(> yy 4) 5) 6) Aprs70 PRACTICE QUESTIONS ( closed book) ALL QUESTIONS ARE CLOSED BOOK API 570 covers inspection, repair alteration, and re-rating procedures for metallic piping systems that a) are being fabricated b) does not fall under ASTM B31.3 ©) have been in-service €) has not been tested. API 570 was developed for the petroleum refining and chemical process industries a) It shall be used for all piping systems b) it may be used, where practical, for any piping system. ©) Tt can be used, where necessary, for steam piping 4) Ir may not be used unless agreed to by all parties APL 570 be used as a substitute for the original construction requirements governing @ piping system before it is placed in-service a) shall not = b)_— should may é can API 570 applies to piping systems for process fluids, hydrocarbons, and similar flammable or toxic fluid services. Which of the following services is not specifically applicable ? 2) Raw, intermediate, and finished petroleum products d) Water, steam condensate, boiler feed water ©) Raw, intermediate, and finished chemical products d) Hydrogen, natural gas, fuel gas, and flare systems Some of the classes of piping systems that are excluded or optional for coverage under API 570 are listed below. Which one js a mandatory included class ? a) Water b) Catalyst lines ©) Steam 4) Boiler feed water The shall be responsible to the owner-user for determining that the wuirements of API 570 for inspection, examination, and testing are met 2) Piping Engineer b) Inspector ° genisation 2) Operating Personne! Who is responsible for the control of piping system inspection programs, inspection frequencies arid maintenance of piping ? a) Authorised Piping Inspector >) Owner-user ©) Iurisdiction 4) Contractor(> i) 3) 4) 5) 6) PRACTICE QUESTIONS ( closed book) ALL QUESTIONS ARE CLOSED BOOK API 570 covers inspection, repair alteration, and re-rating procedures for metallic piping systems that a) are being fabricated. b) does not fall under ASTM B31.3 c) _ have been in-service. d) _ has not been tested. API 570 was developed for the petroieum refining and chemical process industries a) It shall be used for all piping systems. b) It may be used, where practical, for any piping ©) It can be used, where necessary, for steam piping 4) It may not be used unless agreed to by all parties stem. APL 370 be used as a substitute for the original construction requirements governing a piping system before itis placed in-service a) shall not b) should ©) may d) can API 570 applies to piping systems for process fluids, hydrocarbons, and similar flammable or toxic fluid services. Which of the following services is not specifically applicable 7 2) Raw, intermediate, and finished petroleum products b) Water, steam condensate, boiler feed water c) Raw, intermediate, and finished chemical products 4) Hydrogen, natural gas, fuel gas, and fare systems Some of the classes of piping systems that are excluded or optional for coverage under API 570 are listed beiow. Which one is a mandatory included class ? a) Water b) Catalyst lines ©) Steam 4) Boiler feed water The shall be responsible to the owner-user for determining that the requirements of API 570 for inspection, examination, and testing are met. 2) Piping Engineer b) Inspector ©) Repair Orgenisation 4) Operating Pers Who is responsible for the control of piping system inspection programs, inspection frequencies and maintenance of piping ? a) Authorised Piping Inspector b) ©) Iurisdiction 3)8) 10) n) ~ 12) 13) 14) ‘An authorised piping inspector shall have the following qualifications. Pick the one that does not belong in this list = ®) Four years of experience inspecting in-service piping systems 5) High school education plus 3 years of experience in the design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of piping systems ©) Two year certificate in engineering or technology plus 2 years of experience in the design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of piping systems 5) Degree in engineering plus one year experience in the design. construction, Tepair, operation, or inspection of piping systems Risk based inspections inchide which of the following :- a) Likelihood assessment ©} Consequence analysis ©) Operating and inspection histories @)— Allof the above ‘An RBI assessment can be used to alter the inspection strategy provided - a) The degradation methods are identified 5) The RBIs fully documented ©) A third party conducts the RBT 4) Both A and B above Which one ofthe following is ota specific type ofan area of deterioration ? a) Rectifier performance ©) Injection points ©) Deadlegs 4) Environmental cracking Injection points subject to accelerated or localised corrosion may be treated as 2) the focal point of an inspection circuit 5) separate inspection circuits ©) piping that must be renewed on a regular schedule 4) locations where corrosion inhibitors must be used . ‘The recommended upstream lit of inspection ofan injection point is a minimum of a) 12 feet or 3 pipe lengths whichever is smaller b) 12 inches or 3 pipe diameters whichever is smaller ©) 12iinches or 3 pipe diameters whichever is greater @) 12 feet or 3 pipe lengths which is greater The recommended downstream limit of inspection of an injection point is a minimum of ®) second change in flow direction past he injection point, or 25 fet beyond the frst change in flow direction whichever is lese15) 17) 18) 19) 5) second change in flow direction past the injection point, or 25 feet beyond the first change in flow direction whichever is greater ©) second change in flow direction past the injection point, or 25 inches Beyond the first change in flow direction whichever is less 4) second change in flow direction past the injection point, or 25 inches beyond the first change in flow direction whichever is greater Select thickness measurement locations (TMLs) within injection point circuits subjected to localised corrésion according to the following guidelines. Select the one that does not belong 3) _Establish TMLs on appropriate fitings within the injection point circuit 5) Establish atleast one TML at a location atleast 25 feet beyond the downstream limit of the injection point ©) Establish TMLs on the pipe wall at location of expected pipe wal impingement or injected fluid 4) Establish TMLs at both the upstream and downstream limits of the injection point circuit, ‘What are the preferred methods of inspecting injection points ? a) Radiography and / or ustraonics 5) Hammer test and / or radiograph ©) Uktrasonies and / or liquid penetrant Liquid penetrant and / or eddy current During periodic scheduled inspections, more extensive inspection should be applied to an area beginning Upstream of the injection nozzle and continuing for atleast pipe diameters downstream of the injection point 2) 10 inches, 20 b) 12 feet, 10 ©) 12 inches, 10 4) 10 feet, 10 Why should deadlegs in piping be inspected 7 2) _API510 mandates the inspection of deadlegs 5) Acid products and debris build up in deadlegs ®) The corrosion rate in deadlegs can vary significantly from adjacent active piping 4) Caustic products and debris build up in deadlegs Both the stagnant end and the connection to an active line of a deadleg should be corrode and monitored. In 2 hot piping system, why does the high point of a dea need to be inspected ? 2) corrosion occurs due to directed currents set up inthe deadleg 8) erosion occurs due to convective currents set up inthe deadleg £) corrosion occurs due to convective currents set up in the deadleg @) erosion occurs due to directed currents et up inthe deadleg20) 21) 22) 23) 24) 25) ‘What is the best thi service ? a) Ultrasoncally inspect often. b) Radiograph often ©) Inspect often 4) ve thent What are the most common forms of corrosion under insulatin (CUD) a) localised corrosion of non-ferrous metals and chloride stress corrosion cracking of carbon steel b) localised corrosion of chrome-moly steel and chiloride stress corrosion cracking of ferritic stainless ste} ©) localised corrosion of carbon steel and chloride stress corrosion cracking of austenitic stainless steel 4) localised corrosion of nickel-silicon alloy and caustic stress corrosion of austenitic stainiess steel What climatic area may require 2 very active program for corrosion under insulation ? a) Cooler northern continent locations. &) Cooler direr, mid-continent locations c) Warmer, marine locations d) Warmer drier, desert locations Certain areas and types of piping systems are -potentially more susceptible to corrosion under insulation. Which of the items listed is not susceptible to CUL? 2) seas exposed to mist over-spray from cooling water towers. b) Carbon steel piping systems that normally operate in-service above 250 degrees but are in intermittent service. ©) __Deadiegs and attachments that protrude from insulated piping and operate at a ifferent temperature then the temperature of the active line. 4) Carbon steel piping systems, operating between 250 degrees F and 600 degrees F ee S ‘What location is subject to corrosion under insulation and inspection contributes to it? a) Locations where pipe hangers and other supports exist. ») Locations where insulator has been stripped to permit inspection of the piping. ©) Locations where insulation pfugs have been removed to permit piping thickness measurements, 9) Locations where there is darnaged or missing insulation jacketing Soil-to-air (S/A) interfaces for buried piping are a location where localised corrosion may take place. If the buried part is excevated for inspection, how deep should the excavation be to determine if there is hidden damage? a} 12 to 18 inches b) 6to 12 aches c) 12 to 24 inches d) 6 to 18 inches26) 27) 29) 30) At concrete-to-air and asphali-to-tr interfaces of buried piping without cathodic Ereitetion, the inspector look for evidence thatthe caulking or seal atthe interface has Geteriorated and allowed moisture ingress. 