API 653 PC 15may04 Exam 2 Closed

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1.
Which condition below best describes the result of tensile tests reported on the PQR? a. b. c. d. Test Test Test Test T1 T1 T1 T1 & T2 are acceptable & T2 are unacceptable is acceptable & T2 is unacceptable is unacceptable & T2 is acceptable
2.
What condition below describes the results of the guided bend test? a. b. c. d. The three bend test is acceptable and the fourt one is not acceptable The test result overall is acceptable The test result is not acceptable due to the linear indication The bend test result is indeterminable
3.
The minimum qualified preheat temperature for the WPS is: a. b. c. d. 200 F 100 F 75 F 5 mm (3/16)
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4.
The full course width for shell plate as per API 650 shall be minimum a. b. c. d. 72 96 60 90
5.
In accordance with API Standard 653, Repairs and Alteration have been defined as distinct activities. State which of the following activities does not constitute an Alteration? a. b. c. d. The addition of man-ways and nozzles greater than NPS 12 Increase and decrease in tank shell height Replacement of damaged flange on nozzle by flange of same size and material All of the above
6.
In accordance with API Standard 653, Repairs and Alteration have been defined as distinct activities. Activity which entails any work necessary to maintain or restore a Tank to a condition suitable for safe operation. State which of the following activities does not constitute a Repair? a. b. c. d. Re-leveling and/or jacking of a Tank shell, bottom or roof Addition of reinforcing plate/s to existing shell penetration/s. Changing the content with higher specific gravity Repair of flaws, such as tears or gouges, by grinding followed by welding
7.
In accordance with API Standard 653, Critical Zone for repairs to a Tank Bottom is that portion, which is, a. Measured vertically upwards along shell, within 6 of tank bottom.

b. c. d. 8.
Measured radially inward, within 3 of the inside edge of shell. Measured radially outward within 1 of outside edge of shell. A circular area measurable radially within 12 from centre of tank bottom.
Normally the corrosion rates of the Tank Bottom control the inspection intervals, which are based on the actual or anticipated rates of corrosion. In the case of a Tank, where corrosion rates are not known, and where similar service experience is not available, the actual thickness of the Bottom is to be determined by due inspections within: a. b. c. d. 20 years 5 years 10 years 2 years
9.
In case of the following conditions, the risk of failure by brittle fracture in an AST built to API Standards is minimal: a. Tank shell thickness 5/8 and shell metal temperatures at 20F and above b. Tank shell thickness and shell metal temperatures at 60F and above c. Tank shell thickness and shell metal temperatures at 32F and above d. Tank shell thickness 1 and shell metal temperatures at 0F and above As per API Standard 653, a routine, in-service, close visual external inspection of an above ground storage tank (AST) shall be done, at an interval not exceeding: a. b. One year Five years
10.

c. d. 11.
One month Ten years
An AST has a measured shell thickness of 0.75; and its minimum required thickness is 0.5. The known rate of corrosion of shell is 5 mils per year. As per API Standard 653, when should the external visual inspection by an Authorized Inspector shall be carried out at an interval not exceeding: b. c. d. e. One year Five years Twelve & Half years Ten years
12.
An AST has a measured shell thickness of 0.75; and its minimum required thickness is 0.5. The rate of corrosion of shell is not known. As per API Standard 653, the external ultrasonic thickness measurement shall be carried out at an interval not exceeding: a. b. c. d. One year Five years Six & Half years Ten years
13.
An AST has a measured shell thickness of 0.75; and its minimum required thickness is 0.5. The known rate of corrosion of shell is 5 mils per year. As per API Standard 653, the external ultrasonic thickness measurement shall be carried out at an interval not exceeding , a. One year b. Twenty five years c. Fifteen years d. Ten years

14.
Corrosion on the bottom side of floor plates in aboveground storage tanks is affected most by: a. b. c. d. composition of the contents stored in the tank. welding procedures used during construction of the tank the metal used for construction of the tank floor soil characteristics directly underneath the tank.
15.
If arc strikes, gouges, or tears from temporary attachments are identified, they: a. must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. b. must be repaired by welding with an appropriate repair procedure. c. must be repaired by removing the plate area containing the scars and welding in a butt-welded patch. d. are acceptable, provided they are more than 2 feet from any weld seam.
16.
When a tank is being dismantled for relocation, the roof, shell, and bottom plates may be cut: a. to one-half the size of the original plates b. along the existing weld seams for transportation to the new site. c. to a size no smaller than one-half the maximum weight allowed by the transporting vehicle including the crane. d. to any size suitable for transportation
17.
According to API 653, authorized inspection agency is: a. Inspection organization of jurisdiction

b.
Inspection organisation of Insurance company which under writes insurance of storage tanks

c. d. 18.
Inspection organization of owner-operator Any of above
For all repairs and alterations under API 653, the ultimate responsibility rests with a. b. c. d. Owner-operator API Committee API-653 Inspector Jurisdiction authority
19.
In API-653, the term RBI means: a. b. c. d. Repairing Before Inspection Report Based Inspection Repair Based Inspection Risk Based Inspection
20.
Partial or complete jacking of a tank shell is considered: a. b. c. d. Routine maintenance. A alteration. A repair. None of the above
21.
A corroded area of a tank bottom plate is filled-up by welding overlay. There is no change in the rating and no change is made on the nameplate. Which of the following is the correct term to describe this process? a. b. c. d. Repair Alteration Can be repair or alteration Neither repair or alteration

22.
Under which of the conditions listed below is external inspection of tank bottom plate permitted to be done in lieu of internal inspection? a. b. c. d. In cases where construction size or other aspects allow external access to the tank bottom to determine bottom plate thickness. External inspection to determine bottom plate thickness is never permitted in lieu of internal inspection. For tanks made of materials which have excellent chemical resistance All of the above

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