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API 510/570 PREP COURSE API 570 FINAL EXAM # 1
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1. If a welder is tested in the 2G position on an 8 inch diameter pipe, what positions and diameters is he
qualified to weld?
a. flat and horizontal in plate and flat and horizontal in pipe 2-7/8 in. 00 and over.
b. flat in plate and pipe, all diameters.
c. flat and vertical in plate and, pipe 2-7/8 in. 00 and over.
d. all positions in both plate and pipe and all diameters.
2. A NPS 18 seamless pipe operates at 725 psi and 725 0 F. maximum. The pipe is made from ASTM
A672 Grade B70 material. What allowable stress would you use to determine the pipe's minimum
thickness for pressure design?
a. 16450 psi
b. 17000 psi
c. 16500 psi
d. 20000 psi
3. A NPS 10 piping system was designed to operate at 350 psi and 400 0 F with a 0.0625" corrosion
allowance. The pipe was originally installed with 0.250" thick wall made from ASTM A335 Grade P5
material. The allowable stress is 17200 psi. The pipe is seamless. The current thickness measured is
0.174" . If the corrosion allowance of 0.0625" is maintained, what MAWP is the pipe good for now? Round
to the nearest psi.
p = 2SEt
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a. 933 psi
b. 840 psi
c. 357 psi
d. 704 psi
4. Which of the following arc welding processes are most widely used in the industry.
a. GTAW
b.SAW
c. SMAW
d. GMAW
5. An existing NPS 18 piping system, reflux line of a depropanizer tower, operates at 275 psi and 200 0 F.
The pipe material is seamless ASTM A53 Grade B. The pipe thickness when installed in 1996 was 0.230"
. During an inspection in 2006 the thickness of the pipe measured 0.20". In 2012 the thickness was
measured and found to be 0.15". What is the remaining life of this system? Round the answer to the
nearest tenth of a year.
a. 7.3 years
b. 5.2 years
c. 3.3 years
d. 13.5 years
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6. What is the allowable stress for an ASTM A335 Grade Pi that is to operate at a service temperature of
700 0 F?
a. 13200 psi
b. 15100 psi
c. 21500 psi
d. 17500 psi
7. You are impact testing a fully deoxidized A53B material. The pipe wall thickness only allows you to
obtain Y:, size specimens. What is the average acceptance value for the tests?
a. 6.5 ft-Ibf
b. 13 ft-Ibf
c. 18 ft-Ibf
d. 9 ft-Ibf
8. A new seamless NPS 8, ASTM A106 Grade B pipe will operate at 775 psi and a maximum of 400 0 F.
For only pressure design, what minimum thickness is required? W=1
a.0.50"
b.0.17"
c.0.43"
d.0.13"
9. An ASTM A53 Type E pipe is to be used in a refinery for hydrocarbon service. It operates at 300 psi
and 125 degrees F. What joint factor, Ej, would you use in determining the thickness for pressure only.
a.0.60
b.0.80
c.0.85
d.1.00
10. An ASTM A-53 Grade B NPS 6 pipe operates at 500 psi and 500 0 F. A blank fabricated from ASTM A-
516 Grade 70 plate is to be used for testing and later for operations. The blank is to be used with 600
pound class flanges. What thickness blank will be required? No corrosion allowance is required. W=1, dg
is 5.75". Round the answer to the nearest hundredth.
a. 0.204"
b.1.23"
c.0.803"
d.0.388"
11. An in-service piping system, NPS 14, Schedule 120, has to have a section 3' long cut out and
replaced. The pipe material is ASTM A-53 Grade B. What preheat would you recommend on the butt
welds?
a. None
b. 100 degrees
c. 175 degrees
d. 50 degrees
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12. You are UT inspecting an NPS 12 pipe. What is maximum diameter of the test points?
a.3inches
b.2inches
c. 4 inches
d. 1 inch
13. An A 106 Grade B pipe 0.75 in. thick requires impact testing. The nominal pressure stress is 8000 psi
and the design minimum temperature is - 20°F. Below what temperature is impact testing required?
a. - 93°F
b. 15°F
c. 108°F
d. - 20°F
14. During impact testing of an A 358 Grade 304 pipe, a 1/3 size impact test bar was used instead of a
full size bar. The design temperature is 50°F below the minimum temperature requiring impact testing.
At what temperature must the impact test be performed?
a. - 20°F
b. - 510°F
c. -475°F
d. - 50°F
15. A P-No. 1 branch connection has been added to a piping system. What is the criteria for determining
the need for postweld heat treatment?
a. heat treatment is required when the thickness through the weld in any plane is greater than three
times the minimum material thickness requiring heat treatment.
b. heat treatment is required if the nominal wall thickness exceeds % in.
c. heat treatment is required when the thickness through the weld in any plane is greater than one-half
the minimum material thickness requiring heat treatment.
d. heat treatment is required when the thickness through the weld in any plane is greater than twice the
minimum material thickness requiring heat treatment.
16. What is the recommended maximum thickness measurement inspection interval for Class 2 piping.
a. 10 years
b. 8 years
c. 5 years
d. 3 years
17. A NPS 6 piping system, reflux line system of a depropanizer tower, operates at 275 psi and 200° F.
The pipe material is ASTM A53 Grade B. The pipe thickness when installed in 1980 was 0.425". During
an inspection in 1996 the thickness of the pipe measured 0.35" . What is the corrosion rate of the pipe in
this system?
a. 0.0046 in/yr
b. 0.078 in/yr
c. 0.0078 ft/yr
d. 0.078 cm/yr
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18. A NPS 6 piping system, reflux line system of a depropanizer tower, operates at 275 psi and 200° F.
The pipe material is ASTM A53 Grade B. The pipe thickness when installed in 1985 was 0.400" . During
an inspection in 1990 the thickness of the pipe measured 0.308" . In 1996 the thickness was measured
and found to be 0.259". What is the value of the worst corrosion rate that should be used to calculate the
remaining life of the pipe?
a. 0.0128 in/yr
b. 0.00817 in/yr
c. 0.0830 in/yr
d. 0.0780 in/yr
19. It must be determined if an NPS 10 pipe must be impact tested. The pipe is A 672 Grade C55, and
the thickness is .625 in. Below what temperature would impact testing be required?
a. - 26°F
b. - 16.70 F
c. + 26°F
d. + 6.1°F
20. When inspecting injection points, more extensive inspections should be made in what areas?
a. beginning 12 pipe diameters upstream of the injection nozzle and continuing for at least 10 pipe
diameters downstream of the injection point.
b. beginning 16 in. upstream of the injection nozzle and continuing for at least 3 pipe diameters
downstream of the injection point.
c. beginning 12 in. upstream of the injection nozzle and continuing for at least 10 pipe diameters
downstream of the injection point.
d. beginning 12 in. upstream of the injection nozzle and continuing for at least 25 feet downstream of
the injection point.
21. A hole type 101 is to be located on the film side of an 8" diameter pipe that has been welded. The wall
thickness is 0.625". Select the designation and the essential hole diameter of the 101.
a. 17 & 0.035"
b. 20 & 0.040"
c. 25 & 0.020"
d. 30 & 0.040"
22. An A 350 Grade LF1 forging must be impact tested. The material is fully deoxidized. What is the
acceptance criteria when a 7 mm specimen is used?
a. 13 & 10 ftlbf
b. 20 & 15 ftlbf
c. 9.1 & 7 ftlbf
d. 0.015" lateral expansion
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23. A NPS 8 piping system operates at 550 psi and 400° F. The pipe is 0.45" wall made from ASTM A53
Grade B material. The pipe was installed in 2007. The allowable stress is 19900 psi. The pipe is
seamless. The thickness measured in 2012 is 0.36". The next planned inspection is in the year 2017.
Calculate the MAWP in the year 2017 for this pipe. Round answer to the nearest whole number.
a. 756 psi
b. 933 psi
c. 830 psi
d. 650 psi
24. One of the examples of service-specific and localized corrosion is:
a. dew point corrosion in condensing streams.

b. caustic SCC.
c. underdeposit corrosion in slurries.
d. a and c above.
25. A new cast flanged fitting is being inspected prior to acceptance. The inspector has measured a
thickness in one area of the NPS 14, Class 600 flange to be 0.81 in. What would be the diameter of the
area of subminimum thickness permitted and what would be the minimum thickness permitted in this
area?
a. 1.237 in. diameter, 0.727 in.

b. 2.024 in. diameter, 0.880 in.
c. 1.004 in. diameter, 0.970 in.
d. 4.000 in. diameter, 0.556 in.
26. As a standard technique, the temperature of the penetrant and the surface of the part to be processed
by PT shall not be below nor above throughout the examination period.
a. 40° F, 125° F
b. 55° F, 100° F
c. 70° F, 150° F
d.650F,1350F
27. What is the hydrostatic test pressure of a ASTM A 182 gr F5, class 400 forged flanged fitting?
a. 1450 psi
b. 1485 psi
c. 1500 psi
d.1510psi
28. What is the raised face dimension for an NPS 10 flange of Class 600?
a. 0.06 in.
b. 0.25 in.
c. 0.16 in.
d. 0.55 in.
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29. A flanged fitting is found to have two areas of subminimum thickness. The fitting is NPS 6, Class 600.
How far apart can these subminimum areas be and be acceptable?
a. 1.250 in.
b. 3.031 in.
c. 5.001 in.
d. 6.000 in.
30. What is the extent of follow-up examinations with NDE or insulation removal at areas with damaged
insulation on a Class 1 system?
a.75%
b.50%
c.10%
d.33%
31. You are asked to check a new NPS 6 piping system that is made from ASTM A-1 06 Grade B material.
The system operates at 400 psi and 500 degrees F. The piping engineer has a note on the records that a
thickness of 0.15" is required for structural reasons and a corrosion allowance of 0.125" must be
maintained. What thickness of pipe would you use?
Round to the nearest thousandth of an inch.
a.0.250"
b.0.275"
c.0.344"
d.0.355"
32. You have an E7018 electrode. What does the "1" represent?
a. strength
b. position
c. chemical analysis
d. current polarity
33. What marking is not required on a B16.5 flange? Note: The marking may be included, but if it is, the
pressure rating shall be stamped next to it.
a. size
b. designation
c. temperature
d. rating class
34. A NPS 10 gate valve made from ASTM A216 Grade WCB material was rolled out for inspection. An
area of the valve body was found by the inspector to be thinning. The maximum operating pressure of the
valve is 275 psi at 200 degrees F. The casting factor, Ec, is 0.8. The owner-operator requires the
Inspector to maintain a 0.125" corrosion allowance. What is the minimum thickness for the valve body?
Round answer off to the nearest hundredth.
a.0.15"
b.0.25"
c.0.29"
d.0.31"
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35. Statistical analysis employing point measurements _________ to piping systems with
significant localized unpredictable corrosion mechanisms.
a. is not applicable
b. is not important
c. is applicable
d. none of the above
36. What should the inspector do regarding the selecting of corrosion rates?
a. consult with a piping engineer to select the rate that best reflects the current process.
b. select the one resulting in the shortest remaining life.
c. consult with a corrosion specialist to select the rate that best reflects the current process.
d. select the one resulting in the longest remaining life.
37. If you have a threaded pipe joint that is leaking in-service, you should:
a. not tighten it because of a possible crack in a thread root may lead to failure.
b. tightened it immediately to stop the leak.
c. note the leak for record purposes and have it repaired at the next shut-down.
d. hammer test it to make sure that it is not thin.
38. Which of the following is the standard used when performing welding in service or hot tapping?
a. API 576
b. API Publ 2201
c. API Publ651
d. API 580
39. When using API RP 579 to evaluate the effects of fire damage, which Section applies?
a.4
b. 6
c. 9
d. 11
40. Injection points should be checked downstream of the injection point:
a. to the first change in direction or 25' beyond the injection point.

b. to the third change in flow direction or 30' beyond the second change in flow direction,
whichever is less.
c. to the second change in flow direction or 25' beyond the first change in flow direction,
whichever is less.
d. to the second change in flow direction or 20' beyond the first change in flow direction,
whichever is less.
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41. A fluid service in which the fluid handled is nonflammable, non toxic, and not damaging to human
tissue whose design gage pressure does not exceed 150 psi and whose design temperature is between -
20°F and 366°F
a. Category M
b. Category D
c. Class 4
d. Class PM
42. Identification of materials by visual stamps/markings _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ for PMI testing:
a. should not be considered as a substitute

b. are required by the owner/user
c. are not required by the piping engineer
d. should be considered as a substitute
43. What is classified as small-bore piping (SSP)?
a. Piping that is less than or equal to NPS 2.

b. Piping that is less than or equal to NPS 2.25.
c. Piping that is less than or equal to NPS 2.5
d. Piping that is less than or equal to NPS 2.75
44. Design of a component is the most important factor in determining a components resistance to fatigue
cracking. This is a critical factor for what damage mechanism?
a. vibration-induced fatigue
b. mechanical fatigue
c. corrosion fatigue
45. What is secondary process piping?
a. Small-bore (:s. to NPS 3/4) process piping downstream of any pump.

b. Small-bore (~to NPS 1) sample piping on any process pipe.
c. Small-bore ~ to NPS 1.5) process piping past normally closed globe valves.
d. Small-bore ~ to NPS 2) process piping downstream of normally closed block valves.
46. A change in either or both the design temperature or the maximum allowable working pressure of a
piping system is known as:
a. Rerating.
b. Renewal.
c. Retrofitting.
d. Regurgitation.
47. Which of the below is NOT an authorized inspection agency?
a. The inspection organization of the jurisdiction in which the piping system is used.
b. The inspection organization of an insurance company that writes insurance for piping.
c. An inspection organization of ASME that follows piping systems.
d. An independent inspection organization employed by the owner or user of piping.
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THE NEXT THREE QUESTIONS ARE CONCERNING THE SMAW WPS/PQR
48. Are all essential variables addressed as required by Section IX?
a. Yes
b. No, interpass temperature was not addressed
c. No, No thickness range should be 1/16" - 1"
d. No, depth of deposited weld per pass was not addressed
49. Is the F Number as shown on the WPS in accordance with ASME Section IX?
a. No, per QW-432 shoUld have been F-1

b. Yes.
c. No
d. None of the above.
50. Are the tensile tests shown on the PQR in accordance with ASME Section IX?
a. Yes.
h. No, The number 1 specimen failed to meet the minimum specified tensile strength of the test
coupon.
c. No, both specimens failed.
d. No, wrong tensile strength assumed
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QW-482 SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION (WPS)

