API 653 PREPARATORY COURSE Daily Exams&. wt Open-top type tanks (with floating roof) are typically adopted for storing petroleum products that are : Non-volatile b. Heavy distillates (e.g. Bitumen, asphalt etc) © Volatile d. All of above The term “Critical Zone” in storage tanks refers to: a. Lower part of shell interior, which is welded to bottom b. Upper part of shell interior, which is welded to roof ¢. Lower part of roof exterior, which is welded to shell @ __ Annular part of bottom interior, which is welded to shell API 650 code is tank construction code for: Atmospheric Storage tanks Tanks with pressure up to 15, psig Aboveground tanks including Refrigerated tanks All of above a aos® The terms “Sketch plates” and “annular plates" refer to Plates in: a. — Tank roof @® Tank bottom ¢. Tank shell d. None of aboveHydrostatic testing of tank shells is: @® _ Basically water fill test . Conducted at 1.1 times the static column pressure of product ¢. Conducted at 1.0 times the static column pressure of product d. Highest Pressure value of a, b, c above Internal inspection of tanks during shut-down is essentially for inspection of: a. Tank roof ®_ Tank bottom c. Tank shell d. Tank Nozzles During tank inspection, the inspector should be more strict while inspecting: The shell vertical welds ¢. Botha and b. are equally critical d. The roof welds & The shell Horizontal welds Cathodic protection is provided to tanks normally for guarding the: a. The tank shell against product corrosion b. The tank bottom against product corrosion © __ The tank bottom against soil corrosion d. Both b andc10. 1. 12. For the new tanks to be constructed to the API 650-Basic Standard, radiography for shell butt-welds is: a. Optional and its extent depends on the Joint efficiency used for design b. Optional and its extent depends on the Plate thickness used for shell @ Mandatory and its extent depends on Joint efficiency used for design @© Mandatory and its extent depends on the plate thickness used for shell “Vacuum box testing” is Typical testing, normally applied for: @ ___ Bottom welds Mandatory for shell welds, optional for bottom welds b. ¢. Mandatory for shell welds, optional for roof welds d. Pad testing When the tank is empty, the floating roof of open-top tank is a. At its top-most position b. Resting on the bottom © _ Resting on the legs d. May be at any location Since the tank is neither a pressure vessel, nor the piping, the welding procedures and welders for API 650 tanks are qualified as per: a AWSD 1.1 b. API 1104 © _ Still use ASME Ix d. Any of above is OK13. 14, & 15. Which of the following is/are mandatory appurtenances for Storage tanks? a. ® e 4. Tank level gauge Tank vents Pressure guage Temperature gauge / thermometer Hot tapping for the tanks are provided in: ao @e API c. d. Vapour space only Liquid space only Any of a or b Hot taps are not permitted for storage tanks. 650 covers: Cylindrical, welded, above ground tanks only Cylindrical welded and riveted tanks Cylindrical & rectangular, welded & riveted tanks Cylindrical & rectangular, aboyeground and underground tanks2 z ¢ Answer sel led abel {fafa} fa} | flo |o>|0 |r | eeNote: Encircle the letter of only one answer which you think is most appropriate. 1. AST fabricated to API 650 (Basic Standard) is normally designed not to exceed an operating temperature of: a. 260 deg C b. 100 deg C c. 90 degC d. 21degC 2. Minimum size of fillet welds in the construction or repairs of an AST built to API Standard 650 is: a. Higher of 6 mm (0.25”) or half of the thickness of thinner plate joined. b. Higher of 9 mm (0.25) or one third of the thickness of thicker plate joined. c. Higher of 5 mm (0.1875”) or one third of the thickness of thinner plate joined. d. Lower of 6 mm (0.25”) or half of the thickness of thinner plate joined. 3. As per API Standard 650, the overlap at lap-welded joints shall be at least five times the nominal thickness of the thinner plate, but need not exceed, a. 2" for single-welded lap joints and 4” for double welded lap joints b. 1” for single-welded lap joints and 2” for double welded lap joints c. 1.5” for single-welded lap joints and 2” for double welded lap joints d. 1.5” for single-welded lap joints and 1” for double welded lap joints 4. Calculate by the 1-Foot method the design shell thickness Td in inches, of the following description of tank built to API Standard 650:£3 aogo Design liquid level = 50 feet D = Nominal Tank Diameter = 180 feet CA = Corrosion Allowance Sd= Allowable stress in design condition, in psi Shell Material = ASTM A36M Td = design shell thickness, inch(es) St= Allowable stress for hydrostatic test condition, in psi Tt = hydrostatic test shell thickness, inch(es). Where, Td = 2.6 D (H-1)G +CA Sd 0.912" 0.850” 1" 0.922” Calculate by the 1-Foot method the hydrostatic test shell thickness Tt in inches, of the above referred tank, when water is used for the test : aoco Where, Tt = 2.6 D(H -1) St 0.935” 0.985” 1" 0.922” Maximum Reinforcement thickness of vertical butt joints of a tank shell plate of 28mm, of an AST built to API Standard 650 shall be: poco Smm 2.4mm 1.6mm 3mm10. Vertical joints of a 28 mm thick shell of an AST built to API Std. 650 shall be radiographed to the extent as given below : a. Full b. Partial c. Spot d. Nil In an AST built to API Standard 650, the bottom annular plates have radial weld joints, and are single butt welded with permanent back-up bar, in which case, the extent of radiographing radial joints shall be, a. — One spot on 50% of radial joint b. One spot on 10% of radial joints ¢. Full radiography of all radial joints d. RT — Nil; only MT of 100% joints is adequate. As per API Std. 650, personnel who perform and evaluate radiographic examinations (RT) shall have a minimum qualification as follows : a Shall have a vision of Jaeger No.2 b. Shall be qualified as Level II of ASNT SNT-TC-1A ia Shall not be color blind d. Shall have an experience of at least ten years in RT. The minimum required shell thickness of a Tank of 60 Meter diameter (200 ft. diameter), built to API Standard 650, shall be: Design shell thickness plus corrosion allowance Hydrostatic Test shell thickness 8 mm (5/16") Greater of a, b, c aoc& 11. 