1. Conflict bw 510 & construction code?

ANS. API 510

2. Authorized inspection Agency?
ANS. 3.1.4 authorized inspection agency.
3. What is MAWP?
ANS. The maximum gauge pressure permitted at the top of a pressure vessel in its
operating position for a designated temperature.
4. Who is responsible for IOW?
ANS. Owner& User
5. What is testing according to 510?
ANS. Either pressure testing or mechanical testing
6. Before perform inspection what is need to get?
ANS. Permission from operator person, permit
7. Internal inspection performed by who?
ANS. Inspector
8. When on-stream inspection is performed?
ANS. A condition where a pressure vessel has not been prepared for an internal inspection.
See on-stream inspection. An inspection performed from the outside of a pressure vessel
while it is on-stream using NDE procedures to establish the suitability of the pressure
boundary for continued operation.
9. Who verify thickness report data?
ANS. Inspector
10. Whom to consult short term corrosion rate differ from previously identified rate?
ANS. Corrosion spec list
11. If external covering is good condition is need to remove?
ANS. NO
12. If lining bulges or crack what need to do?
ANS. Remove portion the small particular area only
12. ACFM used to detect?
ANS. Surface breaking area and conductive (in both magnetic & nonmagnetic materials
14. Who is responsible for extension of PMI On existing equipment?
ANS. Owner & User
15. If vessel installed prior 1999 what code is used?
ANS. Applicable construction code & ASME-CODE-VIII DIV-1
16. What is seen on accessible flange face?
ANS. Distortion & condition Gasket seating surface area.
17. When pneumatic test performed what is need to verify?
ANS. Personal property and risk.
18. Calculation based on on-stream internal & external inspection?
ANS. internal insp interval= 1/2 reaming life & 10 years which is less
External insp interval = 5 years or less
19. Whom to consult when ST VS LT corrosion rate differ?
ANS. Corrosion spec list
20. What are the method to identify probable corrosion rate?
ANS. API-510 7.1.2 Page-42
21. How pressure relieving device inspected?
ANS. Pop pressure test & as received
22. Calculation on pit evaluation?
ANS. pit depth= 1/2x required thickness or 50 %of required thickness shall not exceed
23. Local thinning area designated length?
ANS. A. for vessels with inside diameters less than or equal to 60 in. (150 cm), one-half the
vessel diameter or 20 in. (50 cm), whichever is less. B. for vessels with inside diameters
greater than 60 in. (150 cm), one-third the vessel diameter or 40 in. (100 cm),
Whichever is less?
24. What formula will be used if corroded area on Centre of head?
ANS. ?
25. What is joint efficiency used for type 1 &2?
ANS. SEC-VIII DIV1 UW 12
26. Extended match on approvals?
ANS. 510code 8.1.6.1.1 engineer and inspector.
27. Who designated hold point during repair or alteration?
ANS. inspector.
28. Who approve nozzle installation?
ANS. Engineer
29. Welding repair material are according to?
ANS. Applicable construction code.
30. Drag and drop on permanent repair?
ANS. 510 Code 8.1.6.2
31. Drag and drop on flush patches?
ANS. 510code .8.1.6.2.2
32. Distance BW adjacent fillet weld patches sum?
ANS. D= 4 underwrote Rt
33. Thickness of repair sum?
ANS. a) the repair thickness shall not be more than 50 % of the required thickness of the base
metal (this excludes corrosion allowance). B) The thickness of the repair weld shall be
increased by a ratio of minimum specified tensile strength of the base metal and minimum
specified tensile of the filler metal used for the repair T= d X S BASE/S FILL
34. When E-1 will be used (joint efficiency for FFS)?
ANS. The joint efficiency is less than 1.0, an independent calculation using the appropriate
weld joint factor (typically 1.0) can be made. For this calculation, the surface at a weld
includes 1 in. (2.5 cm) on either side of the weld (measured from the toe) or twice the
required thickness on either side of the weld, whichever is greater.
