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INTRODUCTION
This material is to help prepare you for the API 653 Certification Examination.
Your degree of proficiency in this material will be tested throughout the course.
The below listed references are indicated as the source of the answers next to
each question. To best prepare for the course and the examination, you should
strive to memorize these questions and answers.
REFERENCE INDEX
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ANS : (b)
ANS : (c)
ANS : (b)
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ANS : (b)
5) An external floating roof shall be provided with atleast one manhole having
a minimum inside diameter of __________ inches.
ANS : (c)
ANS : (a)
7) A full hydrostatic test (when required) shall be held for __________ hours
:-
ANS : (a)
ANS : (b)
ANS : (a)
ANS : (b)
11) A liquid penetrant examiner must have vision to enable him to read Jagger
Type 2 standard chart at a distance of not less than 12 inches and is
capable of distinguishing and differentiating contrast between colours
used. Examiners shall be checked __________ to ensure that they meet
these requirements :-
ANS : (c)
REF : IX QW-200.2
ANS : (d)
13) A radiograph is made using an X-ray source and two films in each film
holder. For composite viewing, each film of the composite shall have a
minimum density of :-
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ANS : (b)
14) A reconstructed tank with a total height of 25' has been determined to
have an out-of-plumbness of 2-3/4". This is :-
ANS : (a)
15) A riveted tank shell with a butt joint has 3 rows. What is the joint
efficiency ?
ANS : (b)
ANS : (b)
ANS : (b)
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(a) made with atleast 2 passed; (b) may be made with 1 pass
(c) shall be atleast 3 / 16" (d) both (a) and (c) above
REF : API 650 3.1.5.7 c
ANS : (a)
19) A single film technique was used to make a radiograph using a Cobalt-60
source. The minimum permitted density in the area of interest is :
ANS : (c)
ANS : (b)
21) A tank bottom depression is 9.125" deep, radius of depression is 22.5 feet.
What is the maximum depth of depression ?
ANS : (d)
22) A tank bottom lining with a measured thickness of 15 mils should be tested
with :-
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ANS : (b)
ANS : (b)
(a) 25; (b) 30; (c) 35; (d) Both (a) and (b) are
responsible;
ANS : (a)
25) A welder may deviate from the parameters specified in WPS if they are
nonessential variables :-
ANS : (c)
REF : IX QW-461.9
ANS : (b)
ANS : (b)
(a) One foot; (b) One and a half feet; (c) Two feet; (d) Three
feet.
ANS : (d)
29) A welding procedure qualified on ¼ inch thick plate can be used to weld
groove welds in materials from to :-
REF : QW-451.1
ANS : (d)
30) A welding procedure qualified on 3/8" thick plate can be used to weld
groove welds in materials :-
REF : IX QW-451.1
ANS : (b)
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31) A welding procedure qualified under the 1965 ASME Code Section IX :
(a) Is obsolete;
(b) Is still applicable;
(c) Must be re-qualified every 3 years when code is re-issued;
(d) is not addressed by the code
REF : Section IX Forward
ANS : (b)
ANS : (c)
ANS : (c)
34) All tanks shall be given a formal visual external inspection by an inspector
at least :-
REF : API-653-4.3.2.1
ANS : (b)
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ANS : (b)
ANS : (b)
ANS : (d)
38) At what design metal temperature must impact tests be made for all weld
metal and procedures to be used ?
(a) Below 32oF; (b) Below 20oF; (c) Below 15oF; (d) Below
10oF.
ANS : (b)
39) At what level is the atmosphere considered oxygen-deficient ?
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ANS : (a)
40) Base metals are grouped into groupings according to their welding
characteristics :-
REF : IX QW-421
ANS : (d)
ANS : (d)
ANS : (c)
ANS : (b)
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ANS : (d)
ANS : (b)
46) Bottoms exceeding 100' diameter in tanks operating above 200 oF shall
have :-
ANS : (a)
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ANS : (b)
ANS : (b)
49) Concrete rings shall be inspected for :-
ANS : (d).