1f such a condition exists oe ipnig systems over years old, it may be necessary to inspect for corrosion Beneath the surface before resealing the joint a) 8 bs 1s je 0 An example of service-specific and localised corrosion is “= 2) Corrosion under insulation in areas exposed to steam vents 5) Unanticipated acid or caustic. carryover from processes into non-alloyed piping ©) Corrosion in deadlegs 4) Corrosion of underground piping at soil-to-air interface where it ingresses or egresses, Erosion can be defined as -- 2) galvanic corrosion of a material where uniform losses occur 8) Femoval of surface material by action of numerous impacts of solid or liquid particles ©) gradual loss of material by 2 corrosive medium acting uniformly on the material surface 4) pitting on the surface of a material to the extent that a rough uniform loss occurs 4 combination of corrosion and erosion results in significantly greater metal loss that can be expected from corrosion or erosion alone. This type of loss ocaure cr 8) high-velocity and high-turbulence areas 5) areas where condensation or exposure to wet hydrogen sulphide or carbonates occur ©) surface-to-air interfaces Fburied piping oF Ss, medium Environmental cracking of austenite stainless steels is caused many times by 8) exposing areas to high-velocity and high-turbulence streams 8) excessive cyclic stresses that are offen very low $) exposure to chlorides from salt water, wash-up water, ete creep of the material by ong time exposure to high temperature and stress When the inspector suspects or is advised that specific piping circuits may be Susceptible to environmental cracking, the inspector should 2) call in a piping engineer for consultation 5) Investigate the history of the piping circuit ©) obtain advise from a Metallurgical Engineer 4) schedule supplemental inspesti- 32) 4) The inspector should consult wi 33) If external or intemal coatings or refractory - condition, what should an inspector do ? 5) The inspector should consult with # metal ©) The inspector should If environmental cracking is detected during internal inspection of pressure vessels, What should the inspector do? ®) The inspector should designate appropriate piping spools upstream and downstream of the vessel to be inspected if Piping is susceptible to environmental cracking Hhurgical engineer to determine extent of the problems Teview history of adjacent piping to determine if it has ever been affected, ‘th a piping engineer to determine the extent of the problems liners on a piping circuit are in good a) After inspection, select a portion of the line for removal 7 5) The entire liner should be removed for inspection °) 4) Selected portions of the liner should be removed for inspection ind, it may the condition under ‘ating of coke is found on the interior of large pipe ofa reactor on «Fluid Catalytic. Cracking Unit ? 38) a) b) 9) Tht® coke deposits should be removed from the area aren The coke deposits may be ignored from corrosion Consult with a Process En, removing the coke deposits. spection ~ the deposits will probably protect the line igineer and 2 Metaliurgist on the necessity of Fatigue cracking of piping systems may result from embrittlement of the metal ue to it operatin grosion or corrosion / erosion that thin the p ive cyclic stresses that are g below its transition temperature iping where it cracks often well below the static yield strength of ernmental cracking caused by stress corrosion du Caustic, amine, or other substance to the presence of . ‘Where can fatigue cracking typically be frst detected 9 2) _ 8) 2) d) oF nozzles At Points of high-stress intensification such as branch connections 2 points where cyclic stresses are very low At Points where there are any bending or compressive stresses40) 41) 42) 43) ‘What are the preferred NDE methods for detecting fatigue cracking ? 2) Eddy current testing ultrasonic A-scan testing. and / or possibly hammer testing ») Liquid penetrant testing, magnetic partite testing and / or possibly acoustic emission testing, ©) Visual testing, eddy current testing and J or possibly ultrasonic testing @ Acoustic emission testing, hydroctesting. and / or possibly ultrasonic testing. Creep is dependent on :- 2) time, temperature, and stress 5) material, product contained, and stress ©) temperature, corrosive medium, and load 9) time, product contained and load An example of where creep cracking hes been experienced in the industry is in the Fr hr rE steels operating at temperatures above degrees P 2) 500 ) 900 ©) 1000 4) 1200 Brittle fracture can occur in carbon, low-alloy and other fertitic steels at or below fe pmiine 8) M40degree 4) ambient) 100 degree d) 30 degree Water and aqueous solutions in piping systems may freeze and cause failure because of the 2) expansion of these materials; ©) contraction of these materials ©) Ponstruction ofthese materizis, — g) decrease of these materials Different types of inspection and surveillance are appropriate depending on the followin nat 206 te Piping system. Pick the one that does net belong in the following list ~ 3) internal and external visual inspection b) thickness measurement inspection ©) vibrating piping inspection 4) chemical analysis inspection Tntemal visual inspections are on piping unless it is a large diameter ‘ransfer line, duct, catalyst tine or other large diameter Piping system 8) the most effective inspection 5) the most useful means of inspection ©) not normally performed 4) the major meens of inspection44) 45) 46) 47) 48) 49) Name an additional opporunity for normal non-destructive internal inspection of piping a) When the piping fails and the interior is revealed b) When maintenance asks for an internal inspection ©) When piping flanges are disconnected ¢) When a fire occurs and the pipe is in the fire Why is thickness measurement inspection performed 7 a) . To satisfy jurisdictional requirements 5) To determine the internal condition and remaining thickness of the piping components ©) To determine the extemal condition and amount of deposits inside the piping 4) To satisfy heat transfer requirements of the piping Who performs a thickness measurement inspection ? a) The operator or control man ’) The inspector or examiner ©) The maintenance workers or supervisor <) The Jurisdiction or OSHA When corrosion product build-up is noted during an external visual inspection at a Pipe support contact area, liting of such supports may be required for inspection When doing this, care should be 2) exercised if the piping is in-service 5) used when determining the course of action ©) practiced so as not to disturb the supports @) taken that a complete record of the problem is made Qualified operating or maintenance personnel also may conduct extemal visual inspections when = a) satisfactory to the owner-user b) acceptable to the inspector ©) agreeable to the maintenance supervisor 4) permissible to the operation supervisor Who would normally report vibrating or swaying piping to engineering or inspection Personnel ? a) Operating personnel b) Maintenance personne! °) srisdictional personnel 4) OSHA personnel30) SI) 52) 33) 54) 56) Thermography is used to check for = 2) _ vibrating sections of the piping system b) detecting localised corrosion in the piping system ©) abnormal thermal expansion of piping systems 4) hot spots in refractory ined piping systems Thickness measurement locations (TMLs) are specific along the piping circuit where inspections are to be made 2) points b) areas ©) items ¢) junctures ‘The minimum thickness at each TML can be located by 2) electromagnetic techniques b) ultrasonic scanning or radiography ©) hammer testing qd) MT and/or PT Where appropriate, thickness measurements should include measurements at each of on pipe and fittings a) two quadrants, b) three locations ©) four quadrants 4) six points hickness measurements of an Where should special attention be placed when taki elbow ? a) the outlet end; b) the inlet end ©) the inside and outside radius d) the sides TMLs should be marked on inspection drawings and to allow repetitive measurements a) onthe inspectors notes b).-— om a computer system ©) on the piping system @) on maintenance department charts ‘What is taken into account by aa experienced inspector when selecting TMLs? a) The amount of corrosion expected b) The pattems of corrosion that would be expected ©) The number and the cost of reading the TMLs 4) Whether the TMLs are easily accessed In theory, @ piping circuit subject to perfectly uniform corrosion could be adequately monitored with ___TMLs aol Dee OP 8 do 458) 59) 60) 61) 62) 63) 64) More TMLs should be selected for piping systems with any of the following characteristics ~ 2) Low potential for creating a safety or environmental emergency in the event of a leak b) More complexity in terms of fittings, branches, deadlegs, injection points, ete ©) Relatively non-corrosive piping systems 4) Long, straight-run piping systems Fewer TMLs can be selected for piping systems with any of the following characteristios - 2) More complexity in terms of fittings, branches, deadlegs, injection points, ete b) Higher expected or experienced corrosion rates c) Long, straight-run piping systems 8) Higher potential for localised corrosion TMLs can be eliminated for piping systems with the following characteristics 2) Higher potential for creating a safety or environmental emergency in the event ofa leak, b) Low potential for creating a safety or environmental emergency in the event of a leak ©) Extremely low potential for creating 2 safety of environmental emergency in the event of e leak ) More complexity in terms of fittings, branches, deadlegs, injection points, ete What is usually the most accurate means for obtaining thickness measurements on installed pipe larger than NPS 1? My un 2) PT @ ET What thickness measuring technique does not require the removal of some external piping insulation ? a Ae) b) UT °c) «ET 4d) RT ‘When ultrasonic thickness measurements are taken above degrees F, instruments couplants, and procedures should be used that will result in accurate measurements at the higher temperature asd b) 175 o) 200 4) 250 Typical digital thickness gages may have trouble measuring thickness less than inches a) 0.2188 b) 9.1875 0.1562 4) 0.125065) 66) 67) 68) 69) 70) n) When pressure testing of piping systems are conducted, they shall be performed in accordance with the requi of a) ASME B31.3 b) ASME B&PV Code, Section VII ¢) SABI6.5 a) AP! If @ lower pressure test (lower than prescribed by code) is used only for tightness of piping systems, the may designate the pressure a) owner-user b) inspector ~—<).