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An Introduction Course
Pressure Vessel Inspection Code:-
Maintenance Inspection, Rating,
Repair, and Alteration
PUSPATRI
5th – 9th October 2007
Course Outlines
1. SCOPE
1.1 General Application
1.2 Specific Application
1.3 Fitness For Service
2. REFERENCES
3. DEFINITIONS
4. OWNER USER INSPECTIONS ORGANIZATION
4.1 General
4.2 API Authorized Pressure Vessel Inspector Qualification and
Certification
4.3 Owner-User Organization Responsibilities
4.4 API Authorized Pressure Vessel Inspector Responsibilities
4.5 Repair Organization
Course Outlines
5. INSPECTIONS PRACTICES
5.1 Preparatory Work
5.2 Modes of Deterioration and Failure
5.3 Corrosion Rate Determination
5.4 Maximum Allowable Working Pressure Determination
5.6 Defect Inspection
5.7 Inspection of Parts
5.8 Fitness for Service Evaluation
Course Outlines
6. INSPECTION AND TESTING OF PRESSURE VESSELS AND PRESSURE
RELIEVING DEVICES
6.1 General
6.2 Risk Based Inspection
6.3 External Inspection
6.4 Internal and On Stream Inspection
6.5 Pressure Test
6.6 Pressure Relieving Devices
6.7 Records
77. A 12 inches reinforced nozzle is being installed in a vessel where the largest
existing reinforced opening is 10 inches. This is considered;
• A repair
• An alteration
• A re-rating
• A maintenance activity
API 510 – 3.1
SECTION 3
API Document Practices Question
77. A 12 inches reinforced nozzle is being installed in a vessel where the largest
existing reinforced opening is 10 inches. This is considered;
• A repair
• An alteration
• A re-rating
• A maintenance activity
API 510 – 3.1
SECTION 3
API Document Practices Question
78. How many years of experience is required when the candidates does not have
an education level equivalent to a high school education?
1) 5
2) 3
3) 2
4) 10
API 510 – 4.2
SECTION 4
API Document Practices Question
79. May the API 510 inspector be assisted by non-certified individuals when
visual inspections are performed?
• Yes, when authorized by API
• Yes
• No
• Yes, when properly trained and qualified
• API 510 – 4.4 & 3.18
SECTION 5
API Document Practices Question
1)Radiographic examination
2)Careful visual inspection
3)Ultrasonic thickness measurement
4)Hammer testing
(API 510 - 5.5)
SECTION 5
API Document Practices Question
15. What API standard provides more information on the inspection of piping,
valves and fittings associated with pressure vessel?
1) API Recommended Practice 576
2) API Recommended Practice 575
3) API Recommended Practice 574
4) API Recommended Practice 573
(API 510 – 5.6)
SECTION 5
API Document Practices Question
16. For a corroded area of considerable size in which the circumferential stresses
govern, the least thickness along the most critical element of the area may be
averaged over a length not exceeding the following;
a. For vessels with inside diameters less than or equal to 60 inches-
1) ¼ the vessel diameters or 5 inches whichever is less
2) ½ the vessel diameters or 10 inches whichever less
3) 1/4 the vessel diameters or 15inches whichever less
4) ½ the vessel diameters or 20 inches whichever less
(API 510 – 5.7)
1. The total area of the pits does not exceed 7 square inches within an 9 inch diameter
circle
2. No pit depth is greater than 1/3 the vessel thickness
3. The sum of the pit dimensions along any straight line within the circle does not
exceed 2.5 inches
4. The total area of the pits does not exceed 7 inch2 within an 8 inch diameter circle
API 510 – 5.7
SECTION 5
API Document Practices Question
17. For corrosion calculations the surface of the weld is considered to be:
1. 1 inch on either side of the weld or twice the minimum thickness on either
side of the weld whichever is greater
2. 2 inches on either side of the weld or twice the minimum thickness on
either side of the weld whichever is greater
3. 4 inches on either side of the weld or twice the minimum thickness on
either side of the weld whichever is greater
4. 6 inches on either side of the weld or twice the minimum thickness on
either side of the weld whichever is greater
People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don’t believe in
circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and
look for the circumstances they want, and if they can’t find them, make them.