ANS : (c)
(a) clean the part, apply the developer, apply the penetrant, remove
excess penetrant, inspect the part, clean the part;
(b) clean the part, apply the penetrant, remove excess penetrant, apply the
developer, inspect the part, clean the part;
(c) clean the part, apply the developer, apply the penetrant, inspect the
part, remove excess penetrant, clean the part;
(d) clean the part, apply the developer, apply the penetrant, inspect the
part, clean the part.
ANS : (b)
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52) Determine the exact interval for ultrasonic thickness measurements for a
tank with 17 mils of the original 25 mils corrosion allowance still remaining
after 15 years ?
(a) 5 years; (b) 15 years; (c) 23.875 years; (d) 31.875 years.
ANS : (b)
53) Determine the maximum allowable height for a 90 foot diameter tank
based on a maximum shell plate thickness of 0.5 inch and maximum
allowable stress of 21,000 psi, with a joint efficiency of 0.85, and no
corrosion allowance :-
ANS : (c)
(a) potential floating roof hang up; (b) lack of circularity at the top;
(c) oval shape at the top; (d) all of the above.
ANS : (d)
ANS : (c)
ANS : (c)
ANS : (a)
REF : IX QW-432
ANS : (c)
ANS : (b)
ANS : (c)
(a) 1/2 inch; (b) 1/4 inch; (c) 3/16 inch; (d) 5/8 inch.
ANS : (b)
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65) Find the capacity of a small tank, with a joint efficiency of 0.85, specific
gravity = 1.0, no corrosion allowance, diameter is 40 feet, height is 30 feet
with 5 completed 72" courses.
68) For a 30 inch shell manhole, 0.5 inches thick shell and reinforcing plate,
what minimum neck thickness is required ?
ANS : (d)
69) For an existing 150 foot diameter storage tank, which has been in service
for 28 years, known joint efficiency is 1.0, contents have been the same,
with a specific gravity of 1.0, material yield of plate is 30,000 and tensile
strength is 55,000, liquid fill level is 50 feet, calculate the minimum
allowable thickness for the second course :-
ANS : (d)
70) For butt-welded joints in which the thinner shell plate is 3/8 inch or less,
how many spot radiographs shall be taken in the first 10 feet of completed
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ANS : (a)
71) For dome roofs that are flanged, the radius of curvature is limited by the
depth of the roof, including the crown and knuckle depth. What is t he
maximum roof depth for a shop assembled cone roof 10 feet in diameter?
ANS : (c)
72) For impact testing materials, what is the minimum transverse value of
Group IV materials, 1.5" thick ?
73) For impact testing materials, what is the minimum longitudinal value for a
1.8" thick A-516-70 as rolled material for a WPS ?
ANS : (c)
74) For new or repaired shell horizontal joints, how many radiographs shall be
taken for each 50 feet of horizontal joint, not including those required at
intersections of vertical and horizontal joints ?
75) For welds that attach nozzles, manholes, cleanout openings and
permanent attachments, undercut shall not exceed ______ inch.
ANS : (d)
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77) From what type of material should shims be fabricated when they are to
be used to radiograph welds ?
(a) Malleable materials capable of being drilled;
(b) From the same heat number as the material being inspected;
(c) Fabricated of radiographically similar material to the object to be
inspected;
(d) All of the above.
78) Generally, tank bottom linings cover the entire tank bottom and extend
____ inches up the shell of the tank :-
(a) on the roof of a tank or within the gas / vapour space of a tank;
(b) where heat of welding may cause environmental cracking;
(c) hot (a) and (b);
(d) (a) only.
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ANS : (d)
81) How does the calculation of minimum thickness for a riveted tank shell
differ from that of a welded tank shell :-
(a) The formula for the calculation of minimum thickness of a riveted tank
shell is the same as for a welded tank shell except that the maximum
allowable stress (S) is 21,000 lbs / sq. inch and the efficiency equals 1 for
the shell plate 6 inches away from rivets;
(b) The formula for the calculation of minimum thickness of a riveted tank
shell is exactly the same for a welded tank;
(c) The formula for the calculation of minimum thickness of a riveted tank
shell is the same as for a welded tank shell except the minimum allowable
stress (S) is 21,000 lbs /s q. inch and the efficiency equals 0.85 for the
shell plate 6 inches away from the rivets.
