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Questionnaire: MECHANICAL GENERAL 1
4. Question
What is the purpose of a penetrameter or IQI?
2. Question
What is meant by the term sensitivity with regard to radiography?
3. Que:
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What are the limitations of magnetic particle inspection and liquid penetrant inspection?
4. Question
What information is contained in a Welding Procedure Specification?
5. Question
Why is post weld heat treatment required for some type weldments?
6. Question
What is the basic difference between a DIN and an ASME penetrameter?
Z. Question
What type of defects would you expect to find during visual inspection of a completed weld?
8. Que:
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What precaution must be taken with low hydrogen welding electrodes?
9. Que:
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What information normally appears on a radiography?
40. Question
What is the rule of thumb used to determine the amperage for the dry, prod method of magnetic
particle inspection?
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44. Question
What materials are the transducer made from?
42. Question
What is a film defect?
43. Question
If you were inspecting an item using the prod method and located a weak crack pattern, where would
you place the prods to obtain a stronger location?
414, Question
‘What typical defects would you expect while inspecting a casting?
45. Question
Describe the pulse echo technique.
416. Question
Which method i.e. magnetic particle examination or liquid penetrant examination, locate non-metallic
inclusions open to the surface.
47. Question
What is a ‘Weld Procedure Qualification Record?
48. Question
What is meant by the term “Film Density"?
49. Question
‘What factors determine the echo height of a flaw in ultrasonic inspection?
20. Question
‘What surface preparation is required on a material before magnetic patticle or liquid penetrant
inspection?
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Questionnaire: MECHANICAL GENERAL 2
4. Question
What is a mil?
2. Question
Difference between stress releiving normalising,
3. Que:
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Name 2 tests carried out to determine toughness.
4. Question
What is max. hardness valve as per NACE MRD 175?
5. Question
Name 3 types of flanges.
Z. Question
‘What precautions must be taken when welding cladded pipe?
8. Question
‘What info is required on a standard mill cert?
9. Question
Why is radiography preferred over other N.D.T. methods?
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Questionnaire: MECHANICAL GENERAL 3
4. Question
What is a “WPS"?
2. Question
What is a “PQR”
3. Que:
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What is a “WPA
4. Question
What is the minimum acceptable mechanical test in a Welder Performance Qualification?
5. Question
‘TRUE OR FALSE: Qualification in the 6G position qualifies a welder in all positions for groove welds
6. Question
What is meant by the term “Essential Variables" in a WPS?
Z. Question
What is “Preheat Temperature"?
8. Question
Why is “preheat” so critical in welding alloy steels?
9. Que:
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What is “Interpass Temperature”?
40. Question
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44. Question
What is the minimum tensile value of an E7018 Electrode?
42. Question
What extra precaution must be taken with low hydrogen electrodes?
43. Question
Does a welder need to be qualified when pre-qualified weld procedures are used?
44, Question
What information is contained in a welding procedure specification?
45. Question
What mechanical properties are normally specified in steel mill test reports, and in what units?
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Questionnaire: MT (MAGNETICAL PARTICLE TESTING)
4. Question
Can heat have an effect on the results of a magnetic particle test?
2. Question
ls Magnetical Particle Testing an acceptable method of examining a brass valve body?
3. Question
How does the appearance of a surface defect differ from that of a subsurface defect?
4. Question
TRUE OR FALSE: A coil shot produces what is generally considered to be a longitudinal magnetic
field.
5. Question
TRUE OR FALSE: The wet method is considered to be more sensitive than the dry method or the
detection of surface defects.
6. Question
For prod magnetization, the maximum recommended prod spacing is:
a)4inches b)6 inches c) Binches___—d) 10 inches
7. Question
As per ASME Section V, what amperage should be used for the dry prod exam of base metal?
8. Question
How can arc burns be prevented when using prods?
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9. Question
What determines the strength of the magnetic field?
Question 10
Surface defects are more clearly defined by A.C. or D.C. current.
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Questionnaire: RT (RADIOGRAPHY TESTING)
4. Question
‘What is the purpose of a parameter?
2. Question
‘What is the major factor that has to be considered when specifying a particular penetrameter?
3. Question
‘What is meant by “film density” and how is it measured?
4. Question
What would the term 2-2T refer to?
5. Question
What are the minimum and maximum acceptance levels (ASME Section V) for film density using a
gamma-ray source?
6. Question
Name five (05) variables which are required to be included in a written radiograph procedure.
Z. Question
Why is radiograph generally preferred over other Non Destructive Examination techniques?
8. Question
What type of weld defects would you expect to find with Radiography?
9. Question
Per ASME, Section V, what should final acceptance of the radiograph film be based upon? (Not the
‘weldment)
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40. Question
What factor determines placement of safety barriers, ropes etc. around an area during radiography?
44. Question
‘What publication or standard specifies the qualification requirements for technicians involved in no-
destructive testing?
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Questionnaire: UT (ULTRASONIC TESTING)
4. Question
‘What is the first step in UT examination?
2. Question
Is surface condition of an iter critical for UT exam?
3. Question
Why is surface condition critical?
4. Question
What factors determine the echo height of a discontinuity in UT examinations?
5. Question
What is the most common way to check for cracks in a weld using UT?
6. Question
‘What is the purpose of the couplant?
Z. Question
Describe how an ultrasonic unit is calibrated, if a calibration block ist not available.
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Questionnaire: PT (LIQUID PENETRANT TESTING)
4. Question
Is PT acceptable for non-ferrous materials?
