& INTRODUCTION This material is to help prepare you for the AP! 653 Certification Examination. Your degree of proficiency in this material will be tested throughout the course The below listed references are indicated as the source of the answers next to each question. To best prepare for the course and the examination, you should strive to memorize these questions and answers REFERENCE INDEX API 650 API651 API 652 API 653 API 2015 Section V Section IX Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage Cathodic Protection of Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tanks Lining of Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank Bottoms Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration and Reconstruction Preparing Tank Bottoms for Hot Work ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Nondestructive Examination ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Brazing and Welding Qualifications.2) 3) 4) is a change from previous operating conditions involving different properties of the stored product such as specific gravity or corrosivity and / or different service conditions of temperature and / or pressure” (a) Re-rating; (b) Change in service; (c) Repair; (d) Reconstruction REF : API-653, - 1.5.4 ANS : (b) A is a device used to determine the image quality of a radiograph (a) A step wedge comparison film; (b) A densitometer; (©) A penetramter (d) All of the above. REF : Section V, T-233 ANS : (c) A corroded roof plate is found to have an average thickness of 0.1" ‘measured over an area of 100 sq, inches. This area shall be :- (a) Repaired or replaced; (b) Found to be acceptable; (c) Repair is prohibite (d) Replacement is mandated REF : API-653, 2.2.1.2 ANS : (b) A double-welded butt joint is defined as :- (2) A joint between two members that interséct at an angle between 0 Gegrees (a butt joint) and 90 degrees (a comer joint), (b) A joint between two abutting parts lying in approximately the same plane that is welded from both sides. ” (c) A joint whose size is equal to the thickness of the thinner jointed member. (d) Ajoint between two overlapping members in which the overlapped edge is welded. REF : 650 3.1.1.1 ANS : (b)5) An external floating roof shall be provided with atleast one manhole having a minimum inside diameter of inches. (a) 18; (b) 15; (c) 24; (d) 30. REF : 650 APP. C. 3.11 i ANS : (0) 6) A formal Visual External inspection by qualified inspector shall be done atleast :- (a) Every 5 years of %4 CR life whichever is less (b) Every 5 years of % CR life whichever is less (c) Every 2 years (@) Every 1- years or % CR life whichever is greater REF : 653 4.3.2.1 ANS : (a) 7) A full hydrostatic test (when required) shall be held for hours ‘= (a) 24; (b) 8 (c) 18; (a) 12 REF : 653 10.3.1.1 ANS : (a) 8) A full-fillet weld is a weld that :- (a) not less than 1/3 the thinner plate; (6) the legs equal the thickness of the thinner plate; (c) the largest isosceles triangle that can be inscribed within the cross section of the weld (d)is atleast the thickness of the thicker plate REF : API 650 3.1.1.7 ANS : (b) (3) A hot tap in a 1.25" thick tank with a minimum metal temperature of 65°F at time of hot tap, without having material toughness data is :- (a) not permitted; (b) permitted; (c) not enough information; (d) not addressed by the code ( } REF : API 653 - 7.13.4 & Fig. 7-511) 12) 13) 14) ANS : (b) A hydrostatic test for a relocated tank :- (a) may be waived by the Owner / Operator; (b) is required; (c) may be waived by the Inspector; () is not necessary REF : 653 10.3.1.1 (a) ANS : (b) A liquid penetrant examiner must have vision to enable him to read Jagger Type 2 standard chart at a distance of not less than 12 inches and is capable of distinguishing and differentiating contrast between colours used. Examiners shall be checked to ensure that they meet these requirements :- (a) Quarterly; (b) Semi-Annually; (c) Anhuslty; (d) Bi- Annually. REF : 650 6.4.3 (a) ANS : (c) A procedure qualification record (PQR) shall address :- (a) non-essential variables; () essential variables; (c) supplemental essential variables (when required); (d) both (b) and (c) REF : IX QW-200.2 ANS : (d) A radiograph is made using an X-ray source and two films in each film holder. For composite viewing, each film of the composite shall have » minimum density of :- (a) 4.0; (b) 1.8; ()2.0; () 1.3 REF : Section V, T-282.1 ANS : (b) A reconstructed tank with a total