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10) Api 510 Day 2
10) Api 510 Day 2
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API 510 IMPORTANT TIPS
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UW
UCS
Tips
Film width – Minimum 5 times the thickness of the thinner plate
Film length minimum 6 inch
Film length should be = 3 times the length of opening
RT not required for Cat b & Cat C , if it is below NPS 10 or 1 1/8 inch thick or
both
PxR
t=
SE – 0.6P
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P= Mawp
R= Inner Radius
S= Stress of the Mass
E= Efficiency
T= Thickness of the shell – Minimum
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16. Crown portion
Crown Radius:
Torispherical- Dia of the shell
Ellipsoid-0.9 dia of the shell
Hemi Spherical- Full Crown Portion
Knuckle radius = 6 % crown radius + Thickness of the Head
18. Crown radius is different from crown portion. For crown portion use Flat Disc
formulae ie 0.8 x dia, and for crown portion thickness use Hemispherical
thickness head formulae.
19. Charpy Impact – Full size specimen 10 mm x 10 mm, Sub size specimen is
10m x 6.7 mm
20. Minimum 3 specimen should be taken. Find the average. If any one is having
the value less than the 2/3 of the average, do the retest of 3 more specimen
21. For the Materials having specified minimum tensile strength of 95 Ksi, use
minimum lateral expansion opposite to the notch
22. For reduction in MDMT based on thickness (table) & impact test temperature
differential etc refer UG 84 tables
23. When heat treatment is not performed by the manufacturer, fabricator or people
under his control has to do and place letter T followed by G
24. For plates MTR ie Material Test Report is a must
25. VT is done at inspection pressure ie test pressure/1.3 for hydrostatic and for
test pressure /1.1 f Pneumatic test
26. For Hydrostatic test Small liquid relief valve set to 1.33 times the test pressure
is recommended. It may get warmed up during the test when the personnel is
absent
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27. Marking on the pressure Vassal :
28. U – Pressure vessal, UM- Mimniature Pressure vessal, UV for PRV, and UD for
rupture Disc
Full pressure vessel U1 or U1A
Pressure Vessel Part U2 or U2A
29. Partial data reports should have the PART mentioned in the sketch. This does
not apply to Hand hole cover and man hole cover
30. Certificate of authorization for U,UV,UD is valid for 3 years. For UM it is valid
for one year but reviews for second and third year are done by Authorized
inspection agency
31. Name plate thickness shall not be less than .5 mm . Characters Height should
not be less than 4mm and on a minimum raised level of 0.1 mm
32. The manufacturers certificate of compliance shall be maintained by the
manufacturer for 5 years
33. The spring in the PRV shall not deviate by + or – 5% than the marking on the
valve.. The set Pressure tolerance hall not exceed 2 Psi up to 70 Psi and 3 %
above 70 Psi. Pressure tolerance of PRV device is 3 %
34. RV size should be atleast NPS 1//2
35. The set pressure of PRV shall not exceed 110 % MAWP or 3 psi
36. Rupture disc is a non re closing PRV
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MT APX 6
PT APX 8
Radio Procedure Std Sec V
RT ART 2
UT ART 5, ART 23 UT Standards
MT ART 7
PT ART 6
RT Ace
Rounded Indication
For t > 2 inch Relevant Indication is . 1/16 inch
Maximum size of rounded indication is ¼ t or 5/32 inch which ever is small
For thickness . 2 inch, the maximum size is 3/8 inch
Sum of dia of aligned rounded indication should be less than t in thee length of
12t
RT Linear Indication
For Thk up to 19 mm ¼ inch
For Thk 19 mm to 57 mm, it is 1/3 t
For Thk over 57 mm , it is 19 mm
MT / PT ACE
Relevant . 1/16 inch dia
Linear is l > 3w
IT is acceptable , if it is free from
a) relevant linear indication
b) relevant rounded indication greater than 3/16 inch
c) Four or more rounded indication gap of less than 1/16 inch
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Manufacturer should make and retain the UT report until the Manufacturers data
report is signed by the inspector
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Tolerance
Tolerance for the formed Heads.: The inners surface of Torri spherical,
Hemispherical or ellipsoidal head shall be between 5/8 % D and 1 1/4 % D ,
where D is ID
Allignment taper : If difference in thickness is ¼ t or 1/8 inch which ever iis less
ie within the allowable tolerance use 3;1 taper
Reinforcement Pad not required when the size finished opening does not exceed
a) 3 ½ inch for thickness equal to less than 3/8 inch
b) 2 3/8 inch for thickness greater than 3/8 inch
For Calculating the average length for the corrosion over the large area
For the Pipes ID Less than 60 inch , Choose D /2 or 20 inch which ever is less
For ID more than 60 inch choose D/3 or 40 inch which ever is less
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42. When two material of different PWHT requirements are faced, Use higher
PWHT temperature
43. P1 Gr 1, No Special Restriction NO PWHT
44. P3, Gr 3, PWHT is Mandatory
45. If thickness is . 4 inch, and MDMT is less than 120 deg F then impact testing
is needed
46. Impact test exemption is : Upper Limit 120 Deg F, Lower limit is -55 deg f for
curve and -20 deg F for curve B
47. PWHT is for UCS 56 or UHT 56
48. Filler metal containing more than .06 % of Vanadium shall not be used for the
weldments Subjected to PWHT
49. Max weld reinforcement shall not exceed 10 % plate thickness or 1/8 inch
which ever is less
50. MTR is to be prepared by the original manufacturer only. Supplier can
generate only the certificate of compliance
51. Hydrostatic test has to be conducted at least 30 deg F above MDMT
52. In spot radiography rounded indication is not concerned
53. Leak tightness of the PRV is checked at the water head 0.5 inch at 90 % set
pressure
54. For Short circuit transfer ( GMAW) RT is not required
To minimize burn through, the first weld pass to equipment or piping less
than 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) thick should be made with a 3/32 in. (2.4 mm) or
smaller diameter welding electrode to limit heat input. Subsequent passes
should be made with a 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) diameter electrode, or smaller if the
metal thickness does not exceed 1/2 in. (12.7 mm).
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The actual minimum thickness is a function of the thickness required for
strength, plus a safety factor, usually 3/32 in. (2.4 mm), to prevent burn
through.
56. For Pre heat WPS temp can go down maximum by 100 Deg F than the PQR
57. But For interpass tem this can increase maximum by 100 deg F than PQR
58. For P1,P2 ,P3,P5 materials Lower transformation temp is 1333 Deg F and
upper transformation tem is 1600 Deg F
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CASE STUDY 2
THICKNESS CALCULATIONS
DATA:
M.O.C. = 515 gr 70
TYPE – 1 Weld
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SOLUTION:
t= PR
SE – 0.6P
With E = 0.85, t = 12.75mm . Adding C.A , Thk = 15.25. Say, 16.0 mm.
PD 683 x 1205
With E =1.0, t = =
2SE – 0.2P 2 x 19400 – 0.2 x 683
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By similar calculations for E=0.85,
683 x 1205
t= == 25.5 mm (E=0.85)
2 x 19400 x 0.85 –0.2x683
3) Torispherical head
0.885 x P x L
t= +C L= Dia = 1205 mm.
SE – 0.1 P
COMPARISON OF THICKNESS
2) Thk + C.A 25.0 28.0 40.0 48.0 24.0 28.0 14.0 16.0
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CASE STUDY 3
MAWP ANALYSIS
DATA:
Calculate:
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SOLUTION:
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CASE STUDY 4
IMPACT TESTING
DATA:
Verify whether impact testing shall be specified for plates required for following 4
vessels. All vessels are to be Hydrotested after completion and no shock loading
is expected during operation.
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SOLUTION:
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CASE STUDY 5
PRESSURE TESTING
DATA:
Vessel Design Pressure = 180 psig, Vessel MAWP = 200 psig
Vessel Design temp = 500˚F, Safe stress at Design temp = 16000 psig
Vessel MDMT = 40˚ F, Safe stress (from -20˚ F to 200˚ F) =17600 psig
10 Following 5 pressure gauge ranges are available. Which of the two you will
choose for Hydrostatic test?
0–400psi, 0–600 psi, 0–750 psi, 0–1000psi, 0–1200psi
11 For Pneumatic testing which of the two gauges from the given five you find
suitable?
12 If ambient temp. is 125˚F, the hydrostatic test inspection shall be carried out at :
a. 125˚F
b. Lower than 120˚F
c. Above 120˚F
d. 100˚F
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SOLUTION:
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11 For Pneumatic testing the two gauges from the given five
Lower limit = 0 – 1.5 x 242 = 0 – 363 psi
Upper limit = 0 – 4 x 242 = 0 – 968 psi
Preferred range = 0 – 2 x 242 = 0 – 484 psi
Choose 0-400 psi and 0-600 psi
12 Ans. (b)
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CASE STUDY 6
NOZZLE WELDS
Fig. A – This configuration is represented by code Fig. (g) in ASME code.
4. Inside corner fillet weld throat ( tc ) >= smaller of 6mm or 0.7 tmin
Min. tc = 6mm
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CASE STUDY 7
NOZZLE REINFORCEMENT ANALYSIS
DATA:
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SOLUTION:
X = 2d X = 2x160 . X = 320 mm
tp = Ap = 2390 .
(pad OD – pad ID) ( 320 – 184 )
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ASME VIII AND API 510 SAMPLE CALCULATIONS
4. A fractionating tower is 14’ ID x 21’ long, bend line to bend line, and is
fitted with fractionating trays. The tower is designed for an external
design pressure of 15 psig @ 700ºF. The tower is constructed of SA-285
GR C carbon steel, yield strength 30,000psi, and the design length is 39”
between the fractionating trays, which are adding support to the vessel.
Does this construction comply with ASME VIII requirements (assuming
a designed thickness of ½”)?
a. Yes, meets Code requirements
b. No – does not meet code – pressure should be increased to 30 psig
c. No – does not meet code – pressure should be decreased to 10 psig
d. No – does not meet code – thickness should be increased to 3.6”
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5. An ASME – stamped pressure vessel has been altered and now requires
a hydrostatic pressure test to be applied. The vessel is 175’ tall and has
a pressure gauge at the top of the vessel and another gauge 25’ up from
the bottom of the vessel for the inspector to look at. The MAWP is 125
psig. The ratio of design to material test stress = 1. What pressure
should be shown on the gauge at the 25’ level to meet API 510
requirements?
a. Approximately 275 psig
b. Approximately 185 psig
c. Approximately 125 psig
d. Approximately 228 psig
What is the type of Joint. Joint category and joint efficiency factor?
a. Type 1. Cat D. E = 85
b. Type 2. Cat B. E = 10
c. Type 3. Cat A. E = 10
d. Type 4. Cat B. E = 85
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8. A 60”I.D pressure vessel will require a fillet welded with a (temporary)
patch plate. The patch and the shell are both SA 515-60 material
(S=15,000). The patch is .375” thick and the vessel is .622” thick with no
corrosion allowance. The vessel has Type 1 Category A welds, and is
stamped for RT-2, 200 psig @ 500˚F, and an MDMT of -15˚F. From the
information given will this repair require the use of a welding procedure
that has been impact testing?
a. yes impact tests are required on the welding procedure
b. no. impact tests are not required on the welding procedure
c. yes, impact tests are required on both the base metal and
welding procedure
d. no, impact tests are only required on the base metal
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What is the maximum value of MAWP which can be applied to this
vessel?
a. 450 psig
b. 360 psig
c. 395 psig
d. 348 psig
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13. A pressure vessel cylindrical shell is measured and found to be 1.36
inches thickness at its thinnest point. The inside radius was measured
at 28.625 inches. Plane records provide the following information:
a. 111”/10.61 years
b. 250”/3.6 years
c. 101”/5.31 years
d. 202”/4.1 years
14. A vessel’s cylindrical shell has corroded down to 25”in thickness. The
cylinder is 40º od with an unsupported length of 10’ Design temperature
is 300ºF and the material yield strength is 30,000psi. What is the
allowable external pressure allowed on this vessel?
a. 38psi(approximately)
b. 45psi(approximately)
c. 12psi(approximately)
d. 23psi(approximately)
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15. During the inspection of an existing pressure vessel you find it
necessary to determine the weld seam efficiency of several joints on a
vessel. The vessel nameplate shows RT-4. The joints type and degree of
RT we read from ASME data reports for the vessel. What are the joint
efficiencies for the following?
a. .065”/40.6 years
b. .0868”/29.93 years
c. .001”/32 years
d. .862”/15.6 years
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17. A flat unstated circular head with a diameter of 14” is operating at
350psi at 500ºF. The SV = 17500 with an efficiency of 1.0 the C factor
= .33. Can this head continue in service its present state or would a
repair be necessary, if the present thickness is 1.25”?
a. No, head must be replaced
b. No, head must be repaired
c. Yes, head can continue in service
d. No, head thickness must be 2.5” to be acceptable
a. Type 1/full RT
b. Type 2/spot RT
c. Type 3/full RT
d. Type 1or 2/spot RT
19. A vertical pressure vessel in water service with type 1 Category “A”
Long seam welds is 10’ seam/seam is made from ½” thick SA516 GR70
material (S = 17.500) is stamped for an MAWP of 100 psig @ 650ºF, and
is also stamped as “RT-3” (satisfies spot radiography rules) with an I D
of 60”. What is the actual minimum thickness of this vessel including
hydrostatic head
a. .211”
b. .250”
c. .350”
d. .360”
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20. The heads on the vessel in #19 are 2.1 elliptical heads are seamless and
are made from the same material, same diameter, same thickness and
are welded to the vessel with Category “B” Type 1 circumferential
welds. What is the minimum thickness of the bottom head if the extra
radiograph required by UW-11(a)(5)(b) is taken on head-to-shell weld?
(Remember static head)
a. .250”
b. .200”
c. .179”
d. .105”
21. Assuming the same parameters for the above pressure vessel in #19 but
the heads are seamless hemispherical heads with a 30” spherical radius
attached with a category “A” Type 1 full penetration weld, what is the
minimum thickness of the bottomhead?
a. .250
b. .220”
c. .179
d. .105”
22. An 8 feet I.D horizontal pressure vessel with Type 1 weld joints is
constructed totally of SA285 GR C (S = 12,100) plate with two courses
(one circumferential seam joining two cylinders.) The original thickness
is .375” uncorroded (new and cold) and the vessel is stamped for full
radiography (RT-1). The MAWP is 50 psig @750ºF. The heads are
torispherical, 6% knuckle, 96.75” O.D skirt. And were .375” thick also
when new. A onstream, inspections shows the vessel has corroded
evenly over the head and shell with a uniform ¼” external corrosion.
What MAWP can this vessel be operated at, assuming no static head?
a. 25 psig
b. 31 psig
c. 17 psig
d. 50 psig
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23. What is the required thickness of a seamless flat, unstayed circular
head with a diameter (or short span) of 24” an internal design pressure
of 250 psig @ 650ºF with material of SA105 (S=17.500)? Attachment is as
shown in Fig UG-34(A), and the inside corner radius is not less than
three the required head thickness
a. 1.1”
b. 1.9”
c. 2.3”
d. 1.66”
24. Given the parameters of the above flat head in #23, assume the head is
not circular but elliptical with the same short span and a long span of
36”. What is the required thickness of this head?
(NOTE: This question is not supposed to be in the test but a similar
question has been asked previously)
a. 1.9”
b. 1.5”
c. 2.1”
d. 1.66”
25. A 60” I.D 1” thick pressure vessel constructed of SA442 GR60 material
is stamped RT-3 and is also stamped for an MAWP of 70 psig @ 650ºF. A
nozzle is located in the shell and doesn’t pass through a welded joint.
Details of the attachment are as follows.