12. Determine whether impact testing is required for AS16 gr 70 normalised plates 1 inch thick, Design temp = 0 degree F (-18 degree C): a. Not required b. Required c. Depends on opinion of design engineer d. Depends on opinion of tank inspector Which of the following sets of the Transverse Charpy V-notch Impact Test Values of a fully killed 0.75 “ thick plate of ASTM A 516 gr 60 for a design metal temperature of -34 degree C, is acceptable as per API 650? Plates are not normalized. 20, 11, 12 Joules 18, 24, 12 Joules 24, 22, 10 Joules 20, 10, 27 Joules aoc ---END-fa—Te 2 API 650, 2_|¢ ‘API 650, 3 B : API 650, 4A ‘API 650, 5 |b PI 650, 6 1A ‘API 650,_ [7—Ta ‘APT 650, is_ja ‘APL 650, is_|8 APT 650, 10 |D API 650, 6.1. fife ‘API 650, Table 2-38 & Fig. 2-1 12, (B API 650, Table 2-4 [a3 [== 14 (a5 [as as 17 ~ 18 19 _ 20 21 22 23 = 24 25Note: 1. Encircle the letter of only one answer which you think is most appropriate. Maximum design internal pressure in an AST referred to by API 650 and API 653 is: Not exceeding 2.5 psig 15 psig approximately Not exceeding 5.00 psig None of the above eoco As per API 650, the design metal temperature of an AST is based on the lowest one-day mean temperature in the locality where the tank is installed, it is: a. 15°C above the lowest one day mean temperature of the locality b. 8°C above the lowest one day mean temperature of the locality c. Same as the lowest one day mean temperature of the locality d. _5°C below the lowest one day mean temperature of the locality In an AST built to API Standard 650, ‘the minimum nominal thickness of bottom plates, exclusive of specified corrosion allowance shall be: a. 12.7 mm (1/2") b. 8mm (5/16") c. 6.0 mm (1/4”) d. 5mm (3/16) The full course width for shell plate as per API 650 shall be minimum: ene 2a b. 96” c. 60" d. 90”DAILY EXAM 2 (CLOSED) In accordance with API Standard 653, Repairs and Alteration have been defined as distinct activities. State which of the following activities does not constitute an Alteration? a. The addition of man-ways and nozzles greater than NPS 12 b. Increase and decrease in tank shell height c. Replacement of damaged flange on nozzle by flange of same size and material d. All of the above In accordance with API Standard 653, Repairs and Alteration have been defined as distinct activities. Activity which entails any work necessary to maintain or restore a tank to a condition suitable for safe operation. State which of the following activities does not constitute repair? a. Re-leveling and/or jacking of a tank shell, bottom or roof b. Addition of reinforcing plate/s to existing shell penetration/s cc. Changing the content with higher specific gravity d. Repair of flaws, such as tears or gouges, by grinding followed by welding In accordance with API Standard 653, Critical Zone for repairs to a tank bottom is that portion which is: a. Measured vertically upwards along shell, within 6” of tank bottom b. Measured radially inward, within 3” of the inside edge of shell ¢. Measured radially outward within 1 ¥2” of outside edge of shell d. A circular area measurable radially within 12” from center of tank bottom Normally the corrosion rates of the tank bottom control the inspection interval, which are based on the actual or anticipated rates of corrosion. In the case of a tank, where corrosion rates are not known, and where similar service experience is not10. 11. DAILY EXAM 2 (CLOSED) available, the actual thickness of the bottom is to be determined by due inspections within: a. 20 years: b. 5 years c. 10 years d. 2 years In case of the following conditions, the risk of failure by brittle fracture in an AST built to API Standards is minimal: a. Tank shell thickness 5/8” and shell metal temperatures at 20°F and above b. Tank shell thickness %” and shell metal temperatures at 60°F and above [oe Tank shell thickness 34” and shell metal temperatures at 32°F and above d. Tank shell thickness 1” and shell metal temperatures at O°F and above As per API Standard 653, a routine, in service, close visual external inspection of an aboveground storage tank (AST) shall be done, at an interval not exceeding: a. One year b. Five years c. One month d. Ten years As AST has a measured shell thickness of 0.75”; and its minimum required thickness is 0.5”. The known rate of corrosion of shell is 5 mils per year. As per API Standard 653, when should the external visual inspection by an Authorized Inspector be carried out at an interval not exceeding? One year Five years Twelve and half years Ten years aose12. 13. 14. 