-—) Before any heat treatment ©) After any heat treatment No test is required ressure of the safety During a pressure test, where test pressure will exceed the 7 valves should be relieve valve or valves on 2 y when carrying out the a) altered by screwing dowa the adjusting screw b) reset to exceed the test pressure ©) checked or tested é) removed or blanked78) 76) 77) 78) When using block valves to isolate a piping system for pressure test, what precaution should be taken ? a) Do not use a globe valve during a test b) Make sure the packing gland of the valve is tight c) Do not exceed the permissible seat pressure of the valve 4) Check the bonnet bolts to make sure they are tight Several methods may be used to verify that the correct alloy piping is in a system Pick the incorrect method from the list below :- a) holography b) optical spectrographic analyser c) X-ray fluorescent analyser) chemical spot checking Name a part of a piping system that thickness measurements are not normally routinely taken a) elbows b) expansion Ioops_ sc) stees. sd) valves. If environmental cracking is found during in-service inspection of welds, who assesses the problem ? a) Owner-user b) Inspector ©) Piping Engineer 3) Metallurgist If an inspector finds an imperfection in an original fabrication weld and analysis is required to assess the impact of the weld quality on piping integrity, which of the following may perform the analysis ? 2) An API 510 inspector, WPS inspector, A Pressure Vessel Engineer b) An API 570 inspector, a CWI inspector, a piping engineer ©) An owner-user, a B31.3 inspector, an industrial engineer 4) A Jurisdictional representative, 2 API 574 inspector, a Chemical Engineer According to API 570, some welds in a piping system that has been subjected to radiography according to ASME B31 3 = a) will meet random radiograph requirements and will perform satisfactorily in- service without a hydrofest b) will not_ meet random radiograph requirements, and will not perform satisfactorily in-service even though hydrotested. ©) will meet random radiograph requirements, and will not perform satisfactorily inservice after a hydrotest 4) will not meet random radiograph require satisfactorily in-service after being hydrotested but will still perform79) 80) 81) 82) 82) 82) How should fasteners and geskets be examined to determine whether they meet the material specifications 8) All fasteners and gaskets should be checked to see if their markings are correct according to ASME and ASTM standards 5) A representative sample of the fasteners and gaskets should be checked to see if their markings are correct according to ASME and ASTM standards ©) Purchase records of all fasteners and gaskets should be checked 10 see if the fasteners and gaskets meet ASME and ASTM standards 3) A ‘representative sample of the purchase records of fasteners and gaskets should be checked to see ifthe fasteners and gaskets meet ASME and ASTM, standards When checking flange and valve bonnet bolts for corrosion, what type of NDT is usually used ? a) RT b) UT 2) VT ad AB What course of action is called for when an inspector finds a flange joint that has been clamped and pumped with sealant ? 8) Disassemble the flange joint; renew the fasteners and gaskets. The anges may also require renewal or repair. 5) Renew all the fasteners and renew the gasket if leakage is still apparent. rT r——“ e§e TT fasteners should be renewed &) No action is required since the joint has been pumped witha sealant Al process piping systems must be categorised into different classes. On what are the classifications selection based ? 2) Requirements of jurisdiction and the proximity of population areas ») Potential safety and eavironmental effects should a leak occur © Liability to the owner-user and the requirements of the jurisdiction FL, ————_—CU—C—C (1) Inspection strategy based on likelihood and consequence of failure is called 2) RBI b) FES ) BR 4d) Msos (2) An RBI assessment can be used to the inspection interval limits in Tables of API 570 or the extent of the ins a) increase ») decrease © either a orb above 4) none of the above () When an RBI assessment is used to increase or decrease inspection intervals, the Sssessment shall be conducted on Class 1 systems 2t 2 maximum interval of years ad 3 B83) 84) 85) 86) 87) 88) [sted Below are several examples of a CLASS 1 piping system. Which one does not belong? 2) Anhydrous hydrogen chloride; b) Hydroftuorie acid © Piping over or adjacent to water and piping over public throughways 2) Distillate and product ines to and from storage and loading » which inchides the majority of unit Of the three classification of piping syste: Processes and selected off-site piping ? a) Class 3 5) Combination of classes } and 2 ©) Class 1 6) Class 2 Class 3 piping is described as being in services @) with the highest potential of resulting in an immediate emergency if a leak occurs 5) that are flammable but do not significantly vaporise when they leak and are not located in high-actvity areas ©) that are not fammable and pose no significant risk to populated areas 4) that are not in classes 1 and 2 Who establishes inspection interval for thickness measurements, external visual inspections and for internal and supplemental inspections > 2) Piping engineer; ») Owner-user or the inspector ©) Chemical Engineer 4) Piping engineer and the jurisdiction Thickness measurement inspection should be scheduled based on the calculation of not more than 8) one half the remaining ie determined from corrosion rates or t he maximum interval of 5 years whichever is shorter, 5) one half the remaining life determined from corrosion fates or the maximum interval allowed by API 570 in Table, whichever is shorter ©) one fourth the remaining lfe determined fiom corrosion rates or the maximum interval of 10 years whichever is shorter. @) one querter the remaining life determined fom corrosion rates or the FF r—————E For external inspections for potential corrosion under insulation (CUI) on Class | systems, the examination should include atleast percent of all suspect areas and Percent of all areas of damaged insulation a) 50,75 b) 50,33 OD 4d) 25,1089) 90) 9) 92) 93) 94) Piping systems that are known to have a remaining life of over years or that are protected against external corrosion need not have insulation Temoved for teh periodic external inspection ¢ ¢ U7) a) 10 a Oras a 20 For Class 3 piping systems, the examination for corrosion under insulation (CUD) should inchide atleast percent ofall suspect areas a) 50 b) 30 ) 10 a 0 For Class 2 piping, the extent of CUl inspections on a system operating at ~ 45°F will a) 75% of damaged areas, 50 % of suspect areas b) 30% of suspect areas, 33 % of damaged areas ©) 33 % of damaged areas, 50% of suspect areas 4) none of the above Small bore piping (SBP) that is Class I shall be inspected 2) where corrosion has been experienced b) atthe option of the inspector ©) to the same requirements as primary process piping 4) only ifit has dead legs Inspection of small bore piping (SBP) that is secondary and auxiliary (associated with instruments and machinery) is 2) only required where corrosion has been experienced >) optional ©) only ifit has dead legs 4) onlyifitis threaded If an inspector finds threaded small bore piping (SBP) associated with machinery and subject to fatigue damage, he should ~~ 2) Plan periodically to assess it and consider it for possible renewal with a thicker wall or upgrade it to welded components. 5) inspect it only if itis coroded and the class of service requires an inspection, ©) call for dismantling the threaded joints for close inspection to dete cracks are in the roots of the threads. @) have all the threaded piping renewed at each inspection period95) 96) 97) 98) 99) a —-—C—_= ee 1979. The installed thickness if measured as 034". The minimum thickness of the pipe is 0.20". Ir is inspected 12/83 and the thickness is found to be 0.42" An inspection 12/87 reveals a loss of 0.01" fiom the 12/85 inspection. During 12/89 the thickness was found to be Wines ite last inspection was during 12/95 and the thickness wes found to be 0 26" ‘What is the long-term corrosion rate of this system ? a) 0.005"/year b) 0.0075 "/year ©) 0.00875 "/year ® 0.0025 "Myear Using the information in question 95, calculate the short-term corrosion rate "year a) 0.005"Yyear b) 9.007: "year ©) 0.008 75"/year d 0.002 Using the information in questions 95 and 96, determine the remaining life of the system 8) Wyears —b) AS years gy SF 4) 12 months Afer an inspection interval is completed and i calculations indicate that an inaccurate FF Fr—CC“e do you determine the Corrosion rate for the next inspection period ? ror is in the original 2) Check the original calculations to find out what the assumption, b) Unless the corrosion rate is higher, the initial rates shall be used. ©) The corrosion rate shall be adjusted to agree with the actual rate found 4) If the corrosion rate is higher than originally assumed, call in a corrosion specialist100) 102) 102) 103) If 2 piping system is made up of unknown materials and computations must be made to determine the minimum thickness of the pipe, what can the inspector or the piping engineer do testablish the minimum thickness ? 