API 510-OPEN- 8

API 572 Questions

Several different methods are used to construct pressure vessels. Most pressure vesselstoday are
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constructed using __________ construction? See API 572, 2.2

a. Welded
b. Hot forged
c. Riveted
d. multilayer

2 The most common material used to construct pressure vessels is: See API 572, 2.3
a. Titanium
b. Austenitic stainless steel
c. Monel
d. Carbon Steel

Construction code are periodically revised as the designs of pressure vessels improve and as new
3 construction materials become available. A pressure vessel should be maintained according to the :
See API 572, Section 4

a. requirements under which it was designed and constructed.

b. Standards and specifications of the owner-user.
c. Principals and specifications of the jurisdiction.
d. Guiedlines of the NBIC

4 The basic reasons for inspection are: See API 572, 5.1
a. To meet the prerequisites of the ASME code.
b. To fulfill the provision of API 510.
c. To satisfy the requirements of OSHA.
To determine the physical condition of the vessel and to determine the the type, rate and causes
d.
of deterioration.

5 The most common internal corrodents in refiners are: See 572, 6.2
a. Sulfur and chloride compounds
b. Caustics and organic acids
c. Water deposits and marine growth.
d. Atmospheric contaminants and rain.

6 Errosion is the attrition of the surface caused by: See 6.3

a. Loss of material caused by sulfur and cloride compounds.
b. Loss of material caused by sulfur and acidic and caustic compounds.
c. The impingement of solid particles or liquid drops.
d. Wearing down of the material by oxidation.
 Many problems with pressure vessels are caused by faulty fabrication. Which item on the following
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list is related to faulty fabrication? See API 572, 5.7

a. Poor welding.
b. Chloride stress corrosion cracking.
c. Improper heat treatment.
d. Dimensional tolerances.

8 The external inspection of a pressure vessel should start with: See API 572, 8.3.2
a. The vessel foundation and anchor bolts.
b. The ladders, stairways, platforms or walkways connecting or bearing on the vessel.
c. Nozzels and connecting piping.
d. Protective coating and insulation.

9 If the internal inspection of a vessel is not the initial, the first step is to: See API 572, 8.4.3
a. Make a walk around visual check of the vessel.
b. Review the previous records of the vessel to be inspected.
c. Check with the vessel operators for unusual operating conditions.
d. Make a preliminary manway inspection.

### Which of the following is not a tool for measuring shell thickness? See API 572, 8.4.7
a. Accoustic emission
b. Ultrasonic instruments
c. Radiography with step gages.
d. Corrosion buttons and depth drilling.
 API 510-OPEN- 8-ANSWERS
1 a
2 d
3 a
4 d
5 a
6 c
7 b
8 b
9 b
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