API 510 Section 6-Inspection and Testing of Pressure Vessels and Pressure- Relieving devices Questions: Total pages 15 1, When the Internal field inspections of new vessels are not required? (API 510 See. 6.1) a) the manufacturer's data report assuring that the vessels are satisfactory for their intended service is available. b) after the vessel installation ©) both “a” and “b” d) None of the above. 2. Which of the following is a typical deterioration that can take place on the external surfaces of insulated vessels? (API 510 Sec.6.3) a) CUL b) Caustic embrittlement ©) Erosion @) Allof the above ay, Ihe greatest time between the testing of pressure relieving devices per API 510? (Ref. API 510 Sec. 6.6) a) 5 years b) Pressure relief valves shall be tested at intervals that are frequent enough to verify that the valves perform reliably c) 10 years 4) Pressure relief devices must be tested at every shutdown 4, Ifyou are looking for the last date that a pressure relief valve was set, where should this information always be? (General Knowledge) a) In the product literature from the valve company b) The API 510 mandatory computer inspection records ©) Relief valve's tag. a) In the records of the repair shop 5. Which of the following should a progressive record for a pressure vessel contain2(API 510 Sec. 6.7) a) The exact location on a plot plan b) The piping schedule for the vessel. ©) A complete weld map from the original construction plans d) Construction and design information, operating and inspection histor b If porforming an external inspection of a vessel what consideration need be given the external insulation? (API 510 Sec. 6.3) a) It shall always be removed to inspect underneath, b) If insulation is in good condition and the vessel operates within the high and low temperature stated in API 510, removal of insulation is not necessary for inspection of the vessel. ©) Selected portions must be removed for inspections d) You may not use any plug locations used for UT thickness reading to inspect the vessel.API 510 Section 6-Inspe ‘ion and Testing of Pressure Vessels and Pressure- Relieving devices Questions: Total pages 15 7. A vessel is to be pneumatically pressure tested, What are some of the e: ential vequirements for this test? (General Knowledge) a) While pressuring, increase the pressure stepwise. b) While pressuring, reach the test pressure without stopping, so that pressure does not fall during pressurization stage. ©) Ensure that test pressure is retained till completion of inspection of all welds using soap sud. a) Allof the above, 8. The factors of LOF and COF are considered for which methodological evaluation? (API 510 Sec. 6.2) [Likelihood of failure(LOF), Consequence of failure (COP)] a) FFS b) RBI ) API510 d) ASME See. VIII Div. Land API 510 9. Per API 510 what is the recommended shell temperature during a hydrostatic test of a vessel 1” thick? (API 510 Sec. 6.5) a) 30°F above ambient b) 65°F above ambient ©) 10°F above MDMT 4) 30°F above testing liquids temperature 10. A new vessel has been installed, what must be done in order to accept the vessel for operation? (API 510 Sec. 6.1) a) A first internal inspection. b) A first internal inspection, however if a manufacturer’s data report (U1) assuring that the vessel is satisfactory for its intended service is available the first internal inspection may be waived. ©) Base line thickness readings must be taken OSHA 1920 (j) d) Base line thickness reading must be taken per OSHA 1910 (j) 11. When on-stream inspection may be conducted? (API 510 Sec. 6.1) 1a) while the vessel is out of service b) the vessel depressurized ©) on stream under pressure. d) any one of the above. 12. Which of the following are commonly preferred to know the process side degradation of pressure vessels? (API 510 Sec. 6.1) a a) On-stream inspection b) Internal inspection ¢) External inspection as alternative to internal inspection d) Any of above is OKAPI 510 Section 6-Inspection and Testing of Pressure Vessels and Pressure- R ing devices Questions: Total pages 15 13.As per API 510, the organization who carry out PRV repair, testing has to be: (API 510 See. 6.6) oO a) Needs to be a certified company to perform all repair work in accordance to ASME. b) Needs to have documented quality control procedure ©) Needs to have qualified personnel to carry out the job within seope of repair a) Only band ¢ above. 