SET-C

API 510 Preparatory Course

1. Which of the following are excluded from the scope of application

of API 510?

a. Pressure vessels on movable structures covered by other

jurisdictional regulations
b. All classes of containers listed for exemption from
construction in ASME Section VIII Div. 1
c. Pressure vessels which do not exceed volume of the five
cubic feet and pressure of 250 psi
d. All of the above

2. During Hydrostatic testing, to avoid risk of brittle fracture, which

of the following action may be taken?

a. Recalculate test pressure based on material stress at test

temperature
b. Carry out test at temperature more 300F above MDMT
c. The test area is cordoned off and out of bounds for non-
essential personnel
d. None of the above

3. Which of the following are essential elements of a Quality control

system of a repair organization?

a. Organisational authority and responsibility

b. Statements about Working (Inspection/repair)Procedures
and their documentation
c. Statement of controls to ensure Quality conformance
d. All of the above
4. According to API 510, authorized inspection agency is:

a. Jurisdiction organization
b. Inspection organisation of Insurance company which under
writes insurance of pressure vessels
c. Inspection organization of owner-user
d. Any of above

5. Repair Organization: According to API 510 is:

a. Holder of ASME certificate & appropriate code symbol

stamp.
b. Owner-user
c. Contractor under contract with owner-user
d. Any of above

6. For all repairs and alterations under API 510, the ultimate
responsibility rests with:

a. Owner user
b. API Committee
c. API-510 Inspector
d. Jurisdiction authority

7. Identify incorrect statement from following:

a. A welder performing procedure test is also qualified in that

position.
b. Supplementary essential variables become essential
variables when impact test is specified.
c. For procedure qualification, the test can be performed in
any position as the position is not essential variable for
procedure qualification.
d. None of above.

8. Following two combinations of nozzle pipe dia and shell thickness

are given of reinforcement. Case 1: vessel wall thk = ½ " and
nozzle size NPS 3, Case 2 vessel wall thk = ¾ " Nozzle size NPS
 2 ½ According to ASME Sec. VIII reinforcement requirement for
which of above nozzles by should be verified by calculations?

a. For both cases

b. For none
c. Calculations required for 1 but not for 2
d. Calculations required for 2 and not for 1

9. Normally, minimum thickness evaluation may be conducted by?

a. Use of a external micrometer

b. Ultrasonic testing
c. Vernier callipers
d. None of above

10. Which of the following statements is true?

a. All defects are not discontinuities

b. All discontinuities are defects
c. Discontinuities are rejectable defects
d. Defects are rejectable discontinuities

11. A Pressure Vessel is being designed for 0.85 joint efficiency with
full penetration welds. RT requirement for such vessel is

a. Nil
b. Spot
c. 100 %
d. Joints radiography

12. Post weld heat treatment is carried out

a. To increase hardness
b. To increase tensile strength
c. To release locked-up stresses in the weld
d. None of above.

13. If all other conditions remain same the design thickness of which
dished end (torispherical, hemispherical, ellipsoidal) will be
maximum?
 a. Torispherical
b. Hemispherical
c. Ellipsoidal
d. All have same thickness

14. In A 516 Gr 70 specification the letter A indicates:

a. That material is ASME material. (A for ASME)

b. That material is Ferrous material
c. That material is Non-Ferrous material
d. None of the above

15. Any thickness-offset within the allowable tolerance shall be

provided a taper transition of:

a. 3 to 1 min.
b. 4 to 1 min.
c. 3 to 2 min.
d. All of the above

16. For calculating reinforcement pad requirements for given Design

Pressure, which of the following statement is applicable:

a. Credit can be taken for extra metal in shell

b. Credit can be taken for extra metal in nozzle
c. a and b above are true
d. None of above

17. Choose correct Pneumatic test pressure from given options for a
vessel with following data:

Design Pr = 160 psi

Design temp = 675º F

M.O.C = SA 537 Cl. 1

Allow stress (Ambient) = 20000 psi

Allow stress (675ºF) = 19200 psi

 a. 176.0 psig
b. 215.6 psig
c. 183.3 psig
d. none of above

18. You are planning for the Hydro-test of a complete vessel with
Hydro test pressure 40Kg/cm2g. The calibrated test gauges
available with you are 0-50 Kg/cm2g, 0-100 Kg/cm2g, 1-150
Kg/cm2g and 0-200 Kg/cm2g. Which two gauges are acceptable
for this test?