(See QW-200.1, Section IX, ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code)
Company Name: Ace Fabricators, Inc. By: Joe Q. Uality

Welding Procedure Spec. No.: WPS 2002 Date: 2-20-97 Supporting PQR No. (s): PQR-2002
WPS Revision No.: -,-,R,=,e~v.:-,O,,:-:-:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Rev. Date:~2=c--2,=,0,,---,,9-,-7_--:-:_---:-_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Welding Process(s): SMAW Type (s): Manual
(Automatic, Manual, Machine, or Semi-Auto)
JOINTS (QW-402) Details
Joint Design: Single V

Backing: (Yes) X (No) ~X-,-:-:-_--:-::---:-:_
Backing Material: (Type): P-No.1 backing and/or weld metal
(Refer to both backing & retainers)
L Metal _ Nonfusing Metal
Nonmetalic Other
Sketches, Production Drawings, Weld Symbols or Written Description

should show the general arrangement of the parts to be welded. Where
applicable, the root spacing and the details of weld groove may be
specified.
(At the option of the Mfgr., Sketches may be attached to illustrate joint
design, weld layers, and the bead sequence, e.g. for notch toughness
procedures, for multiple process procedures, etc. )
*BASE METALS (QW-403)
P-No. -'-P--"3'--_ _ _ Group No. _ _ _ _ _ to P-No. --'P_-""3_ _ _ _ Group No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

OR
Specification type and grade _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
to Specification type and grade _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
OR
Chern. Analysis and Mech. Prop. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
to Chern. Analysis and Mech, Prop. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Thickness range:
Base Metal: Groove: 1/16" thru 1"" Fillet: All

Pipe Dia. Range: Groove: 2-7/8" minimum Fillet: 1" minimum
* FILLER METALS (QW-404)
Spec. No. (SFA): 5.1

AWS No. (Class): E-7016 &7018
Filler Metal F-No.: F-4
Chern. Compo - A No.: A-1
Size of Filler Metals: 3/32" , 1/8", 5/32", 3/16"
Weld Metal
Thickness range:
Groove: to 1" max

Fillet: a" sizes
Electrode-Flux (Class):
Flux Trade Name:
Consumable Insert:
Other:
• Each base metal-filler metal combination should be recorded individually.
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QW-482 (Back)
WPS No'.. 2002 Rev No'.. 0
POSITIONS (QW-405) POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT (QW-407)
Position(s) of Groove: ALL Temperature Range: 1175u F +/- 50 uF
Welding Progression: Up X Down X Time Range: 1 hour time at temQerature
Positions(s) of Fillet:
PREHEAT (QW-406) GAS ((QW-408)
Preheat Temp. Min.: 70° F Percent Composition:
Interpass Temp. Max.: N/A Gas(es) (Mixture) Flow Rate
Preheat Maint.: None reguired Shielding:
Trailing:
Backing:
(Continuous or special heating where applicable should be recorded.)
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)
Current AC or DC: _D"'::"C'::-_ _ _ _ Polarity: Reverse

Amps Range: 65 to 275 Volts (Range): -'..!N!.!../A-'--_ _
(Amps and volts range should be recorded for each electrode size,
position, and thickness, etc. This information may be listed in a
tabular form similar to that shown below. )
Tungsten Electrode Size and Type _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _-:=:---=_-;-_::-:-:--=:---:---;--;---;---;--_ _ _ _ _ __

(Pure Tungsten, 2% Thoriated, etc. )
Mode of metal Transfer for GMAW _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _-;::--_ _--:---:--:---;:-;--_ _-;---;--_ _ _ _ _ __

(Spray arc, short circuiting arc, etc. )
Electrode Wire feed speed range _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
TECHNIQUE (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: At the option of the welder

Orifice or Gas Cup Size: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Initial and Interpass Cleaning (Brushing, Grinding, etc. ): Brushina. arindina. sandina. or blasting
Note: Weld prep must be cleaned and prepared at least 1/2" back from weldsurfaces
Method of Back Gouging: Grinding or thermal methods allowed
Oscillation:
Contact Tube to Work Distance: -,-_::-:-.,.,.,---:--_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Multiple or Single Pass (per side ): _!!.M""u.!.>.lt"'ip""le'--_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Multiple or Single Electrodes: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Travel Speed (Range): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___
Peening:~N~/A~_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___
Other: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Filler Metal Current

Other
(e.g.,
Remarks,
Comments,
Travel Hot Wire,
Weld Type Amp Volt Speed Technique,
Layer(s) Process Class Dia. Polar. Range Range Range Torch Angle,
etc.)
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QW-483 SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION RECORDS (PQR)

(See QW-200.2, Section IX, ASME Boiler and Pressure vessel Code)
Record Actual Conditions Used to Weld Test Coupon
Company Name: Ace Fabricators, Inc.

Procedure Qualification Record No.: PQR 2002 Date: 2-20-97
WPS No.: WPS-002
Welding Processes): SMAW
Types (Manual, Automatic, Semi-Auto. ): MANUAL
JOINTS (QW-402)
Groove Design of Test Coupon

( For combination qualifications, the deposited weld metal thickness shall be recorded for each filler metal or process used. )
BASE METALS (QW-403) POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT (QW-407)

Material Spec.: SA-204 Temperature: _ 1175uF
Type or Grade: TY!2e A Time: - 1 hour
P-No.: P-1 to P-No.: P- 1 Other: PWHT'd below lower transformation
Thickness of Test Coupon: 1/2" tem!2erature
Diameter of Test Coupon: Plate
Other:
FILLER METALS (QW-404) GAS (QW-408)

SFA Specification: 5.1 Percent Composition
AWS Classification: E-7015 Gas(es) (Mixture) Flow Rate
Filler Metal F No.: F-4 Shielding:
Weld metal Analysis No.: A-8 Trailing:
Size of Filler metal: NIA Backing:
Other: ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)
Current:
Weld Metal Thickness: %" Polarity:
Note: Amps.: Volts:
POSITION (QW-405) Tungsten Electrode Size:
Position of Groove: 1G Other:
Weld Progression (Uphill, Downhill): NIA
Other: TECHNIQUE (QW-410)
Travel Speed:
PREHEAT (QW-406) String or Weave Bead:
Preheat Temp.: 200 0 F Oscillation:
Interpass temp.: Multipass or Single Pass (per side):
Other: Single or Multiple Electrodes:
Other:
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QW-483 (Back)
PQR No.: PQR2002
Tensile Test (QW-150)
Ultimate Ultimate Type of

Specimen Total Load Unit Stress Failure &
No. Width Thickness Area Lb. psi Location
1 0.765 0.445 0.340 20910 61500 'Base Metal
2 0.758 0.455 0.345 22,250 64,490 Weld Metal
'Specimen 1 broke in the base metal outside the weld or fusion zone.
Guided Bend Tests (QW-160)
Type and Figure No. Result

Side Bend per QW-463.1 a, QW-462.2, QW-451.1 note 3 Three openings < 1/16", one opening < 3/32"
Side Bend~er QW-462.2 One openin!l 0.120", one opening 0.085"
Side Bend per QW-462.2 Two openings 3/32", one opening 1/16"
Side Bend per QW-462.2 One opening 0.135"
Toughness Tests (QW-170)
Impact Values
Specimen Notch Specimen Test
No. Location Size Temp. Ft. Lbs. % Shear Mils Drop Weight Break (YIN)
N/A
Comments:
Fillet Weld Test (QW-180)
Result --- Satisfactory: Yes: _ No: _ Penetration Into Parent Metal: Yes: No:
Macro --- Results:
Other Tests
Type of Test: Chemical Analysis of Weld

Deposit Analysis: 0.18 C, 0.01 Ni, 0.12 Mo, 0.01 Cr, 1.12 Mn, 0.35 Si
Other:
Welder's Name: Guy Rod Clock No.: 357 Stamp No.: X
Tests conducted by: J. Richardson Laboratory Test No.: nfa
We certify that the statements in this record are correct and that the test welds were prepared, welded, and
tested in accordance with the requirements of Section IX of the ASME Code.
Manufacturer: Ace Fabricators, Inc

Date: 2-20-97 By: John Richardson
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CLOSED BOOK BEGINS HERE
51. At what temperature range does CUI become more severe?
a. 212 - 250°C
b. 25 - 350°F
c. 212 -350°F
d. 212 - 250°F
52. Other techniques may be used for qualitative tests. One of these is?
a. portable x-ray fluorescence.

b. eddy current sorters.
c. chemical laboratory analysis.
d. portable optical emission spectrometry
53. Which of the following units are affected by sulfuric acid dewpoint corrosion?
a. process heaters that burn fuels containing vanadium.

b. FCC units.
c. process heaters and boilers that burn fuels containing sulfur.
d. Alkalation units.
54. Hydrofluoric acid, anhydrous hydrogen chloride, and hydrogen sulfide (greater than 3 percent) are all
in Class service.
a. 1
b.2
c. 3
d.4
55. A close-interval pipe-to-soil potential survey should be made on buried cathodically protected piping
to verify that the piping has a protective potential throughout its length. For poorly coated pipes where
cathodic protection potentials are inconsistent, the survey may be conducted at intervals for
verification of continuous corrosion control.
a. 2-year
b. 5-year
c. 8-year
d. 10-year
56. PWHT at 11500 F for carbon steels is considered an effective prevention of what type cracking?
a. high temperature hydrogen attack

b. chloride stress corrosion cracking
c. caustic stress corrosion cracking
d. polythionic acid stress corrosion cracking
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57. Which of the following is an inspection/monitoring method for chloride stress corrosion cracking?
a.UT
b.RT
c. PT or phase analysis EC.
d.AE
58. Which of the listed items are NOT considered "piping" as defined by 831.3?
a. pipe support bent

b. pipe mixers
c. relief valves off pipes
d. gate valves
59. 80lts should extend completely through their nuts. Any which fail to do so are considered acceptable
engaged if the lack of complete engagement is not more than:
a. two threads.
b. 1/4".
c. one thread.
d. 1/2 the depth of the bolt.
60. An owner asks an Inspector if insulated small pipe connections, such as nipples, etc. can be checked
for thickness, thread contact, corrosion, and weld quality while the systems are in operation and without
stripping insulation. If you were the inspector, which of the methods listed below would you pick?
a. UT
b.RT
c. AE
d.ET
61. You are sent to a process unit in a refinery with a ultrasonic thickness measuring instrument to take
thickness readings on a piping system. After you get the proper okays and reach the piping to be
measured, you find that you can not place your hand on the piping; it is too hot. You go back and check
with the operators and they tell you that the temperature of the line is 400 degrees F. Which of the
following courses of action would you take?
a. Make sure your couplant works; take the readings and turn them in to the owner.
b. Since the probe, when hot, reads low, estimate what this is and take the reading.
c. Ask the operators to change the process and let the line cool off.
d. Check to see if you have the correct probe, couplant, and then compensate for the temperature
correction.
62. Which of the following is an example of where creep cracking has occurred?
a. 1% Cr
b.9Cr
c. 3Cr-1Mo
d. 1~ Cr steels above 900°F.
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63. Which of the following piping systems are optional under the provisions of API 570?
a. raw, intermediate, and finished petroleum products piping

b. piping carrying raw, intermediate, and finished chemical products.
c. hydrogen, natural gas, fuel gas, and flare system piping.
d. water for fire prevention systems.
64. a close-interval pipe-to-soil potential survey measures the potential of the pipe to the soil directly over
the pipe, at predetermined intervals between measurements. These intervals are usually?
a. every 50 feet.
b. every 100 feet.
c. 2.5, 5, 10 or 20 feet.
d. 1 foot.
65. If a "pig" is used for cleaning a pipe or if an "intelligent pig" is used for checking for defects or
thickness the pipe line must be free of restrictions and the bends should be __ diameter formed bends
rather than 90 degree weld ells for facilitation of the pigging operation.
a. two
b. three
c. four
d. five
66. Carbon, low-alloy and other ferritic steels may be susceptible to brittle failure at or below ambient
temperatures. Brittle fracture usually is not a concern with:
a. low alloy steels (especially 2.25 Chr-1 Mo.

b. thick-wall piping.
c. relatively thin-wall piping.
d. ferritic stainless steels.
67. Which one of the following is not a record normally found in the permanent file?
a. manufacturers names of the piping in the systems.

b. calculated retirement thickness.
c. previous repairs/replacements.
d. original date of installation.
68. The corrosiveness of the soil can be determined by a measurement of the soil resistivity. What is
meant when a lower reading is obtained?
a. another sample must be taken.

b. the soil is relatively more corrosive.
c. the soil is neutral.
d. the soil is less corrosive.
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69. What NDE examinations' can be used in lieu of the mechanical tests required for groove-weld
performance qualification tests?
a. Inspectors choice.
b. RT or PT
c. RT or UT
d. PT or MT
70. To what requirements must a visual examiner be qualified to:
a. ASME Section VIII, UW-51

b. ASME Section V, Article 2
c. ASME Section V, Article 9.
d. ASME 831.3, Article 10.
71. Who determines if a pressure test is required after a repair is made to a piping system?
a. Inspector
b. Owner-User
c. Maintenance Supervisor
d. Operator
72. What are the inspection requirements for Class 1 secondary S8P?
a. annually
b. optional
c. inspected to same requirements as primary process piping.
d. inspected to same requirements as Class 2 secondary S8P.
73. When an Inspector knows or is advised that environmental cracking may be a problem in a particular
piping circuit, what types of inspections would be most effective?
a. Hammer test, VT, EMAT

b.ET,VT,AE
c. WFMT, PT, UT(shear wave)
d. Hydrotest, UT (straight beam), Magnetic Flux Leakage
74. To what should a step wedge comparison film be verified against?
a. a National Standard step tablet.

b. a calibrated densitometer.
c. a national standard step tablet.
d. a national standard step wedge calibration film.
75. What is creep cracking dependent upon?
a. time, temperature, and stress.