-George Bernard Shaw
API 510
Mathematical Calculations
Pressure Vessel Inspection Code:-
Maintenance Inspection, Rating,
Repair, and Alteration
PUSPATRI
5th – 9th October 2007
Section 5.4
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure
Determination
Establish using latest ASME Code edition or original Code edition to which
vessel constructed
Certain essential details must be known prior to performing computations
In corrosive service the wall thickness used shall be actual thickness
determined by inspection minus twice the estimated corrosion loss before
next inspection
The “t” in the pressure formula is replaced by the following:
t = tactual – 2(Corrosion rate x years to next inspection)
P = SEt/R + 0.6t
Math Problem #1
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure Determination
1) 440 psi
2) 350 psi
3) 602 psi
4) 157 psi
Math Problem #2
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure Determination
__________________________________________________________________________
Step 1: List down all “Given” info
MAWP = 350 psi tactual=0.875” R=36” Next inspection = 6 yrs
S=16,000 psi E=7.0 CR= 0.02 inch/year
MAWP at the end of 6 years?
__________________________________________________________________________
Step 2: Formula P = SEt/R+0.6t
t = tactual – 2(CR x next inspection)
__________________________________________________________________________
Step 3: Calculate t = 0.75” – 2(0.02 x 6) = 0.51”
__________________________________________________________________________
Step 4: Plug in value into P = SEt/R+0.6t
=(16,000)(0.7)(0.51)/36+(0.6)(0.51)
=5,712/36.306
= 157.3 psi
Section 5.7
Corrosion and Minimum Thickness Evaluation
• Corrosion may cause uniform loss or may cause a pitted appearance
• Minimum actual thickness and maximum corrosion rate determined by:
– NDE thickness testing and drilled test holes
– Measurement through openings
– Gauging from uncorroded surfaces
• When the minimum actual thickness or maximum corrosion rate is to be
adjusted, one of the following evaluation techniques should be
considered
1) Averaging for large areas
2) Evaluation of widely scattered pit
3) Evaluation of corrosion on weld surface with joint factor other than 1
4) Measuring corroded thickness of ellipsoidal & torispherical head
Section 5.7
Averaging for Large Areas
Math Problem #3
Averaging for Large Areas
An eight foot diameter vessel has a large area of general corrosion (32
inches in length and width) and has thickness readings taken in the
circumferential (lettered row) and longitudinal (numbered row) directions
as shown below. What would be the least thickness along the most critical
element considering circumferential stress applies.
1. 0.206”
2. 0.193”
3. 0.179”
4. 0.195”
Math Problem #3
Averaging for Large Areas
An eight foot diameter vessel has a large area of general corrosion (32
inches in length and width) and has thickness readings taken in the
circumferential (lettered row) and longitudinal (numbered row) directions
as shown below. What would be the least thickness along the most critical
element considering circumferential stress applies.
5
Math Problem #4
Averaging for Large Areas
An six foot diameter vessel has a large area of general corrosion (24
inches in length and width) and has thickness readings taken in the
circumferential (lettered row) and longitudinal (numbered row) directions
as shown below. What would be the least thickness along the most critical
element considering circumferential direction.
1. 0.447”
2. 0.363”
3. 0.191”
4. 0.422”
Math Problem #4
Averaging for Large Areas
An six foot diameter vessel has a large area of general corrosion (24
inches in length and width) and has thickness readings taken in the
circumferential (lettered row) and longitudinal (numbered row) directions
as shown below. What would be the least thickness along the most critical
element considering circumferential direction.
0.456”
1a-0.456” 2a-0.443” 3a-0.388” 4a-0.443” 5a-0.550”
1b-0.458” 2b-0.423” 3b-0.334” 4b-0.457” 5b-0.589” 0.452”
1c-0.398” 2c-0.399” 3c-0.368” 4c-0.447” 5c-0.498” 0.422”
1. 0.447”
2. 0.363” a b c
3. 0.191”
1
4. 0.422”
2
3
4
5
Section 5.7
Widely Scattered Pit
Math Problem #4
Widely Scattered Pit
A pressure vessel is 48 inches in diameter. There is some widely scattered
pitting present. The wall thickness including 0.125 inch corrosion allowance
is 0.750 inch. One group is encircled by an eight inch diameter circle that
contains the following;
One 1” dia x 0.20” deep pit, three ¾” dis x 0.20” pit and one 1-1/2” dia x
0.15 deep pit. A straight line is drawn through the most pits within the circle
and includes the ¾”, 1” and 1-1/2” pits.
a) What is the total area of the its within the 8 inches circle?