(d) API does not set minimum thickness.
82) How many equally spaced measurement are required for the thickness
averaging technique ?
83) How many impact specimens must be broken for an average value for P1,
Group 1, 2, 3 material ?
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84) How many inches must project beyond the outside edge of the weld
attaching t he bottom sketch plate to the shell plate ?
ANS : (d)
85) How many settlement measurement points are required for a tank that
measures 200 ft. in diameter ?
ANS : (c)
86) How many specimens and impact tests must be performed from a single
test coupon or test location ?
ANS : (c)
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87) How many specimens must be broken for an average value for P1, Group
1, 2, 3 material ?
ANS : (b)
90) If penetrameters are not placed adjacent to the welds, what rules apply ?
(a) The penetrameter should be placed on the source side of the material
being radiographed.
(b) The penetrameter may be placed on the film side of the material being
radiographed.
(c) Lead letter "F" atleast as high as the identification number is placed
adjacent to the film side penetrameter;
(d) All of the above.
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92) In a riveted tank shell, a butt joint has 3 rows. What is the joint efficiency ?
94) In general, if shell thickness does not exceed ____ inch, it does not
require further assessment for brittle fracture :-
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(a) Floor thickness; (b) The radius of an inscribed circle in the area;
(c) tank diameter; (d) Tank height.
ANS : (d)
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ANS : (d)
(a) roof; (b) upper shell; (c) bottom; (d) lower shell.
ANS : (c)
ANS : (d)
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ANS : (a)
ANS : (c)
107) Letters and numerals on nameplates shall not be less than inch high.
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111) Minimum spacing between toes of welds for a radius (R) on a penetration
and other welds of 1.25" plate must be :-
112) Minimum thickness calculation for shells of tanks 200 ft. or less in diameter
shall be done using ____ :-
114) Of the following welding processes, which one is not permitted for welding
on above ground storage tanks :-
115) On plates more than 3/16 inch thick, the fillet weld thickness shall not be
less than 1/3 the thickness of the thinner plat at the joint and shall be
atleast :-
(a) 1/2 inch; (b) 1/4 inch; (c) 3/16 inch; (d) 9/32 inch.
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116) On the drawing that the manufacturer shall furnish the purchase, you
would expect to see which of the following information :-
(a) The required shell thickness for both the design condition (including
corrosino allowance) and the hydrostatic test condition;
(b) The nominal thickness used;
(c) The material specification and allowable stresses;
(d) All the above.
117) Opening in tank shells larger than required to accommodate a _____ inch
standard-weight coupling shall be reinforced :-
(a) 1.0 inch; (b) 1.5 inch; (c) 2.0 inch; (d) 2.5 inch.
REF : API 650 – 3.7.2.1
ANS : (c)
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119) Per API 650, calculation of shell thickness by the 1-foot method cannot be
used for tanks :-
(a) under 200 ft. in diameter; (b) over 200 ft. in diameter;
(c) under 150 ft. in diameter. (d) of any size.
(a) grinding and out area; (b) penning over affected area;
(c) applying additional weld bead over area; (d) mechanical caulking.
ANS : (c)
122) Plate material thicker than ____ inches shall be normalised or quench
tempered, killed, made to fine grain practice and impact tested :-
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ANS : (c)
123) Plates found to be thinner than those in the course above it are :-
ANS : (d)
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(a) < 500; (b) 500 – 1000; (c) 1000 – 2000; (d) < 10,000
131) Rewelding vertical joints requires cutting horizontal welds back from the
joint a minimum of ____ inches :-
ANS : (c)
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(a) the lesser of every 5 years of 1/2 corrosion rate of the shell life;
(b) the lesser of every 5 years or 1/4 corrosion rate of the shell life;
(c) the lesser of every 10 years or 1/2 corrosion rate of the shell life;
(d) the lesser of every 10 years or 1/4 corrosion rate of the shell life.
(a) between the outer periphery of the roof and the tank shell;
(b) around columns, ladders and gauge pipes that penetrate the deck;
(c) the seal shall be flexible;
(d) all of the above.
