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API-510 Practice Exam #5 - Open Book
1. The generic electrode identification system for SMAW welding is:
a) EXXT-X.
b) ERXXS-X.
c) EXXXX.
d) FXXX-EXXX.
2. During failure analysis of a heat exchanger tube (ASTM A249, Type 304) in a service with a
sulfur bearing stream, the engineer notes that the maintenance department failed to neutralize
the tube bundle prior to pulling it, and that the bundle leaked during a hydrostatic pressure
test. The failure mechanism is inter-granular cracking. What is the most likely cause of the
failure?
a) hydrochloric acid.
b) amines.
c) naphthenic acids.
d) polythionic acids.
3. If non-normalized SA-516 Gr 60 material is used for fabricating a pressure vessel with a

nominal wall thickness of 1.125 inches (28.6 mm), for what minimum design metal
temperature can the vessel be stamped without impact testing?
a) -26ºF (-32°C)
b) 2°F (-17°C)
c) 37°F (3°C)
d) 75°F (24ºC)
4. A pressure vessel is designed for 350 psig at 500°F. Which of the following is the
permissible opening pressure range for a single safety relief valve?
a) 339.5 - 350 psig

b) 339.5 - 360.5 psig
c) 343 - 350 psig
d) 343 - 357 psig
5. A welding procedure specification for welding SA-516 Gr 70 material was qualified using an
E7018 electrode. Which of the following is the correct “F” number for this electrode?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
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6. During the visual inspection of an ellipsoidal head on an 8-foot ID pressure vessel, an

isolated corroded area was located 2.5 feet from the center of the head. Governing thickness
would be determined by using the code formula for:
a) spherical shells.
b) a cylinder under internal pressure.
c) the knuckle region of an ellipsoidal head.
d) an ellipsoidal head.
7. The corrosion rate of a pressure vessel has been established to be less than 0.004 inch per
year (0.10 mm/year), based on 5 years of service experience. All of the following
requirements must be satisfied for an on-stream inspection to be performed in lieu of an
internal inspection, except that:
a) the vessel must not be strip-lined or plate-lined.

b) no questionable condition is disclosed by periodic external inspections.
c) the vessel will not be operated in excess of 500 psig (3.42 MPa) or 500°F (260°C).
d) the operating temperature of the vessel must not exceed the lower temperature limits for
the creep-rupture range of the vessel material.
8. What is an alternative method for establishing a required inspection interval based on

remaining life?
a) Performing a complete external inspection

b) Calculating the projected maximum allowable working pressure of each vessel
component
c) Calculating the projected maximum allowable working pressure of the shell and heads
d) Using statistical analysis to evaluate the data
9. A weld overlay is done for a repair on a vessel fabricated from P-5 material. The next day,
the base metal in the repair area should be examined for cracking by which type of
examination?
a) Ultrasonic
b) Radiographic
c) Liquid penetrant
d) Magnetic particle
10. An appropriate cleaning method for surface preparation when inspecting a vessel for a wet
sulfide attack is:
a) steaming by the vessel operators followed by scraping using hand tools.

b) steaming and hot-water washing by the vessel operators.
c) hot-water washing by the vessel operators followed by brushing.
d) steaming or hot-water washing by the vessel operators followed by abrasive-grit blasting.

11. A pressure vessel constructed from low-alloy steel is operating in a high-temperature

sulfidation service. Which statement about inspection for determination of thinning is
correct?
a) Visual inspection for hot spots should be performed.

b) No thickness measurement locations (CMLs) are required.
c) WFM testing is an effective method.
d) External ultrasonic thickness measurements should be taken.
12. A vessel made of 2-inch-thick SA-302-B material has localized corrosion to below its
retirement thickness and needs weld metal buildup. Which of the following methods can be
used to avoid postweld heat treatment (PWHT)?
a) Automated-deposition welding
b) Controlled-deposition welding
c) PWHT is required regardless
d) Preheat method
13. A vessel nozzle has an opening diameter of 10 inches (254 mm), and a nominal thickness tn
of 0.375 inch (9.5 mm). The vessel shell has a required thickness tr of 0.75 inch (19.1 mm)
and a nominal thickness tn of 0.850 inch (21.6 mm). Both the nozzle and the vessel materials
are the same, and there is no corrosion allowance on this nozzle. What is the required area of
reinforcement?
a) 7.50 square inches (4851 mm2)

b) 8.06 square inches (5200 mm2)
c) 8.50 square inches (5486 mm2)
d) 11.25 square inches (7258 mm2)
14. How long should a simple beam-impact test specimen be?
a) 2.063 inches (52 mm)

b) 2.125 inches (54 mm)
c) 2.165 inches (55 mm)
d) 2.250 inches (56 mm)
15. A pressure-relief valve has a set pressure of 400 psi (2.76 MPa). This valve is tested for
accuracy of set pressure before it is installed. What is the maximum acceptable test pressure?
a) 400 psi (2.76 MPa)

b) 402 psi (2.77 MPa)
c) 412 psi (2.84 MPa)
d) 420 psi (2.89 MPa)

16. Upon cooling from temperatures of 750°F - 1000°F, normally ductile ferritic chrome steels in
the 400 stainless-steel group (such as AISI Types 430, 446. and to some degree Types 405
and 410) have reduced toughness under about 200°F. This problem is commonly known as:
a) decarburization.
b) 885’F embrittlement.
c) graphitization.
d) incipient melting.
17. A materials engineer is performing a failure analysis on an integral-finned heat exchanger

tube made of 300 series stainless steel. The tube is from a reformer unit. The fins were cold-
worked and the tubes were not subsequently annealed. The tube leaked due to a
circumferential crack. The cracking mode is noted to be trans-granular, branched cracking.
Which of the following was most likely responsible for the failures?
a) Chloride-induced stress corrosion cracking

b) Metal fatigue cracking
c) Polythionic acid cracking
d) Hydrogen-induced cracking
18. Gamma-ray radiography is used to perform inspection on a repair weld of a vessel that is
1.250 inches (31.8 mm) thick. The radiographer has access to both sides of the weld. The
hole-type IQI (Penetrameter) is:
a) 10.
b) 20.
c) 30.
d) 35.
19. The inspector is reviewing radiographs of a repair weld of 1.250-inch (32 mm) plate for a
vessel stamped RT-l. What is the maximum allowable continuous length of slag (elongated
indication)?
a) 0.3l2inch (8mm)
b) 0.333 inch (8.5 mm)
c) 0.417 inch (10.6 mm)
d) 0.750 inch (19 mm)
20. A vessel with an inside diameter of 54 inches (137 cm) has a corroded area of considerable
size in which circumferential stresses govern. Along the most critical element of the area, the
smallest measured thickness may be averaged over a length no more than:
a) 18 Inches (46 cm)

b) 20 Inches (50 cm)
c) 27 Inches (69 cm)
d) 40 Inches (102 cm)

21. The following Charpy weld metal test results for a welding procedure qualification record are
to be reviewed for acceptance: minimum yield strength of test coupon material = 45,000psi
and thickness = 1 ½ inches. Which of the following test results, in foot pounds, would meet
the minimum impact strength required by ASME Code, Section VIII, Division 1?
a) 18, 11, 20
b) 19, 9.5, 22
c) 19, 10, 15
d) 17, 11, 15
22. On occasion, it may be desirable to enter a pressure vessel before it has been properly
cleaned to search for internal causes of poor operation. The inspector should exercise special
precautions for such entry, as given in:
a) API Publication 2217A

b) API Publication 2214
c) API Recommended Practice 579
d) OSHA 1910 regulations
23. During the repair of a pressure vessel, a seamless ellipsoidal head is replaced. The nameplate
is stamped RT-2. The replacement head is attached using a single welded but joint with a
backing strip that will be left in place. One welder performed the weld. What is the joint type
for the head to shell weld?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
24. 24. In Magnetic Particle testing using the prod technique, what type of current and what are
the current ranges in amps/in., required by Section V, for materials ¾” or greater in
thickness?
a) Direct or alternating magnetizing current shall be used and 90 amp/in. (minimum) to 110
amps/in. (maximum) of prod spacing.
b) Direct or alternating magnetizing current shall be used and 100 amp/in. (minimum) to
125 amps/in. (maximum) of prod spacing.
c) Direct or rectified magnetizing current shall be used and 90 amp/in. (minimum) to 110
d) Direct or rectified magnetizing current shall be used and 100 amp/in. (minimum) to 125
25. A section of a vessel is being replaced with SA-516 Gr 70 material that has a wall thickness
of 3 inches. The minimum postweld heat treatment (PWHT) holding time is:
a) 2 hours.
b) 2 hours, 15 minutes.
c) 2 hours, 30 minutes.
d) 3 hours.
26. Safe operating limits for the use of different steels in services that can lead to high-
temperature hydrogen attack are provided in which of the following documents?
a) API Recommended Practice 651

b) NACE MR0175
c) API Recommended Practice 578
d) API Recommended Practice 941
27. The seamless ellipsoidal head of a horizontal drum is installed at 1.375-inch (34.9-mm)
thickness for a design pressure of 550 psi (3.79 MPa) including static head at 200°F (93°C).
The fabrication material’s allowable stress is 17,500 psi (120.7 MPa), and the head’s ID is 60
inches (1524 mm). The Type 1 joint is 100% radiographed. The specified corrosion
allowance is 0.125 inch (3.2 mm). The head is only subjected to pressure loading. What is the
actual corrosion allowance?
a) 0.125 inch (3.2 mm) T=pD/2se-0.2p