1)2.5 inch2 2)3.876 inch2 3)1.325 inch2 4)7.25 inch2
b) What would have to be done to the pits in the straight line to make them
acceptable?
1) Nothing, they are acceptable as is
2) Weld repair the 1.5” dia pt
3) Fill all pits with epoxy materials
4) None of the above apply
Math Problem #4
Widely Scattered Pit
A pressure vessel is 48 inches in diameter. There is
D=48”
some widely scattered pitting present. The wall
Tnom = 0.75
thickness including 0.125 inch corrosion allowance
CA=0.125
is 0.750 inch. One group is encircled by an eight inch
diameter circle that contains the following;
Pit #1: 1” dia x 0.2” depth
Pit #2: 0.75” dia x 0.2” depth x (3nos)
One 1” dia x 0.20” deep pit, three ¾” dis x 0.20” pit
Pit#3: 1.5” dia x 0.15” depth
and one 1-1/2” dia x 0.15 deep pit. A straight line is
drawn through the most pits within the circle
a) Total area of the pits
and includes the ¾”, 1” and 1-1/2” pits.
Formula for area: ∏r2
Area of Pit#1 + Area of Pit#2 x 3 + Area of Pit#3
a) What is the total area of the its within the 8
= ∏(0.5)2 + ∏(0.375)2 x 3 + ∏(0.75)2
inches circle?
1)2.5 inch2 = 0.785 + 1.325 + 1.767
2)3.876 inch2 = 3.878 inches2
3)1.325 inch2
4)7.25 inch2 b) Sum of dimension of pits within the 8
inches circle
b) What would have to be done to the pits in the Dia Pit#1 + Dia Pit#2 + Dia Pit#3
straight line to make them acceptable? = 1 + 0.75 + 1.5
1) Nothing, they are acceptable as is = 3.25” which is exceed the limit of 2”.
2) Weld repair the 1.5” dia pt Thus by repair 1.5” pit then the sum of
3) Fill all pits with epoxy materials dimension will be 1.75” which <2”
4) None of the above apply
Another Problem
Widely Scattered Pit
Four scattered pits are found on the shell of a vessel. All the pits are contained within
an 8 inch diameter circle. Pit no 1 is 0.75 inch diameter and 0.25 inch deep. Pit no 2 is
0.49 inch diameter and 0.61 inch deep. Pit no 3 is 0.6 inch diameter and 0.51 inch
deep. Pit no 4 is 1.5 inch diameter and 0.16 inch deep. The required thickness is 0.781
inch and the actual thickness is 1 inch.
1) 7 inch
2) 2 inch
3) 3.022 inch
4) 7.044 inch
Math Problem #6
Evaluation of Corroded Weld Surface
A pressure vessel is found to have a corroded
area that includes the longitudinal welded seam. MAWP = 500 psi, S= 17,500, R=36”, CA=0.125”
An evaluation must be made to determine E = 0.7 [Type 1 with no RT].
whether the thickness at the weld or remote from Width of area for evaluation of the weld and area
the weld governs. The inside radius is 36 inch remote from weld?
which includes 0.125 inch corrosion allowance.
The MAWP is 500 psig, S=17500 psi. The Section 5.7: The greater of 1” on either side of
nameplate
weld or 2 x tmin on either side of weld
has no extent of radiography shown under the
code stamp. The longitudinal seam is Type 1. tmin = PR/SE-0.6P
What would be the width of the evaluation if the = (500)(36)/(17,500)(0.7) – 0.6(500)
width from toe to toe was 1 inch? = 18,000/11,900
= 1.51”
1) 7 inch 2 x t min = 3.01” which is > 1”
2) 2 inch
3) 3.022 inch Thus, total area of evaluation
4) 7.044 inch = both side of the weld + weld area
= (3.01) x 2 + 1
= 7.03”
Section 5.7
Measuring Corroded Thickness of Ellipsoidal &
Torispherical Head
Math Problem#7
Measuring Corroded Ellipsoidal Head
#7. There has been a corrosion in the center of ellipsoidal head. The
head is a 2:1 elliptical with a D of 60 inches and h of 15 inches. What is
the required thickness in the center portion of this head if the MAWP is
300 psi, E=1.0 and the S= 15,600 psi?
a) 0.520 in
b) 0.750 in
c) 1.050 in
d) 0.889 in
Math Problem#7
Measuring Corroded Ellipsoidal Head
MAWP = 300 psi, E=1.0, S=15,600 psi,
D=60, h=15.