2. Question
‘What penetrant method is more sensitive, color contrast or fluorescent?
3. Question
Can PT detect subsurface discontinuities?
4. Question
What is dwell time?
5. Question
When using solvent removable penetrant, is it permissible to spray solvent (cleaner) directly on the
part being examined?
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Questionnaire: VALVES / FITTINGS / MISC. 4
4. Question
What is the purpose of a nitrogen gas test on a wellhead assembly?
‘At what pressure is it carried out?
2. Que:
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|s it permissible for a vendor to lubricate valve seats prior to testing?
3. Question
What visual and dimensional inspection would you carry out on a seamless butt welding elbow?
4. Question
What is the purpose of spot or back facing on flange bolt holes?
5. Question
‘What should be checked on the dimensional inspection of a raised face welding neck flange?
6. Question
What pressure tests are required on gate valves?
Z.Que:
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The drawing in attachment 1 shows a typical gate valve. Identify at least 15 parts by assigning the
correct numbers to the circles based on the part name-number list below.
1. | Yoke bolting 13.| Stem nut
2. | Seat ring 14.| Lantern
3._| Drain plug 15. | Yoke
4, | Backseat bushing 16. | Gland
5. | Valve port 17. | Gland flange
6. | Bonnet gasket 18. | Gland lug bolts and nuts
7. | Bonnet bolts an nuts 19. | Gate
8. | Body 20. | Hand wheel
9. | Gland bolts or gland eye bolts and nuts 21. | Stem
10. | Bonnet 22. | One-piece gland (alternative)
11. | Stem wiper packing 23. | Hand wheel nut
12. | Stem packing
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|s it permissible to supply gate valves with slots rather than holes in the packing gland?
9. Question
10. Question
‘At what depth does an imperfection / defect become normally rejactable in a butt welding fitting?
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Attachment to Gate Valve Question 1
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Gate Valve
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Questionnaire: VALVES / FITTINGS / MISC. 3
4. Question
The drawing in attachment 1 shows a typical gate valve. Identify at least 15 parts by assigning the
correct numbers to the circles based on the part name-number list below.
1. | Yoke bolting 13. | Stem nut
2. | Seat ring 14, | Lantern
3.| Drain plug 15. | Yoke
4. | Backseat bushing 16. | Gland
5. | Valve port 17. | Gland flange
6. | Bonnet gasket 18. | Gland lug bolts and nuts
7. | Bonnet bolts an nuts 19. | Gate
8. | Body 20. | Hand wheel
9. | Gland bolts or gland eye bolts and nuts 21. | Stem
10. | Bonnet 22. | One-piece gland (alternative)
11. | Stem wiper packing 23. | Hand wheel nut
12. | Stem packing
2. Question
‘What pressure tests are required on gate valves?
3. Question
‘What is the purpose of the back seat test for a gate valve?
4. Question
‘What should be checked on the dimensional inspection of a raised faced welding neck flange?
Question
Is the packing gland to be tight during the back seat test of a gate valve?
6. Question
At what depth does an imperfection / defect become normally rejectable in a butt welding fitting?
Z. Question
Is it permissible to supply gate valves with slots rather than holes in the packing gland?
8. Question
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What visual and dimensional inspection would you carry out on a seamless butt welding elbow?
9. Question
What is the purpose of spot or back facing on flange bolt holes?
40. Question
|s it permissible for a vendor to lubricate valve seats prior to testing?
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Attachment to Gate Valve Question 1
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Gate Valve
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Questionnaire: VALVES 2
4. Question
Which API Specifications apply to the fabrication, inspection and testing of valves?
2. Question
Which API specification govern valve hydrostatic test pressures?
3. Que:
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What pressure tests are required on gate valves?
4. Question
For the low pressure seat test what test medium is used?
5. Question
Should the shell test be done after the valve is painted?
6. Question
What position is the gate in, during the shell test?
Z. Question
What position is the gate in, during the backseat test?
8. Que:
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|s the packing gland to be tight during the backseat test?
9. Question
Is leakage permitted on the backseat test?
40. Question
‘What is the purpose of the backseat test?
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44. Question
What test medium can be used for the shell, backseat and high pressure closure test?
42. Question
At what pressure is the low pressure test done?
43. Question
Describe the procedure for a low pressure seat test on a solid wedge gate valve.
44, Question
Is it permissible for a vendor to lubricate valve seats prior to testing?
45. Question
What does the term O, S and Y mean?
46. Question
What parts of a valve make up the “trim"?
47. Question
What fiange finish is standard on steel gate valves?
48. Question
Is it permissible to use a sealing compound for the installation of threaded seat rings?
49. Question
Can a solid wedge gate be fabricated by welding?
20. Question
Can gate seats be made by depositing weld metal on the gate?
24, Question
Is it permissible to supply gate valves with slots rather than holes in the packing gland?
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Questionnaire: VALVES 1
4. Question
Which American standard specifies the dimensional requirements for face to face and end to end?
2. Question
Which material should be used for high temperature valves?
3. Que:
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Which additional destructive testing is required for low temperature valves?
4. Question
What is the required position of a gate during the backseat test?
5. Question
What is the meaning of valve “trim”?
6. Question
What is a hot-tap?
Z. Question
What is a stopple fitting?
8. Que:
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What is the sequence for hydro testing internally coated valves?
9. Question
The allowable leak rate for a check valve is greater than for a gate valve. TURE/FALSE
40. Question
What leak tests are required according to API 598?
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