2) The lowest grade material and joint efficiency in the applicable code may be assumed for calculations b) Samples must be taken from the piping and testing for maximum tensile stress and yield strength will determine the allowable stress to be used. ©) The piping made of the unknown material must be removed from service and current piping of known material must be installed. 4) The piping of unknown material may be subjected to a hydrostatic stress tests while having strain gages on it to determine its yield strength and thes allowable stress A piping engineer is designing a piping service with high potential consequences if a failure occurs, Le, a 350 psi natural gas line adjacent to a high density population area ‘What should he consider doing for unanticipated situations ? a) Have all his calculations checked twice. b) Increase the required minimum thickness ©) Notify the owner-user and the jurisdiction @) Set up an emergency evacuation procedure When evaluating locally thinned areas, the surface of the weld includes on either side of the weld or times the minimum measured thickness on either side of the weld, whichever is greater. 2) 05",3 b) "2 ° a 4) 1s 1s An inspector finds a thin area in a fabricated 24" diameter pipe. The thin area includes a” longitudinal weld in the pipe and is 10 feet long and 2 foot circumferentially. Calculations show that with 0.85 joint factor, the pipe must be repaired, renewed, etc, or the pressure in the pipe must be lowered. The owner does not want to do any hot work on the pipe and he does not wish to lower the pressure. What other course could you follow ? a) Write the results of the inspection up and leave it with the ower. b) Radiograph the weld 100 % and increase the joint factor to one. ©) Insist that the weld be repaired or renewed of that the pressure be lowered 4) Call ina regulator agency to force the owner to repair, renew, etc. the line ”104) 105) 106) 107) 108) 109) inal de How can the Piping stress analysis is done during the system's ori inspector make use of stress analysis information ? 2) An inspector cannot use this inforthation: It is only meaningful to a piping engineer b) I can be used to make sure the piping system was originally evaluated and designed correctly. ©) It can be used to concentrate inspection efforts at locations most prone to fatigue or creep damage, and to solve vibration problems 4) The inspector should use this information to evaluate the need for conducting additional piping stress analysis, You are inspecting a piping system. You find a significant loss of material (a major increase of corrosion rate) in gas oil piping (used as reboiler oil, temperature 500 degrees F) on a Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit. What is the best course of action for you to take ? a) The losses may be reported to your supervisor for corrective response b) The losses should be recorded and reported in your final report after the unit has started ©) It shall be reported to the owner-user for appropriate action. 4) Replace excessively thin piping and note replacement in the final report after unit start-up. The shall maintain appropriate permanent and progressive records of each piping system covered by API 570, 8) inspector ~—-b)_-—=sowner-user.c)-— jurisdiction) examiner When making repairs and alterations to piping systems, the principles of _ or the code to which the piping system was built shall be followed '- a) ASME B31.3 b) — APIS70 c) | APIS74 d) ASME B&PV code Repair and alteration work must be done by a repair organisation es defined in APT 0 and must be authorised by the prior to its commencement a) jurisdiction) _— inspector. ~—c).-—=sowner-user_d)-— examiner mn for alteration work to a piping system may be given by the inspector 2) notifying the jurisdiction and getting their approval b) consulting API 570 and getting the approval of the owner-user ¢) consultation with and approval by a piping engineer 4) discussing with and consent by an examiner 18110) ii) 112) 113) 114) 115) Fr, —r,——_—“ “® of the weld be inspected before continuing the veld, A "hold" on the repair 1S required at this point ‘Who designates this "hold?" a) Ametallurgist b) The owner-user ©) An APT 570 inspector 4) The welder supervisor What type of repairs and procedures may the inspector ah prior general sreperectien to continue (orevided the inspector is satisfied with the competency of the repair organisaton ) ? 2) major repairs and minor procedures b) limited or routine repairs and procedures ¢) alterations and re-ratings 4) minor re-ratings and alterations ‘who approves all proposed methods of design, execution, materials, welding procedures, examination and testing of in-service piping ? 2) The jurisdiction or the piping engineer as appropriate b) The analyst and the operator 25 appropriate ©) The examiner and the piping programmer as appropriate a) The inspector or the piping engineer as appropriate Who must give approval for any on-stream welding ? 2) owner-user ) jurisdiction) examiner d) analyst ‘An inspector finds a crack inthe parent metal ofa pipe adjacent £0 a support jug. The tie was being inspected afer a 5 year ron, Before repairing, be should ~ 2) _ Notify the jurisdiction prior to the start of any repairs £) Write a detailed procedure for the sepair organisations use in repairing the crack ©) Consult withthe piping engineer to identify and correct the cause of the crack &) Consult with a metallurgist prior to writing a procedure to repair the crack 1h fall encirclement welded split sleeve designed by a piping engineer may be applied ver a damaged or corroded area of a pipe. This is considered a temporary repair When should a permanent repair be made ? 2) IF the owner-user designates the welded split sleeve as permanent, (t mip remain. 5) A fall. encirclement welded split sleeve is permanent if okayed by the inspector. ©) A fill encirclement welded split sleeve is considered a permanent repai ee | ES opportunity.116) 117) 318) 119) 120) 121) 122) What type of defect, corrosion, pitting and / oF discontinuity should not be repaired by ‘welded split sleeve ? a full encire! 2) Alongitudina’gheg> cade b) A circumferential crack <) Pits that are one half through wall ¢) General corrosion in the longitudinal direction. If a repair area is localised (for example, pitting oF pincholes) and the specified trinimora yield strength (SMYS) of the pipe is not more then psi, @ temporary repair may be made by filet welding @ properly designed plate patch over the pitted area = a) 30,000psi_-b) 55,000 psi ) 40,000 psi. d)—«—36,000 psi Insert patches (flush patchesmay be used to repair damaged oF corroded areas of pipe Fr ™”—’"——————— (Qush patch) may te of any shape but it shall have rounded comers with ininimom radii a) 0.375" b) 0.50" 0.75" je le ‘An inspector finds a pin-hole leak in a weld during an on-stream inspection of a piping system. A permissible temporary repair 18 = 2) __ the use of plastic ste! to seal off the leake b) driving a wooden plug into the hole c) _serewing a self tapping screw into the hole &) the installation of @ propery designed anc fabricated bolted leak clamp Temporary leak sealing and leak dissipating devices shall be removed and the pipe restored to original integrity = 2) as soon as the piping system can be safely removed fom service b) ata turnaround or other appropriate time c) when the leak seal and leak dissipating device ceases fo work & as soon as possible - must be done on a safe, emergency shut-down basis ee ,—— =. sealing fleid ( pumping”) is wed for 2 temporary Teak seal repair = 2) Consider the compatbilty ofthe sealant withthe leaking material 8) Consider the pumping pressure on the clamp (especially when re-pumping) ©) Consider the pressure testing of the piping in question @) Consider the numberof times the seal area is re-pumped st be done in Any welding conducted on piping components im operation accordance with a) NEPA 704 >) API Standard 510 ¢) ASME B313 4) API Publication 2201124) 125) 126) 27) 128) [All repair and alteration welding to_ piping systems shall be done in accordance with the = rrr SE built 5) standards of ASME B31.1 or the code to which it was built 2) principles of ASME B31 3 ot the code to which it was built 4) ideals of ASME, NBIC, of API standards Welders and welding procedures used in making piping repairs, ete. shall be qualified in accordance with = 2) ASME/B31.3 or the code to which the piping was built b) NBIC or the system to which the piping was built ©) NACE or the method to which the piping was built 4) ASTM or the law to which the piping was built ‘The repair organisation responsible for welding shall maintain records of welding procedures and welder performance qualifications. These records shall be aveilable to the inspector = 2) at the end of the job b) after the start of welding ©) following the start of welding 4) _ before the start of welding Preheating to not less than degrees F may be considered as an chernative to post weld heat tresiment for alterations or repairs of P-1, piping initially post weld Reat treated az acode requirement (may not be used if the piping was post {weld heat treated due to environmental cracking prevention). ny ie) Oh) a ee ‘When u sing local PWHT as a substitute for 360-degree banding on local repairs of PWHT piping, which of the following items is NOT considered 2) The application is reviewed, and a procedure is developed by the piping engineer b) The locally PWHT'¢ area of the p ipe must be RT'd or UT'S c) A preheat of 300°F or higher is maintained while welding @ The PWHT is performed for code compliance and not for environmental cracking Piping butt joints shall 2) double spiral fillet welds b) single fillet lap welds ©) double fillet lap welds 4) full-penetration groove welds129) 130) 131) 132} 133) 135) 136) < When should piping components that seadhepaigve replaced ? 