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ANS : (d)
139) Tack welds shall be made using a procedure qualified in accordance with
ASME Section IX :-
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142) Tests for leaks in reinforcing plate welds require ____ psig :-
(a) upto 2.5; (b) upto 15; (c) upto 21; (d) upto 30.
143) The "critical zone" for tank bottom repairs is the area within the annular
plate ring, within inches of the shell or within inches of the inside edge of
the annular plate ring:-
ANS : (c)
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144) The "L" in actual thickness determination for each shell course :
REF : IX QW-120
ANS : (a)
146) The API 653 standard covers the maintenance inspection, repairs,
alteration, relocation and reconstruction of tanks constructed to which one
of the following standards :-
(a) ASME; (b) API 651; (c) API 65; (d) API 650.
(c) less than or equal to the appropriate internal inspection interval given
in API-653 4.4.2
(d) determined by the designer.
148) The complete or partial removal and replacement of more than 12 inches
of a vertical weld joining shell plates is considered a :-
150) The determining factor for intervals between internal and external
inspections :-
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(a) (b) and (d) below; (b) cleaned, gas freed and safe for entry;
(c) hammer test the roof; (d) complete isolation.
ANS : (b)
(a) that portion of the base metal which has not been melted;
(b) whose mechanical properties or micro structures have been altered by
the heat of welding;
(c) is least likely to contain discontinuities;
(d) both (a) and (b) above.
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ANS : (b)
160) The maximum acceptable undercutting for base metal in vertical welds is
:-
(a) 1/64"; (b) 1/32"; (c) 1/16"; (d) 1/8,
ANS : (a)
161) The maximum interval between internal inspections shall not exceed ____
years :-
ANS : (b)
ANS : (a)
163) The minimum dimension for replacement shell plate is 12 times t or ____
inches :-
ANS : (d)
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(a) On plate 3/16 inch thick, the weld shall be a full-fillet weld, and on
plates more than 3/16 inch thick, the weld thickness shall not be less than
1/3 the thickness of the thinner plate at the joint and shall be atleast 3/16
inch.
(b) On plate 5/16 inch thick, the weld shall be a full-fillet weld, and on
plates more than 5/16 inch thick, the weld thickness shall not be less than
1/3 the thickness of the thinner plate at hte joint and shall be atleast 3/16
inch.
(c) On plate 3/16 inch thick, the weld shall be a full-fillet weld, and on
plates more than 5/16 inch thick, the weld thickness shall not be less than
1/3 the thickness of the thinner plate at the joint and shall be atleast 5/16
inch.
(d) On plate 1/4 inch thick, the weld thickness shall not be less than 1/3
the thickness of the thinner plate at the joint and shall be atleast 1/4 inch.
166) The minimum thickness of an annular plate ring is usually greater than :-
167) The permissible exposure limit (PEL) is the maximum ____ time-weighed
average of any airborne contaminant to which an employee may be
exposed :-
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ANS : (a)
168) The proper method for dismantling tank bottoms that are to be reused
shall be cut by:-
ANS : (d)
169) The purchaser has not specified the use of 1-foot method for calculating
thickness and L/H 2, therefore, what is the shell plate thickness for the first
course for the following tank design ?
Height = 40 feet
Diameter = 260 feet
Stress @ test condition = 30,000 psi
Specific gravity = 1.0
Course Length = 8 feet
Corrosion Allowance = 0
Joint Efficiency = .0
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ANS : (c)
(a) protect against lightening; (b) corrosion control for tank bottoms;
ANS : (c)
171) The root opening for square grooves for butt-welded bottom plate shall not
be less than :-
(a) 1/2 inch; (b) 1/4 inch; (c) 3/16 inch; (d) 9/32 inch.
ANS : (b)
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ANS : (d)
175) The thickness to be used for each shell course when checking the tank
design after reconstruction shall be based on measurements taken within
____ days prior to relocation :-
(a) non-refrigerated;
(b) vertical, cylindrical, above ground closed and open top;
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178) The variable design point method shall be used for tanks greater than
____ in diameter :-
ANS : (a)
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180) Thickness readings taken on a tank shell after 5 years of service show a
minimum thickness of 0.420 inches. The data sheet shows the original
thickness as 0.5 inches. What is the corrosion rate for the tank :-
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(a) 12" or greater NPS nozzles; (b) greater than 12" NPS nozzles;
(c) greater than 2" NPS nozzles; (d) greater than 10" NPS nozzles.
