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28. Per ASME B31.3 (assume latest edition), what are the RT
requirements for Socket welds in severe cycle service?
Answer: None
29. Relating to the above question, Give good reasons why
random RT of socket welds is recommended?
Answer: Both gross welding defects & poor quality
welders can be identified, with repairs and corrective
action taken, & Gap can be verified.
30. Briefly describe good QC practice relating to the
installation & bolting of flanges?
Answer: Verify Materials (type, size and rating) are
acceptable, gasket verification & good bolting practices
(torque value requirements met) in accordance with
approved procedures.
31. What is an often-overlooked Inspection/NDT requirement
on the installation of an orifice flange?
Answer: Visual weld inspection of the seal weld & NDT
has been missed prior to bolting of flanges
32. Per ASME Section VIII, Div. 1, can a nozzle to be attached
to the exterior surface of a pressure vessel without any
portion of the nozzle projecting into the shell?
Answer: Yes, with many restrictions
33. Explain the difference between a 2:1 Ellipsoidal head and
a hemispherical head?
Answer: A hemispherical head has no flange and
knuckle region and holds greater volume.
34. Which of the above two heads given equal thickness can
withstand greater internal pressure?
Answer: The 2:1 elliptical head can withstand much
more internal pressure given equal thickness.
35. In ASME Section VIII, Division 1, Parts UW and UCS cover
what scope of work?
Answer: UW designates requirements for pressure
vessels and vessel parts fabricated by welding, and UCS
b) NDT?
5. What is the maximum amount of time that E-7018
electrodes can be kept out in the field?
6. What is the minimum drying temperature and drying
time?
7. How many times can electrodes be rebaked?
8. What is the maximum internal misalignment of butt
joints?
9. Piping during preparation before fit up shall be
cleaned/ground internally/externally for what distance
from the edge of the prepared joint?
10.
Moist surfaces require moisture removal and
surfaces to be preheated must be preheated to what
distance from the joint edge?
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