Q1.

API 575: construction standards

Which of the following old specifications covered
riveted atmospheric storage tanks?
 (a) API 12A
 (b) API 12B
 (c) API 12C
 (d) API 12D

Q2. API 575: use of atmospheric tanks

Which of the following fluids would not be suitable for
being held in an atmospheric tank?
 (a) Heavy oil
 (b) Gas oil (kerosene)
 (c) Water
 (d) Liquid oxygen

Q3. API 575: atmospheric storage tank roofs

What type of fixed roof does not need supporting
rafters/columns, etc.?
 (a) Double roof type
 (b) Geodesic dome type
 (c) Breather type
 (d) Pan type

Q4. API 575: atmospheric storage tank roofs

Which of these is not a floating roof design?
 (a) Pan type
 (b) Pontoon type
 (c) Double-deck type
 (d) Lifter type
Q5. API 575: atmospheric storage tank roofs
Why do some floating-roof tanks have an additional
dome roof on the top?
 (a) To keep the rain out

 (b) To decrease the vapour pressure of the stored product

 (c) To increase the vapour pressure of the stored product
 (d) Both (a) and b) above

Q6. API 575: atmospheric storage tank roofs

What kind of floating-roof seal may be filled with
foam?
 (a) A mechanical seal
 (b) A tube seal
 (c) A counterweight seal
 (d) None of the above

Q7. API 575: atmospheric storage tank roofs

What is the purpose of using a breather-type roof?
 (a) To help the floating roof move without ‘vapor-locking’
 (b) To reduce vapour pressure and avoid the need for a pressurized tank
 (c) To provide expansion space for vapours
 (d) To enable vapours to be safely vented to atmosphere

Q8. API 575: low-pressure storage tanks

Which code covers the venting of low-pressure tanks?
 (a) API 650
 (b) API 2000
 (c) API 12B
 (d) API 12D
Q9. API 575: storage tank design pressure
What is the maximum design gauge pressure of an
API 650 tank?
 (a) Atmospheric pressure
 (b) 2 1/2 psi
 (c) 103 kPa
 (d) 15 psi

Q10. API 575: storage tank design pressure

What is the maximum design gauge pressure of an
API 620 tank?
 (a) Atmospheric pressure
 (b) 2 1/2 psi
 (c) 18 kPa
 (d) 15 psi

Q1 A
Q2 D
Q3 B
Q4 D
Q5 A
Q6 B
Q7 C
Q8 B
Q9 B
Q10 D