Does this construction need a repad? Assuming Fr, F and E=1.0 and
tR = .890” and tRS = .290”
a. No
b. Yes
c. Not enough information given
d. None of the above
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26. What are parallel and perpendicular (or normal) limits of reinforcement
for the nozzle in #25 above?
a. Parallel – 16”
Normal – 2.5”
b. Parallel – 9.375”
Normal – .9375”
c. Parallel – 9.375”
Normal – 2.5”
d. Parallel – 16”
Normal – .9375”
27. A pressure vessel has a new 18” ID manway installed in the shell, with a
configuration similar to Fig UW = 16(a-1). The shell thickness is .350”,
the manway is .280” thick and the repad is .375”thick. The cover weld
attaching the pad to the shell is .300”in size and the cover weld
attaching the pad nozzle is .300” in size. The nozzle is SA 516-70 rolled
and welded plate (17.500 stress) fully RT’d and the vessel is also SA
516-70 (fully RT’d. the vessel is 50” ID and is constructed for 200 psig @
500ºF. The od of the repad is 24” and the ID of the hole in the pad is 19”.
The repad is also SA 516-70 material. Is this manway property
reinforced?
(All Fr. E and F = 1.0, tR = .287” and tRs = .103”)
a. Yes
b. No
c. Not enough information given
d. None of the above
28. A vertical one course pressure vessel in vapor service is 12” tall is
made of .300” nominal wall seamless pipe, SA 106 Gr B (S = 15,000).
Design pressure is 250 psig 500ºF. The outside radius of the shell is 18”.
The vessel is stamped RT=3 (spot RT) attached to the shell are two
seamless torispherical heads made from SA516 Gr 70 plate (S = 17,500).
The inside crown radius of the heads is also 18”. The heads are
also .300” thick. What is the MAWP of this vessel based on the shell and
heads?
a. 250 psig
b. 279 psig
c. 220 psig
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d. 249 psig
29. A 20’ tall pressure vessel is stamped for 1000 psig MAWP @ 900ºF. The
hydrostatic test is to be applied at 70ºF. Materials are SA516 GR70 and
SA240 type 302 S.S. plate. What is the minimum hydrostatic test
pressure that should be applied at the vessel to satisfy ASME Code
requirements? (stress value for SA240 Type 304 is 14,700 at 900º and
18,800 at 70º)
a. 4038 psig
b. 1500 psig
c. 2000 psig
d. 1659 66
OD = 24”
Material = SA106 GR C (yield strength = 40,000psi)
Nominal thickness = .500”
Total length between lines of support = 48”
Design temperature = 500ºF
a. 327 psig
b. 390 psig
c. 456 psig
d. 512 psig
31. A stationary vessel is made from SA516 GR70 plate that has been
normalized. The MDMT is 30ºF @ 470psig. The actual material thickness
is 3.0” thick and the vessel id is 48” and the joint efficiency is 1.0 Does
this material require impact testing?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Not enough information
d. None of the above
32. Assume the same vessel as in #31 above except that the plate has not
been normalized. Does this material require impact tests? If so. What FT
LBS of energy would be required for this plate?
a. No impacts required
b. Yes impacts required, 25ft.lbs for 3 specimens(avg.)
c. Yes impacts required, 17ft.lbs for 3 specimens(avg.)
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d. Yes impacts required, 35ft.lbs for 1 specimens(minimum)
33. A pressure vessel has been inspected and found to be thinned over a
20” long area parallel with the long seam. Thickness readings in this
area are .275”, .279” .280” and .295”. Original thickness is .375”. The
vessel is now 11 years old. MAWP is 80 psig @ 100ºF. 24” ID and
material stress is 16,800. Joint efficiency is .85
37. A pressure vessel head is thinned at the knuckle radius to 25C” thick.
The head is attached to the vessel with a Type 1 joint that is fully
radiographed and operated at 600ºF. The head is a 2:1 elliptical head
with an ID of 45” and is made from SA 285 GR C (S= 12 000) material.
What MAWP can be operated on this head with no static head
considered?
a. 175 psi
b. 153 psi
c. 190 psi
d. 142 psi
38. A pressure vessel shell is 80” ID. 375” thick and the heads are
torispherical (6% knuckle radius) and are also 80” ID and .375” thick.
Both shell and heads are made from SA 36 plate (14.500 stress), and the
stress complies with spot radiography. The heads are spliced (welded)
and comply with spot radiography. Assuming all joints are Type 1. What
is the MAWP allowed on this vessel based on the heads assuming a
500” temperature and vapor pressure only?
a. 70 psi
b. 85 psi
c. 64 psi
d. 110 psi
41. A vessel nozzle has corroded around the attachments fillet welds,
reducing them to a .125” throat thickness. With a nozzle wall thickness
of .350” and a shell thickness of .500” and assuming a joint
configuration in compliance with UW 16.1 Sketch (i) will this condition
meet ASME Code?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Fillet welds not required for this nozzle
d. Not enough information given
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43. A 50’ high Amine Tower has been altered and requires a hydrostatic
test. The MAWP is 350 psig @ 750ºF. The vessel material are SA 516 GR
70, SA 285 GR A, and SA 53 GR B (seamless) pipe. If the test is to be
conducted to ASME VIII requirements. What is the minimum hydrostatic
pressure required on the bottom head if the test will be conducted at
70ºF?
a. 455 psi
b. 546 psi
c. 518 psi
d. 670 psi
44. A vessel is to pneumatically tested @ 70ºF per the Code. The MAWP is
200 psig @ 700 Deg F. The materials are SA 240 Type 304 stainless
steel and SA 515 GR 65. What is the minimum pneumatic pressure
required on this vessel? The S.V. for SA 240 Type 304 @ 700º F is 16,800
psi, and 18,000 psi @ 70ºF.
a. 231 psi
b. 220 psi
c. 300 psi
d. 425 psi
45. A circular flat head is seamless and is 20” diameter and is attached
similar to Figure UG 34, (b-1). If the MAWP of the vessel is 300 psig @
500 Deg F and the material is SA 105 (S = 17,500), what is the minimum
required thickness of this head?
a. .894”
b. .970”
c. .900”
d. 1.07”
46. A circular flat head is 30” in diameter and is attached to the shell with a
weld similar to Fig. UG 34.(h). The head is splice-welded (seamed) with
a Type 1 joint and has been spot radiographed. The heat is made from
SA 515 GR 60 (S = 15,000) What is the minimum thickness required on
this head. Assuming a temperature of 650ºF and an MAWP of 375 psig?
a. 1.677”
b. 2.09”
c. 2.955”
d. 3.650”
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47. A vessel is constructed for external pressure and is supported at 7’
intervals. The OD is 48” the thickness is .500” and the temperature is
600ºF. What is the approximate maximum external pressure allowed on
this vessel? The material yield strength is 28 000psi
a. 111 psi
b. 160 psi
c. 181 psi
d. 195 psi
49. A 30” ID vessel is fully radiographed, has Type 1 joints, is .500” thick
and is stamped for an MAWP of 100 psig @ 300 Deg F; with a corrosion
allowance of 1/16”, and a minimum temperature of -40ºF. If the material
is SA 516 GR 70 (not normalized), does this vessel require impact
testing? (A reduction stress ratio of 1.0 will be used, per UCS 66 1).
a. Yes, requires impact testing
b. No. does not require impact testing
c. Exempted from impacts per UG-20(f)
d. Not enough information provided
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51. An 80” ID vessel is fully radiographed, is 1” thick and is made from SA
516 GR 70 (S = 17,500) material with Type #1 joints with an MAWP of 150
psig @ 600ºF. If this vessel corrodes at an even rate of 1/8” per year,
how many years may the vessel operate within the principals of the
ASME Code?
a. 5 24 years
b. 2.62 years
c. 10 48 years
d. 3 15 years
52. A pressure vessel is 175’ tall and is stamped with an MAWP of 150 psig.
What is the minimum hydrostatic test pressure that should be shown on
a pressure gauge that is placed 25’ up from the bottom of the vessel,
assuming the ratio of design stress to test stress is 1.0, and all other
rules of ASME have been met?
a. 225 psi
b. 235 psi
c. 250 psi
d. 260 psi
56. A vessel is stamped for 400 psig design pressure and is currently
measured to be .788” thick. The shell material stress value is 16,800,
and the joint efficiency is .85. The i.d. of the vessel is 47.5”. If the
corrosion rate is known to be .072” per year, and the next inspection is
scheduled for 6 years from the current inspection, per API 510 this
vessel:
a. May continue to be operated for 6 years at the current design pressure
b. Should be reduced in pressure or inspection interval
c. Should be allowed to operate at 550 psi
d. Should be immediately removed from service
57. A 60 KSI tensile strength weld metal is used to repair a 75 KSI tensile
strength base metal. Total base metal thickness is .390” and the depth
of the repair is .195” What is the required total thickness of this weld
deposit, per API 510?
a. .195”
b. .390’
c. .520”
d. .243”
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ASME VIII AND API 510 SAMPLE CALCULATIONS
ANSWERS
1. Shell: P = ?
t = .275
E = .80
R = 33
S = 16,200
P = 3565 / 33.165
Heads: P = ?
t = .300
L = 33
E = .85
S = 13,800
P = 7038 / 33.06
ANSWER: B
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2. t = ?
d = 30
P = 90
S = 17,500
E = 1.0
C = .20
t = 30 (0.20 x 90 / 17,500)1/2
t = .962
1 – .962 = .38CA / 03125CR
= 1.21 years
ANSWER : D
3.
1. Pressure not to Code for thickness
2. Impacts required
3. Hydro pressure insufficient
4. Heat treatment required
5. Full Radiography required
ANSWER: C
4. L = 39
A = 0.001
Dρ = 169”
t = .5
L/Dρ = .230
Dρ/t = 338
Yield = 30,000
PA = (4 x 8000) / (3 x 338)
PA = 32,000 / 1014
PA = 31. 55 psig
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5. 175’ tall with a gauge at 25’ = 150 ft of head pressure acting on gauge
MAWP = 125
DS/MS = 1.0
ANSWER: D
B. T = 1.25”
P = 300 (No H.H)
S = 13,800
E = 1.0
D = 60.25
ANSWER: A
7. Type 2. Category B weld with a joint efficiency of or 1.0 per UW- 11(A)(5)(b)
ANSWER: B
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8. S = 15,000
E = 1.0
R = 30
t = .622”
P = 200
tmn =0.4375”
7 tmn = 0.306”
1.1/4t =0 .546
Step 1 0.546/2 =0. 273 +0. 273 = 1 1/4 tmn “a” is satisfied
Step 2 0.273 is greater than 0.250” - “b” is satisfied
Step 3. Convert Throat to Leg – 0.273 x 1. 414 = 0.386” Rounding up to
next larger 1/16” = 7/16”
ANSWER: A = 7/16”
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10. RK
e). Bottom head elev 6’ @ 425 psi = 75’-6’ = 69’ x .433 = 29.877
425 – 29.877 = 395.123
Question. What is the max. value of MAWP which can be applied to this
vessel?
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11. Torispherical head-given:
t = 1.25
Skirt i d = 48
L = skirt OD = 50.5
S = 15,000
E = 1.0 (UW – 11 (A)(5)(b) has been met)
H.H = 5.5 x .433 = 2.381 psig
From UG-32
ANSWER:C
ANSWER: B Per UCS 66 (a) and (b) this material will not require
impact testing
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13. Measured t = 1.36” Original t = 1.4375”
Inside Radius = 28.625” 4 years in service
S = 17,500
E = 1.0
P = 745 psi
H.H = 5 psig
t = PR / (SE-0.6P)
t = (750 x 28.625) / [(17,500 x l) – (0.6 x 750)]
t = 21,468.75 / 17,050
t = 1.259
ANSWER: C
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14. t = 25”
O d = 40” (D.O)
L = 10’ or 120”
Da /t = 160
L / Da = 30
Factor A = .0002
Factor B = 2,800
From UG-2B(C):
Step1:
Da /t = 40/.25 = 160
(use Path (1))
L/D = 120/40 = 3.0
Step 4 and 5
Using Figure CS-2 (provided @ test location):
Enter bottom @ .0002 up to 300° line – read right –
approximately 2,800 = Factor B
Step 6:
PA = 4B / 3(DO / t)
PA = (4 x 2800) / (3(160))
PA = 11200 / 480
Step 8:
PA = 23.333 psi allowed
ANSWER: D
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15. • RT – 4 stamping. • degree of RT from Data Report
• Efficiencies obtained from Table UW – 12
ANSWER: A
A. From UG-27
t = PR/SE- 6P
(t = 506 x 24) / [(15,000 x 85) – (.6 x 506)]
12,144 / (12,750 – 303.6)
12,144 / 12446.4
t = .9757” required thickness
ANSWER: B
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17. From UG – 34 (c)(2)
t = d √(CP/SE)
t = 14 √0.(33 x 350) / (17.500 x 1)
t = 14 √(115.5 / 17,500)
t = 14 √0. 0066
t = 14 √X .081240384 1.13” < 1.25”
t = 1.13
ANSWER: C. Yes this Head can continue to operate at the pressure shown
ANSWER: D
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19. t = .5
P= 100+ ( 10 x 0.433) =100 +4.33 HH = 104.33 From UG-27
E=0. 85 t = PR
S= 17,500 SE - 0.6P
ID= 60”
IR= 30
ANSWER: A
20. t = .5
P= 100 + 4.33 HH = 104.33 From UG-32
E= 1.0 t = PD
S= 17,500 2SE - 0.2P
ID= 60”
IR= 30
ANSWER: C
21. t =. 5
P= 100 + 4.33 HH = 104.33 From UG-32(f)
E= .85 t = PL
S= 17,500 2SE - 0.2P
L= 30“
ID= 60”
t = (104.33 x 30) / [(2 x 17.500 x .85) – (.2 x 104.33)]
= (3,129.9) / (29,750- 20.866)
= (3,129.9) / (29,729.134)
=0 .105”
ANSWER: D
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22. Shell Heads
t = .375 – .250 = .125 t = 375”
P=?
ID = 96” S= 12,100
IR = 48” L = ICR = OD of skirt =
96.75”
S = 12,100 E = 1.0
P=?
E = 10
ANSWER: C
23. t=?
D =24 From UG-34 t = d (CP-SE)1/2
P = 250 t = 24 x (.17 X 250) / (17,500 X 1) 1/2
S = 17,500 t = 24 x (42.5) / (17,500) 1/2
E = 10 t = 24 x .0024285
C = 17 t = 24 X .04592
t = 1.182“ Answer
ANSWER: A
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24. t=? From UG-34
d =24 t = d√ZCP/SE
D =36 But z = 3.4 – [(2.4X24) / 36]
S =17,500 z = 3.4 – 1.6
E = 1.0 z = 1.8
Z =1.8 t = 24 [(1.8X.17X250) / (17,500X1)]
C = 17 t = 24 (76.5 / 17,500)
P = 250 t = 24 X .0661
t = 1.586 ANSWER
ANSWER:B
25. d =16
tr = 0.890
trn =0.290
tn = 0.375
t = 1.0
From UG-36
A = 16 x .890 x 1 + 0
A = 14.24 ←
A1 =16 X (1 - 890) - 0
A1 = 1.76 ←
or
A1 = 2(1.375)(.11) = .302
A2 = 5(.085) x 1 = .425
or
A2 = 5(.085) x .375 = .159 ←
A3 = 0
A41 = 52 = .25
A43 = 0
A1 = 1.76
+A2 = .159
+A3 = 0
+A41 = .25
+A43 = 0
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2.169 < 14.24 yes need repad
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ANSWER: B
26. Parallel =
16’ or 8 + .375” + 1”
Larger value – use 16”
Perpendicular =
2.5 x 1 or 2.5 x .375 + 0
Use smaller value – use .9375
ANSWER: D
2. Compute”A”:
A = 18 X .287 X 1 + 0
A = 5.166
3. Compute A1:
A1 = 18 (1x .350 – 1 X .287) - 0
A1 = 1.13
OR
A1 = 2 (.350 + .280)(.350 - .287) - 0
= 2 X .63 X .063 – 0
= .079 USE LARGER VALUE
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4. Compute A2:
A2 = 5(.280 - .103) x 1 x .350
A2 = .309
OR
A2 = 2(.280-.103) x (2.5x.280 +.375) x1
=.885 x 1.075
A2 = .380, USE SMALLER VALUE
5. compute A3:
A3 = 0
6. compute A41 = .3002 = 09
8. Compute A43 = 0
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28. From Appendix 1 From UG-32
Shell Head
OR = 18” S = 17,500
S= 15.000 E = .85
E =1 L = 18
T = .300 X .875 = .2675 t = .300
P = (15.000x1x.0.2625) P = (17,000x.85x.300)
(18 – .4x.2625) (.885x18+.1x.300)
P = 3937.5/17.895 P = 4462.5/15.96
P = 220 psig P = 279.60
Answer: 220 psig
ANSWER: C
Stress value of SA 240 type 304 18,800 @ 70° = 1.27 use lowest
14,700 @ 900° value
ANSWER: D
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30. From UG – 28
DO = 24”
t = 500
L = 48”
Dot = 48
L/Do = 2
Temp = 500°F
Yield = 40,000
From UG-28 = Pa = 4B .