a. 0-50 Kg/cm2g and 0-100 Kg/cm2g

b. 0-100 Kg/cm2g and 0-200 Kg/cm2g
c. 0-50 Kg/cm2g and 0-200 Kg/cm2g
d. 0-100 Kg/cm2g and 0-150 Kg/cm2g

19. You are checking a plate received for the pressure vessel
fabrication. What will be your action plan?

a. Correlate test certificate with applicable specification

b. Correlate heat marks and identification with the actual
plate identification
c. Visual and dimensional inspection
d. All of the above are necessary action before accepting the
plate.

20. Qualification of welding procedure as per Section IX is required:

a. For manual welding process

b. For machine welding process
c. For semi automatic welding process
d. For all of the above process

21. Erosion would normally be seen at:

a. Drain nozzles
b. Saddle wear plates
c. Impingement plates
d. a. and c.
22. Temper embrittlement is:

a. Brittleness due to low temperature operation

b. Brittleness due to Hydrogen Sulphide attack at high
temperatures ( exceeding 700 deg. F)
c. Loss of ductility due to incorrect PWHT and High
temperature service
d. None of above.

23. Part MAWP for lower dished head in Vertical vessel will
generally be:

a. Lower than top head

b. Lower than shell
c. Higher than both shell and top head
d. Same as both top head and shell

24. Choose correct statement — Allowable External pressure

for a vessel:

a. Will depend on weld joint efficiency (E)

b. Depends on Vessel temperature
c. Depends on Internal Corrosion allowance
d. Both b and c

25. PWHT is required for vessels containing products, classified

as “lethal” or a thickness exceeding:

a. 1.0 inch
b. 0 .5 inch
c. 0.0 inch
d. 1.5 inch

SET-D
API 510 Preparatory Course
1. For safe entry in pressure vessels which of the following
document is adopted in the API-510 body of knowledge?

a. API – 2015
b. API – 576
c. IRE – Chap II
d. ASME – Sec. V

2. A piping & valve system is described as follows: “closure of a

line, duct, or pipe by closing and locking two in-line valves and
by opening and locking a drain or vent valve in the line between
the closed valves” This is designated in API documents as:

a. Double valve single drain “arrangement

b. “On-off” arrangement
c. “Double block and bleed” arrangement
d. “Double in single out” arrangement

3. An individual stationed outside one or more permit spaces who

monitors the authorized entrants and orders the authorized
entrants to evacuate the permit space under unsafe conditions.
This individual is referred as:

a. Supervisor
b. A qualified person
c. An attendant
d. None of above

4. HCl is more harmful in refining sour crudes because:

a. In presence of H2S, corrosion of iron by HCl

becomes cyclic reaction regenerating HCl

b. HCL forms galvanic cell which causes corrosion

cracking

c. HCl causes loss of ductility of steel.

d. None of the above
5. “In austenitic stainless steels, in presence of chlorides
spontaneous failure may occur under combined action of
corrosion and tensile stress” What type of phenomenon is
described by this statement:

a. Sensitization of stainless steel

b. Stress corrosion cracking
c. Intergranular corrosion of stainless steels
d. Chromium-decay of stainless steels.

6. Sour crude is more corrosive than sweet crude because

a. Sour crude is heavier than is sweet crude

b. Sweet crude has more waxing tendency (compared
to sour crude) which forms protective layer on
metallic surfaces hence sweet crudes are less
corrosive.
c. Sour crude contains high content H2S and sulpher
compared to sweet crude which lead to several types
of corrosion
d. None of the above.

7. The nondestructive examination method to be used for a

particular inspection should be determined by the:

a. Availability of certified NDE examiners

b. Length of time since the last inspection
c. Age of the component to be inspected
d. Type, location, and orientation of the expected flaws

8. In planning for an internal inspection of a vessel that has acidic

corrodents, what type of corrosion would you expect to find on
the vessel shell from inside,

a. Hydrogen blistering in the vapor space

b. Uniform corrosion of vessel wall
c. Erosion of vessel walls.
d. None of above.