What is treq or tmin?
As per Section if 5.7 thickness at central
portion calculation for elipsoidal or
torispherical to use spherical head formula:
t = PR/2SE-0.2P
Calculate R
R=kD, find value K from table.
For D/2h = 60/2(15) = 2 value k=0.9
R = 0.9 (60) =54”
t = (300)(54)/2(15,600)(1)-0.2(300)
= 16,200/31,140
= 0.52”
Math Problem#13
Measuring Corroded Torispherical Head
#13. A torispherical head is to be repaired by replacement of the center
portion of the head. What is the required thickness for a dishead repair
plate that is 50% of the head diameter. The material is SA 516 Grade 70
and S=18,000, P=300 psi, the crown radius = 96 inch. E=0.65 and a Type
2 joint will be used.
1) 2.0 in
2) 1.233 in
3) 0.556 in
4) 0.234 in
Math Problem#13
Measuring Corroded Torispherical Head
MAWP = 300 psi, S=18,000, R=96”
E=0.65, Type 2 joint
What is the t min?
t = (300)(96)/2(18,000)(0.65) – 0.2(300)
= 28,800/23,340
= 1.234”
Section 5
Calculating P when the vessel is corroding
API 510 - During an internal inspection a corroded area on a vessel is discovered with a
current thickness of 0.446 inches. You determine that the corrosion rate is 0.004 ipy.
Operations would like to have a 6 year run before performing the next internal inspection on
this vessel. What pressure is the wasted area “good for” for the end of 6 year. The shell has a
5 inch internal diameter and has joint efficiency of 1.0. The allowable stress of the material at
design conditions is 15,000 psi.
ASME VIII-During the inspection of horizontal pressure vessel a corroded area was found on
the inside surface, the thickness at the point was measured to be 0.906 inches thick.
Checking the ASME data report for the vessel it was found that the shell plate was 1-1/4 inch
purchased thickness,48 inch inside diameter of SA-516 Gr. 70 Material, the shell was rolled
and welded using type 1 longitudinal seam with full radiography examination. The MAWP is
600 psig at 300 F. All openings in the vessel are fully reinforced, welded connections. S is
20,000 psi. What would be the maximum pressure permitted for this thinned area
API 5.4
SECTION 6
API Document Practices Question
1)The contractor installing the vessel assures the owner user that the
vessel is satisfactory for its intended service
2)A manufacturers data report assuring the vessel is satisfactory for its
intended service is available.
3)The owner-user assures the inspector that the vessel is satisfactory for
its intended service.
4)The manufacturer orally assures the owner user that the vessel is
satisfactory for its intended service.
(API 510 – 6.1)
SECTION 6
API Document Practices Question
1) Fatigue
2) Likelihood of failures
3) Associated consequences of failure
4) Both 2 & 3
1) Corrosion
2) Cracking
3) Creep
4) All the above
1) Increase or decrease
2) Increase
3) Decrease
4) Limit
20. The period between internal or on-stream inspections for a remaining life of
four years or greater shall not exceed one-half the estimated remaining life of the
vessel based on corrosion rate or _____years whichever is less.
• 10
• 15
• 5
• 12
(API 510 – 6.4)
SECTION 6
API Document Practices Question
109. You have a corroded area which is 0.900 in thick. The minimum
thickness in calculated to be 1.0 in. The corrosion rate is 0.01 in per
year. Assuming constant corrosion rate how much weld overlay must be
applied to have a 10 year life?
1) 0.10 in.
2) 0.20 in.
3) 1.3 in.
4) Repair not permitted by API 510
1) 0.10 in.
2) 0.20 in.
3) 1.3 in.
4) Repair not permitted by API 510
API 510-6.4
SECTION 6
API Document Practices Question
81. Which of the following conditions must be met to qualify vessel for on-stream
inspections when the general corrosion rate is less than 0.005 ipy and has remaining life
greater than 10 years?
API 510-6.4
SECTION 6
API Document Practices Question
82. The definition of trequired is:
1) Minimum nominal thickness in inches for a given location or component
2) Minimum actual thickness in inches for a given locations or component
3) Minimum thickness in inches for a given location or component
4) Minimum allowable thickness in inches for a given location or
component
API 510 - 6.4
SECTION 6
API Document Practices Question
23. A pressure vessel has been in service for 12 years and has shown
history of corrosion over its service life. The original thickness was
1.9375” thick and the present thickness is 1.405”. What is the corrosion
rate for this vessel?
