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1 In a 30 mm thick cylinder shell the longitudinal as well as circumferential joints are double welded butt welds with full penetration. Which of the following is true with regards to the longitudinal and circumferential joints? a. b. c. d. 2 They are from the same category but different types They are the same type but different categories Both the category and the type are the same Both the category and type are different

The MAWP of an existing vertical vessel will be affected in which of the following circumstances? a. b. c. d. If the vessel part MAWP changes for any of the vessel parts If the design pressure is reduced ( other factor remaining the same) If the vessel height is changed by adding or deleting a shell course Both A and C

A shell with an Inside dia. = 2200 mm and a Corrosion allowance = 5 mm is to be designed in accordance with ASME Section VIII, Division 1. What will the value of "R" in the design formula for the shell thickness be? a. b. c. d. 1100 mm 1105 mm 1095 mm 1110 mm

In the thickness formula used to calculate internal pressure for a shell the term "E" refers to what? a. b. c. d. Modules of Elasticity of the material Thermal expansion Joint efficiency of the weld None of the above

The hydrostatic pressure caused by 10 ft. of liquid column (specific gravity equal to 1) will be? a. b. c. d. 10 psi 43.3 psi 4.33 psi None of the above

A new pressure vessel should be inspected to which of the following codes? a. b. c. d. API 510 ASME Section 1 ASME Section VIII, Division 1 None of the above

The code rules for testing vessels in service are detailed in: a. b. c. d. API 510 API 570 ASME Section VIII, Division 1 None of the above

Identify category A joints from the following: a. b. c. d. Longitudinal joints circumferential joints, shell to shell Shell to hemispherical head joint Both a A and C above

If all other conditions remain the same the design thickness of which dished head (Torispherical, Hemispherical, Ellipsoidal) will be maximum? a. b. c. d. Torispherical Hemispherical Ellipsoidal All will have the same thickness

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Any Thickness-offset within the allowable tolerance shall be provided a minimum taper of: a. b. c. d. 3 to 1 minimum 4 to 1 minimum 3 to 1 minimum 1 to 2 minimum

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ASME Section VIII, Divison 1 specifies different acceptance criteria for weld reinforcement, which of the following statements are true? a. b. c. d. Permitted reinforcement for longitudinal seams is higher than circumferential seams permitted reinforcement for longitudinal seams is lower than circumferential seams Permitted reinforcement for longitudinal seams is the same as circumferential seams permitted reinforcement does not depend on the location of the seam

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MAWP for a vertical vessel is measured at: a. b. c. d. Top most part of the vessel Bottom most part of the vessel At the mid point between the top and the bottom of the vessel None of the above

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Which of the following statements is true? a. b. c. d. All defects are not discontinuities All discontinuities are defects Discontinuities are rejectable defects Defects are rejectable discontinuities

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A pressure vessel is designed with 0.85 joint efficiency and full penetration welds. The RT requirement will be: a. b. c. d. Nil Spot 100% The T-joints will need to be radiographed

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A vessel with a 50" O.D. and a 1 1/4" thickness is to be provided with standard torispherical heads The heads shall be formed with crown radius and a minimu knuckle radius as follows: a. b. c. d. 25 inches, 4 inches 50 inches, 3 inches 40 inches, 3 3/4 inches 25 inches, 2 inches

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If there is a confliuct between ASME Section VIII and API 510 codes, for vessel in service which of the following shall take precedence? a. b. c. d. ASME VIII section VIII API 510 ASNT Owner user will decide

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Two head to shell joints, one joining a seamless hemispherical head to shell was radiographed for the full length and the other joint joining a seamless standard torispherical head to shell was spot radiographed. The weld joint efficiency for each of these joints will be: a. b. c. d. 1, 0.85 1, 1 0.85, 1 0.85, 0.85

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ASME Section VIII Division 1 recommends the use of U.T. in place of R.T. (for a fully radiographed vessel) for:

a. b. c. d.

All butt welds in vessels All butt and fillet welds in vessels For closing seams only The code does not permit the use of U.T. at all

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Vessel MAWP for a tall vertical vessel will normally be:

a. b. c. d.

Greater than vessel part MAWPs Lower than vessel part MAWPs Maybe A or B depending on vessel height Is always same as vessel design pressure

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For a vessel constructed of Type 1 welds:

a. b. c. d.

RT3 means E = 1 RT2 means E = 0.85 RT1 and RT2 may mean E = 1 RT4 means spot radiography

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ANSWER B D B C C C A D A A B A D B C B B C B C

REFERENCES ASME VIII, UW-3 (a) ASME VIII, UG-98 (a) ASME VIII, UG-27 (a) and UG-16 (e) ASME VIII, UG-27 (a) Body of Knowledge, 3(a), Page 2 API 510, 3.2 API 510, 1.1 ASME VIII, UW-3 (a) (1) ASME VIII, UG-32, d, e and f ASME VIII, Figure UW-9 ASME VIII, UW-35 ASME VIII, UG-98 (a) General Knowledge ASME VIII, Table UW-12 ASME VIII, UG-98-32 ( j ) API 510, 3.2 ASME VIII, UW-12 (d) ASME VIII, UW-11 (a) -7 ASME VIII, 98 (a) ASME VIII, UG-116 (e)