for none or very few CMLs on circuit Definition 1 1. Olefin Cold Side, 2. Anhydrous Ammonia
Answer found API 570: 5.6.2 Term 2 Service (s) that Valves should be inspected for thermal fatigue Definition 2 Cat Reformer
See API 570 section 5.10 Term 3 Service(s) with reatively uniform corrosion Definition 3 1. Sulfidation, 2. Sour Water
Answer found API 570: 5.6.3 Related: Practice Questions | Certification Practice Tests | Certification Exams | Certification Test Term 4 What class abbreviation is used to help define the API 570 Repair Organization Definition 4 JOC
J= one who is autherized by the Jurisdiction
O= Owner/User who repairs thier own equipment
C= Contractor that is acceptble to Owner/User
Answer found in API 570: 3.1.79
Term 5 What class abbreviation is used to help define the API 570 Authorized Inspection Agency (AI's Employer) Definition 5 JUIC
J= Inspection Org. of the Jurisdiction
U = Owner/User who maintians inspection Org.
I = Inspection Org. of an Insurance Company
C= Contractor employed by Owner /User
Answer found in API 570: 3.1.6 Term 6 The class abbreviation that is used to help: Determine of corrosion Rate for New Service or Change in Service is? Definition 6 SOPI
S= Same or Similar Service, O= Owners Experience, P= Published Data, or I= Inspection in 3 months
Answer found in API 570:7.1.2
Term 7 What is the Class Abbreviation to help reminber the Primary Resonsiblities of API 570 Authorized Inspector Definition 7 TIE T= Testing I= Inspection E= Examination
Answer found in API 570: 4.3.4 Term 8 AIRRis the Class Abbreviation for? Definition 8 API 570 Scope which is: A = Alteration, I = Inspection, R = Repair, R = Rerate.
Answer found in API 570: 1.1.1
Term 9 On repairs the minimum radius of an insert patch is Definition 9 Min of a 1" Radius
Answer found API 570: 8.1.4.2.c/ Fig C.2
Term 10 When performing NDE inspection what is the maximum diameter of the CML examination point for lines equal to or less than 10 NPS Definition 10 max dia. of 2"
Answer found API 570 : 3.1.20 Term 11 When performing NDE examinations of lines greater than 10 NPS what is the maximum diameter of the CML Definition 11 Max dia. of 3"
Answer found API 570 : 3.1.20 Term 12 For partially buried pipe What is the soil-to-air distance above the soil interface that is considered for corrosion Definition 12 6" above soil interace shall be considered
Answer found API 570:3.1.87 Term 13 What is the distance below the soil interface to dig when inspecting for soil-to-air corrosion Definition 13 dig 6"-12" when inspection for soil-to- air corrosion
Answer found API 570: 7.4.5 Term 14 For partially buried pipe What is the soil-to-air distance below the soil interface that is to be considered for corrosion Definition 14 12" below soil interface
Answer found API 570: 3.1.87 Term 15 At an Injection point curcuit what is the minimum upsteam limit of a more extensive examination. Definition 15 minimum 12" upsteam of the injection nozzle shall be examined
Answer found API 570: 5.5.9 Term 16 For underground piping what is the minimum length of buried pipe to expose when excavating for inspection Definition 16 6 to 8 feet will need to be excavated for inspection
Answer found API 570: 9.3.6 Term 17 Difine: ALTERATION Definition 17 Alteration is a Physical change in any component that has design implications.
Note: Comparable or duplicate replacements and the addition of small-bore attachments that do not require reinforcement or additional support are not considered an alteration
Answer found in API 570: 3.1.2 Term 18 Define: Repair Definition 18 Restore to Suitable condiction for safe operation at designed condition
Answer found in API 570: 3.1.78
Term 19 Define: Defect Definition 19 Defect is difined as An Inperfection that exceeds acceptance criteria
Answer found in API 570: 3.1.17 Term 20 Define: Inperfection Definition 20 Discontinuity that may or may not exceed the acceptance criteria
Answer found in API 570: 3.1.30 Term 21 RBI's two Primary factors are? Definition 21 1. Probability of failure 2. Consequence of failure Answer found in API 570:5.2
Term 22 What word is used to define the number of CML's to obtain thickness readings during NDE inspection Definition 22 Represent-ative
Representative sampling should include data for all the various types of components and orientations found in each cicuit.
Answer found in API 570: 6.5
Term 23 CML's that shall be measured during a Thickness NDE Inspections, are? Definition 23 CMLs with the earliest renewal date as of the previous inspection
Answer found in API 570: 6.5
Term 24 Intervals for Pressure-relieving devices (PRD's) are determined by: Definition 24 Performance
The API 570 sec 6.7.3.1 states that PRD's shall be tested and inspected at intervals that are frequent enough to verify that the valves perform reliably in the particular service conditions.
Answer found in API 570: 6.7.3.1 Term 25 API 570 Piping Classification Inspection scheme in section 6.3.4 is based on: Definition 25 Consequence of failure
See API 570 6.3.1 Term 26 Corrosion -Method by which process leaks can lead to brittle failure is Definition 26 Auto-Refigeration
API 570 section 6.3.4.2.a Term 27 Crrosion- Type of soil that is most corrosive is soil with Definition 27 Low Resistivity
Answer found in API 570 section 9.2.4
Term 28 Number of Repairs of new flange assemblies to be inspected during repairs and alterations is refered to as Definition 28 Representative
API 570 section 5.12 States: The markings on a representative sample of newly installed fasteners and gaskets should be examined to determine whether they meet the material specification.