9. The principal reason for inspecting a pressure relief device is to

determine:
 a. Condition of pressure relief device and if it is functioning
properly
b. The remaining life of pressure relief device.
c. The spring coil diameter.
d. The body thickness.

10. Where (typically) are balanced safety relief valves used in

refineries?

a. For pressure control and bypass

b. On steam boiler drums and super heaters
c. When the discharge from the valves must be piped to
remote points
d. All of the above

11. Which of the following are possible reasons for improper

performance of valves?

a. Corrosion
b. Damaged seating surfaces
c. Failed springs
d. All of the above

12. Which of the following tests must be conducted on a valve as

soon as it has been removed out of a system:

a. Visual Inspection
b. Hydrotesting of valve body
c. Radiographic testing
d. Check set-pressure and leak tightness

13. Which of the following best describes a safety relief valve?

a. A spring – loaded pressure relieving device that is popped

open by enough static pressure in the huddling chamber
and kinetic energy of the gas or vapour to overcome the
spring force on the disc as it is lifted to provide full opening
and allow minimal overpressure
 b. A spring – loaded pressure relieving valve that acts as a
safety valve when used in gas or vapour service and as a
relief valve when used in liquid service.

c. A spring – loaded pressure relieving device for liquid

service that begins to open when the inlet pressure
reaches set pressure. Overcomes the spring force and
begins to lift the disc off the seat and that continues to
open as inlet pressure and the lift of the disc increase
allowing the flow
of the liquid to increase

d. All of the above

14. Which of the following are reasons for inspection of pressure

relieving devices:

a. To protect personnel and equipment

b. To determine the condition of a device
c. To evaluate inspection frequency
d. All of the above

15. Which of the following could cause flutter/chatter in valves?

a. Improper material of construction

b. Overpressure
c. Erosion
d. Large length piping to the valve inlet from the vessel
16. API 576 does not address:

a. Valve testing on test benches in shop

b. Application of rupture discs
c. Training requirements for mechanics involved in
inspection and repair of pressure relieving devices
d. All of the above

17. If any settling is noticed on a vessel, which of the following

should be done:

a. Conduct RT after 48 hours of observing the defective

condition
 b. Nozzles and adjacent shell areas should be inspected for
distortion and cracking
c. Use acoustic emission monitoring
d. All of the above

18. Recommended resistance of electrical grounding connections is:

a. 5 ohms
b. 50 ohms
c. 100 ohms
d. none of the above

19. For vessels which are supported on concrete saddles and

working in an area where the humidity is high which areas on
them are typically susceptible to external corrosion?

a. At the anchor bolts in the foundation

b. At the Points of contact of the metal surface with the
concrete
c. All of the above
d. None of the above

20. H2S is in sour crude is more harmful in presence of:

a. Oxygen
b. Water (i.e. Wet H2S)
c. Sulphur
d. ‘a’ and ‘c’ above

21. The leak tightness of the relief valves is tested on the test block
at a pressure equal to:

a. Same as set pressure

b. 90% of the set pressure
c. Same as reseat pressure
d. None of the above

22. During Hydrostatic testing, risk of brittle fracture, which of the

following action may be taken

a. Replace Hydro testing by pneumatic testing

 b. Recalculate test pressure based on material stress at
MDMT
c. Carry out test at temperature more 300F above MDMT
d. None of the above

23. Which of the following classifications of heat exchangers would

have U-tubes incorporated into it?

a. AES type
b. BEM type
c. AEP type
d. CFU type

24. If any setting is noticed on a vessel, which of the following

should be done:

a. Conduct RT after 48 hours of observing the defective

condition

b. Nozzles and adjacent shell areas should be inspected for

distortion and cracking
c. Use acoustic emission monitoring
d. All of the above

25. Which of the following are typical deterioration that can take
place on the external surfaces of vessels?

a. CUI
b. Caustic embrittlement
c. Erosion
d. All of the above

26. The external surfaces of vessels should be examined not only for
corrosion but also for:

a. Leaks
b. Cracks
c. Buckles
d. All of the above
27. Which of the following are commonly used techniques of surface
preparation for inspection:
a. Wire brushing
b. Sand – blasting
c. High pressure water blasting
d. All of the above

28. According to API 510, authorized inspection agency is:

a. Jurisdiction organization
b. Insurance company which under writes insurance of
pressure vessels
c. Inspection organization of owner-user
d. Any of above