b. pressure, intensity, newness.
c. relaxation, cycles, out of roundness.
d. fatigue, corrosion, parameters.
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76. Which of the following is the maximum electrode size for a hot tap root pass on a 24 in. pipe less
than % in. thick?
a. %in.
b. 3/32 in.
c. 5/32 in.
d. 1/8 in ..
77. They have performed a hydrostatic test on a buried pipeline. The design pressure is 100 psi and the
test pressure was 125 psi. After 4 hours the pressure had dropped 5 psi. The line was repressurized to
125 psi and isolated. After 4 additional hours the pressure had dropped 5 psi. Is this acceptable?
a. yes
b. no, the pressure drop was beyond the acceptable limit.
c. no, the additional time should have been 6 hours.
d. no, a calibrated pressure gage was not used.
78. Which of the following is the best methodes) for inspecting/monitoring caustic embrittlement?
a.UT
b. WFMT, EC, RT, or ACFM techniques.
c. PT
d.AE
79. When valve body and/or closure pressure tests are performed they should be conducted in
accordance with?
a. API Std 2201

b. API Std. 598
c. API 570
d. 831.3
80. During periodic scheduled inspections of injection point circuit inspections, more extensive inspection,
a point in a 100 foot straight section of NPS 3 pipe is checked. The inspector checks an area _ __
upstream of the injection nozzle and he checks downstream for at least _ _ .
a. 10 inches, 10ft.
b. 12 inches, 2.5 ft.
c. 15 inches, 15 ft.
d. 12 inches, 20 ft.
81. Chloride stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of austenitic stainless steels due to moisture and chlorides;
polythionic acid SCC of sensitized austenitic alloy steels due to exposure to sulfide, moisture
condensation or oxygen; Caustic SCC (caustic embrittlement); Amine SCC; and Hydrogen induced
cracking are all examples of:
a. erosion and corrosion/erosion

b. environmental cracking.
c. creep cracking.
d. brittle fracture.
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82. What should bodies of valves that operate in severe cyclic temperature service be checked internally
for?
a. lose parts
b. mechanical fatigue
c. corrosion/erosion
d. cracks
83. If an insert patch (flush patch) with full-penetration groove welds is used as a permanent repair for a
pipe in a class 1 or 2 piping system, what NDE procedure would you require?
a. spot radiograph welds or UT welds 1OO%--NDE procedures approved by Inspector.

b. radiograph welds 100% or UT welds 100%--NDE procedures approved by Inspector.
c. random radiograph welds or MT welds !OO%--NDE procedures approved by Inspector.
d. radiograph welds at corners & at one horizontal & one vertical weld--Inspector approve.
84. Operators have reported to the inspector that they have observed bulging of insulation and bands are
missing. What is the possible cause?
a. freezing
b. caustic embrittlement.
c. CUI
d. Chloride SCC.
85. Who must authorize the use of a flush patch in a pipe?
a. piping engineer
b. owner/user
c. inspector
d. inspector and piping engineer
86. The remaining life of an end cap on a pipe has been calculated to be 10 years. The pipe is designated
Class 2. What is the next interval for thickness measurements?
a. 5 years
b. 10 years
c. 7.5 years
d. 3 years
87. What is the face of a weld?
a. the exposed surface of a weld on the side from which the welding was done.
b. the leg of the weld in contact with the part to which it is attached.
c. the exposed surface of a weld on the side opposite which the welding was done.
d. the convex exposed surface of a weld.
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88. Serious deterioration may have occurred in a gate valve. Where should thickness measurements be
taken?
a. on the wedge.
b. on the stem.
c. between the seats.
d. on the body near the stem.
89. Who establishes the piping inspection intervals for thickness measurements and external visual
inspection and, where applicable, for internal and supplemental inspections?
a. NBIC or ASME
b. safety department or operations
c. maintenance supervisor
d. owner-user or the inspector
90. What type valve would not be used in a line that would be pigged?
a. slide
b. plug
c. globe
d. all the above.
91. You are selecting CML's for a high temperature sulfur line with low velocity flow. What would be a
consideration in the number of CML's to use?
a. no corrosion loss expected so one would be adequate.

b. the number of CML's would be fewer than for a circuit with more localized metal loss.
c. a greater number of CML's would be required because of the product and temperature.
d. none of the above would apply.
92. Can an examiner evaluate the results of an NDE examination?
a. no
b. yes, provided they are SNT-TC-1A certified.
c. yes, provided they have received special training and have been authorized to do so by the
owner/user.
d. yes, provided the inspector has approved.
93. Inspection of secondary, auxiliary SBP associated with instruments and machinery is:
a. optional.
b. required.
c. mandatory.
d. necessary.
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94. What type cracking occurs to sensitized austenitic alloy steels due to sulfide moisture condensation?
a. caustic SCC
b. polythionic acid SCC
c. hydrogen blistering
d. chloride SCC
95. For services with high potential consequences if failure were to occur, the piping engineer should
consider increasing the required minimum thickness above the calculated minimum. This new required
minimum thickness is called?
a. ending thickness
b. extra required minimum thickness
c. minimum allowed thickness
d. resolution thickness
96. The owner is changing a valve from a Class 600 to a Class 400. What is this change?
a. alteration
b. repair
c. maintenance activity
d. modification
97. Which of the following is not an included fluid service?
a. catalyst lines
b. raw petroleum products
c. sanitary sewer
d. sour water
98. Piping systems that are known to have a remaining life of years or that are protected against
external corrosion, need not have insulation removed for the periodic external inspection. The condition of
the insulating system or the outer jacketing should be observed periodically by operating or other
personnel.
a.20
b.15
c.10
d. 8
99. Prior to a pressure test of a piping system, the ST/S ratio is found to be 6.4. What must be done?
a. increase the ratio to 7.0.

b. nothing, continue with the test
c. reduce the pressure to a ratio of 6.0 or less.
d. discuss with the piping engineer to resolve this problem.
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100. In the AWS Classification ERXXS-X, the S stands for?
a. sulfur
b. solidus temperature
c. solid wire
d. semiautomatic
101 Personnel performing visual examination (VT) shall have an annual vision test to assure natural or
corrected near distance acuity such that they are capable or reading:
a. standard U-1 letters on standard Hunter test type charts for near vision.
b. standard G-1 numerals on standard Jaeger test type charts for far vision.
c. standard J-1 letters on standard Jaeger test type charts for near vision.
d. standard T-1 letters on standard hunter test type charts for far vision.
102. The API 570, Table 6-1, recommended maximum thickness measurement inspection interval is 3
years. What Class piping (or other) is this interval for?
a. Class 1
b. Class 2
c. Injection points
d. Class 3
103. A piping system installed in a cold box in which the atmosphere is purged with an inert gas would
probably have a remaining life of over years.
a. 50
b.10
c.25
d.15
104. When performing welding in-service the liquid flow rates should be:
a. 1.3 to 4.0 ftlsec

b. at least 6.0 ftlsec
c. 1.3 to 4.0 m/sec
d. there is no minimum
105. Which of the following is a GMAW mode of arc transfer?
a. straight arc
b. globular arc
c. under arc
d. stud arc
106. More CM L's are normally selected for piping systems with all but one of the following characteristics.
Which characteristic does not belong?
a. Higher potential for creating a safety or environmental emergency is a failure occurs.

b. Long, straight-run piping systems.
c. Higher expected or experienced corrosion rates.
d. Higher potential for localized corrosion.
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107. Bend flattening shall not exceed _ _ _ % of nominal outside diameter for internal pressure.
a.2
b. 8
c. 3
d. 10
108. Thickness measurements may be obtained when the piping system is in or out of operation and they
are obtained by:
a. an Engineer or Technician
b. a Contractor or Pipe Fitter
c. the Inspector or Examiner.
d. a Operator or Safety Man.
109. When conducting PM I on autogenous welds it is necessary to conduct the testing on:
a. on base and weld metals

b. only the base metal
c. only on the weld metal
110. Which of the listed is not a type of inspection or surveillance covered by an API 570 Inspector?
a. Internal and external visual inspection.

b. Replication inspection for SCC.
c. Thickness measurement inspection.
d. Vibrating piping and supplemental inspection.
111. Which of the following is a technique restriction for the PT method?
a. doing color contrast penetrant examination in bright sunlight.

b. color contrast following a fluorescent penetrant examination.
c. intermixing families
d. a retest with water washable penetrants.
112. When an inspector checks downstream of control valves, especially when flashing is occurring,
downstream of orifices, downstream of pump discharges, at any point of flow direction change, he is
checking for:

b. environmental cracking
c. fatigue cracking
d. creep cracking
113. You are to perform a pressure test on a flanged fitting which is NPS 8. What is the holding time?
a. 60 sec.
b. 2 min.
c. 180 sec.
d. 10 min.
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114. A flanged joint is put together by:
a. an inspector
b. a fabricator
c. an assembler
d. an activator
115. Appropriate shall be taken before any piping system is opened and before
some types of external inspections are performed.
a. equipment checks
b. review procedures
c. safety precautions
d. operation procedures
116. Which of the items listed below is not considered qualifications for an API Authorized
Piping Inspector?
a. Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering plus 1 yr experience in supervision or performance of

inspection activities.
b. Two year degree plus 2 yrs experience in design, inspection, repair or operation of piping systems
and 1 year supervising inspection activities.
c. High school education plus 3 yrs experience in design, inspection, of piping systems and 1 year
supervising inspection activities ..
d. Four yrs experience maintaining and operating in-service piping systems.
117. When materials having different preheat requirements are welded together, it is recommended that
the temperature shown in Table 330.1.1 be used.
a. lower
b. higher
c. median
d. average of the higher and lower
118. Which of the following is a limitation of the SMAW process?
a. deposition rates are lower than for other processes.

b. has a low tolerance for contaminants.
c. the welding arc should be protected from air drafts that will disperse the shielding gas.
d. equipment is more complex and more costly.
119. Impact testing is not required if the design minimum temperature is below - 20°F but at or above
- 155°F and the Stress Ratio defined in Fig. 323.2.2B does not exceed _ _ .
a.1.0
b.0.5
c.0.3
d.0.35
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120. The corrosion rate in dead legs can vary significantly from adjacent active piping. The inspector
should monitor wall thickness on selected deadlegs, including:
a. downstream of the deadleg at least 2 feet or the first change of direction.

b. upstream of the dead leg at least 2 feet or the first upstream change of direction.
c. blind flange or valve that blocks off the deadleg.
d. both the stagnant end & the connection to an active line.
121. Which of the following are weight effects in the design of a piping system?
a. earthquake
b. wind
c. thermal expansion
d. live loads
122. The definition of defect is:
a. a change in shape or dimensions.

b. An interruption of the typical structure of a material.
c. A discontinuity that by nature or accumulated effect render a part of product unable to meet minimum
applicable acceptance standards.
d. A discontinuity that is acceptable.
123. What are F number groupings based on?
a. Chemistry.
b. usability characteristics.
c. mechanical properties.
d. weldability.
124. What should be done with wet electrodes?
a. dried in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

b. discarded.
c. used on low pressure welds.
d. used in underwater applications.
125. Wet particles applied from aerosol spray cans may be applied _________ magnetizing
current is applied.
a.after
b. before
c. before and/or after
d. during
126. During an external inspection you find broken anchors and guides. What is probably the cause?
a. misalignment
b. vibration
c. excess temperature
d. excess pressure
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127. In service-specific corrosion, when you have a sulfur content of greater than 0.5% by weight and
high temperatures of say, 650 0 F, What ASTM grade of carbon steel pipe may corrode at higher rates?
a. A-106 Grade B
b. A-53 Grade A
c. A-556 Grade B2
d. A-210 Grade A-1
128. A flanged joint is composed of three separate and independent, although interrelated components.
What are these components?
a. flange face, bolt holes, and hub

b. flange, gasket, and bolts
c. raised face, ring joint, and lapped joint
d. slip-on, fillet welds, and hub
129. Ultrasonic inspections of welds when performed for B31.3 applications are done using which Article
of Section V?
a.4
b. 5
c.10
d.2
130 For spot radiography of girth and miter welds, NPS 2.5 and less requires:
a. a single elliptical exposure encompassing the entire weld.

b. the lesser of 25% of the inside circumference or 6 inches.
c. the minimum of 6 inches of weld length.
d. the lesser of 10% of the inside circumference or 4 inches.
131. If piping is being installed with "cold spring" designed into it, and the maintenance people start to
heat it to fit it up, what would you do as the Inspector on the job?
a. Stop the work--heating must not be used to close gaps of piping with cold spring.
b. Allow the work to continue--heating to close the gap will do no harm.
c. Ask the construction foreman to sign a statement that he okayed the heating.
d. If you find nothing in the job specs, allow the work to continue.
132. When excavating, and the trench is sufficiently deep, the sides should be _ _ _ _ _ to prevent
cave-ins.
a. packed with clay.

b. shored.
c. tapered.
d. cemented.
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133. An injection point inspection circuit includes a recommended upstream limit from the injection point,
the greater of inches or pipe diameters and a recommended downstream limit of the
-::------:-:- change of flow direction past the injection point, or feet beyond the change in
flow direction, whichever is less.
a.15, 4, first, 20, third

b.10, 3, second, 30, first
c.12, 2, third, 25, second
d 12, 3, second, 25, first
134. If buried piping is uncoated, the Inspector should check at the soil-to-air interface. He should call for
excavating _ _ ___ deep to assess the potential for hidden damage.
a. 3" to 9"
b. 6" to 8"
c. 6" to 12"
d. 4" to 10"
135. When two services that operates at different pressure-temperature conditions are connected, the
valve segregating the two services shall be rated for the service condition.
a. lower pressure.
b. more severe.
c. less severe.
d. lower temperature.
136. Corrosion under insulation (CUI) that is dependent upon climate is more apt to occur:
a. cooler drier, mid-continent locations.

b. in warmer, marine locations.
c. extremely cold northern locations.
d. hot, dry, very low humidity locations.
137. What are the only pipe components that use fillet welds for primary welds?
a. expanded components and ring joint flanges.

b. threaded components and weld neck flanges.
c. socket welding components and slip-on flanges.
d. flared components and miter bends.
138. Cast iron shall not be used above ground within process unit limits in hydrocarbon or other
flammable fluid service at temperatures above degrees F. nor at gage pressures above
_ _ _ psi.
a.500,300
b.400,200
c. 300,150
d.200,400
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139. Hammer testing of piping, might cause failure and allow the contents of the piping to be released.
Precautions should be taken before any hammer testing of in-service piping. What API publication should
be reviewed before hammer testing?
a. API 577.
b. API 2217A
c. API 653
d. API 571
140. The gasket contact surface finish for a tongue and groove and small male and female flange shall
not exceed roughness.
a. 66 jJin.
b. 125 jJin.
c. 25 jJin.
d. 225 jJin.
141. Dial indicating pressure gages should have the dials graduated over a range of approximately
double the intended maximum pressure but in no case less than times that pressure.
a. 3
b.4
c.1-1/2
d.1-114
142. Cracking of piping systems can result from excessive cyclic stresses that are often well below the
static yield strength of the material. The cyclic stresses can be imposed by pressure, mechanical, or
thermal means. This type of cracking is know as:
a. environmental cracking.
b. creep cracking.
c. fatigue cracking.
d. erosion cracking.
143. Fatigue cracking can typically be first detected at points of high-stress intensification such as:
a. horizontal straight runs of piping.

