Open book Testing

Instructions:
Choose only one answer, which you think is most appropriate.
Use the attached answer sheet in answering the following questions.

1. API 653 uses the generic definition for atmospheric pressure to describe tanks designed to
withstand an internal pressure up to, but not exceeding:

a. 0.05 psig.
b. 0.5 psig.
c. 2.5 psig.
d. 15 psig.

2. Which of the following is NOT a common cause of bottom-side corrosion on a tank

floor?
a. Faulty installation of sand pad
b. Improperly sealed ring wall
c. Leaking product that is corrosive
d. Operating temperatures below 200°F

3. For new tanks built to API 650, may have an original plate thickness based on:
a. should never be less than ½”.
b. considers only the specific gravity of the storage product.
c. considers only the specific gravity of the hydrotest water.
d. considers both the specific gravity of the storage product and the hydrotest water, whichever
results in a thicker plate

4. The external joint between the tank floor plate extension and a concrete foundation
should be:
a. covered.
b. grouted.
c. insulated.
d. sealed.

5. The resistance in tank grounding should NOT exceed:

a. 5 ohms.
b. 25 ohms.
c. 50 ohms.
d. 250 ohms.

6. Soils with a resistivity range, OHM-CM, of less than 500 indicates it is probably:
a. corrosive
b. mildly corrosive
c. moderately corrosive
d. very corrosive
 7. A successfully operating cathodic protection system can usually be determined by
measuring the minimum voltage across the structure-electrolyte interface relative to
a saturated copper-copper sulphate reference electrode. This measure should be at
least how many volts?
a. – 550 mV
b. + 750 mV
c. + 850 mV
d. -850 mV

8. The standard method of determining the effectiveness of cathodic on a tank bottom

is the tank-to-soil:
a. Thickness measurement
b. Potential measurement
c. Power measurement
d. Resistance measurement

9. What materials are affected most by atmospheric corrosion?

a. Nickel 200, Inconel and Incoloy
b. Monel, Titanium, Duranickel alloy 301
c. 300 series stainless steels, and cast iron
d. Carbon steel, low alloy steels and copper alloyed aluminum

10. What temperatures cause CUI to be most severe?

a. Between 100 °F and 150 °F
b. Between 212 °F and 250 °F
c. Between 100 °F and 212 °F
d. Between 250 °F and 300 °F

11. What year did the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1
begin to require toughness as a criteria for vessels operating at cold temperatures?
a. 1987
b. 1942
c. 1995
d. 1963

12. What type of lining would you select, using Tables in API 652, 6.2, for foul water
service and crude oil at an operating temperature of 150 °F?
a. thin-film epoxic phenolic
b. thin-film coal tar epoxy
c. thick-film vinyl ester
d. thick-film epoxy

13. A properly installed thin or thick film liner can have a life expectancy of:
a. about 15 years
b. 10 to 20 years
c. 25 years for a thin film liner and 30 years for a thick liner
d. greater than 20 years
 14. Abrasive blasting should not be performed if the relative humidity is greater than
_______ percent
a. 70
b. 80
c. 90
d. 100

15. Welding inspection can be separated into 3 distinct stages:

a. welding, NDE, hardness testing
b. pre-welding, NDE, heat treatment
c. visual, NDE, RT
d. before welding, during welding, after welding

16. The three welding documents required to make a production weld (as required by
ASME IX) are:
a. WPS, PQR, WPL
b. PSW, QPR, WPQ
c. WPQ, PQR, WPS
d. POR, PQR, WOR

17. A material Test Report shows the following chemistries:

carbon – 0.15% chrome – 1.25% vanadium – 0.02%
manganese – 0.20% molybdenum – 1.00% silicon – 0.53%
nickel – 0.35% copper – 0.01%

What is the approximate CE of this material using the formula supplied in RP 577?
a. 0.35
b. 0.7
c. 0.9
d. 0.55

18. What is the difference between an inspection and an examination per Section V of
the ASME Code?
a. Inspection performed by authorized inspector
b. Examination performed by manufacturer’s personnel
c. There is no difference between the two
d. “a” and “b”

19. A 4T hole on a 20 IQI has a diameter of:

a. 0.80”
b. 0.043”
c. 0.080”
d. 0.070”

20. The accuracy of a piece of magnetizing equipment that is equipped with an ammeter
shall be verified______________________.
a. Each year
b. Each two years
c. When possible
d. Every 6 months
 21. Hydrostatic tests shall be held for ____ hours for the reconstructed tank
a. 2
b. 8
c. 24
d. 72

22. Potential for brittle fracture exists for tanks constructed according to:
a. API 650 - 7th edition
b. API 650 - latest edition
c. API 650 - 4th edition
d. None of the above