b) 0.305 inch (7.7 mm) =550*60/2*17500-0.2*550
c) 0.429 inch (10.9 mm)
d) 0.946 inch (24.0 mm)
28. For a material thickness of 2 inches (50.8 mm), the geometric unsharpness of a radiograph,
when required by the referencing code, shall not exceed:
a) 0.01 inch (0.25 mm),

b) 0.02 inch (0.51 mm).
c) 0.03 inch (0.76 mm).
d) 0.04 inch (1.02 mm).
29. If repairs, re-ratings, or alterations are planned on an air-cooled heat exchanger, in addition to
API Standard 510, which of the following standards should be used?
a) API Recommended Practice 576

b) API Standard 598
c) API Standard 661
d) TEMA (Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association) Standards
30. During pressure vessel re-rating, a thickness reading of 1.336 inches (33.9 mm) is obtained
on a 2:1 ellipsoidal head with an I.D. of 60 - 1/16 inches (1526 mm). The nameplate is
stamped RT-4, and the joint efficiency is 1.0. The ASME Data Report states that the head is
seamless and that the attaching weld to the vessel is Category B, Type 1, and has an
allowable material stress of 17,500 psi (120.6 MPa). Based on these data, what is the
maximum design pressure for this head?
a) 542 psig (3.73 MPa) P=2SET/R+0.2T

b) 620 psig (4.27 MPa)
c) 659 psig (4.53 MPa) P=2*17500*1*1.336/60.062+0.2*1.336
d) 775 psig (5.34 MPa)

31. When reviewing a group of radiographs, all of the following information must be
documented except:
a) minimum source-to-object distance.

b) geometric unsharpness.
c) material type.
d) single or double-wall exposure.
32. Preferred methods of inspection for chloride-induced stress corrosion cracking include:
a) ultrasonic testing and visual testing.

b) penetrant testing and eddy-current phase analysis.
c) penetrant testing and radiographic testing.
d) wet fluorescent magnetic-particle testing and visual testing.
33. Radiographs that were used for examining weldments during fabrication and assembly of the
pressure vessel shall be retained:
a) for 5 years.
b) for the lifetime of the vessel.
c) for a time not specified in the construction.
d) until the data report has been signed by the inspector.
34. A vessel has a corroded groove in which circumferential stresses govern. The length of the
groove is 25 inches (635 mm), and thickness measurements along the most critical element
of the groove are 0.700 inch (17.8 mm), 0.400 inch (10.2 mm), 0.300 inch (7.6 mm), 0.450
inch (11.4 mm), 0.600 inch (15.2 mm), and 0.700 inch (17.8 mm). The vessel diameter is 96
inches (2438 mm) and the required thickness is 0.604 inch (15.3 mm). Which of the
following statements about the need for repair is correct?
a) Repairs are required; the groove length is acceptable, but the average thickness is below
the required thickness.
b) Repairs are required; the groove length is not acceptable, and the average thickness is
below the required thickness.
c) Repairs are required; the groove length is not acceptable, even though the average
thickness exceeds the required thickness.
d) Repairs are not required; the groove length is acceptable, and the average thickness
exceeds the required thickness.
35. The maximum offset for a ¾ inch-thick Category A weld joint that is being repaired is:
a) 1/16”
b) 1/8”
c) 3/8”
d) 1/4”

36. An ASME Section VIII cylindrical pressure vessel has the following characteristics: ID. = 60
inches (1524 mm); joint efficiency = 1.0; allowable stress at design temperature = 17,500 psi
(120.6 MPa); design pressure (including static head) = 500 psig (3.445 MPa). If the vessel is
uniformly corroded, what is the minimum required thickness of the shell under design
conditions?
T=PR/SE-0.6P
a) 0.857 inch (21.8 mm)
b) 0.872 inch (22.1 mm) T=500*30/17500-0.6*500
c) 1.714 inches (43.5 mm)
d) 1.744 inches (44.3 mm)
37. For a pressure vessel with an inside diameter greater than 60 inches and a corroded area of
considerable size in which circumferential stresses govern, the least thickness along the most
critical element of the area may be averaged over a length not exceeding:
a) 1/4 of the vessel diameter or 25 inches, whichever is less.

b) 1/4 of the vessel diameter or 30 inches, whichever is less.
c) 1/3 of the vessel diameter or 40 inches, whichever is less.
d) 1/3 of the vessel diameter or 50 inches, whichever is less.
38. A 120-inch (305 cm) pressure vessel is being inspected. The inspector observes that the shell
near a tangential inlet nozzle appears to be thinning. The inspector should evaluate the
thinned area by averaging the shell thickness:
a) readings over the most critical element of the thinned area over a length of one-third the
vessel’s diameter or 40 inches (100 cm), whichever is less.
b) readings within an 8-inch (20 cm) diameter circle.
c) measurements on either side of the nozzle using thickness measurements that do not
extend beyond the limits of the reinforcement or defined in the ASME Code.
d) readings over the most critical element of the thinned area over a length of one-half the
vessel’s diameter or 20 inches (50 cm), whichever is less.
39. A unit upgrade requires adding two NPS 2 (DN 50) nozzles to a pressure vessel originally
fabricated from an SA-387 Gr 22 (P-5A material) 0.699-inch plate. Which of the following
statements applies to the heat treatment of this work?
a) Temper-bead installation may be used instead of PWHT.

b) Vessel alterations prevent applying preheat as a PWHT alternative.
c) The material prevents substituting preheat for PWHT.
d) Preheating to not less than 300°F is an alternative to PWHT.
40. Welders may be qualified by radiographic examination of groove welds, with the exception
of:
a) SAW with silicone-based flux.

b) GMAW globular transfer.
c) GMAW pulsed-arc.
d) UMAW short-circuiting.

41. A pressure vessel built in 2000 has been repaired and has the following conditions: maximum
allowable working pressure = 400 psig at 700T; allowable stress of material = 17.500 psi at
test temperature and 16,600 psi at design temperature; minimum design metal temperature =
-20°F. Rounded to whole numbers, the minimum required hydrostatic test pressure and the
minimum pressure for visual inspection of joints and connections, respective1y, are:
a) 548 psig; 422 psig (Correct Answer) 1.3*400*17500/16600

b) 600 psig; 400 psig
c) 633 psig; 400 psig
d) 633 psig; 422 psig
42. A seamless (2:1) ellipsoidal head is 96 inches (2438 mm) I.D. with a thickness of 0.283 inch
(7.2 mm). The allowable stress is 17,500 psi (120.6 MPa), the joint efficiency is 1.0
(seamless), and the original corrosion allowance was 0.125 inch (3.2 mm). The process
pressure, including static head, on the head will be lowered to 80 psig (0.55 MPa). What is
the required thickness for the head for the new conditions, without corrosion allowance?
a) 0.220 inch (5.6 mm) T=PD/2SE-0.2P

b) 0.274 inch (7.0 mm)
c) 0.344 inch (8.8 mm) =80*96 / 2*17500-.2*80
d) 0.399 inch (10.2 mm)
43. Welding materials must be purchased in accordance with the requirements of the Code, and
when received, each:
a) container may be accepted if it is tagged or marked by the material specification.

b) material must be accompanied by a Certified Test Report or Certificate of Compliance.
c) welding rod must be tagged for identification.
d) low hydrogen weld rod must be stenciled with the AWS class.
44. A vessel made of P-3 material with notch toughness testing not required was found to have a
crack, and the excavation depth after removal was measured to be 0.875 inch deep. Which of
the following can be used to avoid postweld heat treatment (PWHT)?
a) Preheat at a higher temperature of 275°F and maintain interpass temperatures at 450°F as

an alternative to PWHT.
b) Use an alternative heat treatment method of preheating at 275°F minimum, provided the
pressure vessel engineer has been consulted.
c) An alternative to PWHT is not allowable in this case.
d) Use a shielded metal arc welding process and a preheat temperature between 300°F and
450ºF.
45. During inspection of a small horizontal vessel with a history of slight corrosion, thickness
measurements are normally taken at:
a) two locations that appear most corroded.

b) one location on each shell course and head.
c) one location on the top and bottom.
d) at least two locations in the vapor space.

