This document appears to be a quiz related to inspection of pressure vessels and corrosion. It contains 30 multiple choice questions testing knowledge about topics like external and internal inspections, corrosion rates, calculating remaining life, and requirements for repairs and testing. The questions cover issues like determining inspection frequency, establishing corrosion rates, evaluating thickness measurements, and assessing acceptability of corrosion found during inspections.
This document appears to be a quiz related to inspection of pressure vessels and corrosion. It contains 30 multiple choice questions testing knowledge about topics like external and internal inspections, corrosion rates, calculating remaining life, and requirements for repairs and testing. The questions cover issues like determining inspection frequency, establishing corrosion rates, evaluating thickness measurements, and assessing acceptability of corrosion found during inspections.
This document appears to be a quiz related to inspection of pressure vessels and corrosion. It contains 30 multiple choice questions testing knowledge about topics like external and internal inspections, corrosion rates, calculating remaining life, and requirements for repairs and testing. The questions cover issues like determining inspection frequency, establishing corrosion rates, evaluating thickness measurements, and assessing acceptability of corrosion found during inspections.
This document appears to be a quiz related to inspection of pressure vessels and corrosion. It contains 30 multiple choice questions testing knowledge about topics like external and internal inspections, corrosion rates, calculating remaining life, and requirements for repairs and testing. The questions cover issues like determining inspection frequency, establishing corrosion rates, evaluating thickness measurements, and assessing acceptability of corrosion found during inspections.
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Quiz No. 3 1. External inspections are normally performed by a. The examiner b. The inspector c.The owner/user d. Any of the above 2. Buried vessels shall be their external surface condition obtained from
inspected to determine ,the corrosion rate information
a.During maintenance activity on similar vessel
b.From the interval examination of similarly buried vessel c. From representative portions of the actual vessel d. All of the above 3. When the short term corrosion rate changes significantly from the previous identified rate a.The inspector should consult with the corrosion Engineer b. The inspector should analyze the cause c. The inspector should report to the owner
d. None of the above
4. Inspection for CUI shall be considered for externally-insulated vessels and those that are in intermittent service or operate between a.10C and 350C for carbon and low alloy steels b.140C and 350C for austenitic stainless steels c.A and B d.None of the above 5. it is not necessary to remove the insulation for inspection of the vessel a.If external coverings are in good condition b.If no evidence of fluid leakage. c. If Equipment is not in intermittent service d.All of the above 6. The minimum hydro test temperature for in-service vessel of 2 thickness is: a. MDMT+10 F b. MDMT+30F c. MDMT+ 0C d. MDMT+ 15C
7. When the service is changed from highly corrosive medium to clean non corrosive hydrocarbon service
a.CMLs may be eliminated or the number significantly reduced
b.The inspector should consult with the engineer c. A and B d.None of the above 8. When the owner/user requires the detection of interior surface (ID) breaking flaws when inspecting from the external surface (OD); . a. b. c. d.
The The The The
Inspector shall specify industry-qualified UT shear wave examiners
owner/user shall specify industry-qualified UT angle beam examiners owner/user shall specify industry-qualified UT angle beam examination procedure examiner shall be qualified and certified
9. Possible sources of UT measurement inaccuracies
a. Improper instrument calibration b. Excessive rocking of the probe c. Subsurface material flaws d. Any of the above 10. after an alteration a. A pressure test is normally required b. a pressure test shall be applied if the inspector believes that one is necessary c. An engineer should be consulted d. All of the above 11. Before applying a hydrostatic test a. the supporting structures and foundation design should be reviewed to assure they are suitable for the hydrostatic load b. The Engineer should be consulted c. The Owner/user shall be informed d. The repair organization shall provide the water for the test 12. Appropriate NDE shall be specified and conducted when a pressure test is not performed after a major repair a. only after the engineer has approved b. only after the inspector has approved c. only after the Owner/user has approved d. a and b 13.Calculate estimated inspection period for external and internal inspection for a vessel whose remaining life is estimated as 12 years. a. Internal = 6 years, external = 10 years b. Internal = 6 years, external = 5 years c. Internal = 5 years, external = 10 years d. None of the above 14.A 2.0 inch thick vessel data-sheet shows MDMT= 50 deg. F. The minimum pressure-test temperature for Hydro test to be carried out after alteration shall be: a. 70 deg F b. 80 deg. F c. 60 deg. F
15. Calculate the remaining life of a vessel given the following data: Actual thickness = 0.955 inch. Minimum thickness required = 0.787 inch Thickness at pervious inspection 5 years prior to present inspection = 1.015 inch a. b. c. d.