b. branch connections or sharp changes of direction.
c. vertical straight runs of piping.
d. properly designed expansion loops.
144. The maximum internal pressure permitted in the piping system for continued operation at the most
severe condition of the coincident internal or external pressure and temperature (minimum or maximum)
expected during service is known as:
a. maximum relief valve pressure (MRVP)

b. maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP)
c. maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP)
d. maximum jurisdictional pressure allowed (MJPA)
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145. If a backing ring is used in a weld joint where the resulting crevice is detrimental (e.g., subject to
corrosion, vibration, or severe cyclic conditions),:
a. mechanical or other interlocks shall be provided to prevent separation.

b. it should have a maximum tensile stress of at least 10% higher than the weld metal.
c. the joint should be radiographed to insure full penetration.
d. it should be removed and the internal joint face ground smooth.
146. When will the performance qualification of a welder or welding operator for a process expire?
a. When he has not welded with a process during a period of 3 months or more.
b. When he has not welded with a process during a period of 6 months or more.
c. When he has not welded with a process during a period of 1 month or more.
d. When he has not welded with a process during a period of 12 months or more.
147. ASME Standard 816.5 covers pressure-temperature ratings, materials, tolerances, marking, testing
and methods of designating openings for flanges and flanged fittings NPS _ _ through NPS _ _ _ .
a. 1/4,30
b. 1/2,24
c. 3/4,28
d. 1/8,26
148. Piping in a refinery that in normal active service cannot be valved off or, if it were valved off, would
significantly affect unit operability is known as:
a. secondary operating piping.

b. primary process piping.
c. secondary process piping.
d. large-bore piping.
149. All repair and alteration work must be authorized by the ____ prior to its commencement.
a. operators
b. jurisdiction
c. owner-user
d. Inspector.
150. A permanent repair of a defect in a pipe can be made by:
a. fastening an expanded split sleeve over the defect, bolting a lap patch over the defect,
or clamping a weld cap over the problem area.
b. installing a properly designed and fabricated bolted leak clamp over the defect, or use
a commercial leak sealing company to fabricate a device to seal off the defect..
c. affixing a full circumferential welded split sleeve over the defect, a lap patch less than
1/2 the diameter of the pipe over the defect, or a weld cap over the corroded area.
d. remove the defect by preparing a welded groove that removes the defect, restore the
corroded area with weld metal or cut out a cylindrical section and replacing.
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CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM ANSWER KEY # 1-
1. a, Sec. IX, QW-461.9

2. a, 831.3, Table A-1
3. c, 570, Table 4
4. c, 577, 5.2
5.c,570,7.1.1
6. b, 831.3, Table A-1
7. a, 831.3, Table A-1, Table 323.3.5
8. b, 831.3, 304.1.2
9. c, 831.3, Table A-1 8
10. d, 831.3, 304.5.3
11. c, 831.3, Table 330.1.1
12. a, 570, 3.1.20
13. a, 831.3, Fig. 323.2.2A&8
14. c, 831.3.Tb.A-1, Tb 323.3.4
15. d, 831.3, 331.1.3
16. a, 570, Table 2
17. a, 570, 7.1.1
18. a, 570, 7.1.1
19. a, 831.3,Tab. 323.2.2A
20. c, 570, 5.5.9
21. a, Sec. V, Table T-276
22. c, 831.3,Tb.323.3.4,3.5
23. c, 570, Table 4
24. d, 574, 7.4.6.2
25. a, 816.5, 6.1.2(a) and (b), App E, table E- 2
26. a, Sec. V, T-652
27. c, 816.5, Table 11-2-1.1
28. b, 816.5, 6.4.1, Table 11-15
29. b, 816.5, 6.1.2, App E, table E-2
30. a, 570, Table 3
31. c, 831.3, 304.1.2
32. b, 577, App A, figure A-6
33. c, 816.5,4.2.5
34. b, 574, 11.2
35. a, 570, 7.1.1
36. c, 570, 7.1.1
37. a, 574, 10.3.5.3
38. b, 570, 8.2.1
39. d, 570, 7.4 (e)
40. c, 570, 5.5.9
41.b,831.3,300.2
42. a, 578, 5.1
43. a, 570, 3.1.86
44. b, 571, 4.2.16.3(a)
45. d, 570, 3.1.85
46. a, 570, 3.1.81
47. c, 570, 3.1.6
48. d, Sec. IX, QW-403.9
49. b, Sec. IX, QW-432
50. c, Sec. IX, QW-153
51. d, 571, 4.3.3.3(d)
52. b, 578, 5.2.5.3
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53. c, 571, 4.3.7.4(a)

54. a, 570, 6.3.4.2
55. b, 570, 9.3.2
56. c, 571, 4.5.3.6(a)
57. c, 571, 4.5.1.7(b)
58. a, 831.3, 300.2
59. c, 831.3, 335.2.3
60. b, 574, 10.2.2.1
61. d, 574, 10.2.1.5
62.d,574,7.4.11.1
63. d, 570, 1.2.2(a)
64. c, 574, 10.10.1.2
65. d, 574, 10.10.2.1
66. c, 574, 7.4.12.1
67. a, 574, 12.1
68. b, 570, 9.2.4
69. c, Sec. IX, QW-142
70. c, 831.3, 344.2.2
71. a, 570, 8.2.7
72. c, 570, 6.6.1
73. c, 574, 7.4.8.2
74. b, Sec. V, T-262.2
75. a, 574, 7.4.11.1
76. b, 577, 11.2.3
77. a, 570, 9.3.7
78. b, 571, 4.5.3.7(a)
79. b, 570, 5.10
80. b, 570, 5.5.9
81.b,574,7.4.8.1
82. d, 574, 10.3.4.4
83. b, 570, 8.1.4.2
84. c, 574, 7.4.4.1
85. c, 570, 8.1.2
86. a, 570, 6.3.3 & Table 2
87. a, 831.3, 300.2
88. c, 574, 10.3.4.4.1
89. d, 570, 6.3.3
90. d, 574, 4.3.2
91. b, 570, 5.6.3
92. c, 570, 3.1.22
93. a, 570, 6.6.2
94. b, 574,7.4.8.1
95. c, 574, 11.1.4
96. a, 570, 3.1.2
97. c, 570, 1.2.1
98. c, 570, 6.4
99. b, 831.3, 345.4.2
100.c, 577, Figure A-7
101.c, Sec. V, T-923
102. c, 570, Table 2
103. b, 570, 6.4
104. a, 577, 11.2.2
105. b, 577, 5.4.2
106. b, 570, 5.6.3
2
107. b, 831.3, 332.2.1

108. c, 570, 5.5.3
109. b, 578, 4.2.6.2
110. b, 570, 5.5
111. c, Sec. V, T-654
112 a, 574, 7.4.7
113. b, 816.5, 8.2.4
114. c, 816.5, 2.2
115. c, 570, 5.3.1
116. d, 570, Annex A
117. b, 831.3,330.2.3
118. a, 577, 5.2.3
119. c, 831.3, Table 323.2.2, Note 3
120. d, 574, 7.4.3
121. d, 831.3, 301.6
122. c, 577, 3.16
123. b, 577, 7.3
124. b, 577, 7.7
125. c, Sec. V, T-773
126. a, 574, 10.3.6
127. b, 574, 7.4.6.2
128. b, 816.5, 2.2
129. a, 831.3,344.6.1
130. a, 831.3, 344.5.2(c)
131. a, 831.3, 335.1(b)
132. b, 570 9.2.6
133. d, 570, 5.5.9
134. c, 574, 7.4.5
135. b, 831.3, 302.2.5
136. b, 574, 7.4.4
137. c, 831.3, 311.2.5
138. c, 831.3, 323.4.2(b)
139. b, 574,9.1.2
140. b, 816.5, 6.4.5.1
141. c, Sec. V, T-1030
142. c, 574, 7.4.10.1
143. b, 574, 7.4.10.2
144. c, 570, 3.1.49
145. d, 831.3, 311.2.3
146. b, Sec. IX, QW-322.1
147. b, 816.5, 1.1(a)(2)
148.b,570,3.1.72
149.d,570,8.1.2
150. d, 570, 8.1.4.2
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Problem #2
18100-14800 + 14800=16450 psi

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Problem #3
p = 2SE(t - C) = 2x17200x1.0(0.174 - 0.0625) = 357 ps i

o 10.75
Problem #5
tinitial - tactual __
Corrosion rate (L T) = - - - -
0.230 - 0.15 __ 0.005 m· ./yr
years between 16
tprevious - tactual __ 0.20 - 0.15 __ 0.0083 ·,n/yr

Corrosion rate (ST) = - - - - -
years between 6
Pressure t-min t= PD = 275x18 E1~~

2SE 2 x 20000 x 1.0
Structural t-min from table 6 in API 574 =.120 in.
tactual - trequired 0.15-0.123 325 33

Remaining life =----- -0-.-00-8-3- = . yrs. or . years
C.R.
Problem #8
T= PD = 775 x 8.625 = 0.1666 or 0.17 in.

2(SEW + PY) 2(19900 x 1.0 x 1+ 775 x 0.4)
Problem #10
tm=dg ~ p
16SEW
+c=5.75
3x500
16x20600x1.0x1
+ 0.00= 0.3879 or.388"in.
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Problem #13
Obtain S at minimum temperature from Table A-1 = 20,000 psi & Curve B
From Table 323.2.2A obtain the minimum temperature of 15°F at the intersection of 0.75 in.and Curve
B.
nominalpressure stress 8000
Calculate Stress Ratio = -------'--------- = - - = 0.4
stress atdesignminimumtemperatule 20000
Enter Figure 323.2.2B at 0.4 Stress Ratio and read 108°F reduction at top of figure.
Subtract the reduction of 108°F from 15°F to get - 93°F. Below this
temperature impact testing is required.
Problem #14
From Table A-1 obtain minimum temperature of -425 0 F
Subtract from minimum temperature
Temperature of impact test
Table 323.3.4 is not used since material is a P-No. 8 and General note of that table applies.
Problem #17
Corrosion rate (L T)
bnitial- tactual
=- - - - 0.425-0.350 = 0.0046 in./yr
years between 16
Problem #18
tinitial- tactual
Corrosion rate (L T) = =---- 0.400- 0.259 = 0.0128 in./yr
years between 11
Corrosion rate (ST) =- ----

tprevious - tactual 0.308 - 0.259 __ 0.00817.ln./yr
years between 6
Problem # 19
From Table A-1 we get the minimum temperature as Curve C.
Table 323.2.2A at a thickness of 0.625 in. and Curve C gives a minimum temperature of - 26°F.
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Problem # 22
From Table A-1 the minimum specified tensile strength is 60 ksi.
From Table 323.3.5 the acceptance criteria for fully deoxidized steel is 13 and 10 ftlbf.
Per Note 2 of Table 323.3.5 we must multiply the full size acceptance criteria values by 7/10 giving
The acceptance values for the subsize specimens as 9.1 and 7.0 ftlbf.
Problem #23
tinitial- tactual 0.450-0.36=0018· I
Corrosion rate (LT) = - - - - 5 . In. yr
years between
P = 2SE[ta - 2(c.r X years to next inspection)] = 2x19900x1. 0[0.36 - 2(0.018 x 5)] = 830 psi
D 8.625
Problem #25
From appendix E, Table E-2, d =12.88 and tm =0.97

From para: 6.1.2, Diameter = 0.35 -Jd X tm = 0.35-J12.88 X 0.97 = 1.237 in.
From para: 6.1.2, Minimum wall thickness =0.75tm = 0.75 x 0.97 =0.727 in.
Problem #29
From appendix E, Table E-2, d = 6.00 and tm = 0.50
From para: 6.1.2, Distance edge-to-edge = 1. 75-Jd tm = 1. 75-J6.00 X 0.50 =3.031 in.
Problem #31
tm = PD +c= 400x6.625 +0.15+0.125=0.344in.

2(SEW + PY) 2(19000x1.0x1 + 400xOA
Problem #34
tm= 1.5PD + c = 1.5 x 275 x 10.75 + 0.125 =0.25090r 0.25 in.