23. For a tan k with diameter 100ft was found to have thickness reduction in a localized
area. Minimum thickness observed (t2) was 1 inch. What will be the critical vertical
length of for the area?
a. 40 inches
b. 37 inches
c. 45 inches
d. None of the above

24. On a tank roof plate two corroded areas was observed at locations A and B for
location A, average thickness = 0.085 inches, area = 105 in 2
Location B, average thickness = 0.095 inches, Area = 105 in 2 your decision will be:
a. Both A and B are within limits
b. Location A is OK, location B is out of limits
c. Both A and B are out of limits
d. Location B is OK, location A is out of limits

25. Hot tap connection is to be made on tank with following description shell plate
thickness = 0.314 in. Design temperature = 30°F the plates were not tested for impact
testing, (Construction Code API 650-1974). What will be the maximum size of tapping
connection?
a. 8 inches NPS
b. 6 inches NPS
c. 10 inches NPS
d. 4 inches NPS

26. A tank is having remaining corrosion allowance of 2.5 mm and corrosion rate of the
shell is 0.1 mm per year. What will be inspection interval for next ultrasonic
thickness inspection from outside of the tank?
a. 15 Years
b. 12.5 Years
c. 10 Years
d. 5 Years
 27. For replacement to an existing 0.25" thick shell plate of an AST, another plate of
0.25" thickness to ASTM A36 is used. What should be the minimum clear distance
between the outer edges of the adjacent but t welds of vertical and horizontal joints,
respectively?
a. 10" & 6"
b. 6" & 3"
c. 8 " &4 "
d. 12" & 6"

28. Repair of a 5/8" thick shell, using lapped (lap welded) patch plate of 1/8" thick was
carried out, without informing the Owner. Such a repair is not acceptable as per API
standard 653, because:
a. Owner had not specified use of patch plate repairs
b. Lap patch plate of less than 3/16" is not permitted
c. Lap patch plate repair on shell thickness more than above 1/2" is not permitted
d. All of above

29. A Tank has remaining corrosion allowance of 3.2 mm. The known rate of corrosion of
shell is 200 microns per year. As per API Standard 653, when should the external
visual inspection by an Authorized Inspector shall be carried out at an interval NOT
exceeding:
a. 5 years
b. 8 years
c. 4 years
d. 15 years

30. In case of the following conditions, the risk of failure by brittle fracture in an AST
built to API Standards is minimal:
a. Tank shell thickness 5/8" and shell metal temperatures at 20°F and above
b. Tank shell thickness 1/2" and shell metal temperatures at 60°F and above
c. Tank shell thickness 3/4" and shell metal temperatures at 32°F and above
d. Tank shell thickness 1" and shell metal temperatures at 0°F and above

31. A tank is constructed as per API 650. Its original thickness is 0.500 inch. Its diameter
is 25 feet and height is 15 feet. After 10 years, the tank is inspected and the following
readings are recorded on the shell. The table exhibits a corroded portion of the
developed shell of the tank from the inside. The designed corrosion allowance is
0.125". Minimum thickness (t2) is among the following readings.

Plane A Plane B Plane C Plane D

0.345 0.500 0.450 0.480
0.400 0.450 0.400 0.475
0.500 0.435 0.330 0.315
0.480 0.475 0.350 0.275
0.495 0.485 0.375 0.300
0.480 0.450 0.400 0.350
0.485 0.470 0.425 0.400
 Calculate the critical L dimension for this condition
a. 9.7"
b. 4 0"
c. 12"
d. All of the above

32. For the same conditions of the table if the location of the bottom of the critical length
is 2 feet from the tank floor and the designed liquid height is 12 feet what is the value
of H in the formula for calculating tmin?
a. 3 feet
b. 15 feet
c. 10 feet
d. 13 feet

33. From the data of the table, which of the plane above (table) will be considered to
calculate t1?
a. Plane a
b. Plane b
c. Plane c
d. Plane d

34. What will be the value of t1 for above question?

a. 0.380"
b. 0.397"
c. 0.468"
d .0.371"

35. Find the value of S which may be assumed for the lower course of old tank for
calculating tmin considering the fact that the material is A516 gr 70:
a. 30,000 psi
b. 18,000 psi
c. 23,995 psi
d. 23,595 psi

36. Find the value of the allowable stress in the first shell course of the conditions of the
tank considered in above question if material is NOT known.
a. 4,680 psi
b. 23,600 psi
c. 2,550 psi
d. 30,000 psi

37. Minimum thickness of tank bottom in critical zone shall be at least 0,1 inch but also it
shall be:
a. Greater of: ½ tmin for lowest shell course and half of original thickness in critical zone
b. Smaller of: ½ tmin for lowest shell course and half of original thickness in critical zone
c. 0.1" only
d. 0.05" as from Table 6-1, if leak detection system is provided
 38. During the hydrostatic test, no less than ____ settlement measurement points shall
be surveyed.
a. 8
b. 10
c. 15
d. 5