ANS : (b)
184) To be certified under the program which of the following educational and
experience requirements must be met :-
(a) A degree in engineering plus 6 months of experience in inspection of
tanks, pressure vessels, or piping;
(b) A two-year certificate in engineering or technical college and two years
of experience in construction, repair, operation, or inspection of tanks,
pressure vessels or piping;
(c) The equivalent of a high school education and three years of
experience in construction, repair, operation or inspection of which one
year must be in inspection of tanks, pressure vessels or piping;
(d) Four years of experience in the inspection of above ground storage
tanks in petroleum / chemical industries.
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187) Top decks of external floating roofs (double deck or pontoon type) which
are designed with are designed with a permanent slope for drainage shall
have a minimum slope of ____ inch in 12 inches :-
ANS : (a)
188) Underun on plate not more than inch from the computed design thickness
or minimum permitted thickness is acceptable :-
(a) 0.01; (b) 0.02; (c) 0.03; (d) 0.04.
REF : API 650, 2.2.1.2.3
ANS : (a)
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191) Vertical welds must be fully radiographed if the shell thickness exceeds
inches :-
ANS : (b)
193) Welded joints that have experienced metal loss due to corrosion :-
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(a) 9 feet;
(b) 6 feet;
(c) 3 feet;
(d) As identified on the approved welding procedure specification.
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REF : IX QW-322
ANS : (a)
197) Welding filler metals are grouped into groupings based on their AWS
classification:-
REF : IX QW-432
ANS : (b)
REF : IX Article 2
ANS : (c)
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201) What are the two general approaches for determining minimum
thicknesses of tank bottom plate and briefly describe their differences :-
202) What are the two methods of guided-bend tests permitted by ASME
Section IX ?
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203) What diameter bolt circle is required and how many bolts for a 24 inch roof
manhole?
(a) An examination of a welded joint that will disclose surface and sub-
surface discontinuities without physical harm to the welded joint;
(b) An examination of a bolted joint;
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(c) An examination of a welded joint that will disclose surface and sub-
surface discontinuities that may cause physical harm to the welded joint.
(d) An examination of a welded joint that will disclose only surface
discontinuities without physical harm to the welded joint.
REF : 2.4.7.1
ANS : (a)
208) What is the 42 gallon barrel capacity of a tank 110 feet in diameter, 24 feet
high, joint efficiency is 0.85, specific gravity = 1.0, corrosion allowance =
0.
(a) 34,303; (b) 38,909; (c) 39,910; (d) 40,656.
209) What is the allowable stress at root of anchor bolt threads for a tank with a
design pressure upto 2.5 psig ? Uplift is based on tank design pressure
and wind.
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210) What is the capacity of a tank 110 feet in diameter, 24 feet high, joint
efficiency is 0.85, specific gravity is 1.0, corrosion allowance = 0 ?
ANS : (d)
211) What is the distance from the centre pipe to shell for a 3 inch nominal pipe
size, 36 diameter drawoff sump, which is 18 inched deep ?
(a) 2.1875'; (b) 3.2343'; (c) 5.0000'; (d) 5.3780'
212) What is the distance in inches, that both a roof plate or a shell bottom
must be cut from the weld when dismantling a shell tank :-
(a) One; (b) Two; (c) Four; (d) Six.
213) What is the expected service life for a properly applied tank bottom lining ?
(a) 1/4 inch; (b) 1/8 inch; (c) 9/32 inch; (d) 1/64 inch.
ANS : (d)
(a) 1/4 inch; (b) 1/8 inch; (c) 1/32 inch; (d) 1/64 inch.
REF : API 650 – 5.2.1.4
ANS : (c)
218) What is the maximum depth of edge settlement if the distance from the
inside of the shell to the bend point of the depression is 7 feet ?
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220) What is the maximum out-of-plumbness of a new tank from the top of shell
relative to the bottom of the shell ?