height of 25' has been determined to have an out-of-plumbness of 2-3/4". This is :- (a) acceptable; (b) unacceptable;18) 19) (c) not covered by the code (d) corrected by eternal strengthening REF : API-653, 8.5.2.1 ANS : (a) c A tiveted tank shell with a butt joint has 3 rows. What is the joint efficiency 2 (a) 0.75"; (0) 0.85", ()0.90; (4) 0.91. REF : API-653, Table 2-1 ANS : (b) 'A SAW welding operator is attempting to quality by radiography on a 6 inch thick test coupon. Elongated slag inclusions are measured to be 0.2 inch long. (a) Must weld 2 additional coupons; (b) meets. —the requirements (passes) {c) slag must not exceed 0.5" (4) slag isnot acceptable. REF : Section IX, QW-191.2.2 ANS : (b) ‘A self-supporting cone roof :- (2) is formed approximately to the surface of a right cone; (b) both a and d (c) has columns and / or rafters on trusses (d) is supported at the periphery. REF : API 650 3.10.1 (a) ANS : (b) ‘A shell to bottom fillet weld for a Grade IV material shall be (a) made with atleast 2 passed; (b) may be made with 1 pass (c) shall be atleast 3 / 16" (d) both (a) and (c) above REF : API 650 3.1.5.7 ANS : (d) A single film technique was used to make @ radiograph using a Cobalt- 60 source. The minimum permitted density in the area of interest is:20) 21) 22) 23) (a) 4.0; (b) 1.8; ()2.0; (d) 1.3. REF : Section V, T-282 ANS : (c) A supported cone roof :- {a) is formed approximately to the surface of a right cone; (b) both (a) and (c); (c) has columns and / or rafters on trusses; (d) is supported at the periphery aes a" REF : API 650 3.10.1 (a) ae x es 6 ANS : (b) A on A tank bottom depression is 9.125" deep, radius of depression is 22.5 feet. What is the maximum depth of depression ? (a) 7.825", (b) 8.062"; (c) 8.125", (d) 8.325" St REF : 653 APP. “B"B-6 1, VA ANS : (d) ge A tank bottom lining with @ measured thickness of 15 mils should be tested with :- (2) A high voltage detector in accordance with NACE RPO188; (b) A low voltage (67.5 volts) wet sponge detector; (c) A calibrated Ultrasonic tester; (d) An Eddy Current lift-off detector; a REF : API-652, 7.3.2 ANS : (b) A weld shall be unacceptable by Visal Inspection if the inspection shows which of the following 2 (a) The weld has no crater cracks or other surface cracks (b) Undercutting exceeds the limits given in 5.2.1.4 for vertical or horizontal butt joints, — (c) The frequency of surface porosity in the weld does not exceed one Cluster (one or more pores) in any four inches of length, and the diameter of each cluster does not exceed 3/32 inch. (d) All of the above;25) 26) 27) 28) ‘8 weld with a nominal thickness of 1.5 inch is to be radiographed using a film side penetrameter, hole type. The penetrameter designation should be :~ (a) 25; (b) 30; (c) 35; (4) Both (a) and (b) are responsible; REF : Section V, 7-276 q. - wy ANS : (a) Pe A welder may deviate from the parameters specified in WPS if they are nonessential variables :- (a) Provided authorisation from inspection is documented; (b) Provided the welding supervisor approves; (C) No; (d) Nonessential variables only apply to PORs REF : Section IX, QW-200.1 ANS : (c) A welder qualifies in the 3G position on a plate coupon, he is then Qualified to weld in the position(s) on NPS 6 pipe :- (@)F,V; — (b)Fonly; ()F,V,0; (4) ALL REF : IX QW-461.9 ANS : (b) ‘Awelder who is qualified using a double-groove weld :- (@) is also qualified to make a single V-groove weld without backing; (0) is also qualified to make a single V-groove weld with backing: (c) may weld in the 6G position; (4) must requalify every 2 months REF : Section IX, QW-402.2 ANS : (b) A welders ID must be placed at intervals not exceeding along completed welds :- (a) One foot; (b) One and a half feet; —(c) Two feet: (d) Three feet. REF : API-653, 9.2.229) 30) 31) 33) ANS : (d) A welding procedure qualified on % inch thick plate can be used fo weld groove welds in materials from to :- (a) 3/16 to 3/4; (b) 1/16 to 3/4; (c) 3/8 to 3/4; (d) 1/16 to 1/2. REF : QW-451.1 ANS : (¢) A welding procedure qualified on 3/8" thick plate can be used to weld groove welds in materials :- (a) 3/16 to 3/4; (b) 1/16 10 3/4; (c) 3/8 to 3/4; (d) 1/16 to 3/8 REF : IX QW-451.1 ANS : (b) ‘Awelding procedure qualified under the 1965 ASME Code Section IX : (2) Is obsolete; (6) Is still applicable; (c) Must be re-qualified every 3 years when code is re-issued; (d) is not addressed by the code REF : Section IX Forward ANS : (b) Above-ground