35. Preheat temp according to what code is used?
ANS. AS PER APPILCABLE CONSTRUCTION CODE, QULIFY WPS
36.CDW what is the temperature of weldment heated nd time period for SMAW ?
ANS. For welds made by SMAW, after completion of welding and without allowing the
weldment to cool below the minimum preheat temperature, the temperature of the weldment
shall be raised to a temperature of 500 °F ±
50 °F (260 °C ± 30 °C) for a minimum period of two hours to assist outgassing diffusion of
any weld metal
Hydrogen picked up during welding.
37. When is pressure test required?
ANS. Alteration, major repair, inspector believe.
38. Amine stress corrosion inspection method?
ANS. WFMT, ECT, ACFM
39. Caustic corrosion prevented through in steam generating equipment?
ANS. In steam-generating equipment, caustic corrosion is best prevented through proper
design.
40. Sulphidation resistance increase through?
ANS. Increasing the chromium content significantly increases resistance to suffixation.
41. HTHA resistance improved through?
ANS. Resistance to increases with and increase in the alloy content, primarily the Cr and Mo
content, of a steel.
42 .at what temp brittle fracture occur?
ANS. Below Charpy impact transition temperature.
43. Prevention of CUI ?
ANS. While closed cell foam glass materials.
44. Refractory degradation detect by what NDT?
ANS. IR (Infrared technique.)
45. Caustic concentration of NAOH at 30% at some temp what is need to do?
ANS.
46. Surface preparation method for caustic stress corrosion cracking?
ANS. Depend on specific technique.
47. suspect ability material of chloride scc?
ANS. All 300 series SS are highly susceptible.
48.PT standard temp ?
ANS. 40 F -125 F (5C -52C
49. Location marker on radiography where will be placed?
ANS. On the film with F latter.
50.IQI selected based on ?
ANS. Weld metal thickness + Reinforcement
51.what is cause for rejection of excessive backscatter ?
ANS. when latter B appear light image.
55. Before any Repair or Alterations are performed, all proposed methods of design,
executive, materials, welding procedures, NDE, and testing shall be approved by ?
ANS. Inspector or Engineer
56. Who shall approve all specified repair and alteration work designated hold points after
completion pf work?
ANS. Inspector
57. Temporary repairs may remain in place for a longer period of time only if evaluated,
approved, and documented by ?
ANS. Inspector or Engineer
58. Drag and Drop Temporary Repair?
59. Drag and Drop Permeant Repair ?
60. Filet welded patch shall have rounded comers with a minimum radius of ?
ANS 1 INCH
61. Temporary repairs using fillet-welded patches shall be approved?
ANS. Inspector or Engineer
62. Calculate distance between the toes of the fillet weld?
ANS. = 4 underoor Rt
63. Non penetrating nozzles may be used other than crack?
ANS. 8.1.6.1.4 when the design and method of attachment comply with the applicable
requirements of the appropriate code. Permanent repair
64. Permanent repair shall be five rules API Page No 51 (A to E points)
65. Insert Patch ? (A to C points)
66. Filler metal strength for overlay and repair four points in Closed book Question like using
Except
67. Repair depth calculations using with formula T fill = d X S base /S fill
68. Preheat Temperature used in making welding repair shall be accordance?
ANS. Appl Consr Code or wps
68. Preheat temperature shall be ?
ANS. A preheat of 300 °F (150 °C) or higher, as specified by specific welding procedures,
is maintained during welding. a) The weld area shall be preheated and maintained at a
minimum temperature of 300 °F (150 °C) during welding.
69. P5 material review should consider factor such as the reason for to stress corrosion
cracking? (Ans is PHWT Required-Open Book Questions)
70. CDW deposited methods shall be used ?
ANS. half bead & temper bead
71. For welds made by SMAW after completion of welding to and without allowing the
weldment a temperature shall be ? (Ans is : 500 0F + 50 0 F)
72. Which electrode required backed at Oven ? (7010, 7018, 6010)
73. A rerating shall be performed in accordance with requirements?
ANS. vessel construction code
74. Which one excluded in ASME SEC VIII Div 1 but included in API 510?
ANS. vacuum flasher or fire process tubular heater.