1) 0.266250 ipy
2) 0.532500 ipy
3) 0.088750 ipy
4) 0.044375 ipy
(API 510 – 6.4)
SECTION 6
API Document Practices Question
24. When must a pressure test be performed on a pressure vessel?
• When the contractor working on the vessel deems it is necessary
• When the API authorized pressure vessel inspector believes that it is necessary
• When the safety group of the owner user request it
• When NFPA request it
(API 510 – 6.5)
SECTION 6
API Document Practices Question
87. How are safety relief devices isolated from the vessel during
hydrostatic testing?
Inspection Data
“Tact/T prev” API 510
Interval Rules
C-21210
Next Inspection?
5 years 10 years
Remaining Life
10 yrs 20 yrs
Remaining Life
½ Life ½ Life
4 yrs 4 yrs
2 years 2 years
2 yrs 2 yrs
Full Life Full Life
0 yrs
0 yrs
Calculate the Interval
• Calculate the external and Internal Inspection
intervals based on the given remaining life
18
22
2
15
4
8
44
12
1
The Problem
• A vessel head in June 1993 was 0.698 inches thick.
Previous thickness in June 1988 at the same area was
0.713 inches. The required thickness of the head is
0.653 inches.
tactual
Required Thickness
tmin
Corrosion Rate (CR)
• How do we calculate the corrosion rate?
CR = t previous – tactual
period of time
The Problem!
CR = 0.713 – 0.698
1998 – 1993
= 0.003 inch/year or ipy
Corrosion Rate – An Exercise
Thickness Data 2
TML Jan 2003 Jan 1983
1 0.260" 0.400"
Thickness Data 3
TML No v 2003 No v 1988
1 0.675" 0.75"
Calculate Corrosion Rate with Odd
Months
• Converts months to years
Fractio nal
Date M o n th Decim al Year To tal Years
Year
Ap ril 1988 4th 4/ 12 0 .33 1988 .33
Feb 19 95 2nd
June 2 0 0 1 6th
N o v 1997 11th
Jan 19 78 1st
M ar 20 0 7 3rd
Calculate the CR
Thickness Data
TML March 2004 O ct 2001
N-2 0.275" 0.288"
Thickness Data
TML Sept 2003 Apr 1999
N-4 0.521" 0.565"
Long Term & Short Term CR
Inspectio n Data Reco rd
t minimum Jan 2003 Jan 1998 Jan 1995 Jan 1993
0.380" 0.440 0.465 0.480 0.500
CR = t previous – tactual
period of time
The Problem!
CR = 0.713 – 0.698
1998 – 1993
= 0.003 inch/year or ipy
Remaining Corrosion Allowance
The Problem!
RCA = 0.698 -0.653
= 0.045 inches
Remaining Life (RL)
• How do we calculate the Remaining Life (RL)
RL = tactual – tmin
corrosion rate
= RCA/CR
The Problem!
RL = 0.045/0.003
RL = 15 yrs
Calculate the Interval
• Calculate the Internal Inspection interval based on the
info in the table
Actual Internal
Required Thickness Remaining CA Corrosion
Vessel No Thickness Remaining Life Inspection
(inches) (inches) Rate (ipy)
(inches) Interval (years)
V-100 0.475 0.4 0.008
V-101 0.322 0.309 0.003
V-102 1.652 0.453 0.012
V-103 0.455 0.405 0.015
V-104 1.342 1.225 0.002
V-105 0.142 0.158 0.01
V-106 0.739 0.543 0.011
V-107 0.345 0.321 0.004
Test Your Skill!
1) 7.2 yrs
2) 6 yrs
3) 8.123 yrs
4) 4.695 yrs
Problem 10
1) 2 yrs
2) 2.755 yrs
3) 6.2 yrs
4) 10 yrs
Problem 11
The following reading were taken for a pressure vessel. New in 1992 – 0.689”,
1994-0.527”, 1996-0.5”, 1998-0.467”.
29. When repairs and alterations are to be performed on a pressure vessel, all
materials and all welding procedures that are to be used must be approved
by;
1) The insurance carrier for the company that the pressure vessel belongs to and
the owner user of the pressure vessel
2) The owner-user and the contractor performing the repairs or alterations to the
pressure vessel.