3 (Do/t)
= (4 x 11,800) / (3 x 48)
= 47,200 / 144
= 372.77
Pa = 327.77 psig
ANSWER: A
ANSWER: B
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32. SA 516 70 not normalized = Curve B material
Curve B @ 3” thick = 78° Yes, requires impacts
ANSWER: A
ANSWER: A
34.
A. Metal Loss = .250
B. Corrosion Rate = .0625 per year
C. Corrosion Allowance = 125
D. Remaining Life = 2 Yrs
E. Inspection Interval = 2 Yrs per API 510
ANSWER: B
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36. From Appendix 1
P = 600 +HH
HH = 25 X .433 = 10.825
P = 610.825
E = 80
Ra = 35
S = 15.000
ANSWER: D
37. From UG – 32
P=?
t = .250
D = 45
S = 13,800
E = 1.0
P = (2x13,800x1x.250) / (45+.2x.250)
P = 6900 / 45.05
P = 153.16 psig
ANSWER: B
38. From UG - 32
P=?
t = .375“
L = 81.5
S = 14,500
E = .85
P = (14,000x.85x1x.375) / (.885x81.5+.1x.375)
P = 4621.875 / (72.127 + .0375)
P = 64 PSI
ANSWER: C
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39. From UG – 27
P=?
t =0. 375 X 0.875 = 0.328
S = 15 000
E = 1.0
R = 12 “
P = 15,000x1x0.328 / 12+0.6x0.328
P = 4920 / 12.196
P = 403 psi
ANSWER: A
tc = ¼” or .7tmin (smaller)
tmin = 3/4” or .500” / 1.00” smaller – use .500
0.7 x .500 = .350” or .250” – use .250” throat
0.250 x 1.414 = .353” leg
ANSWER: C
ANSWER: B
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42. From UG – 37
d = 10
tr = .490
t = .750
tn = .280
trn = .160
A = 10 X .490 = 4.9
At = 10 (.750 - .490) = 2.6
or
2(.750 + .280)(.75 - 49) =.53
A2 = 5(.280 - .160) .750 = .45
or
5(.280 - .160).280 = .168
A3 = 0
A41 = (.75 X 1.414)2 = 1.124
A43 = 0
2.6 + .168 + 1.124 = 3.892”
ANSWER: A
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43. From UG – 99
P = 350
HH = 21.65
St/SD = 1.09
ANSWER : C
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44. From UG-100
1.1 x MAWP x St / SD
P = 200
St / SD = 1.05
ANSWER : A
t = 20 √ (.17x300/17,500x1)
t = 20 √ (.002914286)
t = 1.07
ANSWER : D
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46. From UG – 34
t = ?
C = .33
d = 30
E = .85
S = 15,000
P = 375
t = 30 √ [(.33x375) / (15,000x.85)]
t = 30 √ [(123.75) / 12750)]
t = 30 X .098518437
t = 2.955“
ANSWER : C
Da = 48”
t = 0.500”
L = 84”
y = 28,000
T = 600°F
Da / t = 96
L / Da = 1.75
From UG-28
PA = 4x8000 / 3x (96)
= 32000 / 288
= 111 psi
ANSWER : A
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48. From UG-20(f) and UCS-66
ANSWER : D
ANSWER : A
tr = ?
P = 150
S = 17,500
E = 1.0
R = 40
ANSWER : A
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52. From UG - 99 1.3 X MAWP X (St / SD) + H.H
H.H = 150 X.433 = 64.95 or 65
1.3 X 150 X 1 + 65 = 260 psi
ANSWER : D
t = (150x60.25 / (2x17.500x1-.2x150))
t = 9037.5 / (35000 – 30)
t = .285”
ANSWER : B
Bottom Head
(.270 -.125) / .006 = 24.16 years
Shell#1
(.270 -.125) / .003 = 48.33 years
Shell#2
(.200 -.125) / .015 = 5 years
Nozzle #1
(.150 -.125) / .023 = 1 years
Nozzle #2
(.230 -.125) / .004 = 26.85 years
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56. From API 510 –
C/R = .072” per year x 6 = .432 metal loss .788 - .432 = .356
From UG-27
ANSWER: B
ANSWER : D
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ASME SEC VIII QB
1. What will be the size of nozzle to shell weld for nozzle weld
configuration? Conforming to Fig.-‘j’ of UW-16. (Nom. Shell thickness =
28 mm., Nom. Nozzle thickness = 16mm., weld size t 2= 12mm)
a. 8 mm
b. 10 mm
c. 12 mm
d. 14 mm
2. A radiograph for a long seam in new pressure vessel (UW 51) of 25mm
thick plate shows 3mm crack, and 6 mm long isolated slag. Your
decision for acceptance of the radiograph will be: uw 51 second
column 1 & 2
a. Repair crack, repair slag
b. Repair slag, accept crack
c. Repair crack, accept slag
d. Accept crack, accept slag
3. For vessel 2.5 inch thick, MDMT specified was 60ºF and material of
construction used was SA 515 gr 60, without impact testing. The vessel
failed later due to brittle failure. Maintainance Department says SA 516 GR
60 should have been used. What is your assessment?
a. SA 515 GR 60 failed but 516 gr 60 would not have failed
b. 516gr 60 would not have made any difference
c. Impact strength was not apparent reason for failure
d. b and c above
a. 350 psig
b. 260 psig
c. 312 psig
d. None of above
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5. In liquid penetrant examination the maximum permitted rounded
indication size for circumferential welds with plate thickness up to 1
inch will be:
a. 1/8”
b. 1/16
c. 3/16”
d. ¼”
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9. For a vertical process column with column ID. = 48'' and height
(tan-tan) =98 ft., the hydrostatic head for bottom dished head (2:1 Ellip.
Type, ) will be:
a. 40.6 psi
b. 42.4 psi
c. 43.3 psi
d. None of above
10. Following four new seamless std. torispherical heads are available
for use for following design conditions. Choose the correct one.
HEAD A
Design pr = 235 psi, Head I.D = 72’’, S = 20000 psi with no C.A.
a. Design thk = 0.9882”. Provided thk after forming = 1.0”
b. Design thk = 0.4886”. Provided thk after forming = 0.5”
c. Design thk = 0.6184”. Provided thk after forming = 0.625”
d. Design thk = 0.7496”. Provided thk after forming = 0.75”
11. Following four new seamless (2:1) ellipsoidal heads are available for the
following design conditions. Choose the correct one. HEAD B
Design pr = 332 psi, Head I . D = 60’’ S = 20000 psi with no C A
a. Design thk = 0.7382”. Provided thk after forming = 0.75”
b. Design thk = 0.9788”. Provided thk after forming = 1.0”
c. Design thk = 0.4985”. Provided thk after forming = 0.5”
d. Design thk = 0.7377”. Provided thk after forming = 0.75”
13. For head in HEAD B value of crown radius for API 510 analysis can be
taken as:
a. 72’’
b. 60’’
c. 48’’
d. 54’’
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14. The crown portion for HEAD A may be considered as the portion lying
entirely within a circle whose centre will be same as head centre and
diameter will be
a. 68.5’’
b. 36.4’’
c. 57.6’’
d. 54.0’’
15. For HEAD B, the crown portion would lie within similar circle of
diameter:
a. 60’’
b. 30’’
c. 54’’
d. 48’’
17. Required minimum thickness for crown portion for head B as per API
510 shall be:
a. 0.4490”
b. 0.4262’’
c. 0.3652’’
d. 0.4863’’
18. The minimum nominal thickness of new cylindrical shell with design
pr=555 psi inside diameter = 58’’, S= 20000 psi and E = 0.85 with
corrosion allowance of 1/8’’ will be:
a. 1.0 inch
b. 1.50 inch
c. 1.125 inch
d. 1.25 inch
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19. After 10 years of service, extensive corrosion was observed on the
shell (shell Nominal thickness as per above question) over a
patch lying entirely beyond 6 inches from weld for the vessel
above. Thickness measured in this area was only 0.96’’, while
on weld area, the corrosion was within expected limits. If Corr.
Allowance required for remaining life is 1/16” (0.06”), the vessel
is:
a. Safe for design conditions
b. Unsafe for design conditions
c. Safe only if welds are fully radio graphed and ok
d. Safe only if welds are UT checked and OK
20. You are planning for the Hydro-test of a vessel with test pressure
40Kg/cm2g. The calibrated test gauges available are: 0-50 Kg/cm 2g, 0-
100 Kg/cm2g, 0-150 Kg/cm2g and 0-200 Kg/cm2g. Which two gauges are
acceptable for this test?
a. 0-50 Kg/cm2g and 0-100 Kg/cm2g
b. 0-100 Kg/cm2g and 0-200 Kg/cm2g
c. 0-50 Kg/cm2g and 0-200 Kg/cm2g
d. 0-100 Kg/cm2g and 0-150 Kg/cm2g
22. Min. PWHT temperature and soaking period of weld with P4 and P5A,
materials both with thickness = 3.0”, would be as follows:
a. Temp= 1100°F, Time = 2hr., 15 min.
b. Temp= 1100°F, Time = 3hr.
c. Temp= 1250°F, Time = 3hr.
d. Temp= 1250°F, Time = 2hr., 15 min.
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24. The length of a charpy specimen is:
a. 2.165” (55.0mm)
b. 2.10” (54.0 mm)
c. 2.15” (54.6 mm)
d. 2.00” (50.8mm)
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29. A pressure vessel with nominal diameter 1200 mm was inspected for
ovality of shell. A opening of 200 mm I.D. exists. The permissible ovality
at the vessel cross section which is 150 mm from center of the opening
is:
a. 12 mm
b. 16 mm
c. 14 mm
d. 18 mm
30. A pressure vessel has design pressure = 300 psi. Its safe stress values
at ambient and designed temperatures are 19,800 psi and 18000 psi
respectively. The minimum hydrostatic test pressure and inspection
pressure respectively for above will be:
a. 450 psi, 390 psi
b. 390 psi, 330 psi
c. 429 psi,330 psi
d. None of the above
33. General “mill under tolerance” according to ASME Sec., VIII Div. 1 for
the plates is
a. 0.01” or 6% (whichever is smaller)
b. 0.1” or 6% (whichever is smaller)
c. 0.1mm or 6% (whichever is larger)
d. None of the above is a correct statement
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34. Following two combinations of nozzle pipe diameter and shell
thickness are to be checked for reinforcement requirements
Case 1:
Vessel wall thk = 1/2 " and nozzle size 4” N.D. (4-1/2” OD)
Case 2:
Vessel wall thk = ¾" Nozzle size 2” N.D. (2-3/8” OD)
35. Check whether Impact testing is required or not for following two plates.
Plates are to be used for Storage vessels which will be Hydrotested.
Vessels neither do nor undergo temperature / pressure fluctuations or
cyclic loading during service.
36. For vessel 0.75 inch thick, MDMT specified was (-45ºF) and material
of construction used was SA 516 Gr 60.
a. Specify impact testing of material
b. Impact testing of material need not be specified
c. Specify impact testing of vessel after PWHT
d. Specify impact testing of vessel after fabrication, prior to PWHT.
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37. For the given configuration, reinforcement area available in shell will
be:
Data: t = 16 mm
tr = 15 mm
tn = 8 mm
d =112 mm
a. 1680 mm sq
b. 112 mm sq
c. 224 mm sq
d. None of above
39. The minimum PWHT temperature and minimum holding time for 1.5
inch thick welded joints P no. 5A plates shall be.
a. 13000 F, 1.5 hrs.
b. 12500 F, 1.5 hrs
c. 11000 F, 1.5 hours
d. None of above
41. A seamless (E=1) 2:1 Ellipsoidal head 60 inch ID, 400 psi design
pressure, (corrosion allowance = 0) and (S = 20000 psig) when new,
was provided thickness of 5/8”. Your assessment is:
a. Head was designed correctly as per ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1
b. Head was not designed correctly. Thickness is inadequate.
c. Depends on the opinion of third party inspector
d. None of the above
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42. What is the alignment tolerance of a Category “A” weld joint, where the
thinner of the two plates is 1-1/2” thick?
a. 1/16 t
b. 1/8”
c. 3/16”
d. 1/8 t
44. A seamless shell (1 course) with two seamless elliptical heads are
combined to form a vessel. Spot radiography was performed on the
attaching type 1 welds. What joint efficiency / quality factor must be
used for the head and shell calculations? (Assume circumferential
stress governs.) (Hint UW 12 D governs)
a. 0.90
b. 0.85
c. 1.00
d. 0.70
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A 250 psi (Design Pressure) vessel is to be pneumatic tested in accordance
with the original ASME Section VIII, Div. 1 rules. The material is SA-516 – 70
and has a design stress of 12,000 psi and stress of 17,500 psi at ambient
test temperature.
49. What is the first stage pressure reading of the vessel gauge when
pneumatically tested?
a. 401 psi
b. 227 psi
c. 187 psi
d. 201 psi
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52. A standard seamless, Head (Torispherical) is used for the following
conditions:
54. For a certain pressure vessel with spot radiography, and all Welds
type 1,
Vessel diameter = 72 inch I.D.
M.O. C = SA 515 gr 70
Design temp. = 600°F
Allowable stress at design temp. = 20,000 psi
If shell thk. = 5/8" and C. A = 1/8", the MAWP for the shell will be:
a. 234 psi
b. 168 psi
c. 256 psi
d. None of the above
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55. A pressure vessel (M.O.C. 516 gr. 70) has external jacket spread over
72 inches length of the shell. (Jacket pressure = 180 psi, Jacket
temperature = 350°F) the vessel OD = 36 inches. Shell thickness= 0.5
inch, C.A. = Nil. Decide which of the following are applicable in the
present case.
a. Shell thickness is OK.
b. Shell thickness is NOT OK.
c. Data are not adequate.
d. Acceptance of shell thickness depends on opinion of vessel
engineer.
56. Choose correct hydrostatic test pressure from given options for a
vessel with the following data:
57. Impact test requirement for the two plates is to be assessed for MDMT =
0ºF, to be used for Vessel which will be hydrotested and used for steady
operation.
