat leak tests? No, Lubricant only

3. What is normally meant by the term "valve trim"?The internal elements of a valve are
collectively referred to as a valve's trim.  The trim typically includes  a  disk,  seat,  stem,
and  sleeves  needed  to  guide  the  stem.    A  valve's  performance  is determined by the disk
and seat interface and the relation of the disk position to the seat. Because  of  the  trim,
basic  motions  and  flow  control  are  possible.    In  rotational  motion  trim designs,  the
disk  slides  closely  past  the  seat  to  produce  a  change  in  flow  opening.   In  linear
motion trim designs, the disk lifts perpendicularly away from the seat so that an annular
orifice appear

4. What is NACE MR0175? Standard material requirements for sulfide stress

cracking resistance mettalic material for oil field equipments

5. According to NACE MR0175 what is the normal maximum hardness of carbon

and low alloy steels exposed to sour service? 22HRC
6. Is hydrostatic shell tests of valves acceptable after painting? No
7. What is the difference between a valve that is manufactured to ASTM A216 WCB
and one that is ASTM A105 specifications? ASTM 216 WCB is cast steel,
ASTM A105 IS forged steel.
8. In addition to hardness testing, what is the other main requirement in NACE
MR0175?9. heat treatment
9. What are the normal flange ratings of ANSI valves?
150,300,400,600,900,1500,2500.
10. What National Code governs pressure/safety relief valves? Api 526
11. In regards to relief valves, what is a pop test ? set Pressure at which PZV open
12. In regards to relief valves, what is a blowdown test ? it is reset pressure for pzv,
the difference between the set pressure and closing pressure of pzv expressed
in % of set pressure or in pressure units,
13. What test media are acceptable for pressure testing? Air,inert gas,water,
kerosene,
14. Which type of valve allows the greatest seat leakage, resilient or metal seats?
Metal seat
15. What is the purpose of a backseat on a gate valve? To check the leakage from
packing,
16. What characteristics would you check during a dimensional inspection of a valve?
bolt size,id, bolt hole dia, flange thk, face to face, bonnet dia,
17. In what position must the closure device be in when performing a shell hydrostatic
test? Partial open

18. How would you measure raised face finish? With the help of comparators,
19. In relation to working pressure, at what pressure is a shell hydrostatic test
performed (in accordance with ANSI B16.5)? 1.5 times of working pressure as
 per ANSI B16.5
20. Name two materials commonly used for soft seat inserts in a valve seat ring.
TEFLON, NYLON
21. Which relief valve components are hydrostatically tested? Sheet, body
22. Describe a control valve hysteresis test. It is the cyclic test tells difference btwn
up scale an down scale results
23. What is the position of a gate during a backseat test? FULLY OPEN
24. TRUE OR FALSE: The packing gland should be tight during the backseat test.
FALSE
25. Is leakage permitted on a backseat test of a gate valve? no
26. Which of the following industry standards, relating to valves, gives radiographic
quality standards: for steel castings? a) ANSI B.16.5 b) MSS-SP-54 c) ASME
Section V d) API 6A B
27. Which of the following industry standards, relating to valves, gives visual
inspection quality standards for steel castings? a) ANSI B.16.5 b) MSS-SP-
55 c) ASME Section V d) ASNT-TC-1A B
28. What is the standard type of finish on raised face flanges? SARRATED (3.2-6.4
MICROMETER), Smooth finish
29. What information should be stamped on a buttweld fitting?size,type of material,
manufactures name, shedule, heat no.
30. What is the normal depth an imperfection become injurious in a buttweld fitting?
1.6mm
31. What nondestructive examination would you expect to have been performed on a
36" diameter elbow? RT
32. What characteristics would you check during a dimensional inspection of a flange?
Od,id,wall thickness, flange thickness, bolt circle dia, bolt hole dia, hight of
raised face.
33. What is the purpose of spot or back facing on flange bolt holes? TO ENSURE
PROPER SEATING SURFACE ARRANGEMENT FOR WASHER &
NUTS,
34. What additional mechanical test is done a materials for low temperature service?
Impact Test
35. Name the common ASTM standard used for the manufacture of wrought steel
buttwelding fittings. ASTM A234
36. What are the three basic body styles of ball valves? WELDED BODY, TOP
ENTRY, SPLIT BODY
37. TRUE or FALSE: Industry standards typically require hydrostatic testing of
fittings at the fitting fabricator. true
38. What type of water is typically required for pressure testing of austenitic stainless
steel valves ? CLORIDE CONTAINT SHOULD B LESS THAN 100PPM
39. TRUE or FALSE: Shell and backseat tests are required for Gate Valves, Globe
Valves and Check Valves. FALSE
40. List 3 types of flanges. WN,SOCKET WELD, SLIP ON,THREADED, BLIND,
LAP
41. Name four types of shutoff valves. Ball valve, gate valve, globe, BUTTERFLY,
42. What is an advantage of using a flexible wedge instead of a solid wedge? Becouse
solid wedge permits more leakage compare to flexible wedge.
43. What is the maximal allowable leakage rate in drops of a 24" soft seated ball
valve? NO LEAKAGE ALLOWED AS PER API 598
44. What is the hydrotest sequence for an internal coated valves? HYDRO TESTING
FIRST AND THEN INTERNAL COATING
45. Why do you do a seat test on both sides of a ball or gate valve? It is designed for

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46. Which API Specification covers flanged steel safety relief valves? API 526
47. Which American standard covers Face to Face an End to End Dimensions of
valves? ASME 16.10
48. In which American standard can you find the acceptable leakage rates for control
valve seat leakage? ANSI-FCI-70-2
49. The Term Cv as related to control valves represents: a) Correction factor for
viscosity b) Controlled variable c) Valve Flow Coefficient d) Check Valve ,
C
50. Name at least three types of control valves. GATE,GLOBE,PLUG,BALL, ETC
51. Name five main components of a Control valve body? DIAPHRAGM CASING,
ACTUATOR SPRING, DIAPHRAGM PLATE,ACTUATOR STEM,
POSITION INDICATORM SCALE.
52. Name five main components of the valve actuator. STEM,SPRING,SPRING
SEAT,STEM CONNECTOR,SPRING ADJUSTOR,
53. Name two common types of control valve trims. Equal
percentage,Quickopening, parabolic.

Valve (20 Questions closed only)

1) What are the hydro test required for Gate Valve.
2) What are types of Shut off
3) What are the types of control valve
4) Is sealant allowed true or false------ false
5) What is pop up test in relief valve
6) What is the test media for pressure testing--- Ans Water, kerosene, Air & Inert Gas.
7) What is blow down test.
8) What is the purpose of back seat test
9) What is the closure device position during shell test --- Answer  Partially Open
10) What is closure device position during seat test---- Answer  Fully open
11) Hysteresis Test (description is the option)
12) Visual inspection of casting ( Answer MSS-SP-55)
13) What is the standard flange face finish.
14) True or false back seats are required for gate, ball & check valve------ False
15) What is the sequence for internal coated valves---Answer- hydro first and then internal coating
16) Valve Trim definition (components contains trim)

Fittings (Only 15 close book questions)

1) How u will measure the Flange face
2) What is maximum allowable depth of imperfection
3) What NDE for 36” Elbow----- Answer RT
4) What is the purpose of spot and back facing on flange bolt hole=   Ans=== To eb=nsure proper seating for
nuts and washer
5) What additional test for LTCS----- Ans= Impact test
6) What is holiday test checking for nickel plating == Ans== Ferroxyl test

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