storage tank is defined as a stationary container with a barrel capacity greater than :- (a) 2000 barrels; (b) 300 barrels; (c) 500 barrels; (4) 750 barrels. REF : API 651-1.2.1 ANS : (c) Acceptance standards for MT examination shall be per (a) AWS D-1.1; (b) SNT-TC-1A; (c) Appendix 6 of ASME Sect VII, div. 4 (d) Article 7 of ASME Sect V34) REF :650 6.2.4 ANS : (c) All tanks shall be given a formal visual external inspection by an inspector atleast :- 35) 36) 37) (a) every 3 years or at quarter corrosion rate; (b) every 5 years or at quarter corrosion rate: (c) every 3 years or at half corrosion rate; (d) every 5 years ar at half corrosion rate. REF : API-653-4.3.2.1 ANS : (b) An external inspection may be used as an alternative to the internal inspection ony when :- (a) operations dictate; (b) construction allows external access to the tank bottom to determine thickness; (c) all insulation is removed from the tank; (d) no alternate is allowed. REF : 6534.5, ANS : (b) Anticipated minimum thickness of tank bottom where bottom / foundation design provides for leak detection and containment is :- (a) 0.10"; (b) 0.05"; (c) 0.09%; (d) same as without leak detection and containment. REF : API 653 Table 4-1 ANS : (b) Radiographic location markers are to be placed (2) on the exposure holder / cassette; (b) on the part; (c) between the part and the film; (d) either (b) or (c) above REF :ASME Section V-T375 ANS : (d)«cr 38) At what design metal temperature must impact tests be made for all weld metal and procedures to be used ? aN (a) Below 32°F; (b) Below 20°F; (c) Below 15°F; (d) Below Wo 10°F. 4 REF : API 650-7.2.2.4 ANS : (b) 36) At what level is the atmosphere considered oxygen-deficient ? (a) less than 19.5 %; (b) less than 21.9 %; (0) less than 24.9 %; (d) less than 16.0 % REF : API 2015-33 ANS : (a) 40) Base metals are grouped into groupings according to their welding characteristics (a) F-number; (b)AWS; —(c) number; (d) P-number. REF : IX QW-421 ANS : (d) 41) Based on a measured corrosion of 0.006" annually and using @ corrosion allowance of 0.120", how long before the next UT thickness measurements are required ? YY \ (a) 10 years; (b) 36.5 years; (c) 20 years; (d) 15 years. # 42) REF : API-653 4.3.3.2 ANS : (d) Based on variable-design point method, calculate the first course thickness, exclusive of CA, for a 200 foot diameter tank, purchaser specified specific gravity of 1, 56 feet in height, using 96 inch courses with material stress of 23,000 psi. Design is based on test conditions :- (2)0.853; (b) 0.934; (c) 1.239; (¢) 1.220 REF ; API 650-3.6.4 ANS : (c)49) wetore elevating the operating temperature of a shell tank to a temperatur above 200 degrees F, what document must be considered 2 (a) API RP 650, Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage; (b) API 650, Appendix M; \(c) API RO 650, Lining of Aboveground Petroleum Tanks; (d) Publication 2207, Preparing Tank Bottoms for Work. Chee? REF :API-653, 2.2.4.4 ANS : (b) 44) Bimetallic corrosion can occur when :- (a) A bronze check valve is joined to steel piping; (b) Either stainless steel or copper is connected to a steel tank; (c) Neither (a) or (b); (4) Both (a) and (b). REF : API 651 2.2.2 ANS : (d) 45) Bottom leak detection :- (2) can be detected by installation of cathodic protection; (b) can be detected by observation at a tell-tale hole; (c) is a hazard that can not be detected; () never happens when lining are properly installed. REF : API 651 2.2.2 ANS : (b) 46) Bottoms exceeding 100’ diameter in tanks operating above 200°F shall have :- (a) butt-welded annular bottom plates; (b) be made of a Group IV, V or VI material; (c) have a modulus of elasticity of 30,000,000; BN all of the above, 5 REF : AP] 650< M.4.1 ANS : (a)ro 48) 49) 50) 51) (a) Work than can lead to fever, (b) an operation that can produce a spark or flake hot enough to ignite fiammable vapours; (c) an atmosphere between the LEL and UEL; (6) both (a) and (¢) above. REF : API 2207, 1.1 ANS : (b) Cathodic protection is achieved by directing the flow of current from :- (a) A cathode to an anode; (b) An anode to a cathode; (c) Both installations are unacceptable; (d) Neither (a) or (b). REF :6515.2.1 ANS : (b) Concrete rings shall be inspected for :- (a) broken concrete, spalling, cracks; (b) vegetation against tank; (©) holidays in paint; (d) only (a) and (b). REF : API 653 Appendix C, C.1.1.1 ANS : (d). Construction, inspection and repair records shall