15. DAILY EXAM 2 (CLOSED) ‘An AST has a measured shell thickness of 0.75; and its minimum required thickness is 0.5". The rate of corrosion of shell is not known. As per API Standard 653, the external ultrasonic thickness measurement shall be carried out an interval not exceeding: a. One year b. Five years c. Six & half years d. Ten years An AST has a measured shell thickness of 0.75”; and its minimum required thickness is 0.5”. The known rate of corrosion of shell is 5 mils per year. As per API Standard 653, the external ultrasonic thickness measurement shall be carried out at an interval not exceeding: a. One year b. Twenty-five years c. Fifteen years d. Ten years Corrosion on the bottom side of floor plates in aboveground storage tanks is affected most by: a. Composition of the contents stored in the tank b. Welding procedures used during construction of the tank c. The metal used for construction of the tank floor d. Soil characteristics directly underneath the tank If arc strikes, gouges, or tears from temporary attachments are identified, they: a. Must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis b. Must be repaired by welding with an appropriate repair procedure c. Must be repaired by removing the plate area containing the scars and welding in a butt-welded patch d. Are acceptable, provided they are more than 2 feet from any weld seam16. 17. 18. 19. 20. DAILY EXAM 2 (CLOSED) Reinforcement pads shall be tested by applying pressure between the tank shell and reinforcement plate using the telltale hole. How much pressure is used to perform this inspection? 15 psig hydrostatic pressure 5 psig pneumatic pressure 5 psig hydrostatic pressure 15 psig pneumatic pressure ance According to API 653, authorized inspection agency is: a. —_ Inspection organization of jurisdiction b. Inspection organization ‘of insurance company which underwrites insurance of storage tanks c. Inspection organization of owner-operator d. Any of the above For all repairs and alterations under API 653, the ultimate responsibility rests with: Owner-operator API Committee API 653 Inspector Jurisdiction Authority ance In API 653, the term “RBI” means: Repairing Before Inspection Report Based Inspection Repair Based Inspection Risk Based Inspection aoco Partial or complete jacking of a tank shell is considered: Routine maintenance An alteration A repair None of the above ance21. 22. DAILY EXAM 2 (CLOSED) A corroded area of a tank bottom plate is filled-up by welding overlay. There Is no change in the rating and no change is made on the nameplate. Which of the following is the correct term to describe this process? a. b. c d Repair Alteration Can be repair or alteration Neither repair or alteration Under which of the conditions listed below is external inspection of tank bottom plate permitted to be done in lieu of internal inspection? a. In cases where constructions size or other aspects allow external access to the tank bottom to determine plate thickness. External inspection to determine bottom plate thickness is never permitted in lieu of internal inspection For tanks made of materials which have excellent chemical resistance All of the above. EndDAILY EXAM 2 (CLOSED) Answer Key ). No. | Answer 1 A API 653, 3.3 2 B ‘API 650, 2.2.9.3 3 Cc API 650, 3.4.1 4 A ‘API 650, 3.4.1 5 Pa 5 Cc API 653, 3.1 6 ia APT653, 3.15, 7 B API 653, 3.9 8 Cc ‘API 653, 6.4.2.2 9 B API 653, Fig. 5-2 & 5.3.4 & 5.3.5, 10 Cc ‘API 653, 6.3.1.2 yj i1 B API 653, 6.3.2.1 12 B API 653, 6.3.3.2 (a) s ee 13 Cc API 653, 6.3.3.2 (b) 14 _D__| [API 653, 4.4.7.1 15 A API 653, 4.3.6 16 D ‘API.650, 5.3.4 17 D API 653, 3.4 18 A ‘API 653, 1.2 Bey D API 653, 3.4.3 20 c API 653, 3.15 Zee 21 A API 653, 3.15 22 A API 653, 6.5 23 = 24Note: als DAILY EXAM 2 (CLOSED) Encircle the letter of only one answer which you think is most appropriate. Maximum design internal pressure in an AST referred to by API 650 and API 653 is: aoom Not exceeding 2.5 psig 15 psig approximately Not exceeding 5.00 psig None of the above As per API 650, the design metal temperature of an AST is based on the lowest one-day mean temperature in the locality where the tank is installed, it is: a b. c d, 15°C above the lowest one day mean temperature of the locality 8°C above the lowest one day mean temperature of the locality Same as the lowest one day mean temperature of the locality 5°C below the lowest one day mean temperature of the locality In an AST built to API Standard 650, ‘the minimum nominal thickness of bottom plates, exclusive of specified corrosion allowance shall be: 12.7 mm (1/2”) 8 mm (5/16") 6.0 mm (1/4) 5 mm (3/16”)DAILY EXAM 2 (CLOSED) In accordance with API Standard 653, Repairs and Alteration have been defined as distinct activities. State which of the following activities does not constitute an Alteration? a. The addition of man-ways and nozzles greater than NPS 12 b. Increase and decrease in tank shell height c. Replacement of damaged flange on nozzle by flange of same size and material da. All of the above In accordance with API Standard 653, Repairs and Alteration have been defined as distinct activities. Activity which entails any work necessary to maintain or restore a tank to a condition suitable for safe operation. State which of the following activities does not constitute repair? a. Re-leveling and/or jacking of a tank shell, bottom or roof b. Addition of reinforcing plate/s to existing shell penetration/s c. Changing the content with higher specific gravity d. _ Repair of flaws, such as tears or gouges, by grinding followed by welding In accordance with API Standard 653, Critical Zone for repairs to a tank bottom is that portion which is: a. Measured vertically upwards along shell, within 6” of tank bottom b, Measured radially inward, within 3” of the inside edge of shell c. Measured radially outward within 1 ¥2” of outside edge of shell qd. A circular area measurable radially within 12” from center of tank bottom Normally the corrosion rates of the tank bottom control the inspection interval, which are based on the actual or anticipated rates of corrosion. In the case of a tank, where corrosion rates - are not known, and where similar service experience is not10. 