2) When enough time remains on a turnaround to allow replacement b) When repairis likely to be inadequate c) When the cost of repair is as high as renewal &) When replacement is preferred by maintenance personnel Fillet welded patches (lap patches) shall be designed by 2) anengineer b) the inspector 2) the piping engineer 4) the repair orgenisation Fillet welded lap patches (overlay patches) shall leave Lave a) _no membrane stresses b) _right-angle comers ©) rounded comers 3) bumished comers Materials used in making welding repairs or alterations be of known wweldable quality = a) may b) shall ©) should 6) can ‘Acceptance of a welded repsir or alteration shall include in accordance with the applicable code and the owmer-user's specification, unless otherwise specified in API 570 2) Nominel Pragmatic Sizing (NPS) b) - NBE o) safeguards 8) Non-destructive examination ‘After welding is completed on a repair or alteration, in accordance with ‘API 570 shall be performed ff practical and deemed necessary by the inspector a) NPS b) safety sanctions ©) NBE 4) a pressure test When are pressure tests normally requi 2) Pressure tests are normally required after alterations and any repair >) Pressure tests are normally required efter alterations and major repairs c) Pressure tests are normally required after major and minor repairs a) Pressure tests are normally required only as specified by the owner-user When a prescure test is not necessary or practical, what shall be utilised in feu of 2 pressure test ? a) NPS b) —- Non-destruct 2) Vacuum visual examination d) NBE137) 138) 139) 140) Special procedure in place ofa pressure test afer an alteratincyor repair m#y be done only after consultation with ~ 2) the operations end the repair or ) the inspector and the piping « ¢) the jurisdiction 4) the examiner and the inspector Special provedure in place of pressure test after an alteration oF repair may be done only after consultation with - 2) the operators and the repair organisation b) the inspector and the piping engineer ¢) __ thejurisdiction d) the examiner and the inspector ‘When it is not practical to perform a pressure test ofa final closure weld that joins new or replacement section of piping to an existing system, several requirements shall be satisfied. Which of the following is NOT one of the requirements = 2) The closure weld is filepenetration( fille) weld between @ weld neck Benge and standard piping component or stralght sections of pipe of equal diameter and thickness, axially aligned, and or equivalent materials. For design cases upto Class 150 and S00°F, slip-on anges are acceptable alternates 1b) MT or PT shall be performed on the root pass and the completed butt weld Fillet welds must have PT / MT on the completed weld. ©) The new or replacement piping is pressure tested @) Any final closure butt veld shall be of 100 % radiographic quality, oF ansle beam UT may be used, provide the appropriate acceptance criteria Is established ment for re-rating 2 piping system by Which of the following is NOT 2 req changing the temperature or the MAWP :~ 2) The existing pressure relieving devices are stil in place and set as they were originally b) Calculations are performed by the piping engineer or the inspector c) Piping flexibility is adequate for design temperature changes 3) A Gecrease in minimum operating temperature is justified by impact test results, if required by the applicable code. Why is the inspector of buried process piping (not regulated by DOT) different from other process piping inspection ? 2) The insulating effect of the soil increases the possibility of more internal combustion b) __ Internal corrosion has to be controlled by cathodic protection c) Significant external deterioration can be caused by corrosive soil conditions g) Internal corrosion must be controlled by internal coatings141) 142) 143) 144) 145) 146) 147) indications. Which of the Indications of leaks in buried piping may incl ones listed below is NOTone of the indications ? 2) A change in the surface contour of the ground b) Water standing on the pipeline right-of wa <) Discoloration of the soil 4) Notice odour Corrosion cells can form on both bare and coated pipe where bare steel contacts the soil. How can these cells he detected ? 2) Ruman acoustic emission test on the piping b) Visually survey the route of buried piping c) The potential at the area of corrosion will be measurable different than other areas and a close-interval potential survey can detect the location of corrosion 4) —_ Runan internal survey of the piping using a video camera A pipe coating holiday survey is used to locate coating defects on coated pipes. It can be used on newly constructed pipe systems to ensure that the coating is intact and holiday-free. More often, itis used on buried pipe to =~ 2) show the measurable differences in electrical potential in corroded areas b) evaluate coating serviceability for buried piping that has been in-service for along time, ©) determine the depth of the piping for resistivity testing 4) evaluate the cathodic protection components of the under-ground pipe Cathodically protected buried piping should be monitored __ to assure adequate ievels of protection a) regularly >) intermittently c) erratically @) frequently ing" system is used to inspect buried piping, what type of bends If an “intelligent pi are usually req the piping system ? a) Five diameter bends b) 90 degree pipe ells c) Ten diameter bends 4) Three diameter bends of 2 buried pipelin How often should abov: right-of way be made? a) Once a month b) Approximately 6 month intervals 2) Once a year ) Once every 3 months rent cathodic protection potentials How often should poorly coated pipes with inconsi have a pipe-to-soil potential survey made ? 2) Yearly b) Every 2 years ) Every 5 years 8) Every 7 years148) 150) 151) 152) 153) 154) On buried piping, what is the frequency of pipe coating holiday surveys ? 2) The frequency is governed by the leak test interval of the pipe or ——r——r = E ineffective. ©) Surveys are normally made every 5 years @) Pipe coating holiday surveys are made when the pipe is excavated For a piping buried in lengths greater than feet and not cathodically protected, evaluation of sol corrosivity should be performed at 5-year intervals 2) 50 by) 7S) 100d) 150 if buried piping is cathodicaly protected, the system should be monitored at intervals in accordance with Section 10 of NACE RPO169 or Section 90 of API RP 65) API RP 651 specifies interval a) annual b) biannual c) biennial é)—_ trennial Buried piping inspected periodically by excavation shall be inspected in lengths of feet at one or more locations judged to be most susceptible to corrosion a) 2to4 b) 406 6 t08 ad) 8to 10 ‘After excavation of buried piping, if inspection reveals damaged coating or corroded piping 2) the condition should be noted in the records and the inspection interval shortened b) the complete piping system must be day-ighted (excavated) for repair or replacement ©) the damaged coating or corroded piping must be repaired or replaced @) additional piping shall be excavated until the extent of the condition is identified Ifburied piping is contained inside a casing pipe, the casing should be 2) capable of carrying the same pressure as the product pipe b) checked to see ifits protective coating is intact and serviceable o) pressure tested to make sure itis serviceable 3) inspected to determine if water and / or soil has entered the casing ‘An alternative or supplement to inspection of buried piping is leak testing with liquid at a pressure at least % greater than the maximum operating pressure st intervals 4 the length of those shown in Table 9-1 of AP] 570 for piping NOT cethodically protected and at the seme intervals as shown in Table 9-1 for cathodicelly protected piping ) 1 9 3% dd 50135) 156) 157) 158) 159) 160) The leak test for b: a) 4 8) 8 9 B OF ‘The leak test for a 8° diameter buried piping system is 300 psi, After 7 hours, the pressure reacts 273 psi Wht should the inspector do ? rrr rr———<“—“ ‘EF affect the loss can be disregarded b) The system should be re-p test should begin again. c) The test charts and the temperature should be revie change in temperature caused the pressure drop. 4) The piping should be visually inspected externally and / or inspected internally to find the leak and assess the extent of corrosion. ed to the original leek test pressure and the J to determine if any A buried piping system that is not cathodically protected has to have an inspection aeeeiat gat The soil resistivity is checked and found to be 3400 ohm/em. As the inspector, what interval would you set ? 