29. Repair Organization: According to API 510 is

a. Holder of ASME certificate & appropriate code symbol

stamp
b. Owner-user
c. Contractor under contract with owner-user
d. Any of above

30. For corrosion area of considerable size; thickness averaging along

most critical element shall not exceed following length for 72” ID
vessel.

a. 20 inches
b. 40 inches
c. 30 inches
d. None of above

31. According to API 510 for ellipsoidal head, crown portion thickness
recalculation:

a. Crown can be taken as spherical portion of radius K1 x D

b. K1 depends on D/2h ratio
c. Crown lies within concentric circle of 80% shell diameter
d. All of above
32. For non-continuous corrosive service with remaining life 25 years,
external inspection shall be performed after:

a. 10 years
b. 12.5 years
c. 5 years
d. None of above

33. Inspection records shall have following information

a. Design & Construction records (permanent)

b. Running inspection records
c. Repair and alteration records
d. All of above

34. According to API-510, restoration by welding of parent metal

loss may be made by using by electrodes having tensiles
strength:

a. Same as parent material

b. Higher than parent material
c. Lower than parent material
d. All of the above

35. For all repairs and alterations under API 510, the ultimate
responsibility rests with

a. Owner user
a. API Committee
b. API-510 Inspector
c. Jurisdiction authority

36. “Hot tapping” means

a. Light tapping of vessel by ball point hammer to find leakages

when the vessel is operating at working temperature.
b. Cutting the threads in the help of tap and die when material
hot so as to make the cutting of threads easier
c. Act of providing new tapping connection while the vessel is in
operation
 d. Tapping hot water samples from process plants for analysis
purpose

37. Which of the following is an advantage of magnetic particle

testing over penetrant testing?

a. can detect surface discontinuities with foreign material

imbedded in them
a. It is faster on individual parts
b. It can detect near-surface discontinuities
c. All of the above

38. In an A-scan presentation, the amplitude of vertical indications

on the screen represents the

a. Amount of ultrasonic sound energy returning to the search

unit
b. Distance traveled by the search unit
c. Thickness of material being tested
d. Elapsed time since the ultrasonic pulse was generated

39. The nondestructive examination method to be used for a

particular inspection should be determined by the:

a. availability of certified NDE examiners.

b. length of time since the last inspection.
c. age of the component to be inspected.
d. type, location, and orientation of the expected flaws.

40. Which of the following statements is true?

a. All defects are not discontinuities.

a. All discontinuities are defects.
b. Discontinuities are rejectable defects.
c. Defects are rejectable discontinuities.

41. Which of the following search unit would contain the thinnest
quartz crystal?

a. A 1 megahertz search unit

a. A 5 megahertz search unit
b. A 15 megahertz search unit
 c. A 25 megahertz search unit

42. Which of the following can be magnetized?

a. Iron
a. Nickel
b. Cobalt
c. All of the above

43. Why are magnetic particles available in different colors?

a. For color contrast with the part surface.

b. To enhance the detection of indications.
c. Both a and b.
d. Different colors are used with different magnetic flux values.

44. Visual testing is a

a. Nondestructive testing techniques applicable for surface and

internal discontinuities
b. Nondestructive testing techniques applicable for surface
discontinuities only.
c. Destructive testing techniques applicable for surface and
internal discontinuities.
d. Destructive testing techniques applicable for internal
discontinuities only.

45. Incase of horizontal insulated vessel most likely location of CUI

will be:

a. Under belly areas

b. At the top in lengthwise area
c. In 3 O’clock and 9 o’clock position
d. Uniformly all over

46. The rate of erosion varies as:

a. Square of fluid velocity

b. Linearly with velocity
c. Varies as cube of velocity
d. Varies as square root of velocity
47. For testing relief valves for set pressure:

a. Only air shall be used

b. Only water shall be used
c. The combination may be used
d. Only nitrogen shall be used irrespective of service condition

48. Cracks and laminations look similar from surface however,

generally:
a. Cracks run normal to vessels surfaces
b. Lamination runs slant or parallel to surface
c. a and b above
d. None of above

49. Visual Testing can detect the following weld discontinuities.

a. Undercut
b. Crater crack
c. Excessive reinforcement
d. Allof the above

50. What probe would be chosen to detect the smallest defect if

steel specimen with a velocity 6 x 106 mm/sec is to be
inspected?