46. Following repairs and re-rating according to ASME Section VIII, Div. 1, 2004 Edition, 2006
Addenda, a pressure vessel is scheduled for hydrostatic testing. The maximum allowable
working pressure is 150 psig at 750°F (399°C). The allowable stress at 750°F (399°C) is
14,800 psi (102 MPa). The allowable stress at the hydrostatic test temperature is 17,500 psi
(120.6 MPa). The operating pressure is 130 psig (0.89 MPa). The minimum design metal
temperature is 20°F (6°C). The appropriate hydrostatic test pressure is:
a) 169 psig (1.16 MPa).

b) 195 psig (1.34 MPa).
c) 231 psig (1.59 MPa).
d) 266 psig (1.83 MPa)
47. If a repair is made on a pressure vessel using a filler material with a lower specified
minimum tensile strength than the base metal, all of the following requirements apply except:
a) the repair shall be made with a minimum of two passes.

b) the increased thickness of the repair shall have rounded corners and blend into the base
metal using a 3:1 taper.
c) a minimum preheat of 175° F (79.4°C) and an interpass temperature of 450°F (232°C)
must be maintained.
d) the repair thickness shall not be more than 50% of the required base metal thickness,
excluding corrosion allowance.
48. The density of step wedge comparison films and densitometer calibration shall be verified by
comparison with a calibrated step wedge film traceable to:
a) film certified according to ASME Code, Section V.

b) an ASTM certified step wedge.
c) an ASNT certified procedure.
d) a national standard.
49. A vessel undergoing an API 510 internal inspection has a corroded area whose minimum
average remaining thickness is 0.90 inch (22.9 mm). The required minimum thickness of the
vessel for the anticipated service is 1.00 inch (25.4 mm). The nominal thickness of the vessel
is 1.30 inches (33.0 mm), and there is no evidence of corrosion, thinning, or cracking
elsewhere in the vessel. The corrosion rate in the damaged area is estimated to be 0.01 inch
per year (0.254 mm/year). The owner/user desires to keep the vessel in service for 10 years
before the next required inspection. Which statement is most appropriate?
a) The local thin area must be restored to a nominal metal thickness of 1.10 inch (27.9 mm).
b) The local thin area must be restored to a nominal metal thickness of 1.20 inch (30.5 mm).
c) The local thin area must be restored to a nominal metal thickness of 1.30 inch (33.0 mm).
d) APT 510 does not permit restoration of a corroded area whose remaining thickness is less
than the required minimum thickness.

50. If a pressure vessel is found to be corroded, it is necessary that the wall thickness used for
computing the maximum allowable working pressure for continued service shall be the:
a) thickness of the original construction minus twice the estimated corrosion loss before the
next scheduled inspection
b) actual thickness determined by inspection minus twice the estimated corrosion loss
before the next scheduled inspection.
c) actual thickness determined by inspection minus the estimated corrosion loss through the
next scheduled inspection.
d) actual thickness determined by inspection minus the estimated corrosion loss before the
next scheduled inspection.
QUESTIONS 51 THROUGH 53 REFER TO THE

WPS/PQR DOCUMENTS
51. Do the tensile test results shown on the procedure qualification record (PQR) meet the
requirements for the welding procedure specification (WPS)?
a) Yes.
b) No; specimens 1 and 3 do not meet the requirements.
c) No; specimen 1 does not meet the requirements.
d) No; multiple specimens cannot be used.
52. The bend test results shown on the procedure qualification record (PQR) are:
a) acceptable.
b) unacceptable; wrong type of bend specimen.
c) unacceptable; multiple specimens required.
d) unacceptable; insufficient number of bend specimens.
53. Does the welding procedure specification (WPS) show the maximum thickness range that
could be qualified by the procedure qualification record (PQR)?
a) Yes.
b) No; it could be 3/16 inch to 1.25 inches.
c) No; it could be 3/16 inch to 2.5 inches.
d) No; it could be 3/16 inch to 8 inches

QW-482 Suggested Format for Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

(See QW-200.1, Section IX, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code)
Company Name Welding is US By: Rod Burns

Welding Procedure Specification No. WUS-1 Date 10/11/00 Supporting PQR No(s) WUS-1
Revision No. 0 Date ---
Welding Process(es) SMAW Type(s) Manual
(Automatic, Manual, Machine, or Semi-Auto)
Joints (QW-402) Details
Joint Design Single
Backing (yes) (no) XXX
Backing Material (Type)
(Refer to both backing and retainers)
X Metal Nonfusing Metal

Nonmetallic Other None used
Sketches, Production Drawings, Weld Symbols or Written

Description should show the general arrangement of the
parts to be welded. Root spacing and weld groove details
may be specified where applicable Root spacing: 1/16”
Root face: 1/8” max.
(At the option of the manufacturer, sketches may be attached)
*Base Metals (QW-403)

P-No. 1 Group No. 1 To P-No 1 Group No 1
OR
Specification type and grade -----
To Specification type and grade -----
OR
Chem. Analysis and Mech. Prop. -----
To Chem. Analysis and Mech. Prop. -----
Thickness Range:
Base Metal: Groove .1875" to .8640" Fillet All
Pipe Dia. Range: Groove All Fillet All
Other No pass greater than 1/2"
* Filler Metals (QW-404)

Spec. No. (SFA) 5.1
AWS No. (Class) E7018
F. No. F- 4
A-No. 1
Size of Filler Metals 1/8 and 5/32
Weld Metal
Thickness Range:
Groove .1875" to .8640"
Fillet To ¾” Throat
Electrode-Flux (Class)
Flux Trade Name
Consumable Insert
Other
*Each base metal - filler metal combination should be recorded individually.
This form is to be used for classroom instruction only.

Qw-482 (Back)
WPS No. WUS-1 Rev. 0
Positions (QW-405 Postweld Heat Treatment (QW-407)

Position(s) of Groove All Temperature Range NONE
Welding Progression: Up X Down Time Range None
Position of Fillet All
Gas (QW-408)
Preheat (QW-406) Percent Composition
Preheat Temp. Min. 50ºF Gas(es) (Mixture) Flow Rate
Interpass Temp. Max. 550ºF
Preheat Maintenance None Shielding
(Continuous or special heating where Trailing
applicable should be recorded) Backing
Electrical Characteristics (QW-409)

Current AC or DC DC Polarity Reverse
Amps (Range) 90-220 Volts (Range) -
(Amps and volts range should be recorded for each
Electrode size, position, and thickness, etc. This
Information may be listed in a tabular form
Similar to that shown below.
Tungsten Electrode Size and Type

(Pure Tungsten, 2% Thoriated, etc.)
Mode of Metal Transfer for GMAW
(Spray arc, short circuiting arc, etc.)
Electrode Wire feed speed range
Technique (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead String and Weave
Orifice or Gas Cup Size
Initial and Interpass Cleaning (Brushing, Grinding, etc.) Brushing or grinding. Clean 1” both sides of weld joint
Method of Back Gouging Grinding

Oscillation
Contact Tube to Work Distance
Multiple or Single Pass (per side) Multiple
Multiple or Single Electrode
Travel Speed (Range)
Peening None
Other
Travel Other
Weld Volt Speed (e.g. Remarks Comments, hot
wire addition, technique, Torch
Layers Process Filler Metal Current Range Range Angle, Etc.
All SMAW E-7018 1/8" DCRP 90-169 - -
All SMAW E-7018 5/32 DCRP 130-220 - -

QW-483 Suggested Format for Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)

(See QW-200.2, Section IX, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code)
(Record Actual Conditions Used to Weld Test Coupon)
Company Name Welding is Us

Procedure Qualification Record Number WUS-1 Date 10/11/00
WPS Number WUS-1
Welding Process(es) SMAW Type(s) Manual
(Manual, Automatic, Semi-Auto)
Joints (QW-402)
Coupon Thickness: 1.25”

Root Face: 3/32”
Root Spacing: 1/16”
Single V-Groove, 60° Angle, No Backing
(for combination qualifications, the deposited weld metal thickness shall be recorded for each filler metal or process used)
Base Metals (QW-403) Postweld Heat Treatment (QW-407)
Material Specification SA-285 Temperature None
Type or Grade C Time
P-No. P-1 to P-No. P-1 Other
Thickness of Test Coupon 1.25"
Diameter of Test Coupon Plate Gas (QW-408)
Other Percent Composition
Gas(es) Mixture Flow Rate
Filler Metals (QW-404) Shielding
SFA Specification 5.1 Trailing
AWS Classification E-7018 Backing
Filler Metal F-No. 4 Electrical Characteristics (QW-409)
Weld metal analysis A-No. 1 Current DC
Size of Filler Metal 1/8 Polarity Reverse
Other Amps 100
Weld Metal Thickness 1.25 Tungsten Electrode Size
Position (QW-405) Other
Position of Groove 3G Technique (QW-410)
Weld Progression (uphill, downhill) Travel Speed
Other String or Weave Bead
Preheat (QW-406) Oscillation
Preheat Temp. 100ºF. Multiple or Single Pass (per side)
Interpass Temp. 650ºF Single or Multiple Electrodes
Other Other No Pass > ½”

(SMAW) QW-483 (Back)
Tensile Test (QW-150)
Ultimate Ultimate Type of

Specimen Area Total Load Unit Stress failure &
No. Width Thickness Sq. In. lb psi location
1 0.75 0.625 0.469 25,021 53,350 Ductile/WM
2 0.75 0.625 0.469 25,250 55,970 Brittle/WM
3 0.75 0.625 0.469 24,857 53,000 Ductile/BM
4 0.75 0.625 0.469 27,500 58,635 Brittle/WM
Guided Bend Tests (QW-160)
Type and Figure No. Results

Face #1 No Defects
Face #2 No Defects
Face #3 No Defects
Face #4 No Defects
Toughness Tests (QW-170)
Specimen Notch Notch Test Impact Lateral Exp Drop Weight

No. Location Type Temp Values % Shear Mills Break No Break
Fillet Weld Tests (QW-180)
Results - Yes No Penetration into Parent Metal: Yes No

Satisfactory:
Macro - Results
Other Tests
Type of Test
Deposit Analysis
Other
Welder’s Name Will Lee Makeit Clock No. 43 Stamp No. M

Tests conducted by: First Testing Inc. Laboratory Test No. 432
We certify that the statements in this record are correct and that the test welds were prepared, welded, and tested in
accordance with the requirements of Section IX of the ASME Code.
Manufacturer Welding is Us
Date: October 11, 2000 Signature: Rod Burns