58. For vessel shell, thk= 4.0 inch, max. weld mismatch shall be as follows:
A )Long seam = ¼”, circ seam = ½”
b) Long seam = ¼”, circ seam = 7/32”
c) Long seam = 7/32”, circ seam = ¼”
d) Long seam = 5/8”, circ seam = ½”
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59. Toughness (opposite of brittleness) will be best for which materials:
a. Materials represented by curve A
b. Materials represented by curve B
c. Materials represented by curve C
d. Materials represented by curve D
60. In a pressure vessel one of the 2:1 ellipsoidal dished head is removed
and a new seamless dished head of same type is installed with a single
‘V’ joint with backing strip and full radiography. What is the joint
category, type and efficiency of the joint now?
a. Category-B, Type-1 & E-0.9
b. Category-B, Type-2 & E-0.9
c. Category-A, Type-2 & E-1.0
d. Category-B, Type-2 & E-1.0
61. A pressure vessel of overall height 80’ has its part MAWP at various
parts as detailed in the sketch. What is the vessel MAWP (hydrostatic
head 1’ = 0.433 psi)? RK
a. 419 psi
b. 420 psi
c. 430 psi
d. 426 psi
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62. A vessel is to under go a hydrostatic test after a repair. The vessel’s
stress allowable at the test temperature is 15,000 psi and its stress
allowable at its operating temperature is 13,800 psi. The vessel’s MAWP
at its operational temperature is 125 psi. What will be the required test
pressure at the top of the vessel?
a. 203.8 psi
b. 169.6 psi
c. 176.6 psi
d. 143.7 psi
63. A cylindrical shell contains a welded long joint that is made using a
backing strip that remains in place. All of the radiography requirements
of UW 12 (a) have been met. For purposes of calculating circumferential
stress on the cylinder, what will be the value of the joint E used in the
calculation?
a. 1.0
b. .85
c. .80
d. .90
64. A small exchanger has experienced internal corrosion of its tubes. The
tubes are required to withstand an external pressure of 350 psi. The
tubes have and O. D. of 2.0 inch and are 6 inches in length with a wall
thickness of .025 inch. What would be the approximate Factor A value
for this combination of length diameter and thickness of tube is?
a. .0056
b. .00055
c. .057
d. 10
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66. A cylindrical shell has a seamless hemispherical head on one end and a
seamless ellipsoidal head on the other end. The elliptical head is
attached by a type 2 weld meeting the spot radiography requirements of
UW-11(a)(5)(b). The shell has a single longitudinal joint. All category A
butt welds are type 1 with full radiography applied. The vessel will
require an MAWP of 500 psi. The material of the shell and head is SA-
515-Gr.60. The allowable stress at the operating temperature is 15,000
psi. The heads inside diameter is 10’-0”. What is the required thickness
of the 2 to 1 ellipsoidal head?
a. .250
b. .235
c. .209
d. .1003
68. After rolling a plate into a cylinder designed for internal pressure it is
measured for out of roundness;
a. It is acceptable if it is no more than 1% out of roundness.
b. It is acceptable if it is no more than 10% out of roundness
c. It is acceptable if it is no more than ½% out of roundness
d. It is acceptable if it is no more than 2% out of roundness
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70. What is the required thickness of a 60 inch I.D. cylindrical shell if;
It has and allowable stress at design of 17,500 psi
71. A hemispherical head formed form solid plate is 48.0 inches in inside
diameter this head is attached to a seamless shell and has not had
radiography on the Category A type 1 weld that attaches the head to the
shell. The vessel is horizontal and operates at 500 PSI water pressure
with an allowable stress on the head’s material of 15,000 PSI. The
head’s thickness required is?
a. .5741”
b. .5761”
c. 1.14832”
d. .2356”
Use Hemi Spherical formula E from table UW 12 is 0.7
So t= {500 x 48} /{(2 x 15000 x 0.7) – (0.2 x 50)}= 1.14832
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72. A cylindrical shell has been discovered to have uniform external
corrosion. The shells original thickness was 7/8 inch; it is
presently .745 inch in thickness. The original O.D of the shell was 30
inches. The vessel operates at 650ºF with a stress allowable on the
material of 15,000 psi 100 % RT was performed on the vessel. All joints
are types 1 what is the vessel’s present MAWP? RK
CA
24”
.125
a. 760 psi
b. 772.13 psi
c. 766.88 psi
d. 382.10 psi
73. A shell course is being replaced with the new course being 60 inches in
inside diameter and 7/8 inches thick. The vessel course material is SA-
515 gr 60 plate at a design temperature of 750ºF the stress allowed is
13,000 psi The vessel joints are all type 2 and the vessel is stamped RT-
3. what is the MAWP of this shell course? Type 2 RT 3 means Type 2
Spot RT and so as per table UW 12 E = 0.8
a. 298.11 psi
b. 316.74 psi
c. 150.35 psi
d. 335.38 psi
MAWP = SEt /( R + 0.6 t) ={ 13000 x 0.8 x .875} / { 30 + (0.6 x 0.875)} =
298.116 psig
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74. A torispherical head which can be calculated using UG-32 of Section VIII
Div. It has an outside skirt diameter of 84 inches and an inside knuckle
radius of 6 % O.D this means that the inside crown radius must be;
a. 42 inches
b. 5.04 inches
c. 84 inches
d. 2.52 inches
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SOLUTION :
= 0.7496 mm
Correct answer: d
t= PxD
2SE-0.2P
= 332 x 60
2 x 20000 x 1 – 0.2 x 332
= 19920
39933.6
= 0.4985”
Correct Answer: c
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12. For Torisph. Head, D = 72”
For API 510 analysis
Crown Radius = Diameter = 72”
Correct answer: a
Correct answer: d
14. Crown portion lies in circle of diameter equal to 0.8D = 0.8 x 72 = 57.6”
Correct answer: c
15. Crown Portion lies in circle of dia. equal to 0.8D = 0.8 x 60 = 48”
Correct answer: d
16. For torisph head, for crown portion, use hemisphere formula using R = D
= 16920
39933.6
= 0.4235”
Correct answer: c
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17. Again, use hemispherical head formula for Crown part:
t= PxR for Hemispherical head,
2SE – 02P use R = 0.9 D
S = 20000 psi
= 332 x 0.9 x 60 E=1
2SE – 0.2P P = 332
= 332 x 54
39933.6
= 0.4489
Correct answer: a
= 16164
16667
t= PxR
SE – 0.6P take: E=1
t= 555 x 29.125
20,000 – 333
= 0.83”
Available shell thickness Excluding required C.A.= 0.96”-0.06” = 0.9”
0.9” > 0.83” . . . (Safe)
Correct answer: a
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SOLUTION
tmn = .4375”
7 tmn = .306”
1.1/4t = .546
ANSWER: A = 7/16”
41) Ellipsoid t = {400 x 60} / {(2 x20000 x 1) - )0.2 x400)} = 0.6012 in which is less
than 5/8 inch . So ok
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Q.52 Ref.: ASME VIII, UG – 32 (e),
0.885 PL
T = SE −0.1P + C
15957.6
= 16,375 + 0.125
= 0.974” + 0.125
= 1.0995”
CORRECT ANSWER: b
CORRECT ANSWER: c
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Q.54 Ref.: UG – 27 c (1)
SEt
MAWP = R+0. 6 t E = 0.85 from Table UW – 12
CORRECT ANSWER: a
CORRECT ANSWER: a
CORRECT ANSWER: b
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Q.57 Plates 537 clause 1 is curve D and 515 gr60 is curve B.
CORRECT ANSWER: d
For 4” thk for long seam — 1/16” x 4 = ¼” or 3/8”, use lower value.
CORRECT ANSWER: a
CORRECT ANSWER: d
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CORRECT ANSWER: b
Vessel MAWP is lowest of all part MAWPs adjusted for hydrostatic head.
CORRECT ANSWER: a
65) t = 1.25 x 0.377/2= 0.235 . but it should not be less than 0.250 or 0.7 x
0.377 is o.263 in which is the answer
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OPEN BOOK API SEC VIII
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4. A repair to vessel is planned. The vessel is built of SA-516 grade 70
normalized material. The vessel operates at an MDMT of 38ºF. This
vessel is in ordinary service and has thickness of 1.125 inch. It will not
receive postweld heat treatment. The coincident Ratio of stress is 0.90.?
This vessel cannot be exempted for impact testing per paragraph UG-20
(f) because;
a. SA-516 is not a P No. 1 material;
b. 38 ºF is too low a temperature.
c. It exceeds the thickness limit for a curve A material.
d. It exceeds the thickness limit for a curve D material.
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8. A vessel is constructed of rolled and welded SA-516 gr. 70 steel plate. It
is 96 inches in diameter with a communicating chamber, which extends
18 inches below this horizontal vessel. This vessel is in water service
and operates at working pressure of 150 psi. What will be the gage
pressure at working pressure as read on a gage mounted on the bottom
of the vessel’s communicating chamber?
a. 150 psi
b. 154 11 psi
c. 153.46 psi
d. 199.36 psi
10. Per Section VIII Div. I a P number I material is required to be post weld
heat treated when it exceeds what thickness at the joint?
a. 1”
b. 1-1/8” and has not had the required pre-heat applied.
c. 1-1/4” and has not had the required pre-heat applied.
d. 2”
11. What is the required holding time at normal PWHT temperature for P
number I material with a thickness of 3”?
a. 2-1/4 hours.
b. 2 hours
c. 2-1/2 hours
d. P number I material is not required to receive PWHT per Section VIII.
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12. While attempting to PWHT a vessel’s shell it is discovered that the
equipment on hand cannot reach the minimum temperature for the P
No. 1 Group 3 material that the vessel is constructed of It is 2 inches
thick at the location of heat treatment. If the vessel can be post weld
heat treated at a lower temperature, what is that lowest temperature?
a. 900 ºF
b. 1000 ºF
c. 950 ºF
d. Lower temperatures are not allowed on P No 1 Group 3 materials.
13. Which of the following is the maximum out-of roundness allowance for
a cylinder per ASME VIII?
a. 1%
b. plus or minus 1%
c. 1.2%
d. 2”
14. If a 3 inch thick welded plate specimen must be impact tested what will
be approximate required absorbed energy requirement if it has a 55 ksi
minimum yield strength?
a. 30 psi
b. 30 ft/lbs
c. 27 psi
d. 27 ft/lbs
16. The set pressure for a relief valve set at 200 psi may not exceed;
a. 206 psi.
b. 200 psi.
c. 203 psi.
d. 199 psi.
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17. The maximum reinforcement on a circumferential but welded joint made
in a plate shell of 2 inches in thickness is;
a. 1/32 inch.
b. ¼ inch
c. 1/16 inch.
d. 1/8 inch.
19. A Circular flat head at the top of a vessel is measured at 1.25 inches
thickness during inspection. The flat head has a diameter of 14 inches.
The vessel’s data is as follows;
MAWP is 500 psi C=0.33 S=17,500 psi E=1.0 what is required thickness
of this part?
a. 1.35940 inch
b. 1.24563 inch
c. .958633 inch
d. 1.75200 inch
21. A welding procedure is being qualified for use with a vessel that will
require impact testing; the coupon will be 4 inches thick. How many
Charpy specimens will be required total?
a. 9
b. 6
c. 3
d. 12
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22. A vessel is marked RT-3 this indicates that all welded joint efficiencies
will be taken from Column B of table UW-12. The vessel contains only
Type 1 welded joints so all welds will have an E of ?
a. .90
b. .85
c. .70
d. .65
24. Two nozzles of 1.0” thickness are to be attached to vessel using fillet
welds, if the shell is 2.0” thick the value of t min for this configurations
will be;
a. .707”
b. 1.0”
c. .750”
d. .530”.
26. While inspecting a vessel you discovered the cylindrical shell has
corroded externally to a present thickness of 0.498” in thickness at its
thinnest point. The vessel’s corroded outside diameter is 95.82” and its
material has an allowable stress of 13,800 psi at 750º F The vessel shell
is seamless and it has met the spot radiography requirements listed in
UW-12(d). What will be the MAWP of the vessel?
a. 71.87 psi
b. 143.5 psi
c. 144.0 psi
d. 83.45 psi
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27. According to Section VIII the minimum NPS for a liquid relief valve is:
a. NPS 1”
b. NPS ¾”
c. NPS 7/8’
d. NPS1/2”
29. Which of the following explains the closest that two isolated un-
reinforced openings can be to each other without reinforcement
calculations being required?
a. 4 times their diameters
b. 3-1/2 times their diameters.
c. The sum of their diameters.
d. There is no such requirement
31. The minimum throat dimension for a fillet weld as shown in Fig UW-16
(c) for a 1” thick nozzle joined to a 2” thick head is.
a. .530”
b. .750”
c. .250”
d. 1.00”
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ASME SEC VIII QB
3. A Shell with nom. I.D. = 2200 mm is rolled and the inspector observed
following readings, D max = 2215mm, D min = 2195 mm. Should the
shell be:
a. Accepted
b. Rejected
c. Accept after NDT
d. Depends on opinion of inspector.
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5. According to API 510, authorized inspection agency is:
a. Jurisdiction organization
b. Insurance company which under writes insurance of pressure vessels
c. Inspection organization of owner-user
d. Any of above
6. A pressure vessel has design pressure = 300 psi. Its safe stress values
at ambient and designed temperatures are 17100 psi and 16300 psi
respectively. The hydrostatic test pressure and inspection pressure for
above will be:
a. 450 psi and 346 psi
b. 409 psi and 315 psi
c. 415 psi and 300 psi
d. None of the above
7. The rules for impact testing of carbon steel in Section VIII vessel
materials require what kind(s) of impact test?
a. Brinell & Rockwell
b. Izod & Charpy V-notch
c. Charpy V-notch only is acceptable.
d. Brinell only is acceptable.
9. A vessel made with full penetration double welds shows name plate
marking of ‘RT2’. The joint efficiency for this vessel will be:
a. 0.85
b. 1.0
c. 0.7
d. None of these
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10. Who is responsible for transferring the plate marking to the balance
plate for a vessel repair work?
a. Authorized inspector who is overseeing the repair activities
b. Repair organization who does the repair work
c. The plate marking and cutting persons involved in the repair process
d. The pressure vessel Engineer who approved the repair work
11. If vessel longitudinal and circumferential welds are type 1 and spot
radiographed only, then stamping on name plate will be:
a. RT1
b. RT2
c. RT3
d. RT4
12. In the above question, if welds were fully radiographed for their entire
length, the purpose is to conform to ________ stamping to be put on
name plate:
a. RT1
b. RT2
c. RT3
d. RT4
13. As per ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1, in pressure testing, if stress ratio = 1, the
test pressure as compared to design pressure shall be:
a. 1.5 times for hydrotest
b. 1.3 times for pneumatic test
c. Same for both hydro and pneumatic
d. None of the above
14. As per ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1, if permanent deformation is observed due
to over pressure during hydrotesting:
a. The inspector should ask for re-test using proper test pressure.
b. Follow-up the hydro-testing by a pneumatic test at proper pressure,
taking suitable precautions as given in code for pneumatic test.
c. The inspector may ask for providing additional stiffening rings around
vessel and carry out re-hydro test at proper test pressure.
d. The inspector may reject the vessel.
17. In PWHT of pressure vessels that are built in carbon and low-alloy
steels:
a. Minimum PWHT temperature increases with increase of vessel
thickness.
b. PWHT Soaking period increases with increasing vessel thickness.
c. Thickness has to be accounted for working out heating and cooling
rates.
d. Only (b) and (c) above
18. Three corrosion patches were seen on the shell for a tall vertical vessel
to decide their effect on vessel MAWP:
a. Work out part MAWP at thinnest patch and that will represent vessel
MAWP
b. Vessel MAWP does not get affected by thinning of the vessel
c. Work out part MAWP for lowest head, and that will represent vessel
MAWP
d. Lowest value, as worked out by the worst combination of part MAWP
and corresponding hydrostatic head at that location
19. When dial-type indicating and recording pressure gauges are used to
monitor leak testing, the maximum gauge range shall not exceed which
multiple of the expected test pressure?
a. 1½ times
b. 2½ times
c. 3 times
d. 4 times
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21. In above question what will be the incremental values of pressurization
at first and second stage if pneumatic test pressure is 250 psi?
a. 125 psi, 25 psi
b. 50 psi, 50 psi
c. 100 psi, 50 psi
d. None of above
22. Pneumatic test is proposed for a vessel instead of standard hydro test.
Most probable reason for this could be:
a. The vessel internal is lined with refractory
b. No water is available
c. The skirt of the vessel is too week to take care of the static water head
and pressure.
d. Any one or both of a and c above
23. In post weld heat treatment inspection what important things you will
verify:
a. Loading temperature and heating rate
b. Holding temperature and holding time
c. Cooling rate and un-loading (from furnace) temperature
d. All of the above are important things to be verified
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26. Vessel MAWP of existing vertical vessel will be affected for which of the
following?
a. If Vessel Part MAWP changes for any vessel part.
b. If design pressure is reduced (other factors remaining same)
c. Vessel height is changed by adding/deleting a shell course
d. A and C
27. A Shell with Inside dia = 2200 mm, and Corr. allow.= 5 mm is to be
designed as per ASME Sec. VIII , Div.1. What will the value of “R” in
design formula for shell thickness?
a. 1100 mm
b. 1105 mm
c. 1095 mm
d. 1110 mm
28. In thickness formula for internal pressure for shell, term ‘E’ refers to:
a. Modules of Elasticity of material
b. Thermal Expansion
c. Joint efficiency of the weld
d. None of above
30. If all other conditions are remains same the design thickness of which
dished end (Torispherical, Hemispherical, and Ellipsoidal) will be
maximum?
a. Torispherical
b. Hemispherical
c. Ellipsoidal
d. All will be same
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32. ASME Sec VIII Div. 1 specifies different acceptance level for weld
reinforcement, which of the following statements are true in your
opinion?
a. Permitted reinforcement for long. seems is higher than circ. seems
b. Permitted reinforcement for long. seems is lower than circ. Seems
c. Permitted reinforcement for long. seems is same as circ. seems
d. Permitted reinforcement does not depend on location of seems.