a. 2 MHz
b. 10 MHz
c. 5 MHz
d. 6 MHz

51. Austenitic S.S. is considered as good Cryogenic material because:

a. Because of its good corrosion resistance
b. Because of its good tensile Strength
c. Because of its good yield Strength
d. Because of its good impact Strength
 SET-E
API 510 Preparatory Course

1. For repairs on vessel walls, which have been subjected to

PWHT as a code requirement and made of P1 or P3 Steels,
(for which exemptions exist in ASME Sec. VIII Div 1 code,)
which of the following options may be adopted?

a. Conduct RT after 48 hours of completion of all hot work

b. Pre- heat to al least 3000F as an alternative to PWHT
after repair
c. Use acoustic emission monitoring
d. Ultrasonic testing

2. HCl is more corrosive in refining sour crudes because:

a. In presence of H2S, corrosion of iron by Hcl becomes

cyclic reaction regenerating Hcl.
b. Hcl liberates chlorine in presence of sulphur which
causes stress corrosion cracking
c. Hcl liberates Hydrogen in presence of sulphur
causing Hydrogen embrittlement.
d. None of the above

2. “In austenitic stainless steels, in presence of chlorides

spontaneous failure may occur under combined action of
corrosion and tensile stress” What type of phenomenon is
described by this statement?

a. Sensitization of stainless steel?

b. Stress corrosion cracking
c. Intergranular corrosion of stainless steels
d. Chromium-decay of stainless steels

4. Sour crude is more corrosive than sweet crude because

 a. Sour crude is heavier than sweet crude
b. Sweet crude has more waxing tendency (compared
to sour crude) which forms protective layer on
metallic surfaces hence sweet crudes are less
corrosive.
c. Sour crude contains high content H2S and sulpher
compared to sweet crude which lead to several types
of corrosion
d. None of the above.

5. In planning for an internal inspection of a vessel that has

acidic corrodents, what type and location of corrosion
would you expect to find on the vessel shell, away from
the welds?

a. Hydrogen induced cracking in the vapor space

b. Hydrogen embrittlement in the vapor space
c. Hydrogen blistering near the liquid level
d. Hydrogen embrittlement below the liquid level

6. What can be done to extend the life of a vessel with a

corroded area in the shell plate 12 inches from the weld, a
joint efficiency of less than 1, and a corrosion thickness
currently near the minimum required thickness?

a. Recalculate t minimum for current operating conditions

using E < 1.
b. Recalculate t minimum for current operating conditions
using E = 1.
c. Recalculate t minimum for design conditions using E =
1.
d. Recalculate t minimum for design conditions using E <
1.

7. A pressure vessel constructed according to ASME Sec VIII Div

1 with shell thickness 7/8’’ (Material of Construction is
classified as P no 4 Gr. 1), repaired by using insert plates.

The requirement of radiography to be incorporated in repair

procedure shall be:
 a. Full radiography
b. Spot radiography
c. May be a, or b depending on joint efficiency
d. Data is not adequate

8. SA 516 Gr 70 specification the number 70 indicates:

a. Minimum yield strength

b. Minimum ultimate tensile strength
c. Minimum % elongation
d. None of the above

9. Which of the following are reasons for inspection of

pressure - relieving devices:

a. To protect personnel and equipment

b. To determine the condition of a device
c. To evaluate inspection frequency
d. All of the above

10. Shells of vessels adjacent to inlet impingement plates are

susceptible to:

a. Stress-corrosion cracking
b. Erosion
c. Hydrogen embrittlement
d. Any of the above depending upon ambient conditions

11. H2S is in sour crude is more harmful in presence of:

a. Oxygen
b. Water (i.e. Wet H2S)
c. Sulphur
d. ‘a’ and ‘c’ above

12. The leak tightness of the relief valves is tested on the test
block at a pressure equal to:

a. Same as set pressure

b. 90% of the set pressure
c. Same as reseat pressure
 d. None of the above

13. Which statement is correct?

a. ASME Section II B deals with consumables for welding

b. ASME Section V gives acceptance standards for NDT
examinations
c. PWHT can be carried out after Hydro test as a good
engineering practice
d. Lower the Carbon content, better the weldability