Additional Questions: API 510 Exam on 12 Jan 2022

1. Outside of Ellipsoidal Knuckle area corroded, the Centre portion of head which
formula use for calculation?
ANS. Hemispherical,
2. Some vessel exempted in accordance with the criteria in ASME Code Section VIII,
Division 1 Should be considered for Inclusion based on Risk?
ANS. POF & COF
3. Which code recommended practice for Material Verification Program?
ANS. API 578
4. 4. AEU Exchanger?
ANS. Floating Head
5. What Is Arc Blow?
ANS. The deflection of an arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces .
6. Design Temperature?
ANS. The temperature used for the design of the pressure vessel per the applicable
construction code
7. Inspection Plan Definition?
ANS. A strategy defining how and when a pressure vessel or pressure-relieving device will
be inspected, repaired, and/or maintained
8. What is testing?
ANS. Either pressure testing or mechanical testing
9. What is Transition Temperature?
ANS. The temperature at which a material fracture mode changes from ductile to brittle.
10. Who is responsible for implementing and executing an effective MOC process that reviews
and controls changes to the process and to the hardware?
ANS. owner user
11. Who should implement and Maintain IOWs?
ANS. owner user
12. Who shall maintain certification records of the examiners employed, including dates and
results of personnel qualification?
ANS. owner user
13. Before starting Inspection activities?
ANS. obtain permission from operating personals
14. If Lining appears bulged?
ANS. to remove deposits or linings to perform adequate inspections
15. What is On-Stream Inspection?
ANS. When on-stream inspections of the pressure boundary are specified, the appropriate
NDE techniques shall be specified to detect the damage mechanisms and their
associated flaw types identified in the inspection plan. Such inspection may be conducted
either while the vessel is depressurized or pressured.
16. Who approved Nozzle?
ANS. Only Engineer
17. What is PT temperature?
ANS. 40 Degree F to 125 Degree F
18. How to Prepare CUI Inspection Plan?
ANS. the inspector should consider the area that is more susceptible to CUI In 5.5.6.2
19. Which may be eliminated?
ANS.
20. PT which defect detecting?
ANS. subsurface
21. How to find refractory or lining?
ANS. IR
22. How to do surface preparation for caustic stress corrosion cracking ?
ANS. High pressure & Grit
23. Corrective Procedure should utilize which temperature?
ANS. 150F
24. When Presser test Must be applied?
ANS. if the inspector believes that one is necessary
25. MAWP definition?
ANS. Maximum Gauge pressure permitted on the top
26. When Pneumatic test shall consider by engineer before conducting test?
ANS. personal & property Risk
27. If pressure vessel component experience accelerated corrosion or should fail because an
incorrect material was inadvertently substituted for the specified material?
ANS. Further material Verification by Inspector
28. Weld and Heat affected zones are often inspected for?
ANS. corrosion & Surface Specified cracking
29. Accessible flange face should be examined for ?
ANS. Distortion & condition Gasket seating surface area.
30. Flange fastener should be engaged if the lack of complete engagement?
ANS. not more than one thread
31. The marking on a representative sample of newly installed fastener and gasket should be
examined to determine?
ANS. To determine whether they meet material spec.
32. Flange in high -Pressure and/or High -Temperature services that have been boxed in or leaked
on-stream during the previous operation run should special attention to ?
ANS. 5.11.5-During Insp & maintenance outage.
33. If both the ownership and location of vessel are changed?
ANS. internal/external insp
34. External inspection should?
ANS. Ladder, Staircase, Platform
 35. Non-continuous for internal Inspection?
ANS. the number of years of actual service instaed of calendar years
36. On Stream Inspection in Lieu of Internal Inspection?
ANS. Must be read all rules
37. Multi Zone Vessel?
ANS. Each zone may be treated independently. Each zone shall be inspected based on
the interval for that zone.