2) 25years —b) «7S years) S years 3) 10 years Buried piping also may be surveyed for integrity by removing the line from service and performing a leak test. This inspection method typically involves pressurising the allowing, time for the to diffuse to the surface iine with » 2 gas-specific detector to detect the and surveying the buried line 2) tracer gas (such as helium or sulphur hexaflucride) b) _ light hydrocarbon (such as butane) c) smoke type material such as chemical smoke) @) water vapour (such as steam) Repairs to coating on buried piping may be tested using 2), a low-voltage holiday detector b) light taps with an inspection hammer c) a flaw indicator fluid 6) ahigh-voitage holiday detector Iftburied piping leaks are clamped and reburied :- 2) no further action is required unless the piping leaks again b) the date of installation shall be marked on the clamp foe future identiScation 2) a record of the location and the date of installation shall be maintained 4) the clamped line shall be leak tested.161) 162) 163) 164) 165) 166) 167) 168) and 6" diame following is A 10" diam connection: alteration ? ng SY to have changes made to it Which of sidered an a) Anew 1" diameter un-teinforced nipple is installed b) Anew 8" diameter reinforced ranch connection installed ©) Anew 4" diameter reinforced branch connection i$ installed a) Anew 3" diameter reinforced branch connection iS installed sified as an applicable code to which = Which of the following would not be piping system was built ? 2) ASMEB31 b) | ASMEBSLI ¢) ASA B31.1-1955, Section 3 dé) ASTM A-29 Which of the inspection agencies sted below is NOT an Authorised Inspection Agency as defined in APT 570 iurisdictional inspection organisation b) __ Owner-user inspection organisation c) ASTM inspection organisation 4) __ Independent inspection organisation ‘An anthorised piping inspector's 2 employee of an avhorised inspection AgeT tvho is qualified to perform the functions specified. in API 570 Which individual fisted belove is not usually an authorised piping inspector 2) An owner-user inspector. b) A jprisdictional inspector 9) ‘An NDE examiner 3) Aninsurance inspector Ps Which of the following qualifies es auxiliary piping? 2) control valve manifolds b) bypass lines around exchangers ©) pump seal oil lines ) orifice runs CUT stands for == a) control unit inspector ») corrosion under insulation c) corrected unobtrusive 5) corroded underground installation Deadlegs legs of a piping system are :- 2) the upstream piping of control valve manifolds b) supports etached to a pipeline that has no product in them ¢) the upstream part of an orifice runs @) sections that normaly have no significant flow |A defect is an imperfection of a type or magnitud: __eviteria 2) non-specific >) imprecise. © c)—general =) acceptable n170) 171) 172) 173) 174) 175) ‘The design temp under the coincident pressure, the 2) smallest thi 3) greatest thickness or highest component rating @} maximum thickness or lowest component rating @) minimum thickness ot minimam component ating ‘An examiner is a person who the inspector a) supplants —b) assists c) supervises ir of alteration process b: hhas been performed and documented 2 2 ») ed inspection c) RT required 4) ultrasonic testing ‘What is an imperfection ? 3) It is a flaw or discontinuity noted during inspection that may be subject to acceptance, m4 5) __ Its. defect noted during inspection that is unacceptable. 2) Tels a weld flaw noted during an jaspection that may be subject to repair §) Iti a blemish that is only cosmetic and acceptable under all conditions ¢ from the application of a non- is 2 response oF evi deqtructive evaluation technique ication) 9 breach 2) division 2) ind ‘What are points where chlorine is introduced in reformers, water 's added in overhead systems, etc. called 2) _ primary process points b) level bridle points c) __ injection points 4) test points ‘What is the loss of ductility and » as 1.25 and 2.5 Cr., due to protonged exposure to bi 2) creel b) temper embrittlement ¢) __ incipient melting 3) graphitisation al to ) secondary process piping is small-bore (less then of piping downstream of normally closed block valves a) Nps34 b) NPS? c) | NPS2 gd) NPS3178) 179) 180) 181) eter not greater not greater than test point is an area def a circle having ches for a line diameter not exceeding 10 inches he pip eer b) _use a weld rod matching the higher strength material cc) _use a weld rod matching the lower strength material d) use an alloy weld rod such as Inco-A What type of electrode should be used when welding a full encirclement repair sleeve? b) low-phosphorous electrode a) E6010 b) E7016 oc) E7011 ¢) B7014 When welding a small repair patch, the diameter of electrodes used should not exceed ae ee be" Dy 132" De a »fee 10. ul 12, 13 4, 15, 16. iz. 18. 19, 20. 21 22. 23, 24. 25. 26. 27. 28 29, 30. 31 32. 33 34, 35. 36. 37 39. 40, 41 42, 43. 48 46. a7 48 wear e noo BOO ORTHO TH AaMTTTTH IO op oecooarcenerToPanaoD ‘API 370, A2. API 570, 5.1 0, 5.1 APL 570, 5.3 ‘API 370, 53.1 ‘APL 570, 5.3.2 API S70, 5.3.2 APT 570, 5.3.2 APL 570, 5. API 570, 35 API 570, 5.3.4 API 570,5.3.4 APL 570, 5.3.5, APT 570, 5.3.6 API 570, 5.3.6 APL 570, 5.3.7 API 570, 5.4.1 API 570, 5.4.1 API570, 5.4.2 API 570, $42 ee ‘API 570, 5.5.2 API 570, 5.5.3 API $70, 5.5.3 API570, 5.5.3 API 570, 5.53 API 570, 5.5.3 ‘ABI 570, 5.6 API 570, 5.6 API 570, 5.6 API 570, 5.6 API 570, 5.7 API 570, 5.7 APL 570, 5.7 APT 570, 5.7 API 570, 5.7 API 570, 5.7 API S70, 8.7 API 570, 5.7 ‘APL 570, 5.7 API 570, 5.8 API 570, 5.9 APT 570, 5.10 API 570, 5.10 API 570, 5.10 API 570, 5.11 API 570, 3.11 AI-S70, 5.11 API-570, 6.2 ‘API 570, 6.1 APT 570, 6.1 API 570, 6.1 API 570, 6.1.1 API 570, 6.1.2 ‘API 570, 6.23 API 570, 6.3 API 570, 623 APL 570, 6.4 APLS70, 6.24 API570, 6.3 APIS API API S70, 6.594. 95, 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. 101 102, 103. 104, 105. 106. 107, 108, 109, 110. M1 112, 113, 14, 145, 16. 7. 118, 119. 120. 121 122. 123 124. 125 126, 127. 128. 129, 130. 131 132, 133, 134, 135. 136. 137. 138 139, 140, 14) ovosececaaccovarcasoangaaoes ee one API570, API 570, 7.1.1 API 570, 7.1.1 API 570, 7.1.1 API S70, 7.1.2 APT 570, 7.3.3 APL S70, 7.2 API'570, 73 API 570, 7.4 API 570,74 API 570, 7.5 API 570, 8.1 API 570, 8.1 API 570, 8 0, 8 8 8 API 570, 8. APT 570, 8. 8 8 API 570, 8.1.3. API 570, 8.1.4 API 570, 8.1.4 API 570, 8.1.4 API S70, 8.2 API 570, 8.2 API 570, 8.2.1 API 570, 8.2.1 0, 8.2.2.1 API 570, 8.2.3 API S70, 8.2.3 API 570, 8.23 API 570, 8.2.3 API 570, 8.2.4 API 570, 8.2.5 API S70, 8.2.6 API 570, 8.2.6 APT 570, 8.2.6 API 570, 8.2.6 API 570, 8.2.6 APT 570, 8.3 API 570, Section 9 API S70, 9.1.1 API 570, 9.1.2 ogpevovossegrcnacoeoatoanaarccgaansogee APT 570, 9.1. 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A filniside penetrameter can be used for inaccessible welds (unable to hand place a source penetrameter) all welds all castings at any time fn) an alternative to a source-sde wire pentrameter 2. A dark image of the "B" on a lighter background is, Acceptable Rejectable Sometimes rejectable None of the above aoge 3. One of the procedural requirements for conducting PT is to address the processing details for Post-examination cleaning Pre-examination cleaning Apply the penetrant All of the above 4, Non-aqueous developer may be applied to a wet surface Tre or False (circle one) 5. The accuracy of a piece of magnetizing equipment that is equipped with an ammeter shall be verified Each year Each two years When possible Every 6 months Pentprent 6. When using fluorescent(farticl) the exantiner shall be in a darkened area for at least mutes prior £0 performing the examination aege a b. 4) ee isu 7. Avwire 1QI shall be placed adjacent to the weld, with the wires parailel to the weldTrue of False (circle one) 8. A field indicator is composed of, low carbon steel pie sections, furnace brazed together. pegs 9. The type and emperage of megnetizing current must be identified on the written MT procedure. True of — False (circle one) 10. Certification of contaminants shall be obtained for all PT materials used on a Carbon steels b. Ferritic stainless steels ©. Austenitic stainless steels d. None of the above 11. Black light intensity shall be measured with a. when conducting fluorescent PT. a. Dark room meter b, Photo-meter ¢. Black light meter d. None of the above 12, When should a densitometer be calibrated as a minimum? a. Annually b, Every 90 days c. Whenever itis turned on G. As required by the Examiner 13. The location merkers required by ASME V are required to appear as radiographic images True or False (circle one) 14. D.C.yokers may be used for detecting subsurface discontinuities, per ASME V ? Tre or False (circle one) 15. When costings are applied to enhance contrast, the procedure must be demonstrated that indications can be detected through the coating. True or — False (cizcie one) 16. How many total liquid penetrant techniques are listed in ASME V? 4 6 2 oose 117) Prior to examinations, each adjacent surface shall be cleaned within at least “of the area to be examined 3 eee woe 18. Water washable penetrant shall be removed with a water spray not exceeding 60 psi and 100°F, ‘True or False (circle one) 19. The maximum emulsification time shall be a 5 minutes b. 10 minutes vee c. 15 minutes - a. none of the above 20. Densitometers shall be calibrated by verification with a calibrated - a. Densitometer b. Step Wedge Comparison Strip c, Light Meter 4d, Transmission monitor 21, When using a hydrophilic emulsifier versus a lipophilic eenulsfier and intermediate st that mst be taken is a pre-flooding with emulsifier b. pre-cleaning with solvent ©. precrinsing with water 4. pre-washing with detergent 22. A srelded partis to be radiographed and is |" thick, with U/8" reinforcement. What ASTM wire set IQT should beused on theSe radiographs if a source side technique is used a Seta b. SetB Sec d. SetD 23, When a PT test caanot be conducted between 50°-125°F, what must be done per ASME v? a The procedure must be qualified b, The surface must be re-cleaned ¢. The test cannot be conducted d. None of the above 24, The sulphue content of a penctrant is measured to be less than 0.00: acceptable for use on a. Nickel-base alloys b. Carbon stee! ©. ferritic stee] 5g. This mz 5 ial is4. All of the above All indications are to be evaluated in accordance with a. ASME Vi b. ASME V . The referencing Code section a. The written Procedure y 26. The scope of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel, Code, Section V includes a. NDE acceptance ertieria b. How to perform NDB to achieve a desired result © Where to do NDE (ie. what welds to examine } d. Who can be the Authorised inspector. 