2 SEW 2 x 22000 x 0.8x1
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1. An Inspector finds a class 250 cast iron flange bolted to a class 300 steel flange. What group of
gasket material should be used?
a.lb
b.llia
c.lla
d.la
2. A NPS 10 seamless pipe operates at 725 psi and 675 0 F. maximum. The pipe is made from
ASTM A53 Grade B material. What allowable stress would you use to determine the pipe's
minimum thickness for pressure design?
a. 17000 psi
b. 17300 psi
c. 16700 psi
d. 20000 psi
3. A NPS 20 piping system was designed to operate at 550 psi and 400 0 F with a 0.1" corrosion
allowance. The pipe was originally installed with 0.593" thick wall made from ASTM A53
Grade B material. The allowable stress is 19900 psi. The pipe is seamless. The current
thickness measured is 0.42". If the corrosion allowance of 0.1" is maintained, what MAWP is
the pipe good for now? Round down to the nearest psi.
p = 2SEt
D
a. 933 psi
b. 840 psi
c. 636 psi
d. 704 psi
4. Direct visual examination may usually be made when access is sufficient to place the eye
within of the surface to be examined and at an angle not less than to the
surface to be examined.
a. 12 inches, 45 degrees
b. 18 inches, 15 degrees
c. 24 inches, 30 degrees
d. 30 inches, 20 degrees
5. A seamless NPS 6 piping system, reflux line system of a depropanizer tower, operates at 275
psi and 200 0 F. The pipe material is ASTM A53 Grade B. The pipe thickness when installed
in 1990 was 0.375". During an inspection in 2000 the thickness of the pipe measured 0.30".
In 2006 the thickness was measured and found to be 0.25". What is the remaining life of this
system? Round the answer to the nearest tenth of a year.
a. 12.6 years
b. 25.2 years
c. 16.8 years
d. 7.4 years
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6. What is the allowable stress for an ASTM A312 Grade TP304L that is to operate at a service
temperature of 1250° F?
a. 3200 psi
b. 2600 psi
c. 2100 psi
d. 1700 psi
7. You find a flange (forged flange marked ASTM A182 Grade F1) and it is class 300. You know
the operating temperature is 500 degrees F. What operating pressure is permissible with this
flange?
a. 640 psi
b. 500 psi
c. 665 psi
d. 300 psi
8. A seamless NPS 14, ASTM A53 Grade B material, pipe operates at 700 psi and a maximum
temperature of 775° F. For only pressure design, what minimum thickness is required?
a.0.500"
b.0.387"
c.0.455"
d.0.429"
9. An ASTM A135 Grade A NPS 6 electric resistance welded (ERW) pipe is to be used in a
refinery for hydrocarbon service. It operates at 300 psi and 125 degrees F. What joint factor,
Ej, would you use in determining the thickness for pressure only.
a.0.60
b.0.80
c.0.85
d.1.00
10. An ASTM A-53 Grade B NPS 12 pipe operates at 700 psi and 750° F. W = 1. A blank
fabricated from ASTM A-285 Grade C plate is to be used for testing and later for operations.
The blank is to be used with 600 pound class flanges. What thickness blank will be required?
The corrosion allowance required is 0.10". The 1.0. of the gaskets is 12.75". Round the
answer to the nearest hundredth.
a. 1.51"
b.1.23"
c. 1.31"
d.1.38"

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11. A NPS 14 pipe with a wall thickness of 1.25" has to have a section 3' long cut out and
replaced. The pipe material is ASTM A-53 Grade B. What preheat would you recommend on
the butt welds?
a. None
b. 100 degrees
c. 175 degrees
d. 50 degrees
12. A NPS 12 pipe with a wall thickness of 1.125" has to be shortened. A section is cut out and
the pipe rewelded. The pipe material is ASTM A-53 Grade B. The temperature at the repair
location is 30F The welder asks how far from the weld must the preheat temperature be
maintained? What would you tell the welder?
a. No preheat is required for this thickness carbon steel material.

b. Maintain the preheat at least the width of the weld.
c. Maintain the preheat at least 1" beyond each edge of the weld.
d. Maintain the preheat at least l' beyond each edge of the weld.
13. A NPS 10 ASTM A335 Grade P9 pipe with a wall thickness of 0.625" has a section cut out of
it for installation of weld neck flanges for a spool section. What temperature should be used
for post weld heat treatment of the butt welds?
a.1100-1200 degrees F.
b. 1100-1325 degrees F.
c. 1350-1450 degrees F.
d. 1300-1400 degrees F.
14. When conducting MT, each piece of magnetizing equipment used with an ammeter shall be
calibrated at least , or whenever the equipment has been subjected to major repair,
overhaul or damage.
a. monthly
b. quarterly
c. twice a year
d. once a year
15. What is the recommended minimum thickness of steel for which the radioactive isotope
Iridium 192 should be used?
a.1.50"
b.0.65"
c.1.30"
d.0.25"
16. What is the recommended maximum thickness measurement inspection interval for Class 2
piping.
a. 10 years
b. 8 years
c. 5 years
d. 3 years

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17. A NPS 6 piping system, reflux line system of a depropanizer tower, operates at 275 psi and
200 0 F. The pipe material is ASTM A53 Grade B. The pipe thickness when installed in 1990
was 0.375" . During an inspection in 2006 the thickness of the pipe measured 0.25" . What is
the corrosion rate of the pipe in this system?
a. 0.0078 in/yr
b. 0.078 in/yr
c. 0.0078 ft/yr
d. 0.078 cm/yr
18. A NPS 6 piping system, reflux line system of a depropanizer tower, operates at 275 psi and
200 0 F. The pipe material is ASTM A53 Grade B. The pipe thickness when installed in 1990
was 0.375" . During an inspection in 2000 the thickness of the pipe measured 0.30" . In 2006
the thickness was measured and found to be 0.25". What is the value of the worst corrosion
rate that should be used to calculate the remaining life of the pipe?
a. 0.0083 in/yr
b. 0.0078 in/yr
c. 0.0830 in/yr
d. 0.0780 in/yr
19. An owner wants to use a carbon steel pipe (ASTM A 106 Grade B) in a piping system that now
has ASTM A335 Grade P11 at 850 degrees F. The owner states that the product is not
corrosive and that the pressure is low enough to prevent over stressing the system if it was
carbon steel. Which of the reasons listed would you cite as allowing its use or not allowing its
use?
a. Conversion of carbides to graphite may occur after prolonged exposure to temperatures

over 800 0 F.
b. For use under B31.3, radiography shall be performed on all welds after heat treatment.
c. This material when used below 900 degrees F. shall be impact tested if the carbon
content is above 0.30%.
d. This steel may develop embrittlement after service at approximately 800 degrees F. and
higher temperatures.
20. Low strength bolts are made from material having not more than _ _ _ _ _ ksi minimum
yield strength.
a. 3
b. 30
c. 3000
d. 30000
21. A 2T hole diameter 101 is to be located on the source side of a 48" diameter pipe that has
been welded. The wall thickness is 0.625". Select the hole type designation and the hole
diameter of the 101.
a. 17 & 0.013"
b. 20 & 0.040"
c. 25 & 0.020"
d. 30 & 0.040"

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22. Single film technique was used to make a radiograph using a cobalt 60 source. The minimum
permitted density in the area of interest is:
a.1.8
b.2.0
c.2.8
d.3.0
23. A NPS 18 piping system operates at 550 psi and 300 0 F. The pipe is 0.5" wall made from
ASTM A53 Grade B material. The pipe was installed in 2007. The allowable stress is 20000
psi. The pipe is seamless. The thickness measured in 2012 is 0.42" . The next planned
inspection is in the year 2017. Calculate the MAWP in the year 2017 for this pipe.
Round answer to the nearest whole number.
a. 756 psi
b. 933 psi
c. 578 psi
d. 650 psi
24. An 8" diameter X 0.50 thick round lap patch is to be installed as a repair to a 16" diameter
pipe. The small repair patch is to be installed over several isolated pits. What is the largest
size electrode that can be used?
a.5/32"
b.1/4"
c.5/16"
d.7/32"
25. What is the allowable stress for an ASTM A312 Grade TP304L that is to operate at a service
temperature of 1275° F?
a. 2600 psi
b. 2350 psi
c. 2100 psi
d. 1850 psi
26. As a standard technique, the temperature of the penetrant and the surface of the part to be
processed by PT shall not be below nor above throughout the
examination period.
a. 40° F, 125° F
b. 55° F, 100° F
c. 70° F, 150° F
d. 65° F, 135° F
27. What is the system hydrostatic test pressure of a ASTM A 105 carbon steel class 400 forged
flange fitting?
a. 1450 psi
b. 1485 psi
c. 1500 psi
d. 1510 psi

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28. Which of the following is an essential variable of a SMAW WPS?
a. Change in the F number.

b. Change in the root spacing.
c. Change in the diameter of the electrode.
d. Change in the groove design.
29. Personnel performing visual examination (VT) shall have an annual vision test to assure
natural or corrected near distance acuity such that they are capable or reading:
a. standard U-1 letters on standard Hunter test type charts for near vision.
b. standard G-1 numerals on standard Jaeger test type charts for far vision.
c. standard J-1 letters on standard Jaeger test type charts for near vision.
d. standard T-1 letters on standard hunter test type charts for far vision.
30. You are asked to set the inspection interval for a buried pipe line. The soil resistivity (ohm-cm)
is checked and found to be 8300 ohm-cm. What would be the interval?
a. 2 years
b. 5 years
c. 10 years
d. 15 years
31. You are asked to check a NPS 6 piping system that is made from ASTM A-1 06 Grade B
material. The system operates at 400 psi and 500 degrees F. W = 1. The piping engineer
has a note on the records that a thickness of 0.15" is required for mechanical reasons and a
corrosion allowance of 0.125" must be maintained. What thickness of pipe would you use?
Round to the nearest thousandth of an inch.
a.0.250"
b.0.275"
c.0.344"
d.0.355"
32. You have an E7018 electrode. What F number is it?
a. 1
b.4
c. 5
d.6
33. What marking is not required on a B16.5 flange? Note: The marking may be included, but if it
is, the pressure rating shall be stamped next to it.
a. size
b. designation
c. temperature
d. rating class

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34. A NPS 12 gate valve made from ASTM A216 Grade WCB casting was rolled out for
inspection. An area of the valve body was found by the inspector to be thinning. The
maximum operating pressure of the valve is 275 psi at 200 degrees F. The casting factor,
Ec, is O.S. W = 1. The owner-operator requires the Inspector to maintain a 0.125" corrosion
allowance. What is the minimum thickness for the valve body? Round answer off to the
nearest hundredth.
a.0.15"
b. 0.27"
c.0.24"
d.0.31"
35. Which of the following is a class of film permitted for industrial radiographic use?
a. Class AS
b. Class I
c. Class 200
d. Class III
36. Improper preheat and/or post weld heat treatment of alloy steel welds often results in:
a. oxidation of the material and loss of strength.

b. excessive softening of the material and loss of strength.
c. cracks from excessive hardness.
d. Graphitization of the material and loss of strength.
37. If you have a threaded pipe joint that is leaking in-service, you should:
a. not tighten it because of a possible crack in a thread root may lead to failure.
b. tightened it immediately to stop the leak.
c. note the leak for record purposes and have it repaired at the next shut-down.
d. hammer test it to make sure that it is not thin.
3S. The 00 of pipe in high-temperature service, i.e. temperatures above degrees F., the
inspector should measure the outside diameter of the piping to check for creep.
a. 700
b.600
c. SOO
d. 500
39. Preheating to a temperature not less than may be considered an alternative to

PWHT for alterations and repairs initially PWHT as a Code requirement.
a.500oF
b.300oF
c.600oF
d.250oF

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40. Injection points should be checked downstream of the injection point:
a. to the first change in direction or 25' beyond the injection point.

b. to the third change in flow direction or 30' beyond the second change in flow direction,
whichever is less.
c. to the second change in flow direction or 25' beyond the first change in flow direction,
whichever is less.
d. to the second change in flow direction or 20' beyond the first change in flow direction,
whichever is less.
41. A fluid service in which the potential for personnel exposure is judged to be significant and in
which a single exposure to a very small quantity of a toxic fluid, caused by leakage, can
produce serious irreversible harm to persons on breathing or bodily contact, even when
prompt restorative measures are taken is classified as Fluid Service.
a. Category 0
b. Category M
c. Normal
d. High Pressure
42. What is the "face of a weld"?
a. It is the cross section of a weld as it would appear if the weld was cut axially.
b. It is the cross section of a weld as seen if cut across the groove.
c. It is the exposed surface of a weld on the side opposite from which welding was done.
d. It is the exposed surface of a weld on the side from which welding was done.
43. What is classified as small-bore piping (SSP)?
a. Piping that is less than or equal to NPS 2.

b. Piping that is less than or equal to NPS 2.25.
c. Piping that is less than or equal to NPS 2.5
d. Piping that is less than or equal to NPS 2.75
44. The reduction in toughness due to a metallurgical change that can occur in some low-alloy
steels, e.g. 21 14 Cr-1 Mo, as a result of long term exposure in the temperature range of
about 650 of to 1100 of:
a. Hydrogen embrittlement.
b. Temper embrittlement.
c. Caustic embrittlement.
d. 885 embrittlement.
45. What is secondary process piping?
a. Small-bore « to NPS 3/4) process piping downstream of any pump.

b. Small-bore « to NPS 1) sample piping on any process pipe.
c. Small-bore « to NPS 1.5) process piping past normally closed globe valves.
d. Process piping, often SSP downstream of block valves that can be closed without
ignificantly affecting the process unit operability.

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46. A change in either or both the design temperature or the maximum allowable working
pressure of a piping system is known as:
a. Rerating.
b. Renewal.
c. Retrofitting.
d. Regurgitation.
47. Which of the below is NOT an authorized inspection agency?
a. The inspection organization of the jurisdiction in which the piping system is used.
b. The inspection organization of an insurance company that writes insurance for piping.
c. An inspection organization of ASME that follows piping systems.
d. An independent inspection organization employed by the owner or user of piping.
THE NEXT THREE QUESTIONS ARE CONCERNING THE GTAW WPS/PQR
48. Is the base metal thickness range in accordance with ASME Section IX?
a. Yes
b. No, should be 1/16" - 'h"
c. No, should be 3/16" -1"
d. No, should be 3/16" to 'h"
49. Is the shielding gas shown in accordance with ASME Section IX?
a. No, the WPS should specify the mixture 75% Argon, 25% CO 2 .
b. Yes.
c. No, the WPS should specify the mixture 75% CO 2 , 25% Argon.
d. Yes, you are permitted to have different gases shown on the WPS and PQR.
50. Are the tensile tests shown on the PQR in accordance with ASME Section IX?
a. Yes.
h. No, The number 1 specimen failed to meet the minimum specified tensile strength of the
test coupon.
c. No, both specimens failed.
d.No

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(See QW-200.1, Section IX, ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code)
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Welding Procedure Spec. No.: WPS 1003 Date: 4-17-97 Supporting PQR No. (s): PQR 1003
WPS Revision No.: Rev. 0 Rev. Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Welding Process(s): GTAW Type (s): _ _-':'-M~a7'-'n-"'u'7"al'_7:_-:_:_:_...,..,..--=-.,...,..-:-:---
(Automatic, Manual, Machine, or Semi-Auto)
JOINTS (QW-402) Details
Joint Design: Single V 1/8" root opening maximum

Backing: (Yes) X (No) -"X-'-_ _ _,-----,-...,-_.,-
Backing Material: (Type): P-No. 8 backing andlorweld metal
(Refer to both backing & retainers)
.-2L Metal _ Nonfusing Metal

Nonmetalic Other
Sketches, Production Drawings, Weld Symbols or Written Description

should show the general arrangement of the parts to be welded. Where
applicable, the root spacing and the details of weld groove may be
specified.
(At the option of the Mfgr., Sketches may be attached to illustrate joint
deSign, weld layers, and the bead sequence, e.g. for notch toughness
procedures, for multiple process procedures, etc. )
'BASE METALS (QW-403)

P-No. _P~-~8_ _ _ _ _ Group No. _ _ _ _ _ to P-No. ---'P_--".8_ _ _ _ Group No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
OR
Specification type and grade
to Chern. Analysis and Mech. Prop.
Thickness range:
Base Metal: Groove: 1/16" to 1"" Fillet: All

Pipe Dia. Range: Groove: 2-7/8" minimum Fillet: 1" minimum
, FILLER METALS (QW-404)
Spec. No. (SF A): 5.9

AWS No. (Class): ER304
Filler Metal F-No.: F-6
Chern. Compo - A No.: A-1
Size of Filler Metals: 3/32" , 1/8" , 5/32"
Weld Metal
Thickness range: No single pass over 1/2" to be used.
Groove: 1/2" max

Fillet: max to be welded
Electrode-Flux (Class):
Flux Trade Name:
Consumable Insert: none
Other:
* Each base metal-filler metal combination should be recorded individually.