34. A Pressure Vessel is designed for 0.85 joint efficiency with full
penetration welds. RT requirement will be:
a. Nil
b. Spot
c. 100 %
d. T-joints radiography
36. Two head to shell joints, one joining a seamless Hemisph, head to
shell was radiographed for full length and the other joint joining
seamless std. torisph. head to shell was spot radiographed, The weld
joint efficiency for each of these heads respectively will be:
a. 1, 0.85
b. 1, 1
c. 0.85, 1
d. 0.85, 0.85
37. ASME Sec. VIII Div. 1 recommends use of U.T. in place of R.T. (for a fully
radiographed vessel) for:
a. All butt welds in vessel
b. All butt and fillet welds in vessel
c. For closing seams only
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d. The code does not permit use of U.T. at all
38. Vessel MAWP for tall vertical vessel will normally be:
a. Greater than vessel part MAWPs
b. Lower than Vessel part MAWPs
c. May be (a) or (b) depending on Vessel height
d. Is always same as vessel design pressure
42. The rules for impact testing of carbon steel in Section VIII vessel
materials require what kind(s) of impact test.
a. Brinell & Rockwell
b. Izod & Charpy V-notch
c. Charpy V-notch only is acceptable
d. Brinell only is acceptable
45. What will be the minimum inspection pressure if pneumatic testing was
carried out at 220 psig, as per code?
a. 220 psi
b. 250 psi
c. 200 psi
d. 260 psi
46. For external pressure calculations, the value of “E” is worked out on the
basis of:
a. E = 1 for full radiography
b. E = 0.85 for spot radiography
c. E = 0.7 for no radiography
d. E is modulus of elasticity and does not depend on radiography
48. ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1 permits which of the following nozzle
constructions?
a. “Set-in” type
b. “Set-on” type
c. Both (a) and (b)
d. None of (a) or (b)
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50. Reinforcement area required for an opening of diameter of 8” inside
diameter and minimum required shell wall thickness 1.0” will be:
a. 9.0 sq. inches
b. 8.0 sq. inches
c. 1 inch thickness
d. 10 sq. inches
54. Pneumatic test should be carried out on a vessel at 300 psig. The
design temperature and the test temperature are same. What is the test
pressure and in how many steps the pressure should be applied.
a. 350 psig, 6 steps
b. 330 psig, 6 steps
c. 350 psig, 2 steps
d. 330 psig, 2 steps
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55. A vessel is to undergo a hydrostatic test after an alteration; the test
pressure will be 785 psi. Using standard commercially available gauges
what is the minimum and maximum gage pressure range acceptable for
this test?
a. 0-1000 to 0-3000 psi
b. 0-1500 to 0-3000 psi
c. 0-1000 to 0-2500 psi
d. 0-850 to 0-1500 psi
57. Of the types of stresses placed on a thin walled cylinder the most
severe is;
a. Circumferential
b. Longitudinal
c. Compressive
d. Radial
58. The rules for impact testing of carbon steel in Section VIII vessel
materials require what kind(S) of impact test.
a. Brinell & Rockwell
b. Izod & charpy V-notch
c. Charpy V-notch only is acceptable
d. Brinell only is acceptable.
59. You have measured undercut on a girth weld during the repair to a
vessel, it was found to be 1/32 inch in depth. The base metal is 2 inches
thick, and you should?
a. Reject the weld
b. Accept the weld.
c. Consult the API 510 code for accept/reject criteria before making a
decision
d. Consult with the chief inspector or Engineer
60. The two types of impact tests required by section VIII Div.1 are;
a. Izod and drop weight
b. Brinell and Rockwell
c. Charpy and Drop Weigth
d. Weld metal and Base metal
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61. In Section VIII Div.1 acceptance of a radiograph is based on;
a. The speed of the film used.
b. The geometric unsharpness of the image
c. The absence of backscatter.
d. The ability to see the essential hole or wire, if a wire type IQI is used
62. A spot radiograph of a butt weld in a 1 inch thick of a vessel market RT-
3 was found to have a rounded indication, the dimension of such an
indication according to section VIII div 1 is;
a. 1/32 of an inch
b. 1/3 of an inch
c. 2/3 of an inch
d. None, rounded indications are not a consideration with spot
radiography
63. Section VIII Div 1, is very specific about the number of spot radiographs
required when applying it for quality control, the basic premise is to;
a. Insure that all welds are made perfectly
b. Make sure someone is held responsible for any poor welding
c. apply the radiographs immediately after welding in order to take
connective steps if needed.
d. fire as many welders as possible
64. A P No.1 material that is plate has been rolled into a cylinder and butt
welded. The cylinder is exactly 1-1/4” thick, and it is used in the repair
of a pressure boundary on a U stamped vessel, the following is a true
statement.
a. It must receive full radiography
b. It may be not spot radiographed
c. It may not be fully radiography
d. It may receive spot, full or no radiography depending on the original UI
form
65. Charpy impact tests are intended to prove that a material is;
a. Tough at the desired MDMT of the vessel to be constructed using that
material
b. Some what prone to brittle fracture.
c. acceptable for use in high temperature service
d. not required to be heat treated
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66. The testing apparatus used and the techniques for performing charpy
impact tests are found in;
a. Section VIII Div. 1 paragraph UG-84
b. SA-270
c. SA-370
d. Section IX paragraph 401.32
67. Prior to witnessing a pneumatic test of pressure vessel, which has been
repaired by welding the inspector should;
a. Determine if the vessel has had all relief devices removed
b. Observe that the digital pressure gage to be used for the test is of the
proper range
c. Check that the personnel conducting the test have been properly
trained to perform hazardous tests.
d. Make sure that the analog pressure gage is of the proper range for the
test pressure
68. The number of charpy impact specimens required for a 1-3/4” Thick
weld procedure test plate is;
a. 2 sets of 3.
b. 3 sets of 2.
c. 3sets of 3.
d. Dependent on the type of material to be used in the construction of the
vessel.
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ASME SEC VIII QB
ANSWERS
Q. ANS. REFERENCE
1 C ASME VIII, UG – 16 (c)
2 D ASME VIII, UG - 99
3 A ASME VIII, UG-80 a (1)
4 B ASME VIII, UG-32 (d)
5 D API 510, 3.4
6 B ASME VIII, UG-99 (b) and (d)
7 C ASME VIII, UG-84
8 A ASME VIII UG-100
9 B UG – 116 e-2 and Table UW - 12
10 B UG – 77 and API 510
11 C ASME VIII, UG – 116
12 A ASME VIII, UG - 116
13 D UG – 99 and UG - 100
14 D UG – 99 (d)
15 A ASME VIII, Fig. UCS – 66
16 B ASME VIII, UW – 40 a2
17 D UCS – 56, d1, 5
18 D ASME VIII, UG – 98 (a)
19 D ASME VIII, UG - 102
20 C ASME VIII, UG - 100
21 A ASME VIII, UG – 100
22 D Application of UG – 100 (a)
23 D UCS – 56, d1, 2, 5
24 B ASME UW-11(a)
25 B ASME VIII, UW – 3 (a)
26 D ASME VIII, UG – 98 (a)
27 B ASME VIII, UG – 27 (a), UG -16 (e)
28 C ASME VIII, UG – 27 (a)
29 D ASME VIII, UW – 3 (a) (1)
30 A ASME VIII, UG – 32, d, e, f
31 A ASME VIII, Fig. UW - 9
32 B ASME VIII, UW - 35
33 A ASME VIII, UG – 98 (a)
34 B ASME VIII, Table UW - 12
35 C ASME VIII, UW – 32 (j)
36 B ASME VIII, UW – 12 (d)
37 C ASME VIII, UW – 11 (a) - 7
38 B ASME VIII, 98 (a)
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39 C ASME VIII, UG – 116 (e)
40 C ASME VIII, UG – 100 (b)
41 D ASME VIII, UW – II (c)
42 C ASME VIII, UG - 84
43 A ASME VIII, UG - 100
44 D ASME VIII, UG – 100 (a)
45 C ASME VIII, UG – 100 (d)
46 D ASME VIII, UG – 28, Step 7
47 A ASME VIII, UG – 28, Steps 2 and 3
48 C ASME VIII, UW – 16, Fig. UW 16.1
49 A ASME VIII, UG – 80 (a)
50 B ASME VIII, UG - 37
51 A ASME VIII, Fig. UCS - 66
52 A ASME VIII, UW-52.
53 B ASME VIII, UW – 51 c (1)
54 B ASME VIII, UG – 100 (d)
55 B UG-102
56 A UG-27&API 510
57 A VIII UG-27
58 C VIII UG-84
59 B VIII UW-35
60 D VIII UG-84
61 D VIII UW-51(a)(3)
62 D VIII UW-52 ( c ) (3)
63 C VIII UW-52 header note
64 D VIII UW-11(a)(3)&UCS-57 (table notes)
65 A VIII UG-84 definition of Charpy (notch toughness)!
66 C VIII UG-84 refers SA-370 for details
67 D VIII UG-100&102&UW-50
68 C VIII UG-84 (h)
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CLOSED BOOK ASME SEC VIII
4. A welded carbon steel joint has a MDMT which is lower than 120 ºF
above what thickness must impact tested material be used.
a. 6 inches.
b. 4 inches.
c. 2 inches.
d. 3 inches.
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6. If inspecting a vessel using non-destructive inspections, where can
guidance be found to accept or reject a condition in a weld that has
been discovered during the inspection?
a. Section V of the ASME Code.
b. Section VIII of the ASME or Code of construction.
c. API 510 Inspection Code.
d. NBIC.
8. List three places where category B welds are located in an ASME Code
Section VIII Div 1 vessel.
a. Longitudinal joint in shells, in nozzles and communicating chambers.
b. Circumferential joints in transitions in diameter, connecting heads to
communicating chambers and hemispherical heads to shells.
c. Circumferential joints in transitions in diameter, connecting heads to
communicating chambers and ellipsoidal heads to shells.
d. Circumferential joints in transitions in diameter connecting heads to
communicating chambers and the joints used to make a sphere from
two hemispheres.
10. What type material is always required to have a mill test report in
accordance with Section VIII Div 1 of the ASME Code?
a. ASTM pipe.
b. ASTM forged pressure parts.
c. Gray cast iron parts used for pressure.
d. Plate.
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11. A spot radiograph in accordance with UW-53 has revealed rounded
indications that exceed those allowed in Appendix 4 of Section VIII
Div.1. What must be done?
a. Two tracer radiographs must be performed and if they pass the area
that failed in the first shot repaired and retested.
b. Nothing.
c. The entire joint must be radiographed fully.
d. Ultrasonic inspection must be performed on the welded joint.
12. The term ‘Full Radiography” in Section VIII Div. 1 means that a vessel
must have;
a. 100% of its welds radiographed
b. All of the welds required by code to be fully radiographed examined
c. 100% of the all of the welds which exceed NPS 10 and or 1-1/8”
radiographed
d. Radiography applied to all types of weld including fillet welds.
13. Indications observed by the dye penetrant NDE method are often larger
than the actual imperfection in the material. What is the accept reject
criteria based on?
a. The dimensions of the imperfection revealed by the inspection.
b. The dimensions of the developed test.
c. The dimensions of the developed test, following a written procedure.
d. The dimension size allowed by the prevailing code.
14. The hydrostatic head must be considered when rating a liquid filled
vessel’s
a. Bottom shell course’s material of construction.
b. Top formed head’s geometry.
c. Reinforcement pad material selection
d. Each component MAWP.
15. A vessel is undergoing a hydrostatic test per the rules of the ASME, the
pressure it shall be visually inspected at is;
a. The test pressure divided by 1.3
b. No less than the test pressure divided by 1.3
c. No less than the test pressure divided by 1.1.
d. No less than 4/5 the test pressure.
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16. If heads are formed so that the pressure is on the concave side they are
considered by the ASME to be
a. Minus heads.
b. Seamless.
c. Plus heads
d. Spun heads.
17. A forget flat head attached to a vessel by butt welding must follow all
the rules for
a. Circumferential welds given in Part UW of Section VIII
b. Longitudinal welds given in Part UW of Section VIII
c. Circumferential welds given in Part UCS of Section VIII
d. Longitudinal welds given in part UCS of Section VIII
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Closed Book SEC VIII
ANSWER
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API 510 Practice Exam Section VIII Div. I
These question cover both the open and closed book portion of the exam; in
general any table lookup questions would be in the open book part of the
examination. Only the correct choice and the paragraph where the answer is
found are given, so you will be required to read the paragraphs to confirm the
answers
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6. Materials used in the construction of welded pressure vessels shall be
of weldable quality. This requires that a material be proven by;
a. Successful qualification of a Welding Procedure in accordance with
Section IX of the ASME Code.
b. Acceptance by Section II Part D of the ASME Code.
c. Chemical tests and mechanical testing.
d. Listing in the stress tables in Section VIII Div. 1
8. The minimum thickness for shells and heads of vessels built to Section
VIII Div I is:
a. 3/32”
b. 5/32”
c. 1/8”
d. 1/16”
9. The mill under tolerance for a plate of ½” thickness in Section VIII Div. I
is:
a. 6% of the thickness.
b. .010”
c. .001”
d. 3% of the thickness.
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11. Section VIII Div. I states that when specifying a corrosion allowance;
a. A corrosion allowance may be given to all vessels.
b. A corrosion allowance can be considered in MAWP calculations.
c. The owner/user shall designate any corrosion allowance for a vessel
subject to corrosion or thinning and it should be adequate for the
expected life of the vessel.
d. No requirement for a corrosion allowance exists in Section VIII Div. I; it
is solely up to the owner/user to require one.
14. The thickness of shells under internal pressure shall be not less than
that computed by the following formulas. In addition, provision shall be
made for;
a. Any of the other loading listed in UG-22, when such loadings are
expected.
b. Corrosion.
c. Atmospheric pressure
d. External loadings.
15. When calculating the external pressure allowed on a vessel you shall
enter the Factor A. Chart when the value of L/D o is greater than 50 at:
a. The value divided by two.
b. The value of 50
c. The value of Do/t
d. You cannot use the chart you must use the formulas of Appendix 5.
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16. When cutting plate or other stock for fabrication of a Section VIII Div I
vessel the;
a. The cutting shall only be performed by mechanical means, sawing etc..
b. The edges shall be rounded if exposed to corrosion.
c. Exposed inside edges shall be chamfered or rounded.
d. The cutting shall be performed by thermal processes only.
17. For traceability of parts used in a Section VIII Div. I vessel the vessel
Manufacturer shall maintain traceability of the material to the original
identification markings by which of the following methods;
a. Identification by a coded marking traceable to the original required
marking.
b. Marking the part numbers on the fabrication drawings.
c. Welding maps to be turned over the owner/user of the vessel.
d. No markings are required.
18. If the material used in the fabrication of a vessel has defects they:
a. May not be repaired and the entire part shall be rejected.
b. May be repaired only by the steel mill who manufactured the part
material.
c. Defects in material may be repaired provided acceptance by the
Inspector is first obtained for the method and extent of repairs.
d. Defects in material may be repaired. Defective material that cannot be
satisfactorily repaired may be rejected at the inspector’s discretion.