27. UT equipment is calibrated ? 2. Before heat-treatment b. AFter completing the examination © Prior to visual examination 4. Prior to PT examination 28. What finished surface is required of butt welds for PT examination? f Smooth surface prepared by grinding Cosmetically clean acid etched surface ©. A near white blast surface 4. None of the above 29. A penetrameter is used on DWE/DWYV. The penetrameter selection is based on 2. The single wall thickness and weld reinforcement ©. Both wall thicknesses & The single wall thickness for Sch 80 pipe 4. None of the above 30. suitable means for applying senetrant a. Dipping .. Brushing ©. Spraying Any or all of the above 51. What materials require the use of tested and certified liquid penetrants 2s to the Contaminants in the penetrant? 2. Nickel alloys b. Austenitic stainiess sees aloys &. Ferritic / martensific stainless steel 4 Both a and b, above 32. How shall indications be svalusted ie. acceptance standards for RTTo ASME V To ASME VIII To B31.3 33. Thickness readings may be displayed on? a SRT b. PRT oe d. Strip chert + order 34. How many copies of @ procedure must be available to the Manufacturers NDE Personnel? a Rowe b, ©. 4 35. How shall Non-destrutive Examination Personnel be qualified? a To SNT-TC 1A b. To CP-189 ©. To referencing code requirements d. To ACCP rules 36. Which NDE methods are considered "surface" methods? aoey b RT c MT. d. Both A & C above Im side? 37. What designation is used to indicate jetrameter is on t a An"F" b. An’ EB" Go ds An"FS" 38. What is a shim used for? a. UT field adquacy b. RT field direction ©. MT field strength and direction 4. MT field current applications St the surface be closely observed during the application of the PT developer? To ensure proper coating application To allow proper characterization of discontinuties a 5. To ensure excess penetrant removal c. 4. To see the "groovy" lines formRound Circular Shearwave Hall-effect Tangential-field aore 41, A true UT indication is one which exceeds a. 20% of DAC b, 20% of CAD cc. 20% of DEC d, 10% of DAC the magnetic particle method a. Lack of penetration b. interpass lack of fusion c. Slag inclusions 4. Toe cracks 43. For a DWE/SWV RT Technique, @ ri exposures shall be made a wee b. a a S 44, When are location markers placed on the film side in SWV for curved surfaces? a. Concave side is toward the source b. Source ~ to ~ material distance greater than TR cA cobalt source is used 4. Botha and b, above 45, What is the difference between an inspection and an examination per Section V of the ASME Code? 2. Inspection performed Al b. Examination performed by manufacturer's personnel ¢, There is no difference between the two Both a and b, above 46, Geometric un-sharpness is determined by a, UG=FaD 4. UG=fud 47. UT Thickness velocities are usually obtained from 's Handy Velocity Book b, Similar materials ¢. Similar product forms . BothB&C, above 48 Name one typical diseontimity detectable by the liquid penetrant method Pon an NPS 2 girth weld LF. at the root of an NPS 2 girth weld HAZ surface cracks on a NPS 2 girth weld oop49. 56 37. 58 60. 61 62. ‘udinal weld dd. Stag inclusions on aNPS 8 lo: What is toZione to excess penetrant remaining on the surface after the specified penetration time thas elapsed? It must be removed b. can remain on the part c.. Ieniust be developed 4. Tt must be removed with water only What must be done to ensure 190% coverage on any NDE method? When surface irregularities may mask indications of unacceptable discontinuties, what is required? List the type of discontinuties magnetic particle examination is effective in detecting What are the six penetrant techniques to be used? What are the approved methods of indicating UT thickness measurer uated? How is the “quality” of a radiograph Where are RT locetion markers placed, on the part or on the radiograph? The 1QE may be of what two types? ‘What is the critical hole in a hole type IQT? ‘What identify must also be included in the UT calibration records? The IQT is normally placed on which side of part? AAT hole on 2.20 [QI has a diameterof: List 4 types of blemishes not permitted on film When is a written radiographic procedure required by ASME V? ‘When should the developer be applied? 5, What type of discontinuity is the magnetic partcie method most sensitive to?66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 7 72. 7 78. 79. 80, 81 sm when using MT? What is the probing, medium when What is the exemination m sing MT? “When must ultrasonic equipment be calibrated? How many IQis should appear on each radiograph, except for panoramic techniques? are intensifying soreens permitted for radiography per ASME V’ lable for examinations? ‘What two radiographic techniques are noted as @ How can compliance with a written radiographic procedure be demonstrated” List the type of discontinuity liquid penetrant examination is effective in detecting What must be done when a penetrant is to be applied on parts beyond 50-125°F ? The lifting power of yokes must be checked when? How should welded butt-joints be prepared for radiograph? Steel greater than "thick should be radiographed with 2 cobalt source. a. Tree b. False tion of a welded joint using yokes, is alternating current ot Jn magnetic particle exemi direct current allowed? What method of Ultresonic examination of the welds is permitted by the Code? Name three different methods of conducting" Visual Examinations " (VT) From what type of material should shims be fabricated when they are to be used to radiograph welds in pressure retaining items? A is a device used to determine the image quality of radiograph a. A.step wedge comparison film >. A densitometer An IQr 4 e All of the above None of the above tae In accordance with Section V, wx#fé - type penetrameters a. Can always be used b. Can be used unless restri by the referencing Code83. A. What is menat by " ce. Cann be used 4. Can beused oniy with Type I film 1on “destructive examination " of a welded joint? B. Name four methods of non-destructive examination, 84. In a radiographic film of a weld, how are the following characteristics measured or 85. 86. 87, 88. 89. judged? 2. Film sensitivity or quality b. Film density What is radiography? What is the minimum and maximum allowable density through the image of the penetrameterf adiographs made with a A 2000 kV tube? b. Cobalt 60 ( Co60) 7 A single film tehnique was used to make a radiograph using « Cobalt-60 source. The minimum permitted density inthe area of interest is a 4.0 b. 18 ce 20) a3 ©. None of the hove Under ASME Code Section V, what upper and lower density limits are acceptable for viewing if the density through the body of the penetrameter is 2.7? Assume single film viewing, As a radiographer is removi ig cassettes ( film holders ) from a weld seam that has just, been radiographed, you notice that there is nothing attached to the back of the cassettes Wor What is the mini these radiographs be acceptable? Explain your answer zum number of QI required for the fallowing a. A complete girth seam containing 30 radiographs shot with a single exposure?b, Twelve rad 8 62 2 longitudinal seam shot from the outside with a single exposure? 91. A radiograph is made using an X-ray source, and two films in each flm holder If the film is to be viewed separaiely the minimum permitted density would be a 40 b 18 o 20 do 13 € None of the above 92. A weld with a nominal thickness of 1.5 inch is to be radiographed using film side penetrameter. The penetrameter designation should be (Note: This is an open book question ) a 28 b. 30 oe 4. Both 2 and b are acceptable? 93. A) What are hole ~ type penetrameters and what are they used for B) What are wire penetrameters and what are they used for? 94, In radiographing a butt welded joint of 1" thickness, on what side of the weld is the penetrameter normally placed? 95. What type of faws may be detected by A) Liquid Penetrant testing? B) Magnetic Particle testing? Y C) Radiographic examination? : D) Ultrasonic examination? 96. What is a densitometer used to determine? 97. A) What is the purpose of shims when performing radiogcaphy? B) Where are they placed? C) What kind of material may they be made from? 98. Describe how the following surfaces should be prepered for Ultrasonic examination 46q \ A) Contact surfaces B) Weld surfaces C) Base material 99. Why are lead intensifying ser ns used in the X-ray examination process? 100. Name two radiation sources permitted for radiographic examination in ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. 101.When reviewing a radiograph, a dark image of the letter B can be seen onthe film Does this indicate an unacceptable radiograph? 