(a) 1/100 of the total tank height; (b) 1/50 of the total tank height;
(c) 1/60 of the total tank height; (d) 1/200 of the total tank height.
REF : API 650 – 5.5.2
ANS : (d)
221) What is the maximum reinforcement allowed on a 1/2" thick vertical butt
weld made on a reconstructed tank ?
(a) 3/16; (b) 3/32; (c) 1/8; (d)
1/4.
223) What is the maximum thickness of weld reinforcement for a 0.5625 inch
plate ?
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ANS : (b)
224) What is the minimum acceptable shell plate thickness for a tank shell
made of A 283 grade C material, 70 feet in diameter and 50 feet high ?
Specific gravity of contents is 0.8. Original joint efficiency was 100 %.
225) What is the minimum allowable density through the image of the
penetrameter for radiographs made with a 2000 kv tube ?
(a) 1.8 – 4.0; (b) 1.3 – 2.8; (c) 2.0 – 4.0; (d) 1.3 – 1.8;
REF : Sec. V, T-282.1 ANS (a)
ANS : (b) 2.0 – 4.0 (for any gamma source – anything besides a tube)
REF : Sec. V, T-282.1
227) What is the minimum nominal shell thickness required when the normal
tank diameter is less than 50 feet ?
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228) What is the minimum nominal thickness for bottom plates, exclusive of any
corrosion allowance ?
(a) 3/16 inch; (b) 1/4 inch; (c) 5/16 inch; (d) 7/16 inch.
230) What is the minimum permissible design metal temperature for a 280 foot
diameter tank, 75 feet high, tank radius is 1,680 inches, plate material
ordered is 1.125" (including corrosion allowance) A 516 – 555 as rolled,
killed fine-grain practice without impact testing :-
(a) + 8; (b) 0;
(c) – 4; (d) All Material must be impact tested.
REF : V-T282.1
ANS : (a)
233) What is the minimum thickness of bolting flange and cover plate for a 24 ×
24 size flush-type cleanout to be installed in a tank having maximum h
eight of 53 feet :-
234) What is the calculated minimum thickness of shell plates from the stress
on vertical joints for a field-erected small capacity tank, which has a
diameter of 30 feet, height of 36 feet, joint efficiency is 0.85, specific
gravity is 1.0, with a corrosion allowance of 0.125 ?
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236) What is the most common protective cushion for aboveground storage
tanks ?
237) What is the nominal shell thickness required when the nominal tank
diameter is less than 50 feet ?
(a) 3/16 inch; (b) 1/4 inch; (c) 5/16 inch; (d) 3/8 inch.
REF : 650 3.6.1.1
ANS : (a)
238) What is the radii tolerance measured at 1 foot above the shell to bottom
for a reconstructed 125 foot diameter tank ?
(a) +/- 1/2; (b) +/- 3/4; (c) +/- 1; (d) +/- 1 1/4.
ANS : (b)
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(a) "Guide for Controlling the Lead Hazard Associated with Tank Entry and
Cleaning."
(b) "Cleaning Open-Top and Covered Floating-Roof Tanks"
(c) "Guidelines for Confined Space Work in the Petroleum Industry"
(d) "Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage"
240) What must be done to the tank prior to dismantling to insure proper
alignment after the tank is reconstructed ?
(a) Atleast four sets of matching centre punch marks should be placed at
the top and bottom edges of each shell plate.
(b) Atleast two sets of matching centre punch marks shall be placed at the
top and bottom edges of each shell plate.
(c) Atleast three alignment tabs shall be tack welded to the top and
bottom edges of the each shell plate.
(d) Atleast two sets of matching centre punch marks may be placed at the
top and side edges of each shell plate.
241) What are NDE methods and to what extent shall they be used for the
examination of repairs to butt welds ?
(a) MT and PT over full length; (b) MT and PT spot;
(c) UT and RT over full length; (d) UT or RT over full length.
242) What of the following are not principal causes of shell distortion :-
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244) What size diameter cover plate is required for a 20 inch roof manhole ?
245) What size penetrameter is required for RT of a tank 0.75 inches thick ?