3) The API authorized pressure vessel inspector and if necessary by engineer
experienced in pressure vessel design, fabrication or inspection
4) The original vessel fabricator and the insurance carrier for the company tha
owns the pressure vessel
(API 510 – 7.1)
SECTION 7
API Document Practices Question
30. What type of repairs can an authorized inspector give prior general
authorization for?
1) Major repairs that require pressure test
2) Alterations that require pressure tests
3) Major alteration that requires pressure test
4) Limited to routine repairs that will not require pressure test
(API 510 – 7.1.1)
SECTION 7
API Document Practices Question
110. Who is notified when a repair to an ASME Section VIII Div 2 vessel is
required?
31. When does an inspector normally approve all specified repair and alteration
1) Work is approved after the work contractor certified the work to be
satisfactory and the contractor has pressure tested the vessel
2) Work is approved by the process/chemical engineer for the owner user and
the contractor has pressure tested the vessel
3) Work is approved after an inspection by the authorized inspector has proven
the work to be satisfactory and any required pressure test has been witnessed
by him.
4) Work is approved after an inspection and test by the contractor and the unit
operators accept the vessel
(API 510 – 7.1.2)
SECTION 7
API Document Practices Question
32. Who should be consulted before repairing a crack at discontinuity, where
stress concentrations may be serious
1) The operators of the vessel
2) The owner-users
3) An engineer experienced in the operations of the vessels
4) An engineer experienced in pressure vessel design
(API 510 – 7.1.3)
SECTION 7
API Document Practices Question
33. All repair and alteration welding shall be in accordance with the applicable
requirements of the
• NBIC codes
• AWS D1.1 Welding Codes
• ASME Code Section VIII
• NFPA Welding Code
(API 510 – 7.2)
SECTION 7
API Document Practices Question
34. The repair organization should use qualified welders and welding procedures qualified
in accordance with the applicable requirements of;
1) Section V of ASME codes
2) Section IX of ASME Codes
3) AWS D1.1 Welding Codes
4) API Standard 1104, Welding
(API 510 – 7.2.1)
SECTION 7
API Document Practices Question
35. The repair organization shall maintain records of its qualified welding procedures and
its welding performance qualifications. These records shall be available to the
_______ prior to start of the welding.
1) Operator
2) Owner-user
3) Welder
4) Inspector
(API 510 – 7.2.2)
SECTION 7
API Document Practices Question
80. When can pre-heat at 300F in lieu of PWHT not be applied in the repairs of a
pressure vessel?
1) For P-1 materials
2) For P-3 materials
3) For P-4 materials
4) None of the above
API 510-7.2.3.1
SECTION 7
API Document Practices Question
36. For alterations or repairs of vessels initially postweld heat treated as a code requirement
and constructed of P-1 and P-3 steels listed in the ASME Codes, preheating to not
less than ______degrees F may be considered as an alternative to PWHT when
impact testing is not required.
1) 200
2) 300
3) 400
4) 500
(API 510 – 7.2.3.1)
SECTION 7
API Document Practices Question
37. A carbon steel (A 285 Gr C) vessel must be repaired by welding in a flush patch
(replacing a corroded area). Impact testing is not required. The vessel is in caustic
service and was originally PWHT. Which of the following is correct?
• The repair may be PWHT
• The repair may be pre-heated to 300F while welding and PWHT waived
• The repair may be pre-heated to 200F while welding and PWHT waived
• No 1&2 above
(API 510 – 7.2.3.1)
SECTION 7
API Document Practices Question
115. How long must the temper bead repair be held at temperature after
completion of the weld repair for an API 510 application?
1) 5 hours
2) 1 hour
3) 4 hours
4) 2 hours
1) 400 F
2) 600 F
3) 300 F
4) Not greater than that used in procedure qualifications
1) Hardening of the weld metal [base metal] due to grinding or arc gouging
2) Softening [Hardening] of base metal due to welding
3) PWHT to reduce impact properties [reduce hardness]
4) Outgassing base metal
42. Acceptance criteria for a welded repair or alteration should include NDE
techniques that are in accordance with the;
1) Applicable section of the NBIC
2) Applicable section of the ASME codes
3) Jurisdiction
4) Owner user
API 510 – 7.2.9
SECTION 7
API Document Practices Question
45. An API certified inspector who has not been actively engaged, as such within
the previous three years can be rectified by;
• Being employed by a refinery
• Being licensed by the jurisdictions
• An oral examination
• A written examination
API 510 – B5.1
That’s is all!