Answer found API 570: 5.12 Term 29 What pipe size is RT preferred for thickness readings Definition 29 1 NPS
570: 5.7.1 Term 30 What is the pipe size where UT thickness reading may require specialized UT equipment Definition 30 2 NPS
570 5.7.1 Term 31 The term small bore piping refers to piping that is Definition 31 2 NPS
570 3.1.86 Term 32 What P-numbers allow the use of pre- heat in lieu of PWHT Definition 32 P1 & P3
570: 8.2.3.2 Term 33 For flanges, the thread engagement acceptance criteria is Definition 33 -1
570: 5.12 B31.3:335.2.3
Term 34 What is the minimum # of thremocouples required when performing a local PWHT instead of a 360 degree band Definition 34 2
570:8.2.3.3.d Term 35 When performing an Internal Inspection on piping, What code should be followed ? Definition 35 API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspection Code
Answer found API 570 5.5.1 Term 36 What recommended practice is used for Positive Meterial Indentification (PMI) Definition 36 API 578
The Recommedned Pratice for: Material Verification Program for New and Existing Piping Systems
Answer can be found in API 570 sec 5.9
Term 37 What Standard is used for Fitness for Service (FFS) Definition 37 API 579
Answer is found in API 570: 7.4 Term 38 What Recommended Practice covers Risk based Inspections
Answer found API 570: 5.2 Definition 38
API 580
Answer found in API 570: 5.2 Term 39 Which standard covers Valve Inspection and Testing Definition 39 API 598
Answer is found API 570: 5.10
Term 40 What is the Recommended Practice for Cathodic Protection Definition 40 API 651
Cathodic Protection of aboveground Petroleum Storage Tanks
Answer found in API 570: 9.3.5 Term 41 When Welding on In-Service Equipment containing Flammbles, What Publication shall be followed? Definition 41 API 2201 Safe Hot Tapping Practices in the Protroleum and Petrochemical Industries
Answer found in API 570: 8.2.1 Term 42 What is the minimum flash point temp of hydrocorbons used for leak testing Definition 42 120F
Answer found API 570: 5.8.1 Term 43 At what temperature are special procedures needed for UT thickness readings Definition 43 >150F
Answer found API 570 5.7.1 Term 44 When welding, What minimum pre-heat temp is substituted for PWHT Definition 44 300F
API 570: 8.2.3.2 Term 45 What is the minimum pre-heat temperature, when a local PWHT is substituted for a full encirclement PWHT Definition 45 300F
570: 8.2.3.3.c Term 46 When developing a Inspection plan, at what operating temperature should a Corrosion Specialist be consulted Definition 46 >750F
570:5.1.1.1 Term 47 What is the Minimum base metal temp during pressure testing when the wall thickness is 2" thick Definition 47 (Minimum design metal temperature) MDMT + 10F
570:5.8.3 Term 48 What is the Minimum base metal temp during pressure testing when the wall thickness is > 2" thick Definition 48 (Minimum design metal temperature) MDMT + 30F
570:5.8.3 Term 49 Whats the minimum duration of a hydro test to evluate integrity of buried pipe Definition 49 8 hr's
570: 9.3.7 Term 50 Whats the Maximum time for obtaining thickness reading when corrosion rate on new pipe is not known (no other data available) Definition 50 3 months
API 570: 7.1.2.c Term 51 Whats the suggested interval for above-grade Visual surveillance of buried pipe Definition 51 6 months
570: 9.3.1 Term 52 What is the length of time a API 570 AI must recertify Definition 52 3 years
API 570 A.3.1 Term 53 What is the max thickness inspection interval for an injection point Definition 53 Lesser 3yrs or 1/2 life Term 54 What is the Max External Inspection interval for Class 1 & 2 Piping Definition 54 5 Years
API 570 6.7.3.2 Term 55 What is the Maximum Interval for Relief devices in fouling or corrosive service Definition 55 5 years
API 570: 6.7.3.2 Term 56 What is the suggested interval for closed-interval Potential Survey of buried pipe with poor CP Definition 56 5 Years
API 570: 9.3.2 Term 57 What the suggested interval fo evaluation of Soil Corrosivity for buried pipe with no CP Definition 57 5 years
API 570 9.3.4 Term 58 What is the max thickness inspection interval for Class 1 Piping Definition 58 Lesser of 5 years or 1/2 life
570 table 2 Term 59 What is the maximum interval for Relief devices in non- fouling or no-corrosive srvice Definition 59 10 years
570: 6.7.3.2 Term 60 Whats is the Maximum External Inspection interval for Class 3 Piping Definition 60 10 years
570: Table 2 Term 61 Whats the maximum Thickness Inspection interval for Class 3 piping Definition 61 10 years
570: table 2 Term 62 What the maximum interval for RBI Re- assessment Definition 62 Per table 2
570: 5.2.4 Term 63 When should temporary welded piping repairs be replaced Definition 63 Next Opportunity
570: 8.1.4.1 Term 64 When shall non-welded repairs & temporary leak sealing devices be removed and pipe repaired Definition 64 Next turnaround
570: 8.1.5 Term 65 What is the maximum size fillet weld patch on pipe repairs Definition 65 Size of a the fillet weld patch should not exceed 1/2" the pipe diameter
Answer found API 570: Fig C.2 Term 66 At an Injection point curcuit what is the minimum upsteam limit that is to be examined Definition 66 12" or 3 pipe dia. whichever is greater
Answer found API 570: 5.5.9 Term 67 At an Injection point curcuit what is the minimum downstream limit of a more extensive examination Definition 67 10 pipe dia. downstream of the injection point Term 68 What is the minimum downstream limit of an Injection point curcuit Definition 68 Lesser of: 1st change in direction + 25' or 2nd change in direction