39. The minimum retirement thickness of an annular plate ring is usually greater than:
a. 0.10 inch
b. 0.25 inch
c. 0.0625 inch
d. 0.1875 inch

40. As per API Standard 650, the offset between vertical seams of adjacent shells shall
be a minimum distance of:
a. 5t, where 't' is the plate thickness of thicker shell course at the offset
b. 4t, where ’t’ is the plate thickness of thicker shell course at the offset
c. 3t, where 't' is the plate thickness of thicker shell course at the offset
d. 2 t, where 't' is the plate thickness of thicker shell course at the offset

41. A PQR was qualified in 5G position using a new welder. But product ion welding is to
be done in 2G position. Which of the following are applicable as a minimum?
a. Both procedure and welder shall be re-qualified in 2G position.
b. The qualified procedure can be used, only welder needs to be re-qualified
c. The welder is qualified, but the procedure needs requalification
d. Both procedure and welder need not be re-qualified.

42. Tanks covered by API 650 are restricted to a maximum operating temperature of
________ °F, unless additional requirements of Appendix M of API are followed.
a. 500
b. 300
c. 200
d. 100

43. Shell plates for API 650 tanks are limited to what maximum thickness?
a. 2,25 inches
b. 2,00 inches
c. 1,75 inches
d. 1,50 inches

44. Which of the following 3 longitudinal impact values for a 1,5” thick ASTM A-516
Grade 55 plate is acceptable?
a. 03, 17, 30 foot-pounds
b. 05, 15, 20 foot-pounds
c. 10, 10, 25 foot-pounds
d. 10, 15, 20 foot-pounds
 45. A 1,0” thick ASTM A-516 Grade 60 plate (as rolled, killed, fine-grain practice) is to be
used for constructing an aboveground storage tank. If no impact tests are
performed, what is the design metal temperature for the tank?
a. – 23 °F
b. -40 °F
c. -10 °F
d. -12 °F

46. A reinforce pad is installed on a NPS 8 nozzle. What pneumatic pressure should be
used between the tank shell and the reinforcement plate to test the weld of the
repad?
a. 2 pounds per square inch gage
b. 10 pounds per square inch gage
c. 15 pounds per square inch gage
d. 20 pounds per square inch gage

47. The bottom course of a new tank, 120 feet in diameter by 40 feet high, is checked 1
foot above the bottom to shell for out-of roundness (radius tolerance). What is the
maximum acceptable out of tolerance?
a. ± ½”
b. ± ¾”
c. ± 1”
d. ± 1.25

48. A Tank is disassembled according to API 653 and reconstructed on a new site. The
tank has a diameter of 115 feet and an operating height of 48 feet (six 8’ courses).
There is no record of the type of steel used for construction. The metal is tested and
found to be carbon steel with yield strength of 34550 psi and an ultimate strength of
58450 psi. What design stress would you use to determine the bottom course’s
required thickness?
a. 20000 psi
b. 24900 psi
c. 22700 psi
d. 23033 psi

49. An AST is disassembled according to API 653 and reconstructed on a new site. The
tank is to be hydrostatically tested. The tank has a diameter of 123 feet and an
operation height of 42 feet. The tank will store hydrocarbon with a 0.90 specific
gravity. No old vertical or horizontal welds will remain in the reconstructed tank. The
tank has six courses of 7 feet height each. The first course is 0.87 inch thick. The
second course is 0.80 inch thick. The third course is 0.70 inch thick. The fourth
course is 0.55 inch thick. The fifth course is 0.38 inch thick and the sixth course is
0.23 inch thick. The tank material is ASTM A-283 Grade C. What is the allowable
stress to be used in calculating the maximum liquid level for the hydrostatic test?
a. 20000 psi
b. 22500 psi
c. 24000 psi
d. 21000 psi
 50. What are the minimum number of underside test pits located on a test plate that is
0.375 inches thick and the thickness at the test flaw is 0.15 inches is:
a. Two
b. One
c. Five
d. Four

51. 100 feet diameter Tank, 40 feet high is butt-welded constructed, five shell courses
high of steel of unknown material specification. The joint efficiency is also unknown.
The tank is checked ultrasonically. The only thinned area is found in the second shell
course in the center of one plate. The thinned area is elliptical with its major axis
horizontal and measuring 4 feet. The minor axis is vertical and measures 2 feet.
Assume that “L” extends to the bottom of the vertical axis of the corroded area. The
general minimum thickness (average thickness) of the plate in this corroded area is
0.25 inches. How high above the tank bottom can the liquid level safely be? Specific
Gravity = 0.85
a. 30.6 feet
b. 37.7 feet
c. 38.7 feet
d. 40.0 feet