14. The symbol which indicates ASME code stamping for

vessels manufactured to ASME Section VIII Div. 1 is:

a. U1
b. U2
c. U3
d. U

15. Which of the following is essential variable for procedure

qualification?

a. Welder used for welding

b. Weld edge preparation
c. Welding process
d. All of the above

16. Presence of hydrogen can cause which of the

following defects at welds?

a. Slag
b. Under-bead Cracking
c. Lamination
d. All of the above
17. Which of the following method is most suitable for
detecting lamination in 25mm thick C.S. plate?

a. RT
b. UT
c. MT
d. PT
18. A stainless steel weld has a crack open to the surface.
Which NDT method will reveal it effectively ?

a. Liquid Penetrant.
b. Magnetic particle.
c. Radiography.
d. All of above.

19. Procedure Qualification Record is a document which can be

revised time to time?

a. True
b. False
c. Depends on company policy
d. Depends on client of the company

20. Which of the following are areas on pressure vessel which

are susceptible to CUI?

a. All the area which is below insulation

b. Insulated areas below steam vents
c. Insulated piping exposed to cooling tower mist
d. “b” and “c” above

21. Calculate the remaining life of a vessel subjected to

unoform rate of corrosion given the following data: Actual
thickness = 0.955 inch, Minimum thickness required =
0.755 inch Thickness at pervious inspection 5 years prior
to present inspection = 1.025 inch

a. 20 years
b. 14 years
c. 28 years
d. None of the above

22. Corrosion under insulation (CUI) due to environmental

factors like humidity, moisture, will be more pronounced at
temperature:

a. 250F to 2500F
b. More than 2500F
 c. Other factors being same corrosion in above
temperature ranges will be same
d. None of above

23. Vessel MAWP for vertical vessel is measured at:

a. Top most point of vessel

b. Bottom most point of vessel
c. At the mid point between top & bottom
d. None of above

24. Hot tapping is best described by statement:

a. It is technique of preheating the part of vessel to

specified temperature and tapping with 1lb. rainded
hammer to detect wall thinning
b. It is technique of providing a tapping connection while
pipe system is in operation
c. It is technique of fixing a water tap on hot water lines
for use during winter
d. It is act of using the tap and die for threading when the
part is hot

25. “CUI” is API 510 means:

a. Corrosion under inspection

b. Components under inspection
c. Corrosion under investigation
d. Corrosion under insulation

26. Inspection records contain the following information for a

particular thickness measurement location (TML) on a
dished head.(Thickness in inches)

Thicknes
Year
s
0.500 0
0.425 5
0.400 10
 On the basis of the information above, the long-term
corrosion rate for the location is:

a. 1 ½ mils per year

b. 5 mils per year
c. 10 mils per year
d. 100 mils per year

27. A certain Weld in vessel (P1 material with exemptions in

ASME –VIII-Div. 1) was required to have PWHT initially
according to code requirement. After 10 years when
repaired by welding is to be carried out. Performing PWHT
is found to be impracticable. What solution (according to
API-510) would you offer?

a. PWHT may be exempted, if proper NDE is carried out

b. Carry out Temper-bead welding as on alternative PWHT.
c. Carry out both Hydro-testing and Pneumatic Testing in
lieu of the PWHT
d. None of above would be acceptable solution

28. Double wall Single image technique is used for the

radiography of:

a. Plate welds
b. Tubular products with outer diameter more than 3.5
inch.
c. Heavy castings
d. None of above

29. Which of the following is a description of an “indication”?

a. A response or evidence resulting from the application of

a nondestructive evaluation technique
b. A defect if it is of size greater than 3 mm
c. The light which is emitted from a signal
d. All of the above

30. Welders carrying out repair/alteration according to API 510

shall be qualified according to:
 a. API 1104 welding qualification code
b. ASME Sec. IX code
c. Any one of a or b above
d. None of a or b above

31. Which of the following represent grouping of weld-metals

in ASME IX?

a. P – Nos
b. F – Nos
c. S – Nos
d. A - Nos

32. A PQR was qualified in 5G position using a new welder. But

production welding is to be done in 2G position. Which of
the following are applicable as a minimum?

a. Both procedure and welder shall be re-qualified in 2G

position.
b. The qualified procedure can be used ,only welder needs
to be re-qualified
c. The welder is qualified, but the procedure needs re-
qualification
d. Both procedure and welder need not be re-qualified.