be maintained by the :- (a) Manufacturer; (b) Inspector;(c) Owner / Operator; (4) Jurisdiction REF : 653 11.2.1 ANS : (0) Describe how a liquid penetrant examination should be performed in order to detect discontinuities, which are open to the surface :- (a) clean the part, apply the developer, apply the penetrant, remove excess penetrant, inspect the part, clean the part; (b) clean the part, apply the penetrant, remove excess penetrant, apply the developer, inspect the part, clean the part; (c) clean the part, apply the developer, apply the penetrant, inspect the part, remove excess penetrant, clean the part; (d) clean the part, apply the developer, apply the penetrant, inspect the part, clean the part. REF : Section V-T620AND | (0) Y 52) Determine the exact interval for ultrasonic thickness measurements for 53) 54) 55) @ tank with 17 mils of the original 25 mils corrosion allowance still remaining after 15 years ? (a) 5 years; (b) 15 years; (c) 23.875 years; (d) 31.875 years. REF : 653 4.3.3.2 (c) ANS : (b) Determine the maximum allowable height for a 90 foot diameter tank based on a maximum shell plate thickness of 0.5 inch and maximum allowable stress of 21,000 psi, with a joint efficiency of 0.85, and no Corrosion allowance :- (a)29.6; — (b) 35.3; (c) 39.1; (d) 43.9 REF : API 650-Table A-4 ANS : (c) Differential settlement leads to :~ (a) potential floating roof hang up; (b) lack of circularity at the top; (c) oval shape at the top; (d) all of the above. REF : API 653 Appendix B.2.2.3, ANS : (d) Distorted anchor bolts may indicate :~ (2) overpressure uplift condition; (b) foundation settlement; (c) both (a) and (b) above; (d) anchor bolts do not distort REF : API 653, 2.5.3 ANS : (c) S6)Puring an inspection, you are required to calculate the retirement thickness for the bottom course of a tank. The information available is as follows: Diameter = 150 feet Height = 40 feet Specific gravity of contents = 0.77 Joint efficiency = 0,7 Material tensile strength is unknown Material tensile strength is unknown; 457) 58) 59) 60) 61) Material maximum allowable stress is unknown. (a)0.050; (b)0.7141; (c) 0.500; (4) 0.5625 REF : API 653 2.3.3.1 ANS : (b) During hydrostatic test, no less than settlement measurement points shall be surveyed: (2)8; (b) 10; (©) 15; (0) 5. REF : 653 10.5.1.2 ANS : (a) £7018 electrodes are classified as F number :- fa); (b) 2; (c) 4; (d)5. REF : IX QW-432 ANS : (0) Essential variable on a welding procedure specification >- (@) those in which a change, as described in the specific variables, is considered to affect the mechanical properties of the weldment; (0) variable are listed in section IX of the ASME CODE; (c) both (a) and (b) above (d) are the same for all procedures. REF : Section IX, QW 251.2 ANS : (c) Examiners who perform ultrasonic examinations under API-650 shall be qualified and cerlfied by the manufacturers as meeting the requirements of certification as outlined in ? (a) ASME; (b) ASNT-TC-1A;_(c) API-650; (4) API-653. REF : 650 6.3.3, ANS : (b) Except as modifed in Section 6 of API-650, the radiographic method employed shall be in accordance with which Section and article of the ASME code ? {a) Section Il, Article 2; (b) Section Ill, Article 1;62) 63) 64) 65) {w) 9ection V, Article 2; (d) Section IX, Article 1. REF : 650 6.1.3.1 ANS : (c) Exclusive of corrosion allowance, what is the minimum nominal thickness for all new construction bottom plates ? (a) 1/2 inch; (b) 1/4 inch; (0) 3/16 inch; (d) 5/8 inch. REF : API 650-3.4.1 ANS : (b) Existing shells shall be analysed by experienced personnel for :- (2) fluid static head, internal and external pressure, wind loads, settlement and business needs; (b) wind loads, settlement, fluid static head, internal and external pressure and nozzle loads; (C) internal and external pressure, wind loads, fluid static head, settlement and if it convenient. (d) only (a) and (b) above. REF : API 653, 2.3.1.2 ANS : (b) External tank bottom inspection is permitted :- (a) when required by the inspector; (b) only when reassembly is being done. (c) where construction, size or other aspects allow; (d) is not permitted. REF : API-653, Table 4-1; 4.5 ANS : (c) Find the capacity of a small tank, with joint efficiency of 0.85, specific gravity = 1.0, no corrosion allowance, diameter is 40 feet, height is 30 feet with 5 completed 72" courses. (2)5.370; (b)5,140; (c)6,710; (4) 7,350. REF : API 650 — Appendix A.2.2 Table A-1 ANS : (c)