20 years 14 years 28 years None of the above
16. A pressure vessel constructed according to ASME Sec VIII Div 1 with shell thickness 7/8 (Material of Construction SA 387 gr 11 cl.1) is to be repaired by using insert plates. The requirement of radiography to be incorporated in repair procedure shall be:. a. b. c. d.
Full radiography Spot radiography May be a, or b depending on joint efficiency Data is not adequate
17. For non-continuous corrosive service with remaining life 25 years, external inspection shall be performed not later than: a. b. c. d.
10 years 12.5 years 5 years None of above
18. A pressure vessel has been in service for 12 years and has a history of corrosion over its service life. The original thickness was 1.9375 inches; the current thickness is 1.405 inches. What is the corrosion rate for this vessel? a. b. c. d.
0.044 0.089 0.266 0.532
inch inch inch inch
per per per per
year year year year
19. What will be total thinning (metal loss) up to next inspection due after 10 more years if Corrosion rate is 6 mills per year (mpy). a. b. c. d.
0.05 inch 0.06 inch 0.006 inch 0.6 inch
20. After an inspection interval is completed and if calculations indicate that an
inaccurate rate of corrosion has been assumed initially, how do you determine the corrosion rate for the next inspection period? a. Check the original calculations to find out what the error is in the original assumption. b. Unless the corrosion rate is changed by Jurisdiction, the initial rates shall be used. c. The corrosion rate shall be adjusted to agree with the actual rate found.
21. Materials used for making repair by welding in carbon steel vessels shall have the following limitations? a. b. c. d.
They shall meet the requirements stipulated in NACE Standard.
The carbon content shall not be over 0.35% Welding repair shall be done by using only the GTAW process All of the above
22. For non-continuous corrosive service with remaining life 25 years, internal inspection shall be performed not later than: a. b. c. d.
10 years 12.5 years 5 years None of above
23. Calculate the remaining life and external insp. interval of a vessel given the following data: Actual thickness = 0.955 inch Minimum thickness required = 0.755 inch Thickness at previous inspection 5 years prior to present inspection = 1.025 inch a. b. c. d.
20 years, 10 years 14 years, 5years 28 years, 10 years None of the above
24. A vessel which was inspected six years ago and had shell thickness = 0.870. As on today the thickness as reported by filed inspection is 0.786. What was the corrosion rate over last six years? a. b. c. d.
10 mpy 12 mpy 14 mpy none of above
25. Which of the following are commonly preferred to know the process side degradation of pressure vessels? a. b. c. d.
On stream inspection. Internal inspection External inspection as alternative to internal inspection Any of above is OK
26. Before carrying out an internal service inspection on a vessel put in-service for quite some time what the inspector should do first a. b. c. d.
Check Check Check Check
the the the the
material in which it is constructed.
permanent file of the vessel. progressive history file of the vessel. original thickness report.
27. A pressure vessel of 60 has three pits within a circle of 7 diameter. The nominal thickness of the shell is 0.75 and the CA is 0.125. The details and dimensions of the pits are listed below. Your assessment is: a. b. c. d.
The The The The
0.475 x 0.385 depth 0.21
1 diameter depth 0.35 0.375 x 0.385 depth 0.23 pit area is more than the acceptable pit length is more than the acceptable pit depth is more than the acceptable pits are acceptable as they are meeting the requirement
28. For a new vessel the corrosion rate will be established based on: a. b. c. d.
Run the vessel for 3 or 6 weeks and establish the corrosion rate Run the vessel for 3 or 6 months and establish the corrosion rate Run the vessel for 18 weeks and establish the corrosion rate After 1000 working hours
29. For MAWP calculations as per API 510, the thickness as determined by inspection shall be used in these calculations after: a. b. c. d.
Deducting corrosion loss up to next inspection
Deducting twice the corrosion loss up to next inspection Use the thickness as it is. As regards thickness reduction due to corrosion, Code does not give specific guidelines.
30. A vessel in service has different zones of corrosion. The next inspection frequency will be decided by: a. b. c. d.
Zone with highest rate of corrosion
Zone with lowest remaining life Average rate of corrosion shall be taken into consideration To be established for each zone independently 31. Each vessel above ground shall be given a visual external inspection preferably while in operation at a frequency of: a. b. c. d.
At least once in every 5 years
Same as that required for internal or on stream inspection The lesser of a or b None of the above are applicable