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QW-482 (Back)
WPS No ... WPS 1003 ..
Rev No'
POSITIONS (QW-405) POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT (QW-407)
Position(s) of Groove: ALL Temperature Range: Not for use with PWHT
Welding Progression: Up X Down X Time Range:
Positions(s) of Fillet: ul2ward and downward
PREHEAT (QW-406) GAS «QW-408)
Preheat Temp. Min.: 70u F Percent Composition:
Interpass Temp. Max.: 300 uF Gas(es) (Mixture) Flow Rate
Preheat Maint.: None reguired Shielding: Argon welding grade 15 - 25 cfh
Trailing: None used
Backing: None used
(Continuous or special heating where applicable should be recorded.)
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)
Current AC or DC: _O"'-C"'-_ _ _ _ Polarity: Straight

Amps Range: see below Volts (Range): _nC!</.!O.a _ _ _ __
(Amps and volts range should be recorded for each electrode size,
position, and thickness, etc. This information may be listed in a
tabular form similar to that shown below. )
Tu ngsten Electrode Size and Type _ _-=2°""Yo,-,Tc.:.h",0-"-ria""t""ed,,,-,-,(E=-,WT,-,-,-!.!.h--=2.J...)"=or,-,C""e",s=,iu","m"--"S""'ta",b""ili",:ze~d,,:::-:,,(E,,-,W..':-C,,,"e,,,---=2-:--:-_ _ _ _ _ _ __

(Pure Tungsten, 2% Thoriated, etc. )
Mode of metal Transfer for GMAW
(Spray arc, short circuiting arc, etc. )

Electrode Wire feed speed range
TECHNIQUE (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead: At the option of the welder

Orifice or Gas Cup Size: 3/8" through 3/4" diameter shieldina aas cup size
Initial and Interpass Cleaning (Brushing, Grinding, etc. ): Brushing, grinding, sanding, or blasting - Note: Weld prel2 must
be cleaned and prepared at least 1/2" back from weld surrfaces
Method of Back Gouging: Grinding or thermal methods allowed
Oscillation: _......,-,,.,-..,--,,,..,-_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Contact Tube to Work Distance: -,-_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Multiple or Single Pass (per side): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Multiple or Single Electrodes: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
TraveISpeed(Range):~--------------------------------
Peening: None allowed
Other: QW-404.50 No flux to be added to face of weld
Filler Metal Current

Other
(e.g.,
Remarks,
Comments,
Travel Hot Wire,
Weld Type Amp Volt Speed Technique,
Layer(s) Process Class Dia. Polar. Range Range Range Torch Angle,
etc.)
ALL GTAW ER304 1/16 OCSP 65 to 100 nla nla
ALL GTAW ER304 3/32 OCSP 70 to 110 nla nla
ALL GTAW ER304 1/8 OCSP 100-150 nla nla

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QW-483 SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION RECORDS (PQR)

(See QW-200.2, Section IX, ASME Boiler and Pressure vessel Code)
Record Actual Conditions Used to Weld Test Coupon
l
Company Name: Ace Fabricators, Inc.

Procedure Qualification Record No.: _'-P-"'Q""R!...1"'0""0""3'--_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date: 4-17-97
WPS No.: WPS 1003
Welding Process(s):
GTAW
Types (Manual, Automatic, Semi-Auto. ): _M'-!.!!...A!!.N",U""A,.>.!L=--_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
JOINTS (QW-402)
Groove Design of Test Coupon

( For combination qualifications, the deposited weld metal thickness shall be recorded for each filler metal or process
used. )
BASE METALS (QW-403) POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT (QW-407)

Material Spec.: SA-240 Temperature: No PWHT aQQlied
Type or Grade: TYQe 304 Time:
P-No.: P-1 to P-No.: P-1 Other:
Thickness of Test Coupon: 1/4"
Diameter of Test Coupon: Plate
Other:
FILLER METALS (QW-404) GAS (QW-408)

SFA Specification: 5.9 Percent Composition
AWS Classification: ER308 Gas(es) (Mixture) Flow Rate
Filler Metal F No.: F-4 Shielding: Argon/CO2 75/25% 15-25
Weld metal Analysis No.: A-1 Trailing: None Used
Size of Filler metal: n/a Backing: None Used
Other: ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)
Current:
Weld Metal Thickness: 1" Polarity:
-
Note: Amps.: Volts:
POSITION (QW-405) Tungsten Electrode Size:
Position of Groove: 1G Other:
Weld Progression (Uphill, Downhill): N/A
Other: TECHNIQUE (QW-410)
Travel Speed: 51PM
PREHEAT (QW-406) String or Weave Bead:
Preheat Temp.: 700 F Oscillation:
Interpass temp.: 125°F max Multipass or Single Pass (per side): Single
Other: Single or Multiple Electrodes:
Other:
WQSET001.DOC

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API 510f570 PREP COURSE API 570 FINAL EXAM # 2
QW-483 (Back)
PQR No.: PQR 1 1003
Tensile Test (QW-150
Ultimate Ultimate Type of

Specimen Total Load Unit Stress Failure &
No. Width Thickness Area Lb. psi Location
1 0.765 0.225 0.172 13,590 79,010 Base Metal
2 0.758 0.215 0.163 12,550 76,990 Base Metal
Guided Bend Tests (QW-160)
Type and Figure No. Result

Side Bend per QW-462.2 No defects
Side Bend per QW-462.2 One open defect 0.085"
Side Bend per QW-462.2 Two open defects, one 3/32", one 1/16"
Side Bend per QW-462.2 One open defect 0.013"
Toughness Tests (QW-170)
Impact Values
Specimen Notch Specimen Test
No. Location Size Temp. Ft. Lbs. % Shear Mils Drop Weight Break (YIN)
N/A
Comments:
Weld Test (QW-180)
Result --- Satisfactory: Yes: _ _ _ No: ____ Penetration Into Parent Metal: Yes: No:
Macro --- Results: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Other Tests
TypeofTest: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Deposit Analysis: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Other: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Welder's Name: _G=uJ..,y"'-R""o"'d'---_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Clock No.: _3"'5""7'--__ Stamp No.: X
Tests conducted by: _J"'o""h.:.:.n:....;R'-=ic""h""ar:.::d=s.:,o""n.'--_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Laboratory Test No.: nfa
We certify that the statements in this record are correct and that the test welds were prepared,
welded, and tested in accordance with the requirements of Section IX of the ASME Code.
Manufacturer: Ace Fabricators. Inc.
Date: 4-17-97 By: _ _ _~J~oh~n~R~ic~h~a~~~s~o~n_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

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CLOSED BOOK BEGINS HERE
51. On what does corrective action depend per RP API 577?
a. the nature of the non-conformance and its impact on the project.

b. the nature of the non-conformance and its impact on the properties of the weldment.
c. the seriousness of the non-conformance.
d. the time required to correct the condition.
52. Other techniques for PMI may be used for qualitative tests. One of these is?
a. portable x-ray fluorescence.

b. eddy current sorters.
c. chemical laboratory analysis.
d. portable optical emission spectrometry
53. For a new piping system and piping systems for which service conditions are being changed,
one way of determining the probable rate of corrosion is to measure the thickness of the pipe
after no more than of service by using nondestructive thickness
measurements of the piping system.
a. 1 year
b. 6 months
c. 3 months
d. 1 month
54. Hydrofluoric acid, anhydrous hydrogen chloride, and hydrogen sulfide (greater than 3 percent)
are all in Class service.
a. 1
b.2
c. 3
d.4
55. A close-interval pipe-to-soil potential survey should be made on buried cathodically protected
piping to verify that the piping has a protective potential throughout its length. For poorly
coated pipes where cathodic protection potentials are inconsistent, the survey may be
conducted at intervals for verification of continuous corrosion control.
a. 2-year
b. 5-year
c. 8-year
d. 10-year

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56. CUI stands for _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
a. corrosion ultrasonic inspection

b. corrosion under instrumentation
c. corrosion under insulation
d. corrosion ugly interface
57. Which of the following is an inspection/monitoring method for chloride stress corrosion
cracking?
a. MT
b. RT
c. PT or phase analysis EC.
d.UT
58. Which of the listed items are NOT considered "piping" as defined by B31.3?
a. pipe support bent

b. pipe mixers
c. relief valves off pipes
d. gate valves
59. Bolts should extend completely through their nuts. Any which fail to do so are considered
acceptable engaged if the lack of complete engagement is not more than:
a. Two threads.
b.1/4".
c. One thread.
d. 1/2 the depth of the bolt.
60. An owner asks an Inspector if insulated small vents, bleeders, etc. can be checked for
thickness, thread contact, corrosion, and weld quality while the systems are in operation and
without stripping insulation. If you were the inspector, which of the methods listed below
would you pick?
a. UT
b. RT
c.AE
d.ET
61. What type measurements should be made to an expansion joint to help determine if it is
operating with in operating dimensional limits?
a. UT thickness of the pipe portion & bellows material

b. overall length during "hot" operating conditions and again to get "cold" dimensions after
shutdown.
c. overall length during operation to get both "hot" & "cold" dimensions
d. none are required for expansion joints

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62. The actual thickness of welded pipe used in refinery service may vary from its nominal
thickness by a manufacturing tolerance of:
a.+0.001 inch
b. -0.01 inch
c.+0.01 inch
d.+0.01%
63. Which of the following piping systems are optional under the provisions of API 570?
a. raw, intermediate, and finished petroleum products piping

b. piping carrying raw, intermediate, and finished chemical products.
c. hydrogen, natural gas, fuel gas, and flare system piping.
d. water (including fire protection systems), steam, steam-condensate, boiler feed water, and
Category 0 fluid services, as defined in ASME B31.3 ..
64. A "minimum alert thickness" is defined as:
a. Always the pressure design thickness.

b. Intended to mean that pipe components must be retired.
c. an arbitrary user defined thickness with values greater than either the minimum structural
thickness or the pressure design thickness.
d. A meaningless number
65. _______ are designated areas on piping systems where periodic examinations are
conducted.
a. Test spots
b. Condition Monitoring Locations
c. Thickness monitoring locations
d. Examination points
66. Carbon, low-alloy and other ferritic steels may be susceptible to brittle failure at or below
ambient temperatures. Brittle fracture usually is not a concern with:
a. low alloy steels (especially 2.25 Chr-1 Mo.

b. thick-wall piping.
c. relatively thin-wall piping.
d. ferritic stainless steels.
67. Pressure tests on piping are normally required:
a. after the unit starts up.

b. when the operator requests one.
c. after alterations and major repairs.
d. when the maintenance crew requests one.

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68. What type gate valve should not be used as block valves associated with pressure relief
devices?
a. copious wedge gate valves.

b. magnum ported gate valves.
c. full ported wedge gate valves.
d. reduced port gate valves.
69. A welder has not welded in the last seven months. He is qualified for ____ remaining
month(s).
a. 3
b. 0
c.12
d. 9
70. The term NPS 10 indicates:
a. A pipe that has an inside diameter of 10" and an 0.0. depending upon wall thickness.
b. A pipe that has an outside diameter of 10" and an 1.0. depending upon wall thickness.
c. A pipe that has an outside diameter of 10.75" and an 10 depending of the schedule.
d. A pipe that has an outside diameter of 10.625" and an inside diameter of 10".
71. Who determines if a pressure test is required after a repair is made to a piping system?
a. Inspector
b. Owner-User
c. Maintenance Supervisor
d. Operator
72. A pipe is to be hot tapped. The piping engineer has used ASME 831.3 and designed the hot
tap nozzle and the related welds. According to API 570 what other publication should be
followed when making the weld to the in-service pipe?
a. API Publication 2201

b. API Standard 510
c. API Standard 653
d. API Publication 920
73. When an Inspector knows or is advised that environmental cracking may be a problem in a
particular piping circuit, what types of inspections would be most effective?
a. Hammer test, VT, EMAT

b. RT, VT, AE
c. WFMT, PT, UT(shear wave), ET
d. Hydrotest, UT (straight beam), Magnetic Flux Leakage

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74. The corrosiveness of the soils (considering buried piping) can be determined by a
measurement of the soil:
a. resistivity.
b. Compactness.
c. susceptibility.
d. impenetrability.
75. What is creep cracking dependent upon?
a. time, temperature, and stress.

b. pressure, intensity, newness.
c. relaxation, cycles, out of roundness.
d. fatigue, corrosion, parameters.
76. Which of the following is the maximum electrode size for a hot tap root pass on a 24 in. pipe
less than Y. in. thick?
a. Y. in.
b. 3/32 in.
c. 5/32 in.
d. none of the above.
PO
t=-
77. In the equation 2SE what does the term "s" stand for?
a. strain value for a pipe under hoop stress.
b. unit efficacy in inches per inch.
c. elongation strain in inches per inch of a pipe under temperature strain.
d. allowable unit stress at the design temperature in pounds per square inch (psi).
78. Deviations from specifications or standards for materials, tolerances, or workmanship in the
repair, alteration, and rerating of a piping system:
a. is not allowed.
b. should be done only after evaluations as to safety, strength, corrosion resistance, and
serviceability and the change is properly recorded.
c. may be made if the owner-user approves and the change is properly recorded.
d. can be made if the maintenance and safety department allow.
79. Hot spots on pipe can be detected by several methods. Which of the methods listed below is
NOT a method of detection.
a. visually--see a red glow.

b. use of temperature indication crayons on suspected areas
c. use of a ultrasonic testing instrument.
d. use a infrared temperature indicating instrument.