38. Each repair organization shall have?
ANS. fully documented training programe
39. Pressure -relieving device shall be tested and inspected at interval that?
ANS. That does not exceed 10 years for non-fouling and 5 years for typical service
40. Deferral proposed new due date would not increase?
ANS. 10 percent of the inspection Interval or 6 month whichever is lesser
41. Short term VS Long Term shall be determined by?
ANS. Inspector)
42. When evaluating Shot term and Long term corrosion rate as part of the data assessment?
ANS. inspector in consulting with corrosion specialist
43. How to determine Probable corrosion rate?
ANS. Four Method
44. If Probable corrosion rate an on-stream determination shall be? (There is one option show
after 1000 hrs and second option after three to six month so don’t choose 1000hrs.)
45. Evaluation of locally thinned area?
ANS (two rules remember, one question close book and for calculation open book)
46. One question form average thickness six rules API book
ANS. Page no : 44 and one for calculation)
47. Evaluation of Pitting? (one question for objective and two question for calculation)
48. One question Joint efficiency?
ANS. Either side of weld 1Inch or twice the required thickness whichever greater
49. Evaluation of existing equipment with minimal documentation for Type 2 Butt weld?
ANS. 0.65
50. Owner user shall maintain Permanente Recorded will be

51. The inspector may give prior general authorization.

52. Limited Repair OR PWHT
53. Chapter 8 API book Page no 48 page very important two question close book and two
question open book )
54. All repairs and alteration to pressure vessel shall be performed by repair organization in
accordance with?
ANS. applicable principles of the ASME Code or the applicable construction or repair
code and the equipment specific repair plan
52.PT used to detect what are the things?
ANS. Surface
53.At what temp above correction factor required according to 510 ?
ANS. 5.7.2.3 Corrective procedures should be utilized when metal temperatures (typically
above 150 °F [65 °C]) impact the accuracy of the thickness measurements obtained
54. Max temp difference between calibration block & Part temp?
ANS. 25F
55. Max area of interest for gamma ray?
ANS. 4 MAX (2-4 )
56. What is arc blow ?
ANS. The deflection of an arc from its normal path because of magnetic forces .
57. What electrode is used in heated oven after removal to reduce exposure?
ANS. 7018 Low hydrogen electrode, low damped electrode.
58.VT inspection person test how long once ?
ANS. 1 year.
59. Butt weld applicable method?
ANS. api577 table -4 . RT,UT, PT,MT, VT,ET, LT.
60. Preheat of carbon nd low alloy steel ?
ANS. Slow down cooling rate, reduce tendency of hydrogen induced cracking.
61.to minimize burn through what size electrode use?
ANS. Slow down cooling rate, reduce tendency of hydrogen induced cracking
62.high sulphur crude oil bring what type of corrosion ?
ANS. Sulfidation corrosion.
63.POR ND WPS thickness range?
64. Tensile strength value checking on POR?
65.WPQ Qualification on WPS & PQR?
66.to avoid second time PWHT ?
67. Without impact test material sum?
68. Shell thickness sum?
69.shell pressure sum?
70. Ellipsoidal & pressure sum ?
71. Pneumatic test pressure sum?
72. Inspection of rupture disc?
ANS. Media build up corrosion and damage. (media = deposit)
73. Pilot operated valve?
ANS.
75. Three to four sum for T Required and calculate Pressure ?
76. Find out Not normalized SA516 Gr 60 thick 1.125 which temperature without impact
test?
77. Find out ellipsoidal head T required given some value ?
78. One or two question find the MAWP given detail like 100ft tower 100 psi at Top
calculate what is bottom pressure?