14. A vessel which was inspected six years ago and had shell thickness = 0.870". As on today the thickness as reported by filled inspection is 0.786. What was the corrosion rate over last six years? (API 510 Sec. 6.4) a) 10 mpy oe i b) 12 mpy 2 re lh «) 14mpy 38 yet )_none of the above 4 15. If the vessel in above question has minimum permissible thickness 0.618" for the present design conditions. What will be estimated remaining life of the vessel if corrosion rate remains same? (APT 510 See. 6.4) Q oN a) 10 years 7 phe 7 b) 12years 2b? c) Myears eon d) None of the above 16, Calculate the remaining life and following data: (API 510 See. 6.4) ternal insp, Interval of a vessel given the Actual thickness = 0/955” Minimum thickness required = 0.759" ‘Thickness at previous inspection 5 years prior to present inspection = 1.025" 4), a) 20 years, 10 years 7 ee apy. OT b) 14 years, 5 years = A 3 pf ©) 28 years, 10 years WEE oS ayes 9 Noneoftheabove NG 7 © wy? For a vessel, remaining life is estimated as 22 years from now, next planned internal and external inspection shall not be later than: (API 510 Sec. 6.3, 6.4) a) 11 years, 5 years b) 10 years, 5 years ©) Byears, 5 years a) None of the aboveAPI 510 Section 6-Inspection and Testing of Pressure Vessels and Pressure: Relieving devices Questions: Total pages 15 ve 18. For non< 1s corrosive service with remaining life 25 years, external inspection be performed not later than: (API 510 Sec. 6.3) a) 10 years b) 12.5 years ©) Byears d) None of the above 19, Inspection records contain the following information for a TML on a dished head. (Thk. In inches) On the basis of this information, the long- (API 510 See. 6.2) a 1rm corrosion rate for the location is: a ae ye Thickness Year el 0.500 0 ee yi 0.425, 5 a 0.400 10, a) 1% mils per year b) 5 mils per year c) 10 mils per year d) 100 mils per year. 20.The principal reason for inspecting a pressure relief deviee is to determine: (General Knowledge) a) Condition of pressure relief device and if it is functioning properly b) The remaining life of pressure relief device. ©) The spring coil diameter. d) The body thickness 21. A vessel in service has different zones of corrosion. ‘The next inspection frequency will be decided by: (APT 510 Sec. 6.4) a a) Zone with highest rate of corrosion b) Zone with lowest remaining life ©) Average rate of corrosion shall be taken into consideration d) Average remaining life of the vessel shall be considered ao @ 22. The minimum hydro test temperature for in-service vessel of 2" thickness is: (API 510 See. 6.5) a) MDMT + 10°F b) MDMT + 30°F ©) MDMT + 0°C d) MDMT + 30°CAPI 510 Section 6-Inspection and Testing of Pressure Vessels and Pressure- Rel ing devices Questions: Total pages 15 28. The RBI assessment can be used to alter the inspection strategy provided: (API 510 See. 6.2) a) The degradation methods are identified and evaluated b) The RBI is fully documented ©) A third party conducts the RBI d) Both A and B above 24. If a vessel is made up of unknown materials and computations must be made to determine the MAWP what can the inspector or the vessel engineer do to establish the MAWP? (API 510 Sec. 6.7) a) The lowest grade material and highest joints efficieney in the applicable code may be assumed for ealeulations b) Assume MOC as SA 283 Gr.C and joint efficiency ©) The vessel made of the unknown material must be removed from service and vessel of known material must be installed. 4) The vessel of unknown material shall be subjected to hydrostatie tests while having strain gages on it to determine its yield strength and thus allowable stress. 25. After an inspection interval is completed and if calculations indicate that, an inaccurate rate of corrosion has been assumed initially, how do you determine the Corrosion rate for the next inspection period? (API 510 See. 6.4) a) Check the original calculations to find out what the error is in the original assumption b) Unless the corrosion rate is changes by Jurisdiction, the initial rates shall be used. ©) The corrosion rate shalll be adjusted to agree with the actual rate found d) Call in a corrosion specialist ~— 26. Vessels that are known to have a remaining life of over years or that are protected against external corrosion need_not_have insulation removed for the periodic external inspection (API 510 See. 6.3) a) 10 by 15 3 5 d) 20 27, Post weld heat treatment of vessel _ welds generally results in: (General Knowledge) a) Reduction in hardness b) Increase of tensile strength ©) Increase of both strength and ductility 4) None of the above