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API-510 Practice Exam #5 Closed Book Questions
1. Material used in making repairs or alterations shall conform to the:
a) Applicable construction Code

b) ASME Code.
c) AWS standards.
d) ASTM standards.
2. Which of the following correctly states the steps that would most likely be performed during
external inspection of a pressure vessel that is completely insulated and operates at 450°F
(232°C)?
a) No examination of insulation is necessary due to high operating temperature.
b) Visual examination is necessary only if the vessel has not operated continuously.
c) Visual external inspection of insulation is normally sufficient.
d) The inspection would include visual inspection of insulation, removal of insulation at low
spots or where moisture can collect, and thermography of hard-to-reach areas.
3. If a vessel’s largest nozzle is a reinforced NPS 10 (DN 250) nozzle, then an alteration is
adding a/an:
a) reinforced nozzle of any size less than NPS 10 (DN 250).

b) nozzle that does not require reinforcement.
c) NPS 10 (DN 250) reinforced nozzle.
d) NPS 12 (DN 300) reinforced nozzle.
4. The ASME Code recommends that welding not be performed when the base metal
temperature is lower than:
a) 0°F (-18°C).
b) 10°F (-12°C).
c) 32°F (0°C).
d) 60°F (16°C).
5. When a nozzle is inspected and evidence of distortion is found, all weld seams in the:
a) shell in the area of the nozzle should be examined for deformation.

b) nozzle and shell in the area of the nozzle should be examined for cracks.
c) nozzle and shell in the area of the nozzle should be examined for deformation.
d) nozzle should be examined for cracks.
6. A vessel has a single corrosion rate of 0.012 inch per year (0.305 mm/year). The minimum
vessel required thickness for both the shell and the heads is 0.6875 inch (17.5 mm). The
actual thickness of the head is 0.9375 inch (23.8 mm) and the shell is 1.10 inch (27.9 mm).
What is the vessels remaining life?
a) 7.5 years
b) 10.5 years
c) 21 years R.L=Tact-Treq./corrosion rate
d) 30 years
=0.9375-0.6875/0.012

7. A pressure vessel currently in operation has an established corrosion rate of 0.001 inch per
year (0.025 mm/year) and no history of localized corrosion. One corrosion monitoring
location (CML) is established on each head and on one nozzle in the bottom head.
Engineering has approved a change of service, expecting a corrosion rate of 0.010 inch per
year (0.254 mm/year) and that the new service will promote localized corrosion in the bottom
third of the vessel. An authorized pressure vessel inspector considering adjusting the number
and location of CMLs should:
a) increase the number of CMLs for the bottom head, shell, and nozzles in the area where
localized corrosion is expected to occur.
b) increase the number of CMLs only in the spot where localized corrosion is expected to
occur.
c) increase the number of CMLs after the next scheduled internal inspection based on the
new service conditions.
d) do nothing; the number of CMLs satisfies the requirements of the API 510 Code.
8. During an internal inspection, which of the following nondestructive examination (NDE)

techniques would be most sensitive for detecting the internal deterioration on a carbon steel
vessel that is in caustic service at a pressure of 50 psig (0.345 MPa) and 150ºF (66ºC) that
has not been stress-relieved?
a) Digital ultrasonic testing

b) Radiographic testing
c) Wet fluorescent magnetic-particle testing
d) Dye-penetrant testing
9. The ability of a metal to absorb energy and deform plastically before fracturing is known as:
a) ductile-to-brittle transition.
b) plasticity.
c) tensile strength.
d) toughness.
10. For in-service vessels where a conflict exists between the ASME Code and the API 510
Code, the:
a) ASME Code takes precedence.

b) API 510 Code takes precedence.
c) applicable code, as determined by the owner/user of the pressure vessel, takes
precedence.
d) applicable code, as determined by the authorized pressure vessel inspector, takes
precedence.

11. For a large vessel with two or more zones of differing corrosion rates:
a) the complete vessel may be treated as a single zone, using the average corrosion rate of
all sections.
b) each zone may be treated independently regarding the interval between inspections.
c) the complete vessel space must be inspected using the inspection interval for the section
with the highest corrosion rate.
d) each zone must be inspected using the shortest inspection interval required among all of
the sections.
12. A 50-foot-tall (15420-mm-tall) water-filled pressure vessel has an MAWP of 275 psi (1.90
MPa). What pressure must the bottom head of the vessel be designed for? (1 foot of water =
0.433 psi (1000 mm of water = 0.00978 MPa)]
a) 253 psi (1.74 MPa)

b) 275 psi (1.90 MPa)
c) 297 psi (2.05 MPa)
d) 358 psi (2.47 MPa)
13. Engineering is considering using a carbon-steel, un-insulated pressure vessel that has been in
storage for several years. Inspection records indicate that the vessel has experienced no
corrosion, but that it had been involved in a fire shortly before it was taken out of service.
Which of the following inspection methods, besides visual, should the inspector use to
determine the condition of the vessel?
a) Ultrasonic shear wave

b) Magnetic particle and eddy current Hardness testing
c) Hardness test
d) Dye-penetrant and hammer testing
14. Which tests are always used in qualifying a groove-weld procedure?
a) Tension and Charpy

b) Tension and bend
c) Radiographic and bend
d) Radiographic and ultrasonic
15. A vessel put into service today is susceptible to carbon dioxide corrosion, since the carbon
dioxide in the process may dissolve in the water to form carbonic acid. Where would be the
best place to locate the corrosion monitoring locations (CMLs)?
a) At the bottom and top heads

b) Throughout the vessel, as the mechanism is unpredictable
c) At areas of anticipated water wetting and weld seams for preferential corrosion
d) At the gas/liquid interface

16. Calculations by the original manufacturer or an owner/user engineer shall be completed

before:
a) thickness measurements are evaluated.

b) re-rating the vessel.
c) acceptance of welding procedures and welder qualification.
d) repairing a portion of the vessel due to corrosion.
17. A low energy value on a test for notch toughness indicates that a metal is:
a) ductile.
b) elastic.
c) brittle.
d) low strength.
18. A vessel is inspected after 5 years of service, and the thinnest part of the shell is found to be
‫ﻣﺒﺎﴍ‬ 1.410 inches (35.8 mm). If the original thickness was 1.5625 inches (39.7 mm) and the
minimum required thickness is 1.232 inches (31.3 mm), what thickness of material is
available for the remaining corrosion allowance?
a) 0.028 inch (.711 mm)

corrosion rate = Tinitial- Tact./years = 1.5625-1.410/5
b) 0.077 inch (2.0 mm)
c) 0.178 inch (4.5 mm)
d) 0.206 inch (5.2 mm)
19. Which of the following is most important to document when performing risk-based
inspection assessments?
a) Deficiencies or recommendations for repair for continued service until repairs are
completed
b) Repairing, altering, and re-rating information
c) Construction and design, along with operating and inspection history
d) All factors contributing to the likelihood and consequences of a failure
20. Which of the following is most likely to result from improper heat treating?
a) Low residual stress

b) Lack of penetration
c) High residual stress
d) Weld shrinkage
21. When long-term and short-term corrosion rates are different, the remaining life should be
determined:
a) at the discretion of the inspector.

b) using the rate that reflects the current process conditions.
c) using the rate that gives the shortest remaining life.
d) using the rate that gives the longest inspection interval.

22. An inspection plan for pressure vessels operating at elevated temperatures shall be prepared
in consultation with a/an:
a) safety engineer.
b) pressure-vessel engineer.
c) corrosion specialist.
d) pressure-vessel inspector experienced in vessels operating at elevated temperatures.
23. A pressure vessel has been in non-continuous service for 15 years. During this time, it has
been filled three times for 2 years at a time; then internally inspected. The last internal
inspection determined that the vessel had 9 years of remaining life. The next inspection is
due:
a) before 4.5 years of actual service.

b) before 5 years of actual service.
c) before 9 years of actual service.
d) before a maximum of 10 years of actual service.
24. In the development of an inspection plan for corrosion under insulation, the first step is to:
a) perform a visual inspection and look for wet insulation.

b) create a structured and systematic approach utilizing prediction/analysis tools.
c) de-lag all suspected insulation.
d) de-lag only equipment operating between 212°F and 250°F (100°C and 121°C).
25. In re-rating a pressure vessel, the re-rating is considered complete when:
a) the inspector witnesses the attachment of an additional nameplate or stamping.

b) all re-rating calculations are reviewed and approved by the API-authorized pressure
vessel inspector.
c) the pressure vessel engineer performing the re-rating oversees the attachment of an
additional re-rating nameplate to the vessel.
d) an additional nameplate is attached to the vessel wall by welding, and the re-rating record
is approved by the vessel owner/user.
26. When performing a weld repair on a section of stainless-steel weld overlay on a carbon-steel
vessel in hydrogen service, which of the following is most important?
a) Magnetic-particle testing of the overlay

b) Brinell hardness testing of the overlay
c) Out-gassing of the base metal
d) Impact testing of the base metal

27. All of the following are types of corrosion except:
a) wet H2S cracking.

b) cavitation.
c) dezincification.
d) biological attack.
28. A welder has qualified in the 1G position with a groove weld in plate. The position he is
qualified to weld in is:
a) horizontal.
b) flat.
c) overhead.
d) vertical.
29. When dial-type indicating pressure gauges are used during a vessel hydrostatic test, the
maximum gauge range shall not exceed:
a) 1 ½ times the test pressure.