11. DAILY EXAM 2 (CLOSED) available, the actual thickness of the bottom is to be determined by due inspections within: a. 20 years b. 5S years c. 10 years d. 2 years In case of the following conditions, the risk of failure by brittle fracture in an AST built to API Standards is minimal: a. Tank shell thickness 5/8” and shell metal temperatures at 20°F and above b. Tank shell thickness 2” and shell metal temperatures at 60°F and above c. Tank shell thickness 34” and shell metal temperatures at 32°F and above d. Tank shell thickness 1” and shell metal temperatures at O°F and above As per API Standard 653, a routine, in service, close visual external inspection of an aboveground storage tank (AST) shail be done, at an interval not exceeding: One year Five years One month Ten years ance As AST has a measured shell thickness of 0.75"; and its minimum required thickness is 0.5”. The known rate of corrosion of shell is 5 mils per year. As per API Standard 653, when should the external visual inspection by an Authorized Inspector be carried out at an interval not exceeding? One year Five years Twelve and half years Ten years aogoa An AST has a measured shell thickness of 0.75; and its minimum required thickness is 0.5”. The rate of corrosion of shell is not known. As per API Standard 653, the external ultrasonic thickness measurement shall be carried out an interval not exceeding: a. One year b. Five years c. Six & half years d. Ten years An AST has a measured shell thickness of 0.75”; and its minimum required thickness is 0.5”. The known rate of corrosion of shell is 5 mils per year. As per API Standard 653, the external ultrasonic thickness measurement shall be carried out at an interval not exceeding: One year Twenty-five years Fifteen years Ten years aooo Corrosion on the bottom side of floor plates in aboveground storage tanks is affected most by: a. Composition of the contents stored in the tank b. Welding procedures used during construction of the tank c. The metal used for construction of the tank floor d. Soil characteristics directly underneath the tank If arc strikes, gouges, or tears from temporary attachments are identified, they: @. Must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis b. Must be repaired by welding with an appropriate repair procedure c. Must be repaired by removing the plate area containing the scars and welding in a butt-welded patch d. Are acceptable, provided they are more than 2 feet from any weld seam9 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Reinforcement pads shall be tested by applying pressure between the tank shell and reinforcement plate using the telltale hole. How much pressure is used to perform this inspection? 15 psig hydrostatic pressure 5 psig pneumatic pressure 5 psig hydrostatic pressure 15 psig pneumatic pressure aose According to API 653, authorized inspection agency is: a. _ Inspection organization of jurisdiction b. Inspection organization ‘of insurance company which underwrites insurance of storage tanks c. Inspection organization of owner-operator d. Any of the above For all repairs and alterations under API 653, the ultimate responsibility rests with: Owner-operator API Committee API 653 Inspector Jurisdiction Authority ange In API 653, the term “RBI” means: Repairing Before Inspection Report Based Inspection Repair Based Inspection Risk Based Inspection aoge Partial or complete jacking of a tank shell is considered: Routine maintenance An alteration A repair None of the above ange21. 22. A corroded area of a tank bottom plate is filled-up by welding overlay. There is no change in the rating and no change is made on the nameplate. Which of the following is the correct term to describe this process? a b. c. d. Repair Alteration Can be repair or alteration Neither repair or alteration Under which of the conditions listed below is external inspection of tank bottom plate permitted to be done in lieu of internal inspection? a. In cases where constructions size or other aspects allow external access to the tank bottom to determine plate thickness. External inspection to determine bottom plate thickness is never permitted in lieu of internal inspection For tanks made of materials which have excellent chemical resistance All of the above. EndInstructions: Choose only one answer, which you think is most appropriate. Use the attached answer sheet in answering the following questions, 1. Exclusive of corrosion allowance, what Is the minimum nominal thickness for all new construction bottom plates? a. Ye inch b. Ye inch na 3/16 inch a. 5/8 inch For shell horizontal joints, how many additional radiographs shall be taken for each 50 feet of horizontal joint, (not including those required as per API 650) for welds made in existing plates during the repair? ao. b. 2 c 3 d 4 The recommended minimum development time (penetrant testing) allowed for a material made of high temperature alloy is: a. 5 min b. 10 min c 7 min d. 60 min 4. Select suitable hole type (source side) penetrameter for following weld joint: Weld reinf. = 1/6" thi. 7/8" thk Backing strip = 3/16" thk.a) No. 20 b) No. 25 c) No. 30 d) None of the above If type of penetrameter is Q.1 is changed to wire