19. All plates for shell sections and for heads shall be formed to the
required shape by any process that will not unduly impah the physical
properties of the material. If plates are to be rolled to form a cylinder;
a. They must be heated to the materials transition temperature prior to
rolling.
b. They must be volumetrically examined by a suitable NDE process prior
to rolling.
c. The adjoining edges of circumferential joints of cylindrical vessels shall
first be shaped to the proper curvature by preliminary rolling or forming
in order to avoid having objectionable flat spots along the completed.
d. The adjoining edges of longitudinal joints of cylindrical vessels shall
first be shaped to the proper curvature by preliminary rolling or forming
in order to avoid having objectionable flat spots along the completed.
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20. For a cylindrical shell that was designed for internal pressure the
tolerance for out-of-roundness must be maintained and is based on the
difference of the maximum and minimum inside diameters. This
tolerance is:
a. It shall not exceed 1%
b. It shall not exceed 0.10%
c. It shall not exceed 10%
d. It shall not exceed 15%
22. When plate specification heat treatments are not performed by the
material manufacturer, they shall be performed by, or be under the
control of, the fabricator who shall then place the letter (s);
a. “T” following the letter G” in the Mill plate makings
b. “HT” following the letter G” in the Mill plate markings
c. “T” following the letter GP” in the Mill plate markings
d. “HT” following the letter MG” in the Mill plate markings.
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24. All materials to be used in constructing a pressure vessel shall be
examined before fabrication for the purpose of detecting, as far as
possible, imperfections which would affect the safety of the vessel. This
would include;
a. Particular attention to rounded edges and other parts of pipe which
would disclose the existence of serious laminations, shearing cracks,
and other imperfections.
b. Particular attention to corners of lap plates.
c. Particular attention to the inside corners of reinforcement plates.
d. Particular attention to cut edges and other parts of rolled plate which
would disclose the existence of serious laminations, shearing cracks,
and other imperfections.
25. The _____________ Shall examine the pressure retaining parts to make
certain they conform to the prescribed shape and meet the thickness
requirements after forming. The ________ Shall verify the dimensions.
a. Manufacturer, Inspector
b. Inspector, Manufacturer.
c. Vendor surveyor, manufacturer.
d. Manufacturer, Vendor surveyor.
26. The maximum allowable working pressure for a vessel is the maximum
pressure permissible at the top of the vessel in its normal operating
position at the designated coincident temperature specified for that
pressure. It is the least of the values found for maximum allowable
working pressure for any of the essential parts of the vessel by the
principles given in (b) below, and adjusted for any difference in
_________?
a. The height of the vessel
b. The weight of the vessel
c. Any static head that may exist
d. Any static head exerted on the part with the highest MAWP
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28. The visual inspection of joints and connections for leaks at the
Standard Hydrostatic Test Pressure calculated by dividing the ratio of
stresses may be waived provided:
a. No gas leak test will be applied.
b. Substitution of the gas leak test is by agreement reached between
Manufacturer and Owner.
c. The vessel will not contain a “lethal” substance
d. The vessel will not contain a “flammable” substance.
29. A small liquid relief valve set to ____ times the test pressure is
recommended for the hydrostatic pressure test system, in case a
vessel, while under test, is likely to be warmed up materially with
personnel absent.
a. 1-1/3
b. 1-1/2
c. 1-1/4
d. 1-3/4
30. Prior to performing a Pneumatic Test per Section VIII Div. I, the
manufacturer must perform non destructive tests The requirements for
these lests are given in _________
a. UG-40
b. UW-50
c. UG-50
d. UW-35
31. The pressure in the vessel shall be gradually increased to not more
than on-half of the test pressure. Thereafter, the test pressure shall be
increased in steps of approximately ___ of the test pressure until the
required test pressure has been reached.
a. Approximately one-tenth
b. One-quarter
c. One-fifteenth
d. Exactly One-length.
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32. Subject to the provisions of UG-99(a)(1) and (a)(2), a pneumatic test
prescribed in this paragraph may be used lieu of the standard
hydrostatic test prescribed in UG-99 for vessels:
a. Are readily dried and are to be used in services where traces of the
testing medium can be tolerated.
b. That are so designed and/or supported that they cannot safely be filled
with water.
c. That are so designed and/or supported that they can be safely filled
with water.
d. Only for vessels with an enamel lining
34. Dial indicating pressure gages used in testing shall be graduated over a
range of about double the intended maximum test pressure, but in no
case shall the range be less than 1 ½ nor more than 4 times that
pressure ____________ having a wider range of pressure may be used
provided the readings give the same or greater degree of accuracy as
obtained with dial pressure gages.
a. Scientific laboratory gages
b. Chart recording gages
c. Mason-Hanson dial feeder gage
d. Digital reading pressure gages
35. The name plate on an ASME Section VIII Div.1 vessel has the single
letter P stamped on it, this means?
a. It was constructed using pressure welding
b. It was proof tested in lieu of hydrostatic testing
c. It will be a permanent vessel and will not be on a trailer or otherwise
transported
d. There is no such example given in the ASME Code Section VIII Div.I
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36. The letters PHT shall be applied under the Code Symbol when;
a. the vessel has received Postweld Heat Treatment as provided in UW-
10
b. Only part of the complete vessel has been Postweld Heat Treated as
provided in UW-10
c. the vessel has received only partial heat treatment, to its longitudinal
seams
d. The vessel has received only partial heat treatment, to its
circumferential seams.
39. Data reports for those parts of a pressure vessel which are furnished by
a parts Manufacturer to the user of an existing Code vessel as
replacement or repair parts shall be executed on Form U-2 or U-2A by
the parts Manufacturer and his Inspector in accordance with the
requirements of this Division. A copy of the _________ shall be
forwarded to the owner of the vessel.
a. U-1 Form
b. Material Test Report and the Form U-2 or U-2A
c. Certificate of Conformance and the Form U-2 or U-2A
d. Form U-2 or U-2A
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40. Safety, safety relief, and relief valves shall be of the ___________
a. bellows expansion type
b. direct spring loaded type
c. Indirect spring loaded type
d. dead weight type
41. The set pressure tolerances, plus or minus, of pressure relief valves
shall not exceed _ psi for pressures up to and including 70 psi and __for
pressures above 70 psi
a. 2, 3%
b. 5, 5%
c. 1, 3%
d. 3, 2%
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44. A rupture disk device __________ be used as the sole pressure relieving
device on a vessel.
a. May not
b. May under certain circumstances
c. May
d. Can if approved by the owner.
45. In accordance with Section VIII Div.1 a liquid relief valve can be no
smaller that____ in pipe size (NPS)
a. 3/4 inch
b. 1 inch
c. 5/8 inch
d. 1/2 inch
46. Carbon or low alloy steel having a carbon content of more than __ by
heat analysis shall not be used in welded construction or be shaped by
oxygen cutting (except as provided elsewhere in this Division)
a. 0.035%
b. 0.35%
c. 3.5%
d. 0.0035%
48. Shells of pressure vessels may be made from seamless pipe or tubing
listed in Tabel 1A of Section II Part D provided the material of the pipe is
manufactured by the __________ process.
a. Open-hearth, basic oxygen or electric furnace
b. Open hearth, reducing oxygen
c. Closed-hearth, basic oxygen or electric furnace process
d. Basic oxygen or electric furnace process
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49. Ellipsoidal, torispherical, hemispherical and conical heads having
pressure on the convex side are also referred to as__________
a. Plus heads
b. Minus heads
c. Reverse concave heads.
d. Inverse convex heads.
51. The operation of post weld heat treatment shall be carried out by one of
the procedures given in UW-40 in accordance with the following
requirements___________
a. The temperature of furnace shall not exceed 800ºF at the time the part
is placed in it.
b. The temperature of the furnace shall not exceed 400ºF at the time the
part is placed in it.
c. The temperature of the furnace shall not exceed 600ºF at the time the
part is placed in it.
d. The temperature of the furnace shall not exceed 300ºF at the time the
part is placed in it.
52. During the heat treatment holding period there shall not be a greater
difference than____between the highest and lowest temperature
throughout the portion of the vessel being heat treated.
a. 100ºF
b. 250ºF
c. 150ºF
d. 50ºF
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54. Section VIII Div.1 paragraph UCS-67(a) states that welds made with filler
metal shall be impact tested in accordance with UG-84 when any of the
following apply:
a. When both base metals require impact testing
b. When either of the base metals requires impact testing
c. When the vessel will be in lethal service
d. When the vessel will be a non-stationary vessel.
55. Welded joints shall comply with UW-2(b) when the minimum design
metal temperature is colder than _____, unless the coincident ration
defined in Fig. UCS-66.1 is less than 0.35.
a. -20ºF
b. 55ºF
c. -55ºF
d. 20ºF
56. Carbon and low alloy steel plates shall _____ formed cold by blows.
a. Not be
b. Be
c. May be
d. Not be unless post weld heat treated after forming.
57. The rules in part UHT are applicable to pressure vessels and vessel
parts that are constructed of ferritic steels suitable for welding, whose
tensile properties have been enhanced by___________?
a. forming while heated to the lower transformation temperature
b. Heat treatment
c. Mechanical blows followed by heat treatment
d. forming at the upper transformation temperature and heat treating.
58. Part UHT states that impact test procedures, and size, location and
orientation of the specimens shall be the same as required by_____
except that for plates the specimens shall be oriented transverse to the
final direction of rolling and for circular forgings the specimens shall be
oriented tangential to the circumference
a. UCS-66
b. UCS-68
c. UG-42
d. UG-84
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59. A cylindrical shell if to be rolled and welded and is made of SA-517
Grade A plate. The nominal thickness of the shell course is 1.0”. which
of the following is the heat treatment temperature range?
a. 1025-1085ºF
b. 1000-1100ºF
c. 950-1100ºF
d. 1025-1125ºF
60. Which of the following UHT materials can be exempled from production
impact tests of the weld metal in accordance with UG-84?
a. SA-353
b. SA-517
c. SA-724
d. SA-933
61. The requirements of UW-35(a) and UW-51(b) shall be met except that for
_____material the maximum weld reinforcement shall not exceed 10% of
the plate thickness or 1/8 in (3.2 mm), whichever is less.
a. SA-724
b. SA-553
c. SA-517
d. SA-645
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64. A liner indication when using magnetic particle testing is described as
one_____________
a. Having a width greater than two times the length.
b. Having a length greater than four times the width.
c. Having a length greater than three times the width.
d. Having a width greater than three times the length.
65. After repairs to a defect found by the use of magnetic particle testing
have been made, the repaired area shall be blended into the
surrounding surface so as to avoid sharp notches, crevices, or corners
and reexamined by the magnetic particle method any by all other
methods examination that were originally required for the affected area,
except that, __________________________ re radiography may be
omitted.
a. When the depth of repair is more than the radiographic sensitivity
required
b. When the depth of repair is less than the magnetic sensitivity required
c. When the depth of repair is less than the radiographic sensitivity
required
d. When the depth of repair is more than the magnetic sensitivity required
67. These penetrant acceptance standards shall apply unless other more
restrictive standards are specified for specific materials or applications
within this Division. All surfaces to be examined shall be free;
a. relevant rounded indications greater than 1/16 in
b. relevant rounded indications greater than 1/8 in
c. relevant rounded indications greater than 1/4 in
d. relevant rounded indications greater than 3/16 in
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68. Section VIII Div.1 states that when performing ultrasonic examination of
weld that imperfections which produce a response greater than _____of
the reference level shall be investigated to the extent that the operator
can determine the shape, identity, and location of all such
imperfections.
a. 1/3 of t
b. 10%
c. 20%
d. 1/4 of t
70. Section VIII Div.1 states that no two isolated _________openings, shall
have their centers closer to each other than the sum of their diameters;
a. Unreinforced
b. reinforced
c. beveled
d. fillet welded
71. All pressure vessels for use with ___________ and those subject to
internal corrosion or having parts subject to erosion or mechanical
abrasion, except as permitted otherwise in this paragraph, shall be
provided with suitable manhole, handhole, or other inspection openings
for examination and cleaning
a. Sulfuric acid
b. water
c. Hydrogen chloride
d. Compressed air
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72. As regards the Section VIII Div.1 formula for the calculation of unstayed
flat heads when determining the variable C a valve of m must first be
found, this done by finding the ratio of thickness of the ________to
________
a. Shell to the head
b. Thickness required of a seamless shell to the actual thickness of the
shell
c. Thickness required of a seamless shell to the nominal thickness of the
shell.
d. any long seam joint efficiency in the shell and that of a seamless shell.
73. Section VIII Div.1 states that for formed head that E=lowest efficiency of
any joint in the head; for hemispherical heads this includes head-to-
shell joint, for welded vessels, use the efficiency specified in UW-12,
what category of weld joints do all hemispherical heads contain?
a. A and C
b. B only
c. A and B
d. A
74. The required wall thickness for tubes and pipe under external pressure
shall be determined in accordance with the rules in ______
a. UG-31
b. UW-28
c. UCS-28
d. UG-32
75. Section VIII Div 1 allows that in some cases it is desirable to pressure
test vessels when partly filled with liquids. For such vessels a
combined hydrostatic and pneumatic test may be used as an alternative
to the pneumatic test of this paragraph, provided the liquid level is set
so that the maximum stress including the stress produced by
pneumatic pressure at any point in the vessel (usually near the bottom)
or in the support attachments, does not exceed 13 times the allowable
stress valve of the material multiplied by the _______________________
a. Ratio of material’s stress at test and design temperatures
b. Applicable joint efficiency
c. Material stress allowed at design temperature
d. Material stress allowed at test temperature.
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API 510 Practice Exam Section VIII Div 1
ANSWER
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ASME SECTION VIII.DIV.1 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
1. An item which can not be found on a mill test report for material, is :
a. SA Specification number
b. Heat number
c. Allowable stress value
d. Chemical composition
2. What is the minimum thickness of plate that can be used in the shell
or head of a pressure vessel?
a. 1/4”
b. 3/16”
c. 1/16”
d. There is no minimum thickness
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6. Design and fabrication of pressure vessels shall be in accordance
with which of the following
a. ASME Section 1
b. ASME Section VIII
c. Engineering Guides and general specifications
d. API – pressure vessels section IV
8. The maximum deviation from the true circular form of a vessel shall
not exceed:
a. 2%
b. 1%
c. 10% of the nominal inside diameter
d. 5%
10. A casting which was previously PWHT is being repaired, PWHT of the
repaired casting is required when:
a. Specified by the customer
b. Required by either the casting specification or Section VIII. Division 1
c. The thickness exceeds 1 inch
d. Required by the casting specification
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11. Which of the following liquid penetrant indications would be
unacceptable?
a. Relevant linear indications
b. Relevant rounded indications greater than 3/16”
c. Four or more relevant rounded indications in a line separated by 1/16”
or less
d. All of the above
12. According to the ASME code section VIII. The metal temperature
during pneumatic test shall be at least ____ above the minimum
design metal temperature to minimize the risk of brittle fracture.
a. 20ºF
b. 30ºF
c. 40ºF
d. 50ºF
13. The maximum postweld heat treatment cooling rate required for a 1 ½
inch SA-516 Gr 70 material flush patch installed as part of a repair to
a pressure vessel is:
a. 333ºF/hr
b. 500ºF/hr
c. 267ºF/hr
d. 400ºF/hr
15. If a vessel is so large that it must be PWHT in more than one heat
what is the minimum overlap in the furnace?
a. 5’
b. 10’
c. 15’
d. 50’
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16. What documentation is required for a plate of SA-516 Gr. 70 material
to be used in a repair procedure?
a. A certified material test report
b. A certificate of conformity
c. A material test report
d. A certified of compliance
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21. A welded carbon steel joint has an MDMT that is colder than 120ºF,at
what governing thickness must impact tested materials always be
used?
a. >4 in
b. < 2 in
c. 6 in
d. 3 in
22. The manufacturer’s data report for a shop fabricated single chamber
pressure vessel is:
a. U-1
b. U-3
c. U-1A
d. U-2
23. An isolated rounded indication is found in a 3/4 inch thick weld. The
maximum acceptable size is:
a. 0.250 in
b. 0.156 in
c. 0.031 in
d. 0.568 in
24. What is the minimum size for a liquid pressure relief valve?
a. NPS ¾
b. NPS ¼
c. NPS ½
d. NPS 1 ½
25. The manufacturer’s Data Report from used for a single chamber,
completely shop fabricated vessel is:
a. U-3
b. U-1
c. U-1A
d. U-4
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26. The Manufacturer’s Data Report from used for a part of a vessel is:
a. U-2
b. U-1A
c. U-3
d. U-4
27. Who establishes the design requirements for a new pressure vessel?
a. Manufacturer
b. Design firm
c. The user or his designated agent
d. ASME
28. Butt welds in vessels that contain lethal substances are required to
be ____ radiographed
a. Spot
b. Fully
c. Partially
d. None of the above
31. Which carbon low-alloy material listed below can be exempted from
impact testing per UG-84?
a. P-No 8, ½ in
b. P-No 1, Group 3 Curve E, 1 in
c. P-No 1, Group 1 or 2, Curve C, not exceeding 2 in
d. P-No 1, Group 1 or 2, Curve D, not exceeding 1 in
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32. P-No 1Group 1 or 2 material listed on Curve A is exempted from
impact testing if it does not exceed____
a. 1 in
b. 2 in
c. ½ in
d. 9/16 in
34. You are calculating the required thickness of a cylindrical shell under
internal pressure. The inside radius including corrosion allowance is
24 in. The corrosion allowance is 0.125 in what inside radius would
you use?