b) 2 ½ times the test pressure.
c) 3 times the test pressure.
d) 4 times the test pressure.
30. During radiographic examination of a weld, the wire type IQI shall be placed:
a) adjacent to the weld so that the length of the wire is perpendicular to the weld.
b) adjacent to the weld so that the length of the wire is parallel to the weld.
c) on the weld so that the length of the wire is perpendicular to the weld.
d) on the weld so that the length of the wire is parallel to the weld.
31. Tests conducted to qualify a welding procedure are documented by the procedure
qualification record (PQR). Responsibility for these tests rest with:
a) the organization performing the welding.

b) the plate manufacturer or supplier.
c) an independent testing laboratory.
d) the owner/operator.
32. A vessel has been in service for 8 years, the original shell thickness was 1.5 inches (38.1
mm) and the vessel was 100% radiographed at construction. If the required shell thickness is
1.125 inches (28.6 mm), and the measured thickness after 8 years of service is 1.250 inches
(31.8 mm), what is the remaining life of this vessel?
a) 2 years corrosion rate= 1.5-1.250/8 = 0.0 321

b) 4 years
c) 0.4 years
d) 0.2 years remaining=1.250-1.125/0.0321

33. When warranted by process, equipment, or consequence changes, a risk-based inspection

(RBI) assessment shall be reviewed and approved at intervals not to exceed a maximum of:
a) 3 years.
b) 5 years.
c) 10 years.
d) 15 years.
34. Inspection records contain the following information for a particular corrosion monitoring
location:
Thickness Year of Operation

0.625 inch (15.9 mm) 0 (New)
0.575 inch (14.6 mm) 5
0.550 inch (13.9 mm) 10 (Current)
What is the short-term corrosion rate for the location?
a) 0.0025 inch per year (0.07 mm/year)

b) 0.0050 inch per year (0.13 mm/year)
c) 0.0075 inch per year (0.19 mm/year)
d) 0.0 100 inch per year (0.25 mm/year)
35. What is the cause for rejection of a radiograph due to a “B” image on a film?
a) Any “B” image

b) No image
c) A light “B” image
d) A dark “B” image
36. If solid particles are suspected to be in a process flowing through a pressure vessel nozzle,
the inspector should check for:
a) localized erosion.
b) general pitting.
c) general corrosion.
d) localized pitting.
37. If a vessel’s service conditions are changed, the corrosion rate shall be determined by:
a) the owner/user’s metallurgist.

b) on-stream corrosion data gathered after 4 weeks of continuous service.
c) on-stream corrosion data gathered after 6 weeks of continuous service.
d) on-stream corrosion data gathered after 12 weeks of continuous service.

38. For pressure vessels in non-continuous service, the maximum internal or on-stream
inspection interval shall be:
a) 5 years, because of the potential of corrosion.

b) the 10 years of actual service.
c) 10 calendar years from the last inspection.
d) the half-life of the calendar time since the last inspection.
39. A crack in a vessel at the cone-to-cylinder juncture can be repaired with approval by the
inspector, provided that:
a) the weld is fully radiographed.

b) the weld is postweld heat-treated.
c) the weld is postweld heat-treated and fully examined radiographically.
d) an engineer is consulted.
40. Statistical data analysis may not be applicable to vessels with:
a) significant numbers of corrosion monitoring locations (CMLs) that were not measured.
b) random but significant localized corrosion.
c) variations in general corrosion rates.
d) fewer than 10 years of remaining life.
41. Pressure vessels shall be inspected at the time of installation. The purpose of this inspection
is to:
a) verify the equipment is safe for operation and to initiate plant inspection records.
b) verify the estimated remaining life of the vessel and establish the long term corrosion rate
c) verify the equipment was built in accordance with all the requirements of API-510
d) verify the equipment was built in accordance with the applicable edition and addenda of
ASME Section VIII, Division 1
42. Above what pressure is a vessel considered to be in the scope of the API 510 Code?
a) 2.5psi
b) 5psi
c) 10psi
d) 15psi
43. Which of the following nondestructive examination (NDE) methods is most likely to detect a
subsurface flaw in a pressure vessel?
a) Ultrasonic
b) Magnetic-particle
c) Dye-penetrant
d) Eddy-current

44. The potential for galvanic corrosion will increase when:
a) insulating dissimilar metals.

b) using a relatively large volume of anodic material.
c) applying a coating to both metals.
d) combining metals from opposite ends of the galvanic series.
45. According to API-510, inspection for corrosion under insulation shall be considered for
externally insulated carbon and low alloy steel vessels that operate between:
a) 32°F (0°C) and 250°F (120°C).

b) 140°F (60°C) and 400°F (205°C).
c) 10°F (-12°C) and 350°F (175°C).
d) -20ºF (-29°C) and 200°F (93°C).
46. What type of pressure-relief valve has a main relieving valve controlled by a self-actuated
auxiliary pressure-relief valve?
a) Conventional safety-relief valve

b) Rupture disk
c) Pilot-operated safety-relief valve
d) Balanced safety-relief valve
47. During an external inspection of a pressure vessel, particular attention should be given to:
a) the immediate area around the vessel to ensure no unauthorized objects are in the vicinity
b) the welds used to attach components for cracking or other defects
c) the impact barriers to ensure they will protect the vessel from vehicles.
d) the grounding straps and lightning rods.
48. All of the following are suitable for determining the thickness of a part except:
a) an ultrasonic shear wave.

b) profile radiography.
c) an ultrasonic straight beam.
d) an ultrasonic “A” scan.
49. Which of the following is not required during an internal inspection of a horizontal vessel?
a) All persons working around the vessel should be informed of the work inside the vessel.
b) All persons inside the vessel should be informed before any work starts on the outside of
the vessel.
c) All persons inside the vessel must be in a harness with a safety line to the manway.
d) A safety guard should be posted outside the vessel at the manway closest to the work
going on in the vessel.

50. Which of the following is responsible for maintaining the records of qualified welding
procedure specifications (WPSs) and procedure qualification records (PQRs) used in
conducting repairs and alterations?
a) The owner/user inspection organization

b) The engineer
c) The inspector
d) The repair organization
51. Materials used for replacement during the repair or alteration of a pressure vessel should be
identified with markings. Which of the following also requires a material test report?
a) Seamless pipe
b) Welded pipe
c) Forged manway cover
d) Plate
52. When must a pressure test be performed on a pressure vessel that has been in service?
a) Whenever the vessel has been opened for internal inspection

b) When the inspector deems it necessary
c) After any repair or alteration is performed
d) Only if the vessel is rerated to a higher pressure
53. Which of the following terms refers to breaks in nonmetallic linings or coatings?
a) Bulges
b) Holidays
c) Disbonding
d) Laminations
54. The next inspection interval for vessels in corrosive service should be determined by
calculating the remaining life of:
a) the shell and heads.

b) the internal components.
c) all nozzles.
d) the limiting component.
55. According to the API 510 Code, how many thickness measurements should be taken on a
pressure vessel during internal or on-stream inspections?
a) A representative number that will satisfy the requirements for an internal or on-stream
inspection
b) At least one on each nozzle, and two on each head and shell section
c) At least one adjacent to each girth weld
d) Four points on the shell, one on each head, and one on all major nozzles

56. If corrosion is suspected underneath refractory linings, the refractory can be removed to
allow further inspection or:
a) ultrasonic thickness scanning may be made from external metal surfaces.

b) profile radiography of the metal surface is required.
c) hammer testing may be used to indicate the metal thickness accurately.
d) a thorough visual inspection is considered sufficient.
57. In calculating the remaining life of a pressure vessel shell, what are the definitions of trequired
and tactual per API-510?
a) trequired = the required thickness at the same CML or component as tactual

tactual = the actual thickness of a CML at the time of inspection
b) trequired = the required thickness at the same CML or component as tactual plus corrosion
allowanc
tactual = the actual thickness of a CML at the time of inspection plus corrosion allowance
c) trequired = the required thickness of the shell, plus the corrosion allowance
tactual = the thickness measured at the time of inspection
d) trequired = the required thickness of the shell, plus the corrosion allowance
tactual = the thickness measured during a previous inspection
58. The grooves of carbon-steel ring-joint flanges should be checked for cracks due to:
a) low-temperature operation.
b) stress corrosion cracking.
c) excessive bolt tightening.
d) high-temperature operation.
59. The external inspection interval of buried vessels shall be based on:
a) corrosion rate information.

b) inspection interval of another vessel in the same area.
c) Buried vessels do not require external inspection
d) the recommendations of the repair organization.
60. Preliminary pressure-vessel inspection reveals loose internal parts that may fall and corroded
or broken internal ladders and platforms. The loose and damaged parts:
a) should be evaluated by a licensed professional engineer to determine if they need repair,

b) should be evaluated by the inspector to determine if they need repair.
c) must be evaluated by an engineer to determine if they need repair.
d) must be repaired or removed before a more detailed inspection may proceed.