type what shall be the wire designation (wire decimeter in inch) a. 0.025 (No. 10) b. 0.016 (No. 8) c. 0.032 (No. 11) d. None of the above For steel plates and weld to be checked LPI, what shall be the penetration time for penetrant a. 10 min for weld, 5 min for plate b. 5 min for both c. 10 min for both d. 5 min for weld, 10 min for plate After applying the dry developer the examiner checked four welds for surface defects after following period, weld A- after 5 minute, weld B after 10 minute, weld C was checked after 30 minutes and weld D after 65 minutes which of the weld were checked wrongly Weld A and B Weld C and D Weld D only Weld A and D ea Following combination of base metal and welding electrode was qualified by a certain PQR... impact testing is not required. Base Metal =SA 285 GrC Plates, %” thk Welding electrode = AWS E 601510. 11. This PQR will qualify which of the following combination of base metal- welding electrodes. a. 1” thk SA 515Gr 60 plates, E 6013 electrodes b. 1 %™rhk SA 285 GrC plates, E 6013 electrodes c. 1% thk plates SA 516Gr70, E 7018 electrodes d. None of the above For MT examination by prod techniques the spacing between prods shall be between 4 inch to 12 inch 4 inch to 10 inch 3 inch to 10 inch 3 inch to 8 inch aoge For a tank with 130 ft diameter thickness of top course worked out was tg=5mm t=4mm. What will be minimum nominal thickness provided for this course according to API 650 for a new tank? a. 3/16" (Smm) b. 1/4” (6mm) c. 5/16” (8mm) d. None of the above For a tank with diameter 100ft was found to have thickness reduction in a localized area. Minimum thickness observed (t2) was 1 inch. What will be the critical vertical length of for the area? a. 40 inches b. 37 inches c. 45 inches d. None of the above12. 13. 14. 15. FINAL EXAM (OPEN) On a tank roof plate two corroded areas was observed at locations A and B for location A, average thickness = 0.085 inches, area = 105 in? Location B, average thickness = 0.095 inches, Area = 105 in2 your decision will be: Both A and B are within limits Location A is OK, location B is art of limits Both A and B are out of limits Location B in OK, location A is out of limits aoge Hot tap connection is to be made on tank with following description shell plate thickness = % inch. Design temperature = 30°F the plates were not tested for impact testing, (Consr. Code API 650-1974). What will be the maximum size of tapping connection? a. 8 inches NPS b. 6 inches NPS. c. 10 inches NPS d. 4 inches NPS A replacement plate to be used on a shell thickness of 5/8 inch, on the second course of the tank. Thickness of first course and third course is also 5/8 inch. Following 3 plates are available which one is most suitable to be used as replacement plate. a. Plate thickness = %4” b, Plate thickness = 5/8” c. Plate thicknes: 1/2" d. Plate thickness = 1” A tank is having remaining corrosion allowance of 2.5mm and corrosion rate of the shell is 0.1mm per year. What will be inspection interval for next ultrasonic thickness inspection from outside of the tank?16. FINAL EXAM (OPEN) a. 15 Years b. 12.5 Years c. 10 Years d. 5 Years Typical corroded areas on a shell plate are exhibited below in figure 1 with measured thickness in inches indicated on the sketch. The un-corroded thickness of the shell plate is 0.750 inches and C.A is 0.125” Figure 1 x AREA “A” 65 0.66 x 0.72 4 0.54 AREA “B” 0.75 0.72 Ct > AREANCY 0.75The total length of a arrow line drawn is 8 inches. The length of the line in each of the corroded areas A, B and C are 1.5”, 0.8” and 0.5 inches respectively. Comment on the acceptability of the corroded condition. a. The pitting can be ignored as a case of widely scattered pitting as both pitting depth and dimensions are within limits: b. Not acceptable as size are not OK, total length of the pit dimensions is more than permitted c, The pitting can be ignored as a case of widely scattered pitting since depth are OK d, The pitting cannot be ignored as a case of widely scattered pitting since depth are not OK 17. Two plates sample A and B were tested for longitudinal impact testing. Following were results observed. They belonged to Group No. I as per API 650: Results of impact test for sample A were 18ft Ib, 8ft Ib, 16ft Ib. Results on sample ‘B’: 12ft Ib, 14ft Ib, 20 ft. Ib Your assessment will be: sample A and B both OK sample A and B both to be re-tested sample B is OK, A shall be re-tested sample a is OK, B shall be re-tested ee 18. For replacement to an existing 0.25” thick shell plate of an AST, another plate of 0.25” thickness to ASTM A36 is used, What should be the minimum clear distance between the outer edges of the adjacent butt welds of vertical and horizontal joints, respectively?19. 20. 