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80. During periodic scheduled inspections of injection point circuit inspections, more extensive
inspection is required. An injection point is located in a 100 foot straight section of NPS 3
pipe. The inspector checks an area upstream of the injection nozzle and he checks
downstream for at least
a. 10 inches, 10ft
b. 12 inches, 2.5 ft
c. 15 inches, 15 ft
d. 12 inches, 20 ft
81. Chloride stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of austenitic stainless steels due to moisture and
chlorides; polythionic acid SCC of sensitized austenitic alloy steels due to exposure to
sulfide, moisture condensation or oxygen; Caustic SCC (caustic embrittlement); Amine SCC;
and Hydrogen induced cracking are all examples of:

b. environmental cracking.
c. creep cracking.
d. brittle fracture.
82. Before starting an inspection, inspection personnel should:
a. secure all the valves on the operating lines to be inspected.

b. procure TML's the operating personnel.
c. go to the safety group for permission to work in the vicinity.
d. obtain permission to work in the vicinity from operating personnel.
83. If an insert patch (flush patch) with full-penetration groove welds is used as a permanent
repair for a pipe in a class 1 or 2 piping system, what NDE procedure would you require?
a. spot radiograph welds or UT welds 100%--NDE procedures approved by Inspector.

b. radiograph welds 100% or UT welds 100%--NDE procedures approved by Inspector.
c. random radiograph welds or MT welds !OO%--NDE procedures approved by Inspector.
d. radiograph welds at corners & at one horizontal & one vertical weld--Inspector approve.
84. Discoloration of the soil, softening of paving asphalt, pool formation, bubbling water, puddles,
freezing of the ground, odor are all:
a. indications of soil impermeability in the area.

b. indications of a oil well that has not been capped.
c. indications of poor road or parking lot paving preparations.
d. indications of a leak in buried piping.

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85. A welder shall be requalified whenever a change is made in one or more of the _ __
___ listed for each welding process.
a. non-essential variables
b. essential variables
c. supplementary variables
d. testing variables
86. What is the minimum radius of the corners of a small square or rectangular repair welded
patch used to make a temporary repair to a pipe?
a. 1/2 inch
b. 1 inch
c. 1.5 inches
d.2inches
87. A welding electrode that ends as follows, EXX 16, or EXX 18, are _ _ _ electrodes.
a. high-carbon
b. low-chloride
c. low-hydrogen
d. high-silicon
88. As an Inspector you should inspect the connection between the stem and the wedge of a gate
valve to:
a. ensure that the wedge will not detach from the stem during operation.
b. affirm that the ball check is can operate successfully.
c. assure that free rotation of the swing gate can take place.
d. affirm that the plug can operate freely and that no obstruction are present.
89. Who establishes the piping inspection intervals for thickness measurements and external
visual inspection and, where applicable, for internal and supplemental inspections?
a. NBIC or ASME
b. safety department or operations
c. maintenance supervisor
d. owner-user or the inspector
90. Services that are flammable but do not significantly vaporize when they leak and are not
located in high-activity areas are classified as:
a. Class 3
b. Class 2
c. Class 1
d. Normal

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91. Most brittle fractures of carbon, low-alloy, or other ferritic steels occur:
a. when the operators start the system after it has been hydrotested.
b. during the second hydrotest or first year of service.
c. after the steels have been in service for a long time.
d. during the first hydrotest or overload.
92. Reclaimed pipe and other piping components may be used, provided they are:
a. weldable carbon steel and meet the requirements of 831.1.

b. properly identified and otherwise meet the requirements of 831.3.
c. not threaded and they otherwise meet the requirements of API Publ. 2201.
d. weldable austenitic steel and meet the requirements of AISI 4140.
93. Inspection of secondary, auxiliary S8P associated with class 2 and class 3 systems is:
a. optional.
b. required.
c. mandatory.
d. necessary.
94. An inspector in reviewing machinery that is subject to vibrations finds several threaded
connections on small connections to compressors and pumps. What should he do?
a. He should assess the piping and consider the possible renewal with a thicker wall or for
up-grading to welded components.
b. He should immediately write work orders to have the threaded piping renewed with
welded components.
c. He should inspect the piping as normal and renew or replace any piping where he finds
problems and make a record of his actions.
d. He should check the piping using dye penetrant to find any possible cracks and increase
the frequency of inspection of the piping.
95. An external inspection for process piping, which of the following is NOT an item you would
check for vibration problems?
a. excessive overhung weight

b. soil-to-air interface
c. threaded connections
d. inadequate support
96. The recommended maximum visual external examination of a class 1 piping system is:
a. 1 year
b. 10 years
c. At AI's discretion
d. 5 years

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97. The most accurate projection for the next inspection of a piping system is obtained by:
a. only the CM L measurements of the earliest renewal date piping is needed.

b. a representative number of CML's must be obtained.
c. the more CML's measured for each circuit.
d. a representative minimum readings of the earliest renewal date piping is needed.
98. Piping systems that are known to have a remaining life of years or that are protected
against external corrosion, need not have insulation removed for the periodic external
inspection. The condition of the insulating system or the outer jacketing should be observed
periodically by operating or other personnel.
a.20
b.15
c.10
d. 8
99. An inspection plan should consider several pieces of information. Which of the following is
not mentioned in API 574?
a. operating pressure ranges

b. budget
c. piping material
d. inspection/maintenance history
100. What is the axis of a weld?
a. A line through the center of the weld, parallel with the sides of the weld.
b. A line drawn parallel with the base of the material.
c. A line through the center of the weld, perpendicular with the weld.
d. A line drawn from the base to the cap of a weld.
101 Primary process piping is normally greater than:
a. NPS 2
b. NPS 2.5
c. NPS 3
d. NPS 3.5
102. The API 570, Table 2, recommended maximum thickness measurement inspection interval
is 3 years. What Class piping (or other) is this interval for?
a. Class 1
b. Class 2
c. Injection points
d. Class 3

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103. A piping system installed in a cold box in which the atmosphere is purged with an inert gas
would probably have a remaining life of over years.
a. 50
b.10
c.25
d.15
104. When all the air is expelled from a system that is being pressured for a hydro-test, the:
a. the pressure will rise slowly.

b. the equipment may be subjected to shock.
c. the pressure will rise rapidly.
d. the system is dangerous and the test should be stopped.
105. What thickness technique would you recommend for measuring small bore piping?
a. UT
b. Profile RT
c. ET
d. Mechanical
106. More CM L's are normally selected for piping systems with all but one of the following
characteristics. Which characteristic does not belong?
a. Higher potential for creating a safety or environmental emergency is a failure occurs.

b. Clean non-corrosive hydrocarbon service.
c. Higher expected or experienced corrosion rates.
d. Higher potential for localized corrosion.
107. A rectangular plaque with small holes made of material radiographically similar to that of the
object being radiographed or a set of small diameter wires, also made of material
radiogaphically similar to that of the object being radiographed that is used to check the
image quality of the radiograph are known as:
a. semblance location markers (SLM's).

b. figure storage systems (FSS's)
c. image quality indicators (lQl's).
d. icon optical shims (lOS's).
108. Thickness measurements may be obtained when the piping system is in or out of operation
and they are obtained by:
a. an Engineer or Technician
b. a Contractor or Pipe Fitter
c. the Inspector or Examiner.
d. a Operator or Safety Man.

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109. Examples of piping that internal visual inspections are made on are:
a. lines smaller than NPS 12.

b. lines between exchanger & process towers, also between heaters & towers.
c. large-diameter transfer lines, ducts, catalyst lines, etc.
d. under ground gas piping, steam lines, fuel gas lines, etc.
110. Which of the listed is not a type of inspection or surveillance covered by an API 570
Inspector?
a. Internal and external visual inspection.

b. Replication inspection for SCC.
c. Thickness measurement inspection.
d. Vibrating piping and supplemental inspection.
111. Thickness measurements using ultrasonic thickness instruments are usually used on piping
that is larger than:
a. NPS 1/4
b. NPS 1/2
c. NPS 3/4
d. NPS 1
112. An inspector may check control valves or other throttling valves (particularly in high-pressure
drop-and-slurry services) for of the body downstream of
the orifice:

b. environmental cracking
c. fatigue cracking
d. creep cracking
113. A welder that welds a circumferential groove butt weld on a pipe with its axis inclined at 45
degrees to the horizontal and welds without rotating the pipe is welding in the _ __
position.
a.1G
b.6G
c.2G
d.5G
114. What Standard covers pressure-temperature ratings, materials, tolerances, marking, testing
and methods of designating openings for pipe flanges and flanged fittings?
a. API 570
b. ASME 816.5
c. API 574
d. ASME 831.3

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115. Appropriate shall be included when preparing piping systems for

inspection and maintenance activities.
a. equipment checks
b. review procedures
c. safety precautions
d. operation procedures
116. Which of the items listed below is not considered qualifications for an API Authorized Piping
Inspector?
a. Batchelor of Science Degree in Engineering plus 1 yr experience in supervision or

performance of inspection activities.
b. Two year degree in engineering or technology, plus 2 yrs experience in design,
inspection, repair or operation of piping systems.
c. High school diploma plus 3 yrs experience in design, inspection, of piping systems.
d. Four yrs experience maintaining (repair/const) and operating in-service piping systems.
117. A welder may be performance qualified by visual and mechanically examining welds made
in test coupons or by Volumetric NDE examination of the weld test coupons. Alternately a
welder may be performance qualified for a process or mode of arc transfer by:
a. radiographing/ultrasonically examining a 6 inch length of the welders first production weld.

b. visual examination and ultrasonic testing of the weld test coupons
c. magnetic particle testing and ultrasonic testing of the weld test coupons.
d. eddy current testing and visual inspection of the first production weld.
118. A flanged joint is put together by:
a. An Inspector
b. A fabricator
c. An assembler
d. An activator
119. At temperatures in the creep range, what could happen if the flange bolts and gaskets
gradually relax?
a. The bolt loads will increase & possible failure may result.
b. The flanges may bend because of the temperature.
c. The bolt loads will reduce & leakage could occur.
d. The bolt loads will increase, causing the gasket to be crushed.

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120. The corrosion rate in deadlegs can vary significantly from adjacent active piping. The
inspector should monitor wall thickness on selected deadlegs, including:
a. downstream of the deadleg at least 2 feet or the first change of direction.

b. upstream of the dead leg at least 2 feet or the first upstream change of direction.
c. blind flange or valve that blocks off the deadleg.
d. both the stagnant end & the connection to an active line.
PD
1=-
121. In the equation 2SE , what does the term "0" stand for?
a. outside diameter of the pipe, in inches (millimeters).

b. inside diameter of the pipe, in inches (millimeters).
c. inside diameter of the gasket for a raised or flat face flange in inches (millimeters).
d. average diameter of the pipe in inches (millimeters).
122. The definition of defect is:
a. a change in shape or dimensions.

b. An interruption of the typical structure of a material.
c. A discontinuity that by nature or accumulated effect render a part of product unable to
meet minimum applicable acceptance standards.
d. None of the above.
123. What are F number groupings based on?
a. Chemistry.
b. usability characteristics.
c. mechanical properties.
d. weldability.
124. Flanged joints using low strength carbon steel bolts shall not be used above _ _ degrees
F or below -20 degrees F.
a. 300
b. 500
c.200
d.400
125. Why do you control the raising of the hydro-test pressure in a piping system hydro-test?
a. Slowly rising pressure gives the Inspector time to look the system over.
b. You do not want to over tax the pump being used in the pressure test.
c. A sudden rise in pressure may cause shock, resulting failure of equipment.
d. Controlling the pressure rise allows a uniform recording of the test to be made.

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126. Low strength bolts shall only be used in class _ _ and class ___ joints.
a. 125, 150
b.150,300
c.300,400
d.400,600
127. In service-specific corrosion, when you have a sulfur content of greater than 0.5% by weight
and high temperatures of say, 650 0 F, What ASTM grade of carbon steel pipe may corrode
at higher rates?
a. A-1 06
b. A-53
c. A-556
d.A-210
128. A flanged joint is composed of three separate and independent, although interrelated
components. What are these components?
a. flange face, bolt holes, and hub

b. flange, gasket, and bolts
c. raised face, ring joint, and lapped joint
d. slip-on, fillet welds, and hub
129. A new piping system normally requires a hydro-static test after completion of construction.
This test is to:
a. satisfy the owners requirements.

b. stress the system to insure structural integrity.
c. insure tightness.
d. cover any thing that might have been missed during construction.
130 For spot radiography of girth and miter welds, NPS 2.5 and less requires:
a. a single elliptical exposure encompassing the entire weld.

b. the lesser of 25% of the inside circumference or 6 inches.
c. the minimum of 6 inches of weld length.
d. the lesser of 10% of the inside circumference or 4 inches.
131. If piping is being installed with "cold spring" designed into it, and the maintenance people
start to heat it to fit it up, what would you do as the Inspector on the job?
a. Stop the work--heating must not be used to close gaps of piping with cold spring.
b. Allow the work to continue--heating to close the gap will do no harm.
c. Ask the construction foreman to sign a statement that he okayed the heating.
d. If you find nothing in the job specs, allow the work to continue.

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132. When making a hardness test on piping welds, the hardness limit applies to:
a. the heat affected zone only.

b. the weld only.
c. the weld and to the heat affect zone.
d. the pipe at least 1" from the weld.
133. An injection point inspection circuit includes a recommended upstream limit from the
injection point, the greater of inches or pipe diameters and a
recommended downstream limit of the change of flow direction past the injection
point, or feet beyond the change in flow direction, whichever is less.
a.15, 4, first, 20, third

b.10, 3, second, 30, first
c.12, 2, third, 25, second
d 12, 3, second, 25, first
134. If buried piping is uncoated at grade, the Inspector should consider to call for excavating
_ _ ___ deep to assess the potential for hidden damage.
a. 3" to 9"
b. 6" to 8"
c. 6" to 12"
d. 4" to 10"
135. When water or other aqueous solutions in a piping system freeze, what may happen:
a. The pipe may fail because of the expansion of the material when it freezes.
b. Nothing, the materials will occupy less space when it freezes.
c. Piping should be designed to take the stresses; hence nothing should happen.
d. System should be flexible enough to with stand the freezing, nothing will happen.
136. Corrosion under insulation (CUI) that is dependent upon climate is more apt to occur:
a. cooler drier, mid-continent locations.

b. in warmer, marine locations.
c. extremely cold northern locations.
d. hot, dry, very low humidity locations.
137. What are the only pipe components that use fillet welds for primary welds?
a. expanded components and ring joint flanges.

b. threaded components and weld neck flanges.
c. socket welding components and slip-on flanges.
d. flared components and miter bends.