102.Describe how liquid penetrant examination should be performed in order to detect Giscontinuties that are opento the surface, per Article 6 of ASME Code section V. 103.A) If IQIs are not placed onthe source side, what rules apply? B) For materials being radiographed other than welds, where are the IQIs placed? 104.1f the density through the 1Ql is 2.50, what would the maximum allowable density and minimum allowable density be through the weld represented by this un-shimmed QI? 105.Ona set of cassettes containing film for a seam just radiographed you notice the lead location markers (ie, 1-2, 23 etc) are taped to the cassettes, Would these radiographs be acceptable? 105. What length of indication is required to demonstrate that 4 visual examination procedure is adequate per ASME V? a 1/32" b. 1/16" e 3/32" d_ None of the above107 Personnel performing visual examinations ta ASME V must have acuity to which of the following standards, if any? a, Jaeger Type -2 b, Jaeger Type—1 c. Equivalent to Jaeger Type ~ 1 4, Either b or 0, above 108. Visual examination must be conducted when the eye is within " of the piece to be examined a 36 b. 30 c. 24 d. 12 109.An item is designed for 625 psig. The item will be tested at 1.5 x Design pressure. What should the absolute minimum gauge range be on a test of this pressure, per AXME V Appendix 10? 20-1012 psig b, 0-1518 psig c, 0-2025 psig d, 09-4030 psig 110 The standard test temperature of a part to be bubble tested shall be between a 40°C - 120°C b. 4c ~ 52°C e, 40°C - 125°C a 4°C-125F 4aAnswer Key La 2a 3d 4 False na 6X 7 False ad 9.True 10.0 lle 12b 13.True 14.Palse 13.True 16.b Wa 18 False 19.4 20. 21 22.b 23.2 24.6 25.6 26.b 27b 28.4 29.8 30.4 31d 32.4 33.¢ 34a 35.¢ 36d 37a 38.c 39.¢ 40.b 4la 42d Bc 44d 45d 46a 47.4 4Bc 49.8 49‘lap to ensure 100% coverage of the part All examinations must ov 51. Grinding, machining, or other methods 52. Surface and slight subsurface indications 53. Color contrast or waterwasheble (ow vesenat peostomnr a. Water washable o.. Post ~ emulsifying ©. Solvent removable CRT, Digital, or meter Ability t0 see the prescribed hole or wire on the designated penetrameter and compliance th density requirements 56.0n the part 7. Hole or wire types 58.27 59. Calibration black identity 60. Source side 61. 0,08" 62. a) Fogging b) Processing defects ©) Scratches, finger marks, etc, 6) False indications due to defective screens 63. Anticle 2 requires the use of a written procedure for RT in all cases, but T-150 overrides, which states procedures are only required when specified by the referencing code section (same as for UT.MT,PT and other NDE methods) 84. As soon as possible after penetrant removal. Not to exceed time in written procedure 55. Surface discontinuties aligned perpendicular to the magnetic field 66. Ferro magnetic particles, magnetic fields 67. a) Beginning and end of each examination , eur hours b) When personnel are changed c) Anytime malfunction is suspected 68. At least one on each radiograph 69. Yes, except when restricted by the referencing Code 70. Single wall and double wall 71. By compliance with density and penetrameter image on the production or technique radiographs 72. Surface discontinuties only 73, The procedure must be qualified using a quench — cracked aluminium block. 74. Prior to use within the last year or ifthe yoke has been damaged. Permanent megnet yokes checked daily 75. The weld ripples or surface irregularities on both the inside (if accessible ) and outside shall be remved by any suitable Mette? - 76.1.5" thick Alternative current is used %7 Beli am of - 77. 78. Pulse ~Echo Shear Wave Ultrasonics 79. a) Direct b) Indirect or (remote visual examination ) ©) Translucent 80. A shim shall be fabricated of radiographically similar material to the object to be inspected. Ble82.4 83, a) An examination of a welded joint that will disclose surface and sub-surface discontinuties without physical harm to the welded joint. Such examinations can be conducted by radiography ukrasonics, liquid penetrant or magnetic panicle testing b) - Radiographic Examination ~ Ultrasonic Examination ~ Magnetic Particle Examination + Liquid Penetrant Examination 84, a) IOD ») Densitometers or step-wedge comparison films. 85. A radiograph is a shadow picture produced by the passage of X-rays or gamma ~ rays through an object onto a film. When the rays pass through the object, part of the radiation Penetrates the material and part is absorbed, The amount of radiation zbsorbed and the amount that penetrates are a function of the thickness of the material. Where a void or discontinuity exists, there is essentially less material to absorb the radiation. Therefore, more radiation will Pass through this section and a dark spot corresponding to the projected position of the void will appear on the film. 86. a) 1,8 - 4.0 (for any X-ray source } ») 20~ 4.0 ( for any gamma source) 87, e-The correct answer is ~15% from the transmitted density through the body of the penetrameter F307. 88-15% = 2.295 +30% =3.510 89, No, asa check on backscattered radiation, a lead symbol "B" with minimum dimensions of 1/2" height and 1/16" thickness shall be attached to the back of each film holder. Ifa light image of the "B" appears on a darker background of the radiograph, protection from backscatter is insufficient and the zadiograph shall be considered unacceptable. A dark image on a lighter background is not cause for rejection 90. a) Requires at least 3 IQIs spaced 120° apart. b) Requiresat least 12 QI, one on each film, 91.b — & be 92a 98. a) An IQLis a small strip of material, fabricated of radiographically similar material to the object being inspected, and having a thickness of approximately 2% of the object being radiographed. The 1QI has three holes in it. The sizes of these holes are IT, 2T and 4T where "T" is the thickness of the IQI, The 2T is designated as the essential hole, ie the hole whose image must appear on the radiograph, IQI thickness and essential hole Fequirements are listed in tables in Section V of the ASME Code ‘The IQI is identified with a number made of lead that is attached to the [QI This number indicates the thickness of the IQI in thousandths of an inch ‘An 1QI is used for evaluating radiographic technique in that it serves as an image quality indicator, proper technique should display the QI image and the specified hole ») Wire type 1QI use thin wires to ascertain sensitivity instead of holes. The ability to see the wire required by the Code indicates a quality radiograph,$4. The IQI should be placed the source side of the material being radiographed. However, where inaccessibility prevents this, the IQ] may be placed on the film side of the material being radiographed provided a lead letter "F” at least as high as the identification number is placed adjacent to the IQL 95. a) Surface discontinuties b) Surface and slight sub-surface discontinuties c) Surface and sub-surface discontinuties d) Surface and sub-surface discontinuties 96. A densitometer ( or step wedge comparison film ) shall be used for judging film density Tequitements. Film density is a measure of overall darkening of the radiograph, which is directly related to the sensitivity, definition, and overall quality of the technique 97.2) Shirms may be used when necessary to produce a radiograph in which the radiographic density throughout the area of interest is no more than minus 15% from ( lighter than ) the radiographic density through the IQI. 98. a) The finished contact surface shall be free from weld splatter and any roughness that would interfere with free movment of this search unit or impair the transmission of uhrasonic vibrations. b) The weld surfaces shall be finished so they cannot mask or be confused with reflections from defects, and should merge smoothly into the surfaces of the adjacent base materials, ©) The volume of base material through which the sound will travel in angle beam examination shall be completely scanned with a straight beam search unit to detect reflectors which might affect interpretation of angle beam results 99 Lead foil intensifying screens used in the X-ray examination may be placed directly in front of the film. The screen provides an intensifying action and , in addition, the back one acts as a filter by preferentially absorbing backscattered radiation from the specimen thus improving image quality 100.The two common radiographic sources in industrial use today are X-ray machines and artificially produced radioactive isotopes of certain metallic elements 101.No. 102. The partis first thoroughly cleaned of oil, dirt, etc, then a liquid penetrant is applied to the surface to be examined and allowed to enter the discontinuties. All excess penetrant is then removed, the partis dried, and a developer is applied. The developer functions both asa blotter to absorb penetrant that has been trapped in discontinuties and as a contrasting background to entance the visibility of penetrant indications. The dyes in penetrants are either color contrast ( visible under white light ) or fluorescent ( visible under ultraviolet light). 103. a) The penetrameter should be placed on the source side of the material being radiographed. However, where inaccessibility prevents this, the penetrameter may be placed on the film side of the material being radiographed provided a lead letter *F" at least as high as the identification number is placed adjacent to the penetrameter. b) For material other than weld 2 source side penetrameter shall be placed in the area of interest 104. Minus 15% to phus 30% allowed 25+30%=2.5+0,75=3.25 25-18% =2.5-0.4= 2.125