21. a b. c. d, 10” & 6” 6" & 3” 8" & 4" 12”& 6" Repair of a 5/8” thick shell, using lapped (lap welded) patch plate of 1/8” thick was carried out, without informing the Owner. Such a repair is not acceptable as per API standard 653, because: a. b, c. d. Owner had not specified use of patch plate repairs Lap patch plate of less than 3/16” is not permitted Lap patch plate repair on shell thickness more than above ¥%" is not permitted All of above As per API Standard 650, the offset between vertical seams of adjacent shells shall be a minimum distance of: a. b. c. d. 5 t, where ‘t’ is the plate thickness of thicker shell course at the offset 4t, where ‘t’ is the plate thickness of thicker shell course at the offset 3 t, where ‘t’ is the plate thickness of thicker shell course at the offset 2 t, where ‘t’ is the plate thickness of thicker shell course at the offset When butt welded annular bottom plates are used, in an AST built to API Standard 650, their width from inside of the shell shall be at least: aoge 900 mm 300 mm 600 mm None of the above22. Misalignment in a completed 20 mm thick vertical seam of an AST built to API Standard 650 shall be more than: a. 2mm b. 1.5mm c 0.8mm d. 3mm 23. Out of roundness measured as deviation from radius measured 1 foot above the bottom corner weld of a 150 ft diameter AST built to API Standard 650, shall not exceed: a. 1"(25 mm) b. %* (12.7 mm) c. %"(19 mm) d. 1-1/4" (32 mm) 24. Local deviations from theoretical shape of an aboveground storage tank (AST), built to API Standard 650, specifically “peaking” at vertical joints or “Banding” at horizontal weld joints as measured over an appropriate sweepboard of 36” shall not exceed: a. 19 mm (3/4") b. 13 mm (1/2") in 16 mm (5/8”) d. 1/8 mm (3”) 25. An AST has remaining corrosion allowance of 3.2 mm. The known rate of corrosion of shell is 200 microns per year. As per API Standard 653, when should the external visual inspection by an Authorized Inspector shall be carried out at an interval not exceeding: a. S years b. 8 years c 4 years 4. 15 yearsQ. No. | Answer B A Cc B D D D Cc D ci B D D 8 B B Cc B D A Cc A A B c API 653, ‘API 650, | ASME Sec. ‘ASME Sec. T ASME Sec. ‘ASME: ‘ASME Sec. API 650, API 653. bon API 653 ‘API 653, “API 650, API 653, [API 650, API 650, API ‘API 653, 3.4.1 V, Table T - 672 V, Table T - 276 V,_1-676.1_ Vv, T- 773.3 Belin 4. 1 (b) 9.14.1.1 ( 6.3.3.2 (b) Table 2-4, and 2.2.8.3 able? 3.1.5.4 S231 5.5.3 55.4 6.3.2.1,FINAL EXAM (CLOSED) Instructions: ‘Choose only one answer, which you think is most appropriate. Use the attached answer sheet in answering the following questions. 1 The complete or partial removal and replacement of more than 12 inches of a vertical weld joining shell plates is considered a: (a) minor alteration; (b) minor repair; (c) major alteration; (d) major repair. A single film technique was used to make a radiograph using a Cobalt-60 source. The minimum permitted density in the area of interest is: aoc pPNES wows Cathodic protection is achieved by directing the flow of current a. Acathode to anode b, An anode to cathode ¢. Both installations are acceptable d. Neither of a and b is a change from previous operating conditions involving different properties of the stored product such as specific gravity or corrosivity and / or different service conditions of temperature and / or pressure: (a) Re-rating; (b) Change in service; (c) Repair; (d) ReconstructionFINAL EXAM (CLOSED) Describe how a liquid penetrant examination should be performed in order to detect discontinuities which are open to the surface. a. Clean the part, apply the developer, apply the penetrant, remove excess penetrant, inspect the part, clean the part b. Clean the part, apply penetrant, remove excess penetrant, apply the developer, inspect the part, clean the part cc. Clean the part, apply the developer, apply the penetrant, inspect the part, remove excess penetrant, clean the part d. Clean the part, apply the developer, apply the penetrant, inspect the part, clean the part A radiographic technique in which radiation passed through two walls and both the walls are viewed on the same radiograph (double wall, double image - ellipse) the limitation for the outside diameter is: a 3-1/2" b. 2” c 4" d. Any diameter possible Information needed when determining the rate of corrosion: Original thickness or last inspection thickness Current thickness Length of time in service All the above aogo The maximum acceptable undercutting for base metal in reconstructed tank for horizontal welds i: (a) 1/64"; (b) 1/32"; (c) 1/16"; (d) 1/8"10. 11. 12. 13. Tank was inspected in 1985 and the thickness was observed to be 0.32 inch. The thickness observed during inspection in 1995 was 0.30 inch, What is corrosion rate? a. 2mpy b. 20 mpy c. 0.2 mpy d. 1 mpy If remaining corrosion allowance (RCA) at present is 0.05 inch, the next thickness inspection due for above tank shall not be later than: 10 years 15 years 6 years 12.5 years aoc A corroded area of a tank bottom plate is repaired by welding overlay. There is no change in the rating and no change is made on the nameplate. Which of the following is the correct term to describe this process? a Reconstruction b. Repair c. Alteration d. None of the above The maximum interval between internal inspections shall not exceed years when corrosion rate is known: (a) 10; (b) 20; (©) 5; (a) 15. Hot taps are not permitted under which of the following conditions?On plates requiring PWHT. On ultrasonically sound plate On tanks with dia. more than 80 feet. None of the above. aoc 14. A tank of 160 ft diameter is to be checked for shell settlement. Minimum number of equally spaced settlement points to be checked will be: a 16 b. 20 «24 d 12 15. For a tank made by reconstruction, under what circumstances € may a new sheli-to-bottom weld be exempt from hydrostatic ~ testing? a. When the root pass has been visually inspected and the final weld is fully examined, visually and radiographically. b. Reconstructed tank is never exempted from hydrostatic testing. ' c. When the root pass has been visually inspected and the final weld is fully examined, visually and by vacuum box. d. When the welding method has been reviewed and approved by an engineer experienced in tank design in accordance with API Standard 650. 