79. Lighter Image of B and darker background of radiographs?
ANS. reject
80. IQI shall be selected on ?
ANS. weld metal thk + reinforcement
81. Maximum intensity of Gama rays?
ANS. 4 MAXIMUM
82. Maximum Gauge range shall not greater than ?
ANS. 4 times of test pressure
83. Bend test acceptance range ?
ANS. shall not exceed 1/8 inch or 3mm
84. If welder fail in Pipe radiography so how many length required? (Carefully read
question and Answer little bit different) 6+6 = 12 inch for two coupons
85. Some PQR, WPS and WPQ given find out some questions like Below in My exam
a. Welder qualified in above 1inch and unlimited range, welder can weld Nozzle minimum
dia.
b. Given tensile test is accepted or not? qw-451
c. Qualified range in WPS is Correct as given PQR?
d. How many tensile test required given range?
86. Open Book Questions : UT Compatible for which joint ?
ANS. api-577 Table-4 Butt corner Tee
87. Open Book Questions : how can determine the weld Preparation angle prior to
welding?
Ans : Bridge Cam Gauge
88. For Burn through two questions API 577 Para.11.2.4.1 Page 110.
89. What is reason of spring failure (Corrosion) Closed Book
90. Open Book: Spring insusceptible application for ? (Material Strength, Hardness and
Heat Treatment-API 577 Page 28 last Para. Second Last Line)
91. Pressure -Relief valve should be braced and shipped ? Closed Book
92. When pressure relief valve premaintenance documents and proper handling
procedure should be completed ? Closed Book
93. Open Book : The Block Valve on the inlet and outlet should be opened and locked ?
(Ans: Or Car Sealed in the position) API 576 Page 42 Point H first Line) 576 6.2.5The block
valves on the inlet and outlet should be opened and locked or car sealed in that
position
94. When PRV valve received in shop which test first will do?
ANS. As received or Pop Pressure
 95. Drop and Drag Rupture Disk Holder should be inspected for (Media Build up, Corrosion
and Damage) Open Book
96. How to check interna Refectory Lining from inside(UT, RT, WFMT and Light Hammer
test)
97. Amine cracking is foam of ?
ANS. ASCC /Alkaline Stress Corrosion Craacking
98. How to Inspect Amine stress corrosion Cracking ? Closed Book
ANS. wfmt/ECT/ACFM
99. Open Book : Drop and Drag Brittle facture Critical Factor ? Point A. 1,2 and 3.
100. In High-Solution-strength caustic Temperature above ?
ANS. 170F (75) -General corrosion CS
101. Caustic corrosion is best prevented through ?
ANS. Through proper design
102. Caustic corrosion cracking how to inspect
ANS. UT-
103. Chloride stress corrosion cracking which material most susceptible?
ANS. 300 Series
104. Nickle alloy material how many nickel content ?
ANS. Greater than 30 percent
105. Increasing oxygen content tends to increase carbon steel ? Close book
ANS. Corrosion rate/cooling
106. Corrosion Under insulation Critical factor ? Open Book
ANS. Temperature, duration of wetting, design of the insulation system, insulation
type, and environment are critical
factors.
107. How to Inspection erosion corrosion? Point A,B,C
108. HTHA best Mitigation which alloy ? (Ans Chromium and Molybdenum)
109. How can Provide additional Information on rate and extent of Damage ? Corrosion
Coupon (HCL Corrosion)
110. Mechanical Fatigue Critical Factor ? Point A & B
111. How to mitigate Mechanical Damage ? Ans Good Design Close Book
112. How to inspect Mechanical Damage ? Closed Book WFMT
113. Strategically placing continuous corrosion monitoring in the system?
ANS. Strategically placed corrosion probes and/or corrosion coupons can provide additional
information on the
rate and extent of damage.
(Corrosion Coupons, UT, MT & RT)
114. Sulfidation of iron based alloys beings metal temperature above?
ANS. Sulfidation (H2-free) of iron-based alloys begins at metal temperatures above 450 °F
(230 °C) but normally only becomes a practical concern above 500 °F (260 °C).
Sulfidation is most often in the form of ?
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