61. The frequency that pressure relieving devices must be tested and inspected is based on:
a) the ASME Code as it applies to relief devices.

b) the inspection frequency of the equipment to which it is attached.
c) the operating experience of the device.
d) a 5-year maximum frequency set by the API 510 Code.
62. According to the API 510 Code, a pressure-relief device repair organization must have:
a) a quality control system.

b) state-certified repair personnel.
c) a national board VR stamp.
d) a state-approved test facility.
63. Safety valves are used in:
a) any service with back pressure.

b) air and steam service.
c) liquid and vapor service.
d) liquid service.
64. According to API-510, who normally performs external inspections of vessels?
a) The lead operator of the unit.

b) The repair organization.
c) An inspector.
d) Since it is just an external inspection, and does not require any experience, anyone may
perform it.
65. A re-rating is proposed for a pressure vessel. Which of the following steps is always required
for the re-rating by the API 510 Code?
a) The performance of calculations by a the manufacturer or an owner/user engineer

b) Consultation and approval from a professional engineer
c) The performance of a pressure test
d) A thorough internal inspection
66. When performing vessel repairs, which of the following does not qualify as an API 510
repair organization?
a) Owner/user shop
b) Contractor chosen by the owner/user
c) ASME U stamp holder
d) ASME S stamp holder

67. A crack is found in the shell of a heat exchanger. The crack will be repaired by grinding it
out, preparing a V-shaped groove, and filling the groove with weld metal. Which of the
following persons must authorize the repair?
a) The process operations supervisor

b) The inspector
c) The welding supervisor
d) An engineer experienced in pressure vessel design and repair
68. A generally corroded area is found in the wall of a 84 inch diameter pressure vessel. The
corroded area is scanned and thicknesses are measured in the following grid pattern:
A B C D
1
2
28”
3 (Longitudinal Axis)
4
5
Thickness readings (inches) for the two thinnest areas are:
Line A Line C
1 = 0.51 (13.0mm) 1 = 0.50 (12.7mm)
2 = 0.38 (9.7mm) 2 = 0.35 (8.9mm)
3 = 0.29 (7.4mm) 3 = 0.31 (7.9mm)
4 = 0.25 (6.4mm) 4 = 0.31 (7.9mm)
5 = 0.48 (12.2mm) 5 = 0.50 (12.7mm)
Which average thickness should be used in evaluating the vessel’s pressure rating?
a) 0.307 inch (7.8mm)

b) 0.368 inch (9.3mm)
c) 0.382 inch (9.7mm)
d) 0.394 inch (10.0mm)
69. The temperature at which the failure of steel changes from ductile to brittle is called the:
a) incipient fracture temperature.

b) transition temperature.
c) hardening temperature.
d) sensitization temperature.
70. A minimal number of corrosion monitoring locations (CMLs) is acceptable if:
a) the vessel is due to be replaced shortly.

b) internal rather than on-stream inspections are scheduled.
c) the vessel surface is not easily accessible because it is insulated.
d) the established corrosion rate is low and not localized.

71. The major factor(s) for determining the degree of surface preparation required for an internal
visual inspection is/are:
a) the material of construction.

b) the type and location of the deterioration expected.
c) the process fluid.
d) normal operating temperature and pressure.
72. Three pressure gauges are installed for convenience in the hydrostatic testing of a pressure
vessel that is 125 feet (38,100 mm) in overall length. The first is at the top of the vessel. The
second is 45 feet (13,716 mm) from the top and reads 169.5 psig (1.168 MPa). The third is
100 feet (30,480 mm) from the top and reads 193.5 psig (1.334 MPa). What is the pressure at
the top? [1 foot of water = 0.433 psi (1000 mm of water = 0.00978 MPa)]
a) 140 psig (0.96 MPa)

b) 150 psig (1.03 MPa)
c) 189 psig (1.30 MPa)
d) 204 psig (1.40 MPa)
73. In June 1983 the shell on a new pressure vessel, with a required shell thickness of 0.421 inch
(10.69 mm) measured 0.625 inch (15.88 mm). In June 1999, the vessel changed service.
From June 1983 to June 1999, the vessel shell experienced a corrosion rate of 0.002 inch per
year (0.051 mm/yr). Inspection in December 2004 revealed the shell thickness to be 0.56
inch (14.22 mm). What is the estimated remaining life for this vessel?
a) 11.5 years REMAINING =Tact.-Treq./cor. reate 0.625-0.56/5.5

b) 16 years
c) 23 years =0.56-0.421/0.002=34.75
d) 32 years
74. A locally corroded area is found on an exchanger shell during operation. It is decided to
install a fillet weld patch as a temporary repair until the next scheduled unit shutdown. This
repair must be approved by a/an:
a) engineer.
b) inspector.
c) inspector and engineer.
d) authorized inspector and the maintenance manager.
75. The inspector may give prior general authorization for limited or routine repairs that do not
require:
a) final acceptance inspection.

b) radiography.
c) pressure tests.
d) ultrasonic testing.

76. The springs in pressure-relief valves typically fail due to:
a) tensile overload.
b) creep.
c) erosion.
d) corrosion.
77. Which of the following activities requires the approval of the pressure vessel engineer?
a) Allowing temporary repairs to be left in place for a longer period of time

b) Installation of a flush patch
c) Weld overlay on corroded areas of the vessel
d) Verification of completed repairs
78. According to the API 510 Code, an alteration includes:
a) the addition of nozzles not requiring reinforcement or re-rating.

b) any comparable or duplicate replacement.
c) any design change affecting the pressure-containing capability of a pressure vessel.
d) the addition of any reinforced nozzle equal to or less than the size of existing reinforced
nozzles.
79. Which of the following heads will normally require the greatest wall thickness for the same
design conditions?
a) Hemispherical head
b) Dished torispherical head
c) Flat head
d) 2:1 elliptical head
80. An inspector notices that an operating vessel has a gauge glass assembly that is vibrating,
Before recommending corrective actions, the inspector should:
a) issue a detailed report of the location with a recommendation for repairs.

b) research the inspection records of the vessel for previous corrosion.
c) determine the materials used in the fabrication of the gauge glass.
d) consult with a qualified engineer.
81. Electrodes or fluxes that have become wet should be:
a) discarded and not used for any welding.

b) heated in electrical ovens for 2 hours at 250’F (121.1°C).
c) used only after thorough drying for controlled times and temperatures.
d) used only for applications where moisture in the flux is not a factor.

82. A WPS provides:
a) direction to the welder while making production welds.

b) a record of the welding data and variables used to make production welds.
c) specific requirements related to the service of the equipment.
d) a list of which welding variables are essential and/or nonessential.
83. Local postweld heat treatment (PWHT) can be used in lieu of a 360° banding on a local
repair when the:
a) application is reviewed and a procedure is developed an engineer experienced in the

appropriate engineering specialties.
b) preheat of 350°F (177°C) is maintained for the course of welding and the weld is
inspected by magnetic-particle examination.
c) decay of thermal gradient during PWHT is less than 200°F (110°C) per foot.
d) application is reviewed and a procedure is developed by the API-authorized pressure
vessel inspector.
QUESTIONS 84 AND 85 REFER

TO THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
After being in service for 5 years, a 14-foot (4267-mm) (seam-to-seam) vertical vessel has a
measured thickness of 0.82 inch (20.8 mm) over the entire length of the cylindrical shell. The
measured inside diameter is 38.13 inches (968.5 mm). The material of construction was
originally 0.875 inch (22.2 mm) thick with an allowable stress of 17,500 psi (120.6 MPa), was
fully radiographed, and was designed for a pressure of 600 psi (4.13 MPa), including static head.
84. What is the vessel’s corrosion rate?
a) 0.011 inch per year (0.28 mm/year)

b) 0.164 inch per year (4.2 mm/year)
c) 0.055 inch per year (1.40 mm/year)
d) 0.175 inch per year (4.44 mm/year)
85. Assuming a corrosion rate of 0.018 inch per year (0.4572mm per year) and a required
thickness of 0.545 inch (13.8 aim), what is the interval for the next internal inspection?
a) 7.6 years
b) 9.1 years
c) 10 years
d) 15.2 years
86. When RBI assessments are used to set inspection intervals for pressure vessels that are
subject to changes in process operations:
a) the vessel shall have a complete internal inspection performed in addition to the RBI
assessment.
b) the RBI assessment shall be updated after each inspection.
c) may not be allowed to operate without approval of an inspector.
d) may not be allowed to operate without consultation with, and approval of, an engineer

87. Pressure vessel records shall contain four different types of vessel information pertinent to its
mechanical integrity. Which of the following is not required?
a) Construction and design information

b) Operating and inspection history
c) National Board registration
d) Repair, alteration, and re-rating information
88. Measurements from an inspection reveal an actual metal thickness of 0.613” (15.6 mm) on a
piece which has a calculated minimum thickness of 0.410” (10.4 mm). If the corrosion rate is
0.005” per year (0.13 mm/yr), the next inspection should be scheduled within:
a) 2 years
b) 5 years
c) 10 years.
d) 20 years.
89. A commonly used welding method is shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Which of the
following definitions best describes SMAW?
a) An automatic process using a tungsten electrode, gas shielding, and a consumable filler
metal
b) An automatic process using a consumable metal electrode and adding a shielding flux
c) A manual process using a consumable metal electrode and gas shielding
d) A manual process using a consumable metal electrode covered with flux
90. To minimize the risk of brittle fracture during pressure testing of a vessel less than 1.375
inches thick, API Standard 510 states that the vessel should be maintained at a minimum of
how many degrees above the minimum design metal temperature?
a) 10°F (6°C)
b) 30°F (17°C)
c) 70°F (39°C)
d) 120°F (67°C)
91. Lap-joint flanges should be checked for:
a) grooving of the raised face.

b) corrosion between the flange and the pipe.
c) bolt-hole centerline alignment.
d) fillet weld strength.
92. A pressure test for pressure vessels is applied at the discretion of the API-authorized
inspector, but it is normally required after a/an:
a) alteration.
b) repair.
c) extended downtime.
d) leak.