CA
24”
.125
a. 24 in
b. 24.125 in
c. 48.50 in
d. 26 in
35. A full size Charpy impact test specimen has a dimension of _____
a. 10 mm ×11 mm
b. 0 .394 in ×0.394 in
c. 0.394 in ×0.393 in
d. 0 .262 in × 0.394
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36. What is done when full size impact test specimens cannot be
obtained?
a. Estimate the ft-Ibf that could be obtained
b. Refer to standard tables
c. Subsize specimens are to be used
d. Use a drop weight test as an alternative
37. You are to impact test a material, which is 1 in thick, and has a
minimum specified yield strength of 55 ksi. What is the required
average for the 3 specimens?
a. 20 ft-Ibf
b. 15 ft-Ibf
c. 30 ft-Ibf
d. 50 ft-Ibf
38. When full radiography is required of the Category A and D butt welds,
the category B and C butt welds shall as a minimum meet the
requirements for_____
a. Full radiography in accordance with UW-51
b. Spot radiography in accordance with UW-52
c. Partial radiography in accordance with UW-53
d. Spot radiography in accordance with UW-51
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41. When a value of E is taken from column (a) of Table UW-12 what are
the values for Type 1 and Type 2 welded joints?
a. 1.00 & 0.90
b. 1.00 & 0.85
c. 0.85 & 0.70
d. 0.85 & 0.65
43. Material for pressure parts shall comply with the requirements for
materials given in ___
a. UG-4 thru UG-15
b. UG-93
c. UW-15
d. UG-15 thru UG-27
44. Material for non-pressure parts. Which are welded to the vessel ____
prior to being used in the vessel.
a. Must be tested using PT or MT
b. Must be proven of weldable quality
c. Must be ultrasonic thickness tested
d. Must be pressure tested
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46. When adjacent abutting sections differ in thickness by more than the
lesser of one-fourth the thickness of the thinner section of 1/8 in what
must be done?
a. Provide a tapered transition of at least 3:1
b. Make six inch radiograph
c. Nothing
d. Provide a tapered transition of at least 4:1
48. Full radiography is required for which of the following butt welds:
a. In shells and heads of vessels containing lethal substances
b. In shells and heads of unfired steam boilers having design pressures
less than 50 PSI
c. In all vessels where the least nominal thickness exceeds 1 in
d. None of the above
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51. The maximum inside diameter of a welded opening in a vessel head
of ½ in thickness. Which does not require a reinforcement
calculation. Is____
a. 3 ½ in
b. 6 in
c. 3tr
d. 2 3/8 in.
52. No two isolated unreinforced openings shall have their centers closer
to each other than:
a. Five times their radii
b. The sum of their diameters
c. 3d
d. 12 in
54. The allowable stresses of the nozzle and shell are 17500 and 13800
respectively what would be the maximum strength reduction factor?
a. 1.00
b. 1.268
c. 0.788
d. 0.60
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56. When calculating the limits of reinforcement normal to the surface
and there is no reinforcing element installed the value of ____is used
for te”
a. 1.0
b. 0.5
c. 0
d. 32
58. What is the set pressure tolerance for a pressure relief device set at
350 PSI?
a. +/- 2 PSI
b. +/- 30 PSI
c. +/- 10.5 PSI
d. +/- 15%
60. The formula that is to be used calculating thickness and pressure for
cylindrical shells subject to circumferential stress is found in
Appendix_____
a. 1-1, formula 2
b. Ug 27 –C -1, formula 1
c. 1-4, formula 3
d. 1-8, formula 1
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61. When calculating the required thickness for external pressure of a
shell factor B must be determined Considering the D o / t ratio what are
the three parameters required to determine the factor?
a. Material, stress temperature
b. Factor A, modulus of elasticity. Material
c. Factor A, material, and the design temperature
d. Thickness, factor A, design temperature
62. A nozzle similar to Figure UW-16. 1, sketch (e) has a shell thickness
of 9/16 in and a nozzle thickness of 3/4 in what is the value of t min?
a. 9/16 in
b. ½ in
c. 1 1/2 in
d. 1 in
64. If a head is formed with a flattened spot what is the C factor that must
be used?
a. 0.33m
b. 0.25
c. 1.2
d. 0.17
65. When performing thickness calculations for shells and tubes under
external pressure what value must first be determined?
a. L/Do ratio
b. D/D ratio
c. Do/t ratio
d. t/Do ratio
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66. Reinforcing plates and saddles of nozzles attached to the outside of
a vessel shall be provided with a least one telltale hole ____in size
a. Maximum NPS ¼ tap
b. Maximum NPS 2
c. Maximum NPs ½ tap
d. 2 in
68. The temperature of the furnace shall not exceed ____ºF at the time
the vessel or part is placed in it
a. 600
b. 500
c. 800
d. 300
70. Ellipsoidal heads of what ratio are calculated using the formula in UG-
32?
a. 3:1
b. 2:1.2
c. 4:1
d. 2:1
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71. It is recommended that no welding be performed when the metal is
lower than ___ºF
a. 32
b. 60
c. 0
d. 5
74. Which of the following pressure vessel categories are exempt from
inspection by an Authorized Inspector during construction?
a. Those having a volume of 5 cu ft and design pressure of 250 PSI
b. Those having a volume of 3 cu ft and design pressure of 400 PSI
c. Those having a volume of 1.2 cu ft and design pressure of 900 PSI
d. Those having a volume of 1.5 cu ft and design pressure of 605 PSI
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76. What is the date of the acceptable edition of SNT-TC-1A to be used
for new construction?
a. 1992
b. 1984
c. 1996
d. 1975
80. Welding materials only have to comply with the requirements for
____to be used in the manufacture of a pressure vessel
a. Carbon content
b. Proper chemistry
c. Correct length
d. Marking or tagging
81. The code paragraph that allows using of a material that is not fully
identified with a specification permitted by the Code is_____
a. UG-77
b. UG-10
c. Appendix 3
d. Ug-11
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82. When no specific exceptions apply the minimum thickness of the
heat transfer plates of plate type heat exchangers is _____
a. ¼ in
b. No minimum
c. 1/16 in
d. 3/8 in
83. Plate material may be used at full design pressure when the mill
undertolerance does not exceed _____
a. 12 ½%
b. 18%
c. The value established by the owner
d. The smaller of 0.01 in or 6% of the ordered thickness
85. The dimensional symbols used in the design formulas throughout the
code represent dimensions in the ___condition
a. Corroded
b. As built
c. As designed
d. Normally desirable
86. Which carbon low-alloy material listed below can be exempted from
impact testing per UG-84?
a. P-No 8. ½ in
b. P-No 1, Group 3 Curve E 1 in
c. P-No 1, Group 1 or 2, Curve C, not exceeding 2 in
d. P-No 1, Group 1 or 2 ,Curve D, not exceeding 1 in.
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87. P-No 1, Group 1 or 2 material listed on Curve A is exempted from
impact testing if it does not exceed______
a. 1 in
b. 2 in
c. ½ in
d. 9/16 in
89. If a steel casting has a weld seam with a joint efficiency of 0.70 and is
examined in accordance with the minimum requirements of the
material specification what would be the appropriate “E” value to use
when calculating the required thickness of the casting?
a. 0.70
b. 1.00
c. 0.80
d. 1.00
91. You are calculating the required thickness for external pressure of a
shell having a Do / t ratio of 66. the actual L / D o ratio is 75. At what
value would you enter figure G on the L / Do ordinate?
a. 50
b. 75
c. 0.50
d. 0.20
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92. The minimum required thickness of a formed head with pressure on
the concave side is the thinnest point after_____
a. Cutting the plate
b. Forming
c. Heat
d. Welding
93. Ellipsoidal heads of what ratio are calculated using the formula in UG-
32?
a. 3:1
b. 2:1.2
c. 4:1
d. 2:1
96. If a head is formed with a flattened spot what is the C factor that must
be used?
a. 0.33m
b. 0.25
c. 1.2
d. 0.17
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97. An unstayed flat head similar to Figure UG-34(f) is made up of two
pieces welded together using a type 2 butt joint. Which is only
visually examined what joint efficiency would be applicable?
a. 0.65
b. 0.80
c. 0.90
d. 1.00
99. With the exception of studding outlet flanges ____ within the limits of
reinforcement shall not be considered to have reinforcing value.
a. Bolted flange material
b. Split reinforcing elements
c. Bolting
d. Stiffener
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102. Where service conditions prohibit the use of die-stamping for
material identification which of the following is a substitute?
a. Magic marker
b. Vibro etching
c. Color coding
d. All of the above
103. When plates are rolled to form a longitudinal joint for a cylindrical
shell they are first____ to avoid flat spots along the finished joint
a. Crimped
b. Beveled
c. Radiographed
d. Visually inspected
104. When a shell section is welded into a vessel operating under internal
pressure the difference between the maximum and minimum inside
diameters at any cross section shall not exceed _____of the nominal
diameter at the cross section being considered
a. 2%
b. Square root of Rt
c. 5/8%
d. 1%
105. When pressure parts extend over pressure retaining welds the welds
shall be ____for the portion of the weld to be covered.
a. Left as is
b. Ground flush
c. Notched
d. Radiographed
106. Non pressure parts extending over pressure retaining welds shall be
____or____to clear those welds
a. Ground flush,notched or coped
b. Machined beveled
c. Radiographed, MT
d. MT,PT
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107. Each set of impact test specimens shall consist of ___specimens
a. One
b. Two sets of three
c. Four
d. Three
108. A full size charpy impact test specimen has a dimension of ____
a. 10 mm × 11 mm
b. 0 394 in × 0 394 in
c. 0.394 in × 0.393 in
d. 0.262 in × 0.394 in
109. What is done when full size impact test specimens cannot be
obtained?
a. Estimate the ft-Ibf that could be obtained
b. Refer to standard tables
c. Subsize specimens are to be used
d. Use a drop weight test as an alternative
110. You are to impact test a material which is 1 in thick and has a
minimum specified yield strength of 55 ksi what is the ft-Ibf
requirement?
a. 20 ft-Ibf
b. 15 ft-Ibf
c. 30 ft-Ibf
d. 50 ft-Ibf
112. A subsize impact test specimen must be used which is 0.118 in thick.
What temperature reduction would be taken?
a. 30ºF
b. 40ºF
c. 80ºF
d. 15ºF
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113. The material being impact tested has a minimum specified yield
strength of 35 ksi. A ____ temperature difference permitted.
a. 25ºF
b. 15ºF
c. 0ºF
d. 10ºF
114. When the plate material manufacturer does not performed the heat
treatments required by the material specification a letter _____ is
marked next to the material specification designation on the plate.
a. T
b. G
c. NPT
d. N
116. ____ materials are the only product from that must have a material
test report provided
a. Plate
b. Pipe
c. Casting
d. Forging
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118. Before welding a nozzle into a shell the inspector must:
a. Make certain the nozzle fits the vessel curvature
b. Verify the identification markings
c. Examine the material for imperfections
d. All of the above
119. The maximum allowable working pressure for a complete vessel is:
a. Maximum internal or external pressure including static head
b. Maximum internal or external pressure excluding static head
c. Maximum pressure at the top of the vessel excluding and static head
d. Average maximum pressure between the top and bottom of the vessel
120. The maximum allowable working pressure for a vessel part is:
a. Maximum internal or external pressure including static head
b. Maximum internal or external pressure excluding static head
c. Maximum pressure at the bottom of the part
d. Average maximum pressure between the top and bottom of the vessel
123. When a hydrostatic test exceeds the test pressure either accidentally
or intentionally what must be done?
a. The vessel is rejected
b. Have an engineer perform a stress analysis
c. Stop the test and repeat
d. Must be inspected by the inspector for visible distortion
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124. When hydrostatic testing a pressure vessel which has more than one
chamber each chamber ____
a. Shall be tested using the differential in any adjacent chamber
b. Shall be tested without pressure in any adjacent chamber
c. Shall be tested with the full test pressure in all other chambers
d. Shall be tested using a combined hydrostatic pneumatic test
125. Single wall pressure vessels designed for vacuum service only shall
be hydrostatic pressure tested at not less than______
a. 1 ½ times the difference between normal atmospheric pressure and
the minimum design internal absolute pressure
b. 30” of water gage
c. Two times the difference between normal atmospheric pressure and
the minimum design internal absolute pressure
d. 15 PSI
126. The required visual inspection after application of the hydrostatic test
pressure is conducted at not less than____
a. Four-fifths the test pressure
b. The MAWP to be stamped on the vessel
c. Two-thirds the test pressure
d. Ten percent above operating pressure
128. The recommended test temperature above the MDMT for hydrostatic
testing in accordance with the ASME Code is____
a. 10ºF
b. 30ºF
c. 20ºF
d. 50ºF
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129. The hydrostatic test pressure shall be applied to a filled pressure
vessel when____
a. The vessel and its contents are at about the same temperature
b. The inspector believes it should be applied
c. Required by the test procedure
d. All personnel are at a safe distance from the test site
130. What is the maximum metal temperature that need not be exceeded
during a hydrostatic pressure test?
a. 70ºF
b. 30ºF above the MDMT
c. 120ºF
d. 10ºF above the Design temperature
131. A small liquid relief valve installed on the vessel set to ____ times the
hydrostatic test pressure is a recommended precaution to prevent
overpressure and damage
a. 3
b. 2
c. 1 1/2
d. 1 1/3 tones
132. The formula for determining the pneumatic test pressure is:
a. P = 1.25 × Minimum Operating Pressure
b. P = 1.5 × MAWP × St /Sd
c. P = 1.25 × MAWP × St / Sd
d. P = 3 × Minimum Operating Pressure
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134. The two steps in pressurizing a vessel for the pneumatic test are:
a. Increase to one-half test pressure then in steps of one-tenth test
pressure until test pressure is reached
b. Rapidly raise to one-third test pressure then raise slowly to test
pressure
c. Increase to one-third test pressure then in steps of one-twentieth test
pressure
d. Raise to one-half test pressure then to full test pressure in equal steps
135. The required visual inspection after application of the pneumatic test
pressure is conducted at a pressure equal to ____of test pressure
a. Two-thirds
b. Four-fifths
c. One-half
d. One
136. Except for lethal service a vessel ____be painted coated or internally
lined prior to the pneumatic pressure test
a. May
b. May not
c. Should
d. Must
138. When the operator controlling a pressure test cannot see the
pressure gage___
a. A telephone system shall be installed between the test gage observer
and test controller
b. A second gage shall be installed that can be observed by the test
pressure controller
c. They estimate when the test pressure is reached
d. Visual communication between pressure gage observer and pressure
test controller must be established
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139. An indicating pressure gage which has a range ____ should be used
for pressure tests
a. About double the test pressure
b. About 1 ½ times the test pressure
c. About three times the test pressure
d. About 1 1/3 times the test pressure
141. A digital pressure gage having ___ may be used for pressure tests
a. Any range
b. A range specified by the inspector
c. A very narrow range
d. A range of only 0.5 to 6 times the test pressure
146. Which of the following can be found on the required marking for a
pressure vessel?