33. For a vessel, estimated remaining life is estimated as 7

years from now, next planned inspection shall not be later
than:

a. 7 Years
b. 3.5 Years
c. 5 Years
d. 6 Years

34. 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. 20 years, 10 years
b. 14 years,5years
c. 28 years, 10 years
d. None of the above

35. ASME Sec VIII Div. 1 specifies different acceptance level

for weld reinforcement, which of the following statements
are true in your opinion:

a. Permitted reinforcement for long. seems is higher than

circ. seems
b. Permitted reinforcement for long. seems is lower than
circ. seems
c. Permitted reinforcement for long. seems is same as
circ. seems
d. Permitted reinforcement does not depend on location of
seems.

36. While deciding the governing thickness for crown portion

for corroded 2:1 ellipsoidal head, API 510 stipulates that &
crown thickness shall be calculated:

a. According to relevant ellipsoidal dished head formula

b. According to code formula for spherical heads with head
radius equal to 0.9 D, where D is shell dia meter.
c. Thickness of crown shall be same as knuckle thickness
d. None of the above.

37. For instrument calibration ( check Instrument response to

energy input in dB) in Ultrasonic Testing dB , amplitude
control linearity forms an important factor. The allowable
tolerance for amplitude height linearity (of the nominal
amplitude ratio) is:

a. + 5%
b. + 10 %
c. + 15 %
d. + 20 %
38. Which of the following ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code sections are referenced in API 510?

a. ASME Section V
b. ASME Section VIII
c. ASME Section IX
d. All of above

39. Which of the following is / are to be undertaken in case the

Service conditions of vessel are changed?

a. The vessel shall be hydro tested only.

b. The vessel shall be internally and externally inspected
before it is re-used.
c. The allowable conditions (MAWP, Temp. rating) for new
service shall be established and the next period of
inspection shall be established for the new service.
d. None of above

40. The period between External inspections for vessels

(remaining life > 4 years) shall not exceed which of
following:

a. Smaller of: One half of the remaining life of the vessel

and 10 years
b. 5 years
c. The lesser of “a” and “b”
d. The higher of a. and b.

41. Materials used for making repair by welding in carbon steel

vessels shall have the following limitations?

a. They shall meet the requirements stipulated in NACE

MR 0175
b. The carbon content shall not be over 0.35%
c. The Carbon Equivalent shall not be over 0.35%
d. All of the above

42. For carrying out temper – bead welding technique in lieu of

PWHT, which of the following is applicable?
 a. The weld shall be deposited by GTAW process, with
Argon gas shielding
b. Weld metal shall be deposited by SMAW process using
low-Hydrogen electrodes
c. After depositing each layers of the weld, The weld shall
be DP checked
d. None of the above

43. The period between internal or on-stream inspections shall

not exceed?

a. One half of the remaining life of the vessel (based on

corrosion rate)
b. 10 years

c. In cases where the safe working life is estimated to be

less than 4 years the inspection interval may be the full
remaining safe operating life up to a maximum of 2
years
d. Least of all above

44. If rivet shank corrosion is anticipated for riveted vessels

what testing methods are recommended?

a. Tensile testing of equivalent sized revets

b. Hammer testing
c. RT at an angle to the shank axis
d. Only “b” and “c”

45. Which of the following classifications of heat exchangers

would have U-tubes incorporated into it?

a. AES type
b. BEM type
c. AEP type
d. CFU type

46. Which of the following are typical conditions found on the

external surfaces of vessels?

a. Hydrogen Blistering
b. Hydrogen embrittlement
 c. CUI
d. All of the above

47. The external surfaces of vessels should be examined for:

a. CUI
b. settlement
c. distortions
d. All of the above

48. Which of the following are types of NDT methods?

a. Ultrasonic testing
b. Radiographic testing
c. Hammer testing
d. All of the above

49. How many tube sheets would a heat exchanger have which
incorporates U-tubes in it?

a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. None of the above

50. Scheduling of refinery shutdowns for maintenance or

inspection is usually arranged through the collaboration of:

a. Process group
b. Maintenance group
c. Inspection group
d. All of the above