93. After a repair weld is completed, it shall be examined using acceptance standards acceptable
to the inspector or the:
a) AWS Code
b) ASME Code
c) ASNT Code
d) Applicable construction code
94. In a tension test conducted to qualify a weld procedure, if the specimen breaks in the base
metal outside the weld, the test shall be accepted, provided that:
a) the strength is not more than 10% below the specified minimum tensile strength of the
base metal.
b) the strength is not more than 5% below the specified minimum tensile strength of the
base metal.
c) there are no cracks in the weld metal larger than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm).
d) there are no cracks in the weld metal larger than 1/8 inch (3.2 mm).
95. A pilot-operated safety-relief valve is best suited when the:
a) fluid is dirty.
b) fluid is viscous.
c) fluid is high-pressure steam or gas.
d) operating pressure is close to the set pressure.
96. Inspection records should be maintained:
a) for 5 years.
b) for the service life of the vessel.
c) until an authorized inspector deems them unnecessary.
d) for 5 years after the vessel is retired.
97. Which of the following statements is correct with regard to the welder’s qualifications for a
minor pressure vessel repair requested by an owner/operator?
a) The welder must be qualified for the applicable process by the employer.
b) A welder who is an employee of the owner/operator need not be formally qualified.
c) The welder must be qualified by an ASME-Code shop, and be current in the process used
for the repair.
d) The welder may use any qualified procedures that are in accordance with the ASME
Code, Section IX.

API-510 Practice Exam # 5
Answer Guide
Open Book Answers:

1. c) EXXXX. API-577 Appendix A Figure A-6
2. d) polythionic acids. API-572 Paragraph 8.2.3(b)
3. b) 2°F (-17°C) Section VIII – Table UCS-66 (Curve C material
4. b) 339.5 - 360.5 psig ASME Section VIII UG-126(d)
5. d) 4 ASME Section IX QW-432
6. a) spherical shells. -510 paragraph 7.4.6.3
7. c) the vessel will not be operated in excess of 500 psig (3.42 MPa) or 500°F (260°C). API-
510 Paragraph 6.5.2.1
8. d) Using statistical analysis to evaluate the data API-510 Paragraph 7.2.2
9. a) Ultrasonic API-510 Paragraph 8.1.5.4.4
10. d) steaming or hot-water washing by the vessel operators followed by abrasive-grit

blasting.API-572 Paragraph 10.4.2
11. d) External ultrasonic thickness measurements should be taken. API-571 Para. 4.4.2.7(c)
12. b) Controlled-deposition welding API-510 Paragraph 8.1.6.4.32.3(b)
13. a) 7.50 square inches (4851 mm2) Section VIII Fig. UG-37 A=dtrF
14. c) 2.165 inches (55 mm) Section VIII Figure UG-84
15. c) 412 psi (2.84 MPa)API-576 Paragraph 6.2.14
16. b) 885ºF embrittlement. API-572 Paragraph 8.3.4
17. a) Chloride-induced stress corrosion crackingAPI-571 Paragraph 4.5.1.5(d)
18. c) 30. Section V Table T-276 and T-277.1(a)
19. c) 0.417 inch (10.6 mm) Section VIII Paragraph UW-51(b)(2)
20. b) 20 Inches (50 cm) API-510 Paragraph 7.4.2.1
21. a) 18, 11, 20 Section VIII Fig UG-84.1 and Note (b)
22. a) API Publication 2217A API-572 Paragraph 10.2.1
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23. b) 2 ASME Section VIII Table UW-12
24. d) Section V, Article 7, T-752.2
25. b) 2 hours, 15 minutes. (P-1 Material) Section VIII Table UCS-56
26. d) API Recommended Practice 941 API-572 Paragraph 8.2.7
PD
27. c) 0.429 inch (7.7 mm) Section VIII UG-32(d) t = ⇒
2 SE − .2 P
(550)(60) 33000
t= ⇒t= = .946 → RCA = 1.375 − .946 = .429
(2)(17500)(1) − (.2)(550) 35000 − 110
28. c) 0.03 inch (0.76 mm). Section V T-285
29. c) API Standard 661 API-572 Appendix A Paragraph A-12
2 SEt (2)(17500)(1)(1.336) 46760

30. d) 775 psig (5.34 MPa) P = ⇒ P= ⇒ P=
D + .2t 60.0625 + (.2)(1.336) 60.3297
31. b) geometric unsharpness. Section V T-291
32. b) penetrant testing and eddy-current phase analysis. API-571 Paragraph 4.5.1.7(b)
33. d) until the data report has been signed by the inspector. Sect. VIII Paragraph UW-51(c)(1)
34. a) Repairs are required; the groove length is acceptable, but the average thickness is below
the required thickness. API-510 Paragraph 7.4.2.1
35. b) 1/8” ASME Section VIII Table UW-33
PR (500)(30) 15000
36. b) 0.872 inch (22.1 mm) t = ⇒t= ⇒t=
SE − .6 P (17500)(1) − (.6)(500) 17200
37. c) 1/3 of the vessel diameter or 40 inches, whichever is less. API-510 Para. 7.4.2.1
38. c) measurements on either side of the nozzle using thickness measurements that do not
extend beyond the limits of the reinforcement or defined in the ASME Code. API-510 Para.
7.4.2.4
39. c) The material prevents substituting preheat for PWHT. API-510 Paragraph 7.2.3.1
40. d) GMAW short-circuiting. Section IX QW-304
41. a) 548 psig; 422 psig Section VIII UG-99(b) and (g)

Answer Guide
PD (80)(96) 7680
42. a) 0.220 inch (5.6 mm) t = ⇒t= ⇒t= = .219
2SE − .2 P (2)(17500)(1) − (.2)(80) 34984
43. a) container may be accepted if it is tagged or marked by the material specification. Section
VIII UG-9
44. d) Use a shielded metal arc welding process and a preheat temperature between 300°F and
450ºF. API-510 Paragraph 8.1.6.4.2.2.1 and 8.1.6.4.2.2.2
45. b) one location on each shell course and head. API-572 Paragraph 10.3.12
46. c) 231 psig (1.59 MPa). API-510 Para.8.2.1, Figure 8-1, and paragraph 5.8.2.1
(1.3)(150)(175000)
Pt = = 230.5 psi
14800
47. c) a minimum preheat of 175° F (79.4°C) and an interpass temperature of 450°F (232°C)
must be maintained. API-510 Paragraph 8.1.5.3.2
48. d) a national standard. Section V T-262.1(a)
49. a) The local thin area must be restored to a nominal metal thickness of 1.10 inch (30.5 mm).
API-510 Paragraph 7.2.1
t actual − t min imum (CR )( RL) (.01)(10)
RL = → t min imum = → t min imum = = 1.111
CR t actual .9
50. b) actual thickness determined by inspection minus twice the estimated corrosion loss
before the next scheduled inspection. API-510 Paragraph 7.3.3
51. c) No; specimen 1 does not meet the requirements. ASME Section IX QW-153.1(a)
52. b) unacceptable; wrong type of bend specimen. ASME Section IX QW-451.1
53. c) No; it could be 3/16 inch to 2.5 inches. ASME Section IX QW-451.1

Answer Guide
Closed Book Answers:

1. a) Applicable construction Code API-510 Paragraph 8.1.4
2. c) Visual external inspection of insulation is normally sufficient. API-572 Para. 10.3.11
3. d) NPS 12 (DN 300) reinforced nozzle. API-510Paragraph 3.2
4. a) 0°F (-18°C). ASME Section VIII UW-30
5. b) nozzle & shell in the area of the nozzle should be examined for cracks. API-572
Paragraph 10.3.8
.9375 − .6875
6. c) 21 years API-510 Paragraph 7.2.1 RL = = 20.8
.012
7. a) increase the number of CMLs for the bottom head, shell, and nozzles in the area where
localized corrosion is expected to occur. API-510 Paragraph 5.6.3
8. c) Wet fluorescent magnetic-particle testing API-571 Paragraph 4.5.3.7
9. d) toughness. API-577 Paragraph 10.4.4
10. b) API 510 Code takes precedence. API-510 Paragraph 1.1.1
11. b) each zone may be treated independently regarding the interval between inspections. API-
510 Paragraph 6.5.3
12. c) 297 psi (2.05 MPa) 433)(50)=21.65 275 + 22 = 297
13. c) Hardness test API-577 Paragraph 10.4.3
14. b) Tension and bend ASME Section IX QW-451.1
15. c) At areas of anticipated water wetting and weld seams for preferential corrosion API-571
Paragraph 4.3.6.7(a) & (b)
16. b) re-rating the vessel. API-510 Paragraph 8.2.1(a)
17. c) brittle. Section VIII, Div. 1 UG-84
18. c) 0.178 inch (4.5 mm) 1.410 – 1.232 = .178”
19. d) All factors contributing to the likelihood & consequences of a failure API-510 Para. 5.2.3
20. c) High residual stress API-577 Paragraph 10.6
21. b) using the rate that reflects the current process conditions. API-510 Paragraph 7.1.1.2