16. In atmospheric conditions, bottom coatings may be applied if the steel temperature is: a. 2°F above the dew point b. _ 5°F below the dew point ¢. 10°F above the dew point,d. At the dew point. 17. Procedure qualification for welding during repair of tanks is done in accordance with: AWS D1.1 API 1104 ASME Section IX All of the above ange 18. Widely scattered pits may be ignored under the following conditions a. Where the service fluid is corrosive or hard to hold. b. If sum of pit lengths along any 8” vertical line does not exceed 2” c. When no pit has depth which results in the minimum thickness being less than one-half the minimum acceptable thickness of the shell plate exclusive of corrosion allowance 4. bande 19. For verification of radiographic sensitivity and image quality, which of the following are used: a. Cassettes b. Penetrameters c. Cameras d. — Collimators 20. Internal corrosion in the vapour space above liquid level occurs due to: Hydrogen Sulphide vapour Water vapour Oxygen Any combination of the above three21. 22. 23. 24. 25. FINAL EXAM (CLOSED) API 650: Appendix M provides requirements for Tanks designed to operate at the following range of temperatures: a. Exceeding 260°C b. Above 90° - 260°C c. Below 90°C d. Below 0°C For a reconstructed tank as per API 653 Verticality (out-of- plumbness) of top of the shell shalll not exceed, a. 1/300 of total tank height b. 1/250 of total tank height ¢. 1/400 of total tank height d. —_ None of the above When lining is applied to bottom on inside of tank, the lining shall extend up the shell. a. 6" min b. 12" min CG 18” min d. 3" min Hot tap can be performed on: Vapour space in the shell On the roof In the shell below liquid level ‘Anywhere on the tank aoco A radiograph was having density near the penetrameter equal to 3.0. Hence the acceptable density range of the radiograph is: a 1.7 to4 b. 2.55 to 3.9 c 2.0 to 4.026. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. FINAL EXAM (CLOSED) d. None of the above The examiner for conducting magnetic particle testing on the tank welds shall be: Qualified as per ASNT Level II or III Able to read Jagger-2 Qualified as per ASME Sec. V None of the above aoco In atmospheric conditions, grit blasting can be done at temperature of at least: a. 29°F above the dew point. b. 5° below the dew point c. _5°F above the dew point d. At the dew point How many equally spaced measurements are required for the thickness averaging technique? (a)2 (b) 5 () 4 (4) 3 How many specimens must be used for impact tests from a single test coupon or test location? (a) 1 (b) 2 (c)3 (d) 4 Hydrostatic tests shall be held for hours for the reconstructed tank. (a)2 (b) 8 (c) 24 (d) 72 In a radiographic film of a weld, how is back scatter checked? (a) _ By use of a penetrameter (b) By film density32. 33. 34, 35. (c) Using lead letter "B” (d) All of the above In general, if shell thickness does not exceed not require further assessment for brittle fracture: (a) 0.25 (b) 0.75 (c) 1.00 (d) 0.50 inch, it does Potential for brittle fracture exists for tanks constructed according to: (a) API 650 - 7" edition (b) API 650 ~ latest edition (©) API650 - 4" edition (d) None of the above Three types of external inspections are: (a) Scheduled, routine and liquid penetrant (b) Scheduled, routine and UT thickness (©) Scheduled out of service, routine and UT thickness (d) Unscheduled, routine and liquid penetrant Welders qualifications shall expire as they do not weld: (a) Within a given process for a 6 month period (b) Using a given procedure for a 6 month period; (c) Ona tank for 6 months; (4) For a 3 month period.36. 37. 38. 39. FINAL EXAM (CLOSED) What are penetrameters used for: (a) A penetrameter is used for radiographic technique in that it serves as an image quality indicator (b) It indicates the magnetic properties of the materials (©) To check penetrant quality in PT inspection (d) To check weld penetration during welding Unless otherwise agreed to by the purchaser, what is the minimum nominal width of a shell plate? (a) 36 inches (b) 48 inches (©) 72 inches (d) 96 inches “Each vertical weld must be radiographed (either spot or full radiography) for the bottom shell course (i.e., course no. 1) for all tanks constructed to current API 650 Basic Standard.” This statement is: a. False b. True cc. Whether any radiography is required or not depends on shell thickness. d. Depends on tank design Engineer's opinion According to ASME Sec. IX, welding filler metals are grouped into Groupings (based on their usability) as: (a) P-numbers (b) F-numbers (c) Z-numbers (d) ASTM spec.FINAL EXAM (CLOSED) 40. When reviewing a radiograph, a light image of the letter B can be seen on the film with dark background. (a) This is cause for rejection (b) This is not cause for rejection (c)_ This is the same as a light letter B (a) An unusual safety hazard existed during the exposure 41. Which of the following penetrant system is generally considered least sensitive? a. Water-washable - visible dye b. Solvent removable - visible dye c. Water-washable - fluorescent dye d. — Post-emulsification - visible dye 42. 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 43. Out of the following four options in LPT, most sensitive results can be obtained by: a. Visible penetrant - water washable b. _ Fluroscent penetrant ~ post emulsifying type ¢. Visible ~ solvent removable type d. Visible - post emulsifying type a44 45. 46. 