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138. Cast iron shall not be used above ground within process unit limits in hydrocarbon or other
flammable fluid service at temperatures above degrees F. nor at gage pressures
above psi.
a.500,300
b.400,200
c. 300, 150
d.200,400
139. is minimum thickness without corrosion

allowance, based on structural and other loadings. This thickness is either determined from
a standard chart or engineering calculations. It does not include thickness for corrosion
allowance or mill tolerances.
a. Mill tolerance
b. Corrosion allowance
c. Minimum alert thickness
d. Structural minimum thickness
140. Pipe flanges and flanged fittings of ASME 816.5 are obtainable in classes 150, 300,400,
600, , 1500 and 2500.
a. 800
b. 1000
c. 700
d. 900
141. Per API 574, Service-specific corrosion may occur in carbon steel piping when the sulfur
content in the oil is greater than 0.5% by weight and the temperature is or higher
a. 350 0 F
b. 450 0 F
c. 2500 F
d. 500 0 F
142. At locations where vibrating piping systems are restrained to resist dynamic pipe stresses
(such as at shoes, anchors, guides, struts, dampeners, hangers) the inspector should
inspect for the onset of:
a. environmental cracking.
b. creep cracking.
c. fatigue cracking.
d. erosion cracking.

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143. Fatigue cracking can typically be first detected at points of high-stress intensification such
as:
a. horizontal straight runs of piping.

b. branch connections or sharp changes of direction.
c. vertical straight runs of piping.
d. properly designed expansion loops.
144. The maximum internal pressure permitted in the piping system for continued operation at the
most severe condition of the coincident internal or external pressure and temperature
(minimum or maximum) expected during service is known as:
a. maximum relief valve pressure (MRVP)

b. maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP)
c. maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP)
d. maximum jurisdictional pressure allowed (MJPA)
145. If a backing ring is used in a weld joint where the resulting crevice is detrimental (e.g.,
subject to corrosion, vibration, or severe cyclic conditions),:
a. mechanical or other interlocks shall be provided to prevent separation.

b. it should have a maximum tensile stress of at least 10% higher than the weld metal.
c. the joint should be radiographed to insure full penetration.
d. it should be removed and the internal joint face ground smooth.
146. When will the performance qualification of a welder or welding operator for a process
expire?
a. When he has not welded with a process during a period of 3 months or more.
b. When he has not welded with a process during a period of 6 months or more.
c. When he has not welded with a process during a period of 1 month or more.
d. When he has not welded with a process during a period of 12 months or more.
147. ASME Standard 816.5 covers pressure-temperature ratings, materials, tolerances, marking,
testing and methods of designating openings for flanges and flanged fittings NPS _ _
through NPS _ __
a. 1/4, 30
b. 1/2,24
c. 3/4, 28
d. 1/8,26
148. Piping in a refinery that in normal active service cannot be valved off or, if it were valved off,
would significantly affect unit operability is known as:
a. secondary operating piping.

b. primary process piping.
c. secondary process piping.
d. large-bore piping.

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149. All repair and alteration work must be authorized by the ____ prior to its
commencement.
a. operators
b. jurisdiction
c. owner-user
d. Inspector.
150. A permanent repair of a defect in a pipe can be made by:
a. fastening an expanded split sleeve over the defect, bolting a lap patch over the defect, or
clamping a weld cap over the problem area.
b. installing a properly designed and fabricated bolted leak clamp over the defect, or use a
commercial leak sealing company to fabricate a device to seal off the defect..
c. affixing a full circumferential welded split sleeve over the defect, a lap patch less than 1/2
the diameter of the pipe over the defect, or a weld cap over the corroded area.
d. remove the defect by preparing a welded groove that removes the defect, restore the
corroded area with weld metal or cut out a cylindrical section and replacing.

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CODEWEST API 570 PREP COURSE FINAL EXAM ANSWER KEY # 2
1. d, 816.5, 5.3.5(c)
2. a, 831.3, Table A-1
3. c, 570, Table 4
4. c, Section V, T-952
5. c, 570, 7.1.1
6. b, 831.3, Table A-1
7. a, 816.5, Table 11-2-1.5
8. b, 831.3, 304.1.2
9. c, 831.3, Table A-1 8
10. d, 831.3, 304.5.3
11. c, 831.3, Table 330.1.1
12. c, 831.3,330.1.4
13. d, 831.3, 331.1.1
14. d, Section V, T-761.1
15. d, 577, 9.8.4
16. a, 570, Table 2
17. a, 570, 7.1.1
18. a, 570, 7.1.1
19. a, 831.3, Table A-1
20. b, 816.5,5.3.4
21. b, Sec. V, Table T-276
22. b, Sec. V, T-282.1
23. c, 570, Table 4
24. a, 570, Annex C.2
25. b, 831.3, Table A-1
26. a, Sec. V, T-652
27. c, 816.5,2.6 & Table II - 2-1.1
28. a, Sec. IX, QW-253
29.c, Sec. V, T-923
30. c, 570, Table 5
31. c, 831.3, 304.1.2
32. b, Sec. IX, QW-432
33. c, 816.5,4.2.5
34. b, 574, 11.2
35. b, 577, 9.8.3
36. c, 574, 10.3.5.2.2
37. a, 574, 10.3.5.3
38. c, 574, 10.3.8
39. b, 570, 8.2.3.2
40. c, 574, 7.4.1
41.b,831.3,300.2
42. d, 831.3, 300.2
43. a, 570, 3.1.86
44. b, 574, 3.1.39
45. d, 570, 3.1.85
46. a, 570, 3.1.81
47. c, 570, 3.1.6
48. b, Sec. IX, QW-451.1
49. a, Sec. IX, QW-408.2
50. a, Sec. IX, QW-451.1
51. b, 577, 4.5
52. b, 578, 5.2.5.3
53. c, 570, 7.1.2

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54. a, 570, 6.4.3.2

55. b, 570, 9.3.2
56. c, 570, 3.2
57. c, 571, 4.5.1.7(b)
58. a, 831.3, 300.2
59. c, 831.3, 335.2.3
60. b, 574, 10.2.2.1
61. b, 574, 10.3.9
62. b, 574, 4.1.1.3
63. d, 570, 1.2.2(a)
64. c, 574,11.1.5
65. b, 570, 3.1.9
66. c, 574, 7.4.12.1
67. c, 570, 8.2.7
68. d, 574, 4.3.2
69. b, Sec. IX, QW-422.1
70. c, 574, Table 1
71. a, 570, 8.2.7
72. a, 570, 8.2.1
73. c, 574, 7.4.8.2
74. a, 570, 9.2.4
75. a, 574, 7.4.11.1
76. b, 577, 11.2.3
77. d, 574, 11.1.2
78.b,574,10.11.3
79. c, 574, 10.1.8.2
80. b, 570, 5.5.9
81. b, 574, 7.4.8.1
82. d, 570, 5.3.3
83. b, 570, 8.1.4.2
84. d, 570, 9.2.1
85. b, Sec. IX, QW-351
86. b, 570, Fig. C-2
87. c, 570, Annex C, C-1
88. a, 574, 10.3.4.4.2
89. d, 570, 6.3.3
90. a, 570, 6.3.4.4
91. d, 570, 5.8.3
92. b, 831.3, 323.1.4
93. a, 570, 6.6.1
94. a, 570, 6.6.3
95. b, 574, Annex A
96. d, 570, Table 2
97. c, 570, 6.5
98. c, 570, 6.4
99. b, 574, 7.2
100. a, Sec. IX, QW-461
101. a, 570, 3.1.72
102. c, 570, Table 2
103. b, 570, 6.4
104. c, 574, 10.5.2.3
105. b, 570, 6.6.1
106. b, 570, 5.6.2
107. c, Sec. V, T-233.1

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108. c, 570, 5.5.3

109. c, 570, 5.5.1
110. b, 570, 5.5
111. d, 570,5.7.1
112 a, 570, 5.10
113. b, Sec. IX, QW-461.4
114. b, 816.5, 1.1
115. c, 570, 5.3.1
116. d, 570, Annex A
117. a, Sec. IX, QW-304.1
118. c, 816.5, 2.2
119. c, 816.5, 2.5.2
120. d, 574, 7.4.3
121. a, 574,11.1.2
122. c, 577, 3.16
123. b, Sec. IX, QW-431
124. d, 816.5, 5.3.4
125. c, 574, 10.5.2.3
126. b, 816.5, 5.3.4
127. b, 574, 7.4.6.2 U, note)
128. b, 816.5, 2.2
129. c, 831.3, 345.1
130. a, 831.3, 344.5.2(c)
131. a, 831.3, 335.1(b)
132. c, 831.3, 331.1.7
133. d, 570, 5.5.9
134. c, 574, 7.4.5
135. a, 574, 7.4.13
136. b, 574, 7.4.4
137. c, 831.3, 311.2.5
138. c, 831.3, 323.4.2(b)
139. d, 574, 3.1.37
140. d, 816.5, 1.1(a)(1)
141. b, 574, 7.4.6.2 U)
142. c, 570, 5.5.7
143. b, 570, 5.5.7
144.c,570,3.1.49
145.d,831.3,311.2.3
146. b, Sec. IX, QW-322.1
147. b, 816.5, 1.1(a)(2)
148. b, 570, 3.1.72
149. d, 570, 8.1.2
150. d, 570, 8.1.4.2

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Problem #2 (interpolate between the given stress values)
17300-16700 + 16700= 17000psi

2
Problem #3
MA WP= 2SE(t - ca) = 2x19900x1. 0(0.42 - 0.1) = 636.8 or 636 psi

D 20
Problem #5
Corrosion rate (L T) = tinitial- tactual = 0.375 - 0.25 =.

0 0078· I
m. yr
years between 16
tpreviOus - tactual 0.30 - 0.25 .

Corrosion rate (ST) = = = 0.0083 m/yr
years between 6
t = -PD
-=
2SE
Choose the greatest value of
275 x 6 . 6 2 5 .
2 (20000 xl.0 )
= 0.045 ill. or Structural tmin from Table 6
G
.11"
tactual - trequired 0.25-0.11

Remaining life = - - - - - - - - = 16.87 yrs.or 16.8 yrs
C.R. 0.0083
Problem #8
Interpolated stress = 12650
t = PD = 700 x 14 = 0.3873 in or 0.387 in.

2SE 2(12650 x 1.0)
Problem #10
(W=1)
tm=dg ~ p
16SEW
+c=12.75
3x700
16x13000xl .0 x 1
+0.10=1.3811or1.38in.

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Problem #17
Corrosion rate (LT)

tinitial- tactual __
=- --- 0.375 - 0.25 __ 0.0078 ·In.fyr
years between 16
Problem #18
trnitial- tactual
Corrosion rate (L T) =- --- 0.375 - 0.25 = 0.0078 in./yr
years between 16
tprevious - tactual __
Corrosion rate (ST) = - - - - -
0.30 - 0.25 __ 0.0083 ·In.fyr
years between 6
Problem #23
Corrosion rate (LT)

tinitial-
=- -- tactual
- __ 0.50 - 0.42 __ 0.016 m· ./yr
year.; between 5
2SE[ta - 2(c.r X years to next inspection)] 2x20000xl. 0[0.42 -2(0.016 x 5)] 578 .
MAWP= = = pSI
D 18
Problem #31
(W=1)
tm = PD +c= 400 x 6.625 +0.15+0.125=0.344in.

2(SEW +PY) 2(19000xl.Oxl+400xO.4
Problem #34
T m = 1.5( PD ) + c = 1.5 x 275 x 12.75 + 0.125 = 0.2744 or 0.27 in.

2SE 2 x 22000 x 0.8

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API 510/570 PREP COURSE API 570 FINAL EXAM # 1

PICK THE BEST ANSWER

24. One of the examples of service-specific and localized corrosion is:

a. dew point corrosion in condensing streams.

a. 1.237 in. diameter, 0.727 in.

40. Injection points should be checked downstream of the injection point:

a. to the first change in direction or 25' beyond the injection point.

42. Identification of materials by visual stamps/markings _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ for PMI testing:

a. should not be considered as a substitute

43. What is classified as small-bore piping (SSP)?

a. Piping that is less than or equal to NPS 2.

45. What is secondary process piping?

a. Small-bore (:s. to NPS 3/4) process piping downstream of any pump.

47. Which of the below is NOT an authorized inspection agency?

THE NEXT THREE QUESTIONS ARE CONCERNING THE SMAW WPS/PQR

48. Are all essential variables addressed as required by Section IX?

a. No, per QW-432 shoUld have been F-1

QW-482 SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION (WPS)

Company Name: Ace Fabricators, Inc. By: Joe Q. Uality

JOINTS (QW-402) Details

Joint Design: Single V

Sketches, Production Drawings, Weld Symbols or Written Description

*BASE METALS (QW-403)

P-No. -'-P--"3'--_ _ _ Group No. _ _ _ _ _ to P-No. --'P_-""3_ _ _ _ Group No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Base Metal: Groove: 1/16" thru 1"" Fillet: All

* FILLER METALS (QW-404)

Spec. No. (SFA): 5.1

Groove: to 1" max

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Current AC or DC: _D"'::"C'::-_ _ _ _ Polarity: Reverse

Tungsten Electrode Size and Type _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _-:=:---=_-;-_::-:-:--=:---:---;--;---;---;--_ _ _ _ _ __

Mode of metal Transfer for GMAW _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _-;::--_ _--:---:--:---;:-;--_ _-;---;--_ _ _ _ _ __

Electrode Wire feed speed range _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

String or Weave Bead: At the option of the welder

Contact Tube to Work Distance: -,-_::-:-.,.,.,---:--_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Filler Metal Current

QW-483 SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION RECORDS (PQR)

Record Actual Conditions Used to Weld Test Coupon

Company Name: Ace Fabricators, Inc.

Groove Design of Test Coupon

BASE METALS (QW-403) POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT (QW-407)

FILLER METALS (QW-404) GAS (QW-408)

Ultimate Ultimate Type of

Guided Bend Tests (QW-160)

Type and Figure No. Result

Toughness Tests (QW-170)

Fillet Weld Test (QW-180)

Type of Test: Chemical Analysis of Weld

Manufacturer: Ace Fabricators, Inc

CLOSED BOOK BEGINS HERE

51. At what temperature range does CUI become more severe?

a. portable x-ray fluorescence.

a. process heaters that burn fuels containing vanadium.

a. high temperature hydrogen attack

a. pipe support bent

a. raw, intermediate, and finished petroleum products piping

a. low alloy steels (especially 2.25 Chr-1 Mo.

a. manufacturers names of the piping in the systems.

tprevious - tactual 0.20 - 0.15 0.0083 ·,n/yr