Answer Guide
22. c) corrosion specialist. API-510 Paragraph 5.1.1.1
23. a) before 4.5 years of actual service. API-510 Paragraph 6.5.1.2 and 7.2.1
24. b) create a structured and systematic approach utilizing prediction/analysis tools. API-571
Paragraph 4.3.3.7(f)
25. a) the inspector witnesses the attachment of an additional nameplate or stamping. API-510
Paragraph 8.2.2
26. c) Out-gassing of the base metal API-510 Paragraph 8.1.5.4.3(a)
27. b) cavitation. API-572 Paragraph 8.2 and all 8.2 sub-paragraphs
28. b) flat. ASME Section IX QW-461.9
29. d) 4 times the test pressure. ASME Section VIII Paragraph UG-102(b)
30. c) on the weld so that the length of the wire is perpendicular to the weld. Section IX
Paragraph T-277.1(d)
31. a) the organization performing the welding. Section IX QW-201
1.5 − 1.25 1.25 − 1.125

32. b) 4 years CR = = .03125 RL = = 4 API-510 Paragraph 7.2.1
8 .03125
33. c) 10 years. API-510 Paragraph 6.3.2
.575 − .550
34. b) 0.0050 inch per year (0.13 mm/year) CRST = = .005
5
35. c) A light “B” image Section V T-284
36. a) localized erosion. API-572 Paragraph 8.2.2
37. c) on-stream corrosion data gathered after 6 weeks of continuous service. API-510
Paragraph 7.1.2(d)
38. b) the 10 years of actual service-exposed life. API-510 Paragraph 6.5.1.1 and 6.5.1.2
39. d) an engineer is consulted. API-510 Paragraph 8.1.5.2.1
40. b) random but significant localized corrosion. API-510 Paragraph 7.2.2
41. a) verify the equipment is safe for operation and to initiate plant inspection records. API-
510 Paragraph 6.2.1.1

Answer Guide
42. d) 15psi API-510 Appendix A (b)(8)
43. a) Ultrasonic - API-577 Paragraph 9.9 and General Knowledge
44. d) combining metals from opposite ends of the galvanic series. API-571 Paragraph 4.3.1.3
45. c) 10°F (-12°C) and 350°F (175°C). API-510 Paragraph 5.5.6.1
46. c) Pilot-operated safety-relief valve API-576 Paragraph 4.7
47. b) the welds used to attach components for cracking or other defects API-510 Para. 5.5.4.1.2
48. a) an ultrasonic shear wave. API-510 Paragraph 5.7.2.1(a)
49. c) All persons inside the vessel must be in a harness with a safety line to the manway. API-
572 Paragraph 10.2.1
50. d) The repair organization API-510 Paragraph 8.1.6.2
51. d) Plate ASME Section VIII Paragraph UG-93(a)(1)
52. b) When the inspector deems it necessary API-510 Paragraph 5.8.1.1
53. b) Holidays API-572 Paragraph 10.4.6
54. d) the limiting component. API-510 Paragraph 5.6.2.1 (last sentence)
55. a) A representative number that will satisfy the requirements for an internal or on-stream
inspection API-510 Paragraph 5.6.2.1
56. a) ultrasonic thickness scanning may be made from external metal surfaces. API-572
Paragraph 10.4.6 (Most correct answer)
57. a) trequired = the required thickness at the same CML or component as tactual
tactual = the actual thickness of a CML at the time of inspection API-510 Paragraph 7.1.1.1
and 7.2.1
58. c) excessive bolt tightening. API-572 Paragraph 10.3.8
59. a) corrosion rate information. API-510 Paragraph 5.5.4.2
60. d) must be repaired or removed before a more detailed inspection may proceed. API-572
Paragraph 10.4.3

Answer Guide
61. c) the operating experience of the device. API-510 Paragraph 6.6.2.1
62. a) a quality control system. API-510 Paragraph 6.6.1.1
63. b) air and steam service. API-576 Paragraph 4.2.1
64. c) An inspector. API-510 Paragraph 5.5.4.1.1
65. a) The performance of calculations by a the manufacturer or an owner/user engineer API-

510 Paragraph 8.2.1(a)
66. d) ASME S stamp holder API-510 Paragraph 3.54
67. b) The inspector API-510 Paragraph 8.1.1
68. c) 0.382 inch (9.7mm) API-510 Paragraph 7.4.2.1
69. b) transition temperature. API-577 Paragraph 10.4.4
70. d) the established corrosion rate is low and not localized. API-510 Paragraph 5.6.3.1
71. b) the type and location of the deterioration expected. API-572 Paragraph 10.4.2
72. b) 150 psig (1.03 MPa) (45)(.433)=19.5 → 169.5-19.5=150
73. c) 23 years RL=.56-.421/.006=23.1years. CR=.593-.56/5.5=.006”per year
74. c) inspector and engineer. API-510 Paragraph 8.1.5.1.2.1
75. c) pressure tests. API-510 Paragraph 8.1.1
76. d) corrosion. API-576 Paragraph 5.3
77. a) Allowing temporary repairs to be left in place for a longer period of time API-510
Paragraph 8.1.5.1.1
78. c) any design change affecting the pressure-containing capability of a pressure vessel. API-
510 Paragraph 3.2
79. c) Flat head ASME Section VIII Paragraph UG-32 & UG-34
80. d) consult with a qualified engineer. API-572 Paragraph 10.3.0
81. a) discarded and not used for any welding. API-577 Paragraph 7.7

Answer Guide
82. a) direction to the welder while making production welds. ASME Section IX QW-200.1(a)
83. a) application is reviewed and a procedure is developed by an engineer experienced in the

appropriate engineering specialties. API-510 Paragraph 8.1.6.4.1
.875 − .820
84. a) 0.011 inch per year (API-510 6.4 CR = = .011 )
5
85. a) 7.6 years RL=.82-.545/.018=15.2years API-510 Paragraph 7.2.1
86. b) the RBI assessment shall be updated after each inspection. API-510 Paragraph 5.2.4
87. c) National Board registration API-510 Paragraph 7.8.2

tactual − trequired .613 − .410
88. b) 5 years API-510 Paragraph 6.4.1 RL = → RL = = 40.6
CorrosionRate .005
89. d) A manual process using a consumable metal electrode covered with flux API-577
Paragraph 5.2
90. a) 10°F (6°C) API-510 Paragraph 5.8.6.2
91. b) corrosion between the flange and the pipe. API-572 Paragraph 10.3.8
92. a) alteration. API-510 Paragraph 5.8.1.1
93. d) Applicable construction code. API-510 Paragraph 8.1.7.2
94. b) the strength is not more than 5% below the specified minimum tensile strength of the
base metal. ASME Section IX Paragraph QW-153.1(d)
95. d) operating pressure is close to the set pressure. API-576 Paragraph 4.7.1
96. b) for the service life of the vessel. API-510 Paragraph 7.8.1
97. d) The welder may use any qualified procedures that are in accordance with the ASME
Code, Section IX. API-510 Paragraph 8.1.6.2.1

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API-510 Practice Exam #5 - Open Book

1. The generic electrode identification system for SMAW welding is:

3. If non-normalized SA-516 Gr 60 material is used for fabricating a pressure vessel with a

a) 339.5 - 350 psig

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6. During the visual inspection of an ellipsoidal head on an 8-foot ID pressure vessel, an

a) the vessel must not be strip-lined or plate-lined.

8. What is an alternative method for establishing a required inspection interval based on

a) Performing a complete external inspection

a) steaming by the vessel operators followed by scraping using hand tools.

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11. A pressure vessel constructed from low-alloy steel is operating in a high-temperature

a) Visual inspection for hot spots should be performed.

a) 7.50 square inches (4851 mm2)

14. How long should a simple beam-impact test specimen be?

a) 2.063 inches (52 mm)

a) 400 psi (2.76 MPa)

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17. A materials engineer is performing a failure analysis on an integral-finned heat exchanger

a) Chloride-induced stress corrosion cracking

a) 18 Inches (46 cm)

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a) API Publication 2217A

a) API Recommended Practice 651

a) 0.125 inch (3.2 mm) T=pD/2se-0.2p

a) 0.01 inch (0.25 mm),

a) API Recommended Practice 576

a) 542 psig (3.73 MPa) P=2SET/R+0.2T

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a) minimum source-to-object distance.

a) ultrasonic testing and visual testing.

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a) 1/4 of the vessel diameter or 25 inches, whichever is less.

a) Temper-bead installation may be used instead of PWHT.

a) SAW with silicone-based flux.

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a) 548 psig; 422 psig (Correct Answer) 1.3*400*17500/16600

a) 0.220 inch (5.6 mm) T=PD/2SE-0.2P

a) container may be accepted if it is tagged or marked by the material specification.

a) Preheat at a higher temperature of 275°F and maintain interpass temperatures at 450°F as

a) two locations that appear most corroded.

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a) 169 psig (1.16 MPa).

a) the repair shall be made with a minimum of two passes.

a) film certified according to ASME Code, Section V.

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QUESTIONS 51 THROUGH 53 REFER TO THE

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QW-482 Suggested Format for Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

Company Name Welding is US By: Rod Burns

X Metal Nonfusing Metal

Sketches, Production Drawings, Weld Symbols or Written

*Base Metals (QW-403)

* Filler Metals (QW-404)

This form is to be used for classroom instruction only.

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Positions (QW-405 Postweld Heat Treatment (QW-407)

Electrical Characteristics (QW-409)

Tungsten Electrode Size and Type

Method of Back Gouging Grinding

This form is to be used for classroom instruction only.

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QW-483 Suggested Format for Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)

a) 548 psig; 422 psig (Correct Answer) 1.340017500/16600