a. The name of the manufacturer preceded by the words “made by”
b. The MAWP____ PSI at___ ºF
c. The month and year built
d. The minimum design product temperature
149. A vessel has been radiographed in accordance with UW-11 where the
complete vessel satisfies the requirements of UW-11(a)(5) and the
spot radiography requirements of UW-11 (a)(5)(b) have been applied,
what marking would appear under the Code symbol stamp?
a. None
b. RT 2
c. RT 3
d. SR
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150. A vessel has been radiographed in accordance with UW-11 where the
complete vessel satisfies the spot radiography requirements of Uw-
11(b) what marking would appear under the Code symbol stamp?
a. None
b. SR 3
c. RT 3
d. RT4
152. A vessel has been radiographed in accordance with UW-11 where the
complete vessel has had all butt welds radiographically examined for
their full length, what marking would appear under the Code symbol
stamp?
a. None
b. SR 2
c. RT 1
d. RT 2
153. A vessel has been designed with only visual examination required of
the butt welded joints. What marking would appear under the Code
symbol stamp for this condition?
a. RT 4
b. None
c. RT 3
d. Nr
155. The marking PHT is used for vessels that have been___
a. Partially hydrogen tested
b. Partially head tested
c. Partially heat treated
d. Pneumatically tested
156. A pressure vessel is a single chamber and has been completely shop
fabricated what Manufacturer’s Data Report from would be used?
a. U-1
b. P-4
c. P-1
d. U-1A
157. What Manufacturer’s Data Report form would be used for a pressure
vessel part?
a. P-3
b. U-1
c. U-2
d. P-4A
158. All pressure vessels other than unfired steam boilers shall be
protected by a pressure relieving device that shall prevent the
pressure from rising more than the greater of___% or ____PSI above
the MAWP
a. 10,3
b. 15,5
c. 25,10
d. 40,3
159. What is the minimum size of liquid relief value permitted by section
VIII, Division 1?
a. NPS 10
b. NPS 24
c. NPS 1
d. NPS ½
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160. When a single pressure relief device is used on a pressure vessel it
shall be set to operate at a pressure not exceeding ____
a. The MAWP
b. The operating pressure
c. The design pressure
d. The mean design pressure
163. Pressure vessels subject to direct firing do not permit what type weld
joints for Category A and B joints?
a. 3
b. 4
c. 1
d. None of the above
164. Longitudinal welded joints within the main shell or nozzles are
category____
a. C
b. D
c. A
d. B
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165. Circumferential welded joints within the main shell or transitions in
diameter are Category____
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. None of the above
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170. Material for pressure parts shall comply with the requirements for
materials given in____
a. UG-4 thru Ug-15
b. Ug-93
c. Uw-15
d. Ug-15 thru UG-27
171. Material for nonpressure parts which are welded to the vessel
___prior to being used in the vessel
a. Must be tested using PT or MT
b. Must be proven of weldable quality
c. Must be ultrasonic thickness tested
d. Must be pressure tested
172. For material which is not identifiable in accordance with UG-10 UG-11
UG-15 or UG-93 proof of weldable quality can be demonstrated by:
a. Using weld material which meets the requirements of an SFA
specification
b. Preparing a butt joint coupon from each piece of nonidentified material
and making guided bend tests
c. Satisfactory qualification of the welding procedure
d. Both 2 and 3 above
173. Full radiography is required for which of the following butt welds?
a. In shells and heads of vessels containing lethal substances
b. In shells and heads of unfired steam boilers having design pressure
less than 50 PSI
c. In all vessels where the least nominal thickness exceeds 1 in
d. None of the above
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175. A seamless head is welded to a vessel shell using a Type 4 joint.
What value of E would be used in the calculation for the head?
a. 0.55
b. 0.45
c. 0.85
d. 1.00
176. An ERW pipe is being used as the shell of a vessel. What E value
would be used in the calculation of the shell if the requirements of
UW-11(a)(5)(b) were met?
a. 1.00
b. 0.85
c. 0.45
d. 0.60
178. Strength calculations are required for which of the following nozzle
configurations?
a. Figure UW-13.2, sketch h
b. Figure UW-16.1, sketch a-1
c. Figure UW-16.1, sketch b
d. Figure UW-13.1, sketch d
180. The largest throat size required for a tc fillet weld when only pressure
loading is being considered is:
a. 3/4 in
b. 1/3 the thickness of the nozzle
c. 3/16 in
d. 1/4 in.
181. A nozzle similar to Figure UW-16.1, sketch (e) has a shell thickness of
9/16 in and a nozzle thickness of 3/4 in.. what is the value of tmin?
a. 9/16 in
b. ½ in
c. 1 ½ in
d. 1 in
182. When calculating the allowable load on fillet welds a joint efficiency
of ________% is used
a. 60
b. 55
c. 1.0
d. 85
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185. Each welder and welding operator shall be assigned a/an ____ by the
manufacturer/repair film
a. Clock number
b. Welding helmet
c. Blue uniform
d. Identifying number. Letter or symbol
188. Surfaces to be welded shall be cleaned within what distance from the
weld joint?
a. 1”
b. Two times the plate thickness
c. There is no mandatory distance
d. As required by the inspector
192. Peening shall not be used on which of the following welds if the
vessel is not subsequently post weld heat treated?
a. Initial (root layer)
b. Intermediate layers
c. Final face layer
d. 1 and 3
193. When is the minimum overlap that must be provided when a vessel is
heat treated in more than one heat in a furnace?
a. 10 ft
b. 5 ft
c. No minimum specified
d. 15 ft
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196. Surface weld metal buildup is required to be examined over the full
surface of the deposit by which of the following?
a. Radiographic
b. Ultrasonic
c. Magnetic particle
d. Acid etching
197. The Inspector shall assure that which of the following has been
accomplished?
a. Welding procedures used have been qualified
b. Welders used have been qualified
c. Postweld neat treatments have been correctly performed
d. All of the above
200. A longitudinal butt weld is being fully examined. The weld is ¾ in.
thick which includes a 1/16 in reinforcement What is the longest
elongated inclusion permitted?
a. 3/16 in.
b. 1/4 in.
c. 3/4 in.
d. 1/2 t.
201. For spot radiography, one spot shall be examined on each vessel for
each ________ of length.
a. 50 ft.
b. 25 ft.
c. 60 ft.
d. 10%
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202. The minimum length of a spot radiograph shall be _______
a. 24 in
b. No minimum specified
c. 12 in
d. 6 in
203. Then a spot radiograph does not meet Code requirements _____
a. The entire increment will be acceptable if the weld is repaired at the
failed spot
b. Two additional spots shall be examined
c. One additional spot shall be examined
d. The entire increment must be rewelded and a new spot examined.
204. For welded construction the carbon content for carbon and low alloy
steels shall not exceed ____%
a. 0.035
b. 0.35
c. 3.5
d. 10
205. SA-36 and SA-283 Grades A,B,C, and D steel plates may be used as
pressure parts for which of the following applications?
a. Unfired steam boilers not exceeding 50 PSI
b. Vessels containing lethal substances
c. Vessels processing gasoline
d. None of the above
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207. When pressure parts of two different P-Number groups are joined by
welding the postweld heat treatment shall be that specified in:
a. UCS-66 or UHT-56
b. UCS-56 or UHA-32
c. UHT-56 or UHA-32
d. UNF-56 or UCS-56
208. Above 800ºF the heating rate shall not be more than ____
a. 500ºF/hour divided by the maximum metal thickness
b. 400ºF/hour divided by the maximum metal thickness
c. 900ºF/hour divided by the maximum metal thickness
d. 200ºF/hour divided by the maximum metal thickness
209. During the postweld heat treatment holding period there shall be no
greater difference than ___ºF between the highest and lowest
temperature throughout the portion of the vessel being heat treated
a. 150
b. 200
c. 300
d. 250
210. During the heating and cooling periods, the furnace atmosphere shall
be controlled as to avoid ____
a. Excessive corrosion
b. Excessive bending
c. Excessive stress
d. Excessive oxidation
212. Above 800ºF the cooling rate shall not be more than___
a. 500ºF/hour divided by the maximum metal thickness
b. 400ºF/hour divided by the maximum metal thickness
c. 900ºF/hour divided by the maximum metal thickness
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d. 200ºF/hour divided by the maximum metal thickness
214. What is the minimum holding time for a P-No.1 Group 2 welded joint 2
in thick?
a. 4 hours
b. 2 hours 15 minutes
c. 2 hours
d. 3 hours
215. What is the minimum holding time for a P-No 1 Group 3 welded joint
1/8 in thick?
a. 1 hour
b. 12.5 minutes
c. 15 minutes
d. None of the above
216. What is the minimum holding time for a P-No 3 Group 2 welded joint 6
in thick?
a. 3 hours
b. 3 hours 30 minutes
c. 2 hours
d. 5 hours
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218. The special service conditions of UW-2 apply to a P-No 1 Group 3
material. Which of the following can be exempted from PWHT if a
minimum 200ºF preheat is applied?
a. Groove welds not over ½ in that attach nozzles with an inside diameter
of 2 in
b. Fillet welds with a throat thickness of ¾ in that attach nonpressure
parts to pressure parts
c. Any weld less than 1 ½ in
d. Any weld not over 1 ¼ in.
219. The maximum depth of a repair weld using the temper bead process
that does not require a repostweld heat treatment for a P-No.1 Group
2 material is___
a. 2 in
b. 1 ¼ in
c. 1 ½ in
d. 5/8 in
220. After completing all welding, the repair area shall be maintained at a
temperature of ____for a minimum period of ____hours.
a. 300-400ºF 5 hours
b. 400-500ºF 5 hours
c. 450-550ºF 4 hours
d. 400-500ºF 4 hours
222. For P-No 1 Group 1 material full radiography is required when the
thickness exceeds ____in
a. 0
b. 1 ½
c. 1 ¼
d. 5/8
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223. Unless otherwise exempted impact testing is required for a
combination of thickness and ___
a. Minimum design metal temperature
b. Maximum design temperature
c. Specification and grade of material
d. Allowable stress
225. The governing thickness tg for a corner fillet or lap welded joint is
defined as:
a. The throat thickness of the attaching weld
b. The thinner of the two parts joined
c. The nominal thickness of the thickest welded joint
d. The thickness of the thicker member divided by 4
226. When the governing thickness for a welded joint exceeds ___in and is
colder than ___ºF impact tested material shall be used.
a. 4,-50
b. 4, 120
c. 6, 120
d. 2 -50
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228. If the governing thickness of a nonwelded part exceeds 6 in., below
what MDMT must the material be impact tested?
a. 100ºF
b. 60ºF
c. 120ºF
d. None of the above
229. What is the basic minimum design metal temperature for a SA-216
Grade WCB casting which is produced to a fine grain practice and
water quenched and tempered with the largest nominal thickness 1 ½
in?
a. 88ºF
b. 14ºF
c. 43ºF
d. 51ºF
230. When the coincident ratio as defined in Figure UCS-66 .1 is 0.70 what
is the further reduction in the MDMT of the material?
a. 20ºF
b. 30ºF
c. 40ºF
d. 110ºF
231. No impact testing is required for B 16.5 steel flanges used at design
metal temperature no colder than ____ºF
a. 120ºF
b. -20ºF
c. -50ºF
d. 20ºF
232. No impact testing is required for UCS materials less than ___ in thick.
a. 1.000
b. 0.099
c. 0.098
d. 0.250
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233. If postweld heat treating is performed on a weld joint joining P-No. 1
materials when not otherwise required by section VIII an additional
___ºF in impact testing exemption temperature may be given to the
minimum permissible temperature from Figure UCS-66
a. 30
b. 35
c. 50
d. 70
236. For magnetic particle examinations only indications that are greater
than ___in shall be considered relevant.
a. 1/8
b. 1/32
c. 1/16
d. 1
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238. A steel casting is being examined by the magnetic particle method.
What degree must a Type II shrinkage exceed to be unacceptable?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 0
d. 5
240. Which of the following are acceptance standards for liquid penetrant
examination?
a. Relevant linear indications
b. Relevant rounded indications greater than 3/16 in
c. Four or more relevant rounded indications in a line separated by 1/16
in or less
d. All of the above
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243. Personnel performing examinations of welds shall be qualified in
accordance with___
a. SNT-TC-1A 1992 Edition
b. SNT-TC-1A 1984 Edition
c. AWS 193
d. Manufacturer’s standard
244. For UT other than cracks. Lack of fusion and incomplete penetration.
Other imperfections are unacceptable if the indications exceed the
reference level and have lengths which exceed.
a. ¼ in for t up to ¾ in
b. 1/3 t fort from ¾ in to 2 ¼ in
c. ¾ in for t over 2 ¼ in
d. All of the above
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ASME SECTION VIII.DIV.1 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
ANSWER KEY
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SECTION VIII, SUBSECTION A QUESTIONS
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Q.NO. ANS REFERENCE
161 D UW-2
162 A UW-2 (a)
163 A UW-2 (d)(2)
164 C UW-3 (a)(1)
165 B UW-3 (a)(2)
166 B UW-3 (a)(1)
167 C UW-3 (a)(3)
168 D UW-3 (a)(4)
169 A UW-3 (b)
170 A UW-5 (a)
171 B UW-5 (b)
172 D UW-5(b)(3)
173 A UW-11(a)(1)
174 D UW-12(d)
175 C UW-12 (d)
176 A UW-12 (e)
177 D UW- 14 (b)
178 B UW-15 (b)
179 A UW-15 (d)
180 D UW-16(b)
181 A UW-16 (b)
182 B UW-18 (d)
183 B UW-28 (b)
184 C UW-28 (c)(2)
185 D UW-29(c)
186 C UW-30
187 D UW-31 (c)
188 C UW-32 (a)
189 A Table UW-33
190 C Table UW-35
191 D UW-35
192 D UW-39(a)
193 B UW-40 (a)(2)
194 C UW-40(e)
195 A UW-40 (f)(6)
196 C UW-42 (b)(2)
197 D UW-47, 48, 49
198 A UW-50
199 C UW-51(a)(2)
200 B UW-51 (b)(2)
201 A UW-52 (b)(1)
202 D UW-52 (c)
203 B UW-52 (d) (2)
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Q.NO. ANS REFERENCE
204 B UCS-5(b)
205 C UCS-6(b)
206 A UCS-56(a)
207 B UCS-56(c)
208 B UCS-56(d)(2)
209 A UCS-56 (d)(3)
210 D UCS-56 (d)(4)
211 B UCS-56 (d)(5)
212 A UCS-56 (d) (5)
213 A Table UCS-56, P-No. 1 material
214 C Table UCS-56. P-No. 1 material
215 C Table UCS-56. P-No. 1 material
216 A Table UCS-56. P-No. 3 material
217 B Table UCS-56. P-No. 1 material
218 A Table UCS-56. P-No. 1 material
219 C UCS-56(f)(2)
220 D UCS-56 (f)(4)(c)
221 A Table UCS-56.1
222 C Table UCS-57
223 A UCS-66 (a)
224 D UCS66 (a)
225 B UCS-66 (a)(1)(b)
226 B UCS-66(a)
227 A UCS-66 (a)(3)
228 C UCS-66 (a) (5)
229 D Figure UCS-66 & Table UCS-66
230 B Figure UCS-66.1
231 B UCS-66(c)
232 C UCS-66 (d)
233 A UCS-68(c)
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