246) What spacing must be used for a settlement survey of a 100’ diameter
tank ?
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(a) is removed;
(b) is covered by the new name plated;
(c) is located next to the new name plate;
(d) is left for the owner / user to keep on file
ANS : (c)
248) When alternative inspection intervals are selected, the owner / user :-
(a) shall document the procedure and make it part of the permanent
record;
(b) alternatives are not allowed;
(c) alternative method shall include method for determining bottom plate
thickness;
(d) both (a) and (c) above.
(a) deducted from the actual thickness before calculating maximum liquid
level;
(b) added to actual thickness before calculating maximum liquid level;
(c) not be considered when calculating maximum liquid level;
(d) deducted from the original design thickness.
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REF : IX QW-200.1
ANS : (a)
251) When concrete ringwalls are provided under the shell, the top of the
ringwall shall be level with ______ inch in the total circumference
measured from the average elevation :-
253) When evaluating roof support systems, special attention should be paid to:
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ANS : (c)
256) When preparing the surface for lining, the abrasive blasting should not be
performed if the temperature of the steel surface is less than ____ above
the dew point or if the relative humidity is greater than ____ %.
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257) When replacing rim-mounted shoe seals on a floating roof, no more than
____ of the seal should be out of service at any one time.
258) When required, a set of Charpay V-notch impact specimens shall be taken
:-
260) When reusing the entire bottom in the intact condition, the shell cut shall
be a minimum of ____ inch(es) above the top of the bottom plate :-
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261) When reviewing a radiograph, a dark image of the letter B can be seen on
the film
262) When the corrosion rate is not known or determinable from similar service
experience, actual bottom plate thickness shall be determined by
inspection within the next ____ years of operation :-
263) When the tank is out of service, additional bottom plate examination
includes :-
264) When two (2) welders weld opposite sides of the same butt joint :-
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265) When two or more tanks are installed concurrently in the same location for
the same purchase :-
ANS : (c)
269) Which below best describes how surfaces shall be prepared for Ultrasonic
examination :-
(a) The finished contact surfaces shall be free from weld splatter and any
roughness that would interfere with free movement of the search unit or
impair the transmission of ultrasonic vibrations;
(b) The weld surfaces shall be finished so they cannot mask or be
confused with reflections from defects, and should merge smoothly into
the surfaces of the adjacent base materials;
(c) The volume of base material through which the sound will travel in
angle beam examination shall be completely scanned with a straight beam
search unit to detect reflectors which might affect interpretation of angle
beam results;
(d) all of the above.
270) Which below option Thin-Film lining system shall be used for the following
service conditions; Temperature 200 degrees F, product contents are
distillates,
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(a) Attack by frost; (b) Rusting; (c) Wind load; (d) Floods.
REF : API-653, 2.5
ANS : (a)
(a) Stresses placed on the bottom plates by roof support loads and shell
settlement;
(b) Inadequate drainage;
(c) Rock or gravel foundation pads with inadequately filled-in surface
voids;
(d) Operating conditions.
279) Which of the following is not a factor in determining suitability for service of
shell tanks :-
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(a) Edition and revision number; (b) Shell material for shell course;
(c) Nominal diameter; (d) Test Pressure.
282) Which of the following is not true regarding dismantling of the shell :-
283) Which of the following is not true regarding small punctures in a floating
roof plate :-
284) Which of the following types of welds do not need welder identification ?
285) Which thin-film lining system shall be used for the following service
conditions : Temperature 200 degrees F, product contents are distillates :-
ANS : (b)
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REF : IX QW-200.1
ANS : (b)
288) Who is responsible for qualifying the welders used to repair an above
ground storage tank ?
REF : IX QW-103.1
ANS : (b)
289) Who is responsible for stating the design metal temperature (based on
ambient temperatures), the design specific gravity, the corrosion
allowance (if any), and the design wind velocity ?
290) Widely scattered pits may be ignored provided that the sum of their
dimensions along any vertical line does not exceed 2 inch in an 8 inch
length and no pit depth results in a shell thickness of less than of the
minimum thickness exclusive of corrosion allowance :-
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ANS : (c)
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