47. FINAL EXAM (CLOSED) 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. Minimum thickness evaluation may be conducted by? Use of an external micrometer only Ultrasonic testing D.P. Check None of above gogo For procedure qualification documentation: a. WPS gives the procedure test data and results of tensile/bend test b. POR gives ranges qualified by procedure test c. PQR gives procedure test data and WPS gives ranges qualified d. WPS and PQR both give test data and ranges qualified Identify correct statement from following: a. Tensile test for procedure qualification is passed only if base metal failure occurs at or above Specified Minimum Tensile Strength (SMTS) of base metal48. 49. 50. FINAL EXAM (CLOSED) b. Tensile test for procedure qualification is passed only if base metal failure occurs above SMTS of base metal c. Tensile test for procedure qualification is passed even if weld metal failure occurs above 95% of SMTS of base metal d. None of the above When using radiographs to qualify welder, the acceptance standards used are found in: ASME Section V ASME Section IX ASME Section VIII The referencing code aoco An RBI assessment can be used to alter the internal inspection strategy provided: a) _ RBI is performed considering likelihood of failure and consequence of failure b) The RBI is fully documented, ) A third party conducts the RBI. 4) — Both “a” and “b” above You are reviewing a WPQ for a welder. The test results indicate the following: a. Satisfactory side bend b. Face bend satisfactory ¢. Visual satisfactory Will these tests qualify the welder?Yes No, because bend tests are not correct type, Not enough information given No, because radiography is essential for welder qualification soso -- End -Q. | Answer Reference Te Si AREA"C" xO75 0.72| ’ The total length of arrow line drawn is 8 inches. The length of the line in each of the corroded areas A, B and C are 1.5”, 0.3” and 0.2” respectively. Comment on the acceptability of the corroded condition. a. Acceptable b. Not acceptable ¢. Conduct a patch plate repair d. The pitting can be ignored as a case of widely scattered pittingDAILY EXAM 3 (OPEN) 2. A tank is constructed as per API 650. Its original thickness is 0.500 inch. Its diameter is 25 feet and height is 15 feet. After 10 years, the tank is inspected and the following readings are recorded on the shell. Figure 2 exhibits a corroded portion of the developed shell of the tank from the inside. The designed corrosion allowance is 0.125”. Minimum thickness (tz) is among the following readings. Plane A Plane B Plane c | Plane D 0.345 0.500 0.450 | 0.480 0.500 0.435 0.330 | oss 0.480 0.475 0.350 | 0.275 0.480 0.450 0.400 | 0.350 0.485 0.470 0.425 | 0,400 Figure 2DAILY EXAM 3 (OPEN) What is the minimum thickness recorded? a. 0.315” b. 0.275" c. 0.330” d. all of the above Calculate the critical L dimension for this condition eer b, 40" c 12" d. All of the above For the same conditions of Figure 2 if the location of the bottom of the critical length is 2 feet from the tank floor and the designed liquid height is 12 feet what is the value of H in the formula for calculating tmin? 3 feet 15 feet 10 feet 13 feet ange Find the value of S which may be assumed for the lower course of old tank for calculating tmin considering the fact that the material is A516 gr 70. a. 30,000 psi b. 18,000 psi c. 23,995 psi d. 23,595 psiFind the value of the allowable stress in the first shell course of the conditions of the tank considered in above question if material is not known. a. 4680 psi b. 23600 psi c. 2550 psi d. 30000 psi From the data of Figure 2, which of the plane above will be considered to calculate ti? Plane a Plane b Plane c Plane d aocoe What will be the value of t; for above question? a. 0.380" b. 0.397" c. 0.468” d. 0.371" A corroded roof plate is found to have an average thickness of 0.1" measured over an area of 100 sq. inches. This area shall be: Repaired or replaced Found to be acceptable Repair is prohibited Replacement is mandated aogo10. 11, 12. DAILY EXAM 3 (OPEN) When determining average thickness in a corroded area of a shell, a minimum of equally paced measurements shall be taken over a length of L. a 10 b 5 c. 8 d 6 Vertical welds must be fully radiographed if the shell thickness exceeds inches: a 3/4 bot a. 1-1/4 d 1-% Anticipated minimum thickness of tank bottom where bottom / foundation design provides for leak detection and containment is: a. 0.10 inch b. 0,05 inch c. 0,09 inch d. same as without leak detection and containment -- End -qu. Q2. Q3. Qa. DAILY EXAM 3 (OPEN) Solution The pits are acceptable if: a. Thickness at bottom of pit (excluding C.A.) > V2 tmins and b. Sum of dimensions in 8” length < 2” In the example, a. The minimum thickness at bottom of the pi The thickness excluding C.A. = 0.54 - 0.15 This thickness 2 ¥ tmin 0.39” > ¥% (0.75), i.e., 0.39” 2 0.375” 0.54" 0.39" b. Total sum = 1.5 +0.3+ 0.2 = 2"--------- OK ANSWER: A Minimum thickness (t2) = 0.275 ANSWER: B =3q/Dr, = 3.725 50275 = 9.7 ANSWER: A Liquid height = H=12'-2 ANSWER:Q5. Refer Table 4-1 S = 30,000 psi ANSWER: A Q6. Consider the value for: Y = 30,000 psi and T = 55,000 psi Refer Table 4-1 ANSWER: B Q7. The total of thicknesses taken on plane D works out to = 2.595” which is smallest of all planes A, B, C, and D. ANSWER: D Q8. Value of t; = 2.73 / 7 = 0.371" ANSWER: D Q9. The thickness is more than 0.09" - - - - - - - oK ANSWER: B Q10. ANSWER: B Q11. ANSWER: B Q12. ANSWER: B? Reference API 653, 4.3.2.2 APT653, 4.3.2.3 (a) ‘API 653, 4.3.2.1 (b) API653,° 4.3.3.1 ‘API 653, Table 4-1 API 653, 4.3.3.1. API 653, 4.32.1 (c)_ APL 653, 4.32.1 (C) API 653, 4.2.1.2 API 653, ‘API 650, IEMs )ole|Nlojurfale}ule| > ‘API 653,