API 510

Exam May 2016

If there is a conflict between the two codes, the requirements of API 510 shall take precedence.

If Conflict with any prevailing regulatory requirements. However, if the requirements of this code are more
stringent than the requirements of the regulation, then the requirements API 510 code shall govern.

Which of the following is not Repair organization :a) Holder of U stamp.

b) Holder of the holder of a valid VR-stamp issued by the National Board.
c) Owner / user workshop.
d) Repair contractor chosen by owner / user.

Temper embrittlement (definition).

The reduction in toughness due to a metallurgical change that can occur in some low alloy steels (e.g. 2

1/4Cr-1Mo)
as a result of long-term exposure in the temperature range of about 650 F to 1100 F (345 C to 595 C).

QA (definition).

All planned, systematic, and preventative actions specified to determine if materials, equipment, or services
will meet specified requirements so that equipment will perform satisfactorily in service.

Toughness (definition).

The ability of a metal to absorb energy and deform plastically before fracturing.

Defect (definition).

An imperfection whose type or size exceeds the applicable acceptance criteria and is therefore rejectable.

Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing ASNT SNT-TC-1A

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The ASME Code recommends that welding not be performed when the base metal temperature is lower than
0F (-18C).

If a vessels largest nozzle is a reinforced NPS 10 (DN 250) nozzle, then an alteration is adding a/an:
a) Reinforced nozzle of any size less than NPS 10 (DN 250).
b) Nozzle that does not require reinforcement.
c) NPS 10 (DN 250) reinforced nozzle.
d) NPS 12 (DN 300) reinforced nozzle.

Material used in making repairs or alterations shall conform to the:-

a) Applicable construction Code.

b) ASME Code.
c) AWS standards.
d) ASTM standards.

When performing Charpy V-notch impact tests in accordance with ASME Section VIII, Div.1, which of the
following is correct?
a) The test shall consist of four specimens

b) The test shall consist of three specimens

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For a large vessel with two or more zones of differing corrosion rates:
a) The complete vessel may be treated as a single zone, using the average corrosion rate of all sections.
b) Each zone may be treated independently regarding the interval between inspections.

c) The complete vessel space must be inspected using the inspection interval for the section with the highest
corrosion rate.
d) Each zone must be inspected using the shortest inspection interval required among all of the sections.
Which of the following is most important to document when performing risk-based inspection assessments?
Which of the following is most important to document when performing risk-based inspection assessments?
a) Deficiencies or recommendations for repair for continued service until repairs are completed
b) Repairing, altering, and re-rating information
c) Construction and design, along with operating and inspection history
d) All factors contributing to the likelihood and consequences of a failure

The RBI assessment shall be reviewed and approved by the engineer and inspector at intervals not to exceed
10 years

Unless documented experience and/or a RBI assessment indicates that a longer interval is acceptable, test
and inspection intervals for pressure-relieving devices in typical process services should not exceed:

a) 5 years for typical process services.

b) 10 years for noncorrosive services.

Two question

Probability Assessment all forms of damage that could reasonably be expected to affect a vessel in any
particular service.
Consequence Assessment The consequence of a release is dependent on type and amount of process
fluid contained in the equipment

ET for detecting localized metal loss, cracks, and elongated discontinuities.

RT for detecting internal imperfections such as porosity, weld slag inclusions, cracks.

When type dial- indicating pressure gauges are used during a vessel hydrostatic test, the maximum gauge
range shall not exceed: 4 times the test pressure.

During radiographic examination of a weld, the wire type IQI shall be placed:a) Adjacent to the weld so that the length of the wire is perpendicular to the weld.
b) Adjacent to the weld so that the length of the wire is parallel to the weld.
c) on the weld so that the length of the wire is perpendicular to the weld.

d) on the weld so that the length of the wire is parallel to the weld.

For pressure vessels in non-continuous service, the maximum internal or on-stream inspection interval shall
be:a) 5 years, because of the potential of corrosion.
b) The 10 years of actual service.

c) 10 calendar years from the last inspection.

d) The half-life of the calendar time since the last inspection.

Statistical data analysis may not be applicable to vessels with:-

a) Significant numbers of corrosion monitoring locations (CMLs) that were not measured.

b) random but significant localized corrosion.

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c) Variations in general corrosion rates.
d) Fewer than 10 years of remaining life.

When long-term and short-term corrosion rates are different, the remaining life should be determined: (open
Book)

a) at the discretion of the inspector.

b) using the rate that reflects the current process conditions.

c) using the rate that gives the shortest remaining life.

d) using the rate that gives the longest inspection interval.

An inspection plan for pressure vessels operating at elevated temperatures shall be prepared in consultation
with a/an:
a) safety engineer.
b) pressure-vessel engineer.
c) corrosion specialist.

d) pressure-vessel inspector experienced in vessels operating at elevated temperatures.

When performing a weld repair on a section of stainless-steel weld overlay on a carbon-steel vessel in
hydrogen service, which of the following is most important?

a) Magnetic-particle testing of the overlay

b) Brinell hardness testing of the overlay
c) Out-gassing of the base metal

d) Impact testing of the base metal.

Above what pressure is a vessel considered to be in the scope of the API 510 Code?
a) 2.5psi
b) 5psi
c) 10psi
d) 15psi

Cargo or volume tanks, for trucks ( with dimension ) ships, and barges are excluded from the
specific requirements of API 510
a design temperature of 210 F (99 C). " all of Annex (B) are "closed Book"
What type of pressure-relief valve has a main relieving valve controlled by a self-actuated auxiliary pressurerelief valve?
a) Conventional safety-relief valve
b) Rupture disk
c) Pilot-operated safety-relief valve

d) Balanced safety-relief valve

Cooling water (Open Book)

Brittle fracture
For 2 " ----------------- 10F above MDMT.
For 2" ------------------ 30 F above MDMT.
Impact test thickness 1" material 516 Gr 60 Normalized . (Determine Curve then find the temp. value from
table). UCS # 66
Joint Efficiency for Type 2 NO (RT). (UW#12).
Peening UW#39. Peening shall not be used on the initial (root) layer of weld metal nor on the final (face) layer
unless the weld is subsequently post weld heat treated.
Rapture disk ( 65% : 85 %) .
Rapture disk (definition). None reclosing
For UT variation Temp. (14C) ASME V

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HTHA (Open Book) Ask about Temp. Inspection Method and material (0.5 Cr- 1 Mo).
Set pressure tolerance for PRD 2 psi for set less than 70 psi. and 3% for set more 70 psi.
For MT Temp. determined by Manufacture.
Evaluation of thinning and pitting ( )
Weld as --------------------------casting
Spring failure (Main reason) --------- Corrosion.
Change in service need to .
The internal inspection of nozzle for corrosion cracking ----- the inspection should be visual with scraper and
flashlight.

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Surface preparation cleaning by steam, hot water with wire brushing , abrasive blasting in case of stress corrosion
cracking .

API 571

CUI Temp. for C.S and S.S

More severe at ( 212 F ).
Cooling water
Sulfidation. Temp. , Material, inspection

ASME V
RT -----

Geometric unsharpness (2 questions) ,if thickness less than 0.002 its value ?? And not mention in
RT procedure
IQI selection table ( Thickness given and source side )
Letter (B) appear light ..

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MT ------

Temp determined by ..?? Ans. the Manufacture.

If the applicator trained to apply the test using powder technique in the overhead position he will be able to
apply the test in all position.
If the applicator trained to apply the test using powder technique in the vertical position he will be able to apply
the test in the flat position