4 15 September 2004

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

API 510 PREPARATORY

Mid-Session Exam (Closed Book)
1.

A vessel made with full penetration double welds shows name plate
marking of RT2. The joint efficiency for this vessel will be:
a.
b.
c.
d.

2.

Which of the following are essential elements of a Quality control

system of a repair organization?
a.
b.
c.
d.

3.

0.85
1.0
0.7
None of these

Statement of authority and responsibility

Welding procedures used for repair/alterations
The Control of procedures and Qualifications of NDE
personnel
All of the above

Who is responsible for transferring the plate marking to the

balance plate for a vessel repair work?
a.
b.
c.

4.

Authorized inspector who is overseeing the repair activities

Repair organization who does the repair work
The plate marking and cutting persons involved in the
repair process
d.
The pressure vessel Engineer who approved the repair
work
A repair work on a pressure vessel is to be carried
out. Who is responsible to have WPS/PQR made for the repair
work?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Owner user
Repair organization
Authorized inspector
Third party who does the inspection work

5.

Before entering into a vessel for inspection the vessel shall be

evaluated for safety in accordance to:
a.
b.
c.
d.

6.

A pressure vessel fabricated in 1960 was in service. It has been

decided to remove the top head and extend the height and
replace the dish head with a new one. The proposal is:
a.
b.
c.
d.

7.

RT1
RT2
RT3
RT4

In the above question, if welds were fully radiographed for their

entire length, the purpose is to conform to ________ stamping
to be put on name plate:
a.
b.
c.
d.

9.

The proposal can be accepted for review by authorised

inspector
No modification is allowed on this vessel
A pressure vessel engineer
should be consulted for
approval
None of the above

If vessel longitudinal and circumferential welds are type 1 and

spot radiographed only, then stamping on name plate will be:
a.
b.
c.
d.

8.

OSHA
API
ASME/API
ANSI

RT1
RT2
RT3
RT4

A pressure vessel of 60 has three pits within a circle of 7

diameter. The nominal thickness of the shell is 0.75 and the CA
is 0.125. The details and dimensions of the pits are listed
below. Your assessment is:
-

0.475 x 0.385 depth 0.21

1 diameter depth 0.35

a.
b.
c.
d.
10.

Removing at least 10% of insulation to check the condition

Removing insulation on all suspected areas
Removing the entire insulation
Carry out UT inspection from inside on suspect area.

If higher corrosion allowance is provided from existing vessel

If design pressure is reduced (other factors remaining same)
If design temperature is changed
(a) and (c)

The Code formula for a torispherical head thickness as per ASME

Section VIII Div. 1 actually gives the thickness required:
a.
b.
c.
d.

13.

pit area is more than the acceptable

pit length is more than the acceptable
pit depth is more than the acceptable
pits are acceptable as they are meeting the requirement

Vessel MAWP of existing vessel will be affected:

a.
b.
c.
d.

12.

The
The
The
The

Insulation inspection on a insulated vessel with no history of

corrosion, may be done by:
a.
b.
c.
d.

11.

0.375 x 0.385 depth 0.23

At crown portion
At knuckle portion
Mean of (a) and (b)
Lower of (a) and (b)

Original construction code of a pressure vessel is ASME Sec.

VIII, Div.1. The vessel has corrosion problems and is being
evaluated according to ASME Sec. VIII Div. 2. Who should
approve the evaluation based on Sec. VIII, Div. 2?
a. Pressure vessel engineer/organization who is experienced in
design
b. An authorized inspector
c. A pressure vessel engineer/organization who is experienced in
design and authorized pressure vessel inspector
d. Only the owner-user

14.

The factors of LOF and

methodological evaluation?
a.
b.
c.
d.

15.

for

which

FFS
RBI
API 510
ASME Sec. VIII Div. 1 and API 510

MDMT+10F
MDMT+30F
MDMT+ 0C
MDMT+ 0C

1.5 times for hydrotest

1.3 times for pneumatic test
Same for both hydro and pneumatic
None of the above

As per ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1, if permanent deformation is

observed due to over pressure during hydrotesting:
a.
b.
c.
d.

18.

considered

As per ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1, in pressure testing, if stress ratio

= 1, the test pressure as compared to design pressure shall be:
a.
b.
c.
d.

17.

are

The minimum hydro test temperature for in-service vessel of 2

thickness is:
a.
b.
c.
d.

16.

COF

The inspector should ask for re-test using proper test

pressure.
Follow-up the hydro-testing by a pneumatic test at proper
pressure, taking suitable precautions as given in code for
pneumatic test.
The inspector may ask for providing additional stiffening
rings around vessel and carry out re-hydro test at proper
test pressure.
The inspector may reject the vessel.

For a new vessel the corrosion rate will be established based on:
a.
b.
c.

Run the vessel for 6 weeks and establish the corrosion rate
Run the vessel for 12 weeks and establish the corrosion rate
Run the vessel for 18 weeks and establish the corrosion rate

d.
19.

A pressure vessel internal inspection frequency can be increased

more than 10 years provided RBI evaluation is carried out. It
should be approved by?
a.
b.
c.
d.

20.

b.
c.
d.

c.
d.

As material thickness increases

As service temperature increases
temperature
a and b
None of above is a correct statement.

above

transition

Typical mode of failure in ferrous metals at low temperatures is:

a.
b.
c.
d.

23.

ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1 may be adopted for unfired steam

boilers
ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1 may be adopted for vessels containing
lethal fluids
ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1 may be used for design of mobile vessel
ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1 may be used for design of pump casings

Identify correct statements. The pressure vessel materials tend

to be less brittle:
a.
b.

22.

Owner user/Jurisdiction
Pressure vessel engineer
Authorized inspector
Pressure vessel engineer & authorized inspector

Identify incorrect statement.

a.

21.

A corrosion engineer should be consulted for establishing

corrosion rate

Ductile failure
Creep failure
Fatigue failure
Brittle failure

Which of the following is typical phenomenon in low-alloy

chromium steels?
a.
b.
c.

Creep failure
Tamper embrittlement
Caustic embrittlement

d.
24.

Which of the following is typical phenomenon in Silicon steels at

elevated temperatures above 700F?
a.
b.
c.
d.

25.

b.
c.
d.

feet
feet
meter
meter

Minimum PWHT temperature increases with increase of

vessel thickness.
PWHT Soaking period increases with increasing vessel
thickness.
Thickness has to be accounted for working out heating and
cooling rates.
Only (b) and (c) above

Scope of API 510 covers:

a.
b.
c.
d.

28.

2
5
2
5

In PWHT of pressure vessels that are built in carbon and lowalloy steels:
a.

27.

Graphitization
Stress corrosion cracking
Carbide formation and carbide cracking
Tamper embrittlement

If the part to be PWHTed is longer than the furnace, multiple

shot PWHT is proposed. What is the minimum over lap as per
code to ensure proper PWHT?
a.
b.
c.
d.

26.

Stress corrosion cracking

Nuclear vessels
Vessels for human occupancy
Power boilers
None of these

If there is conflict between API 510 rules and prevailing

jurisdictional requirements:
a.
b.

API 510 shall prevail over jurisdiction requirements.

Jurisdiction requirements will prevail over API
requirements.

510

c.
d.
29.

On stream-inspection means inspection carried out:

a.
b.
c.
d.

30.

b.
c.
d.

NDE Level II or Level III person only, as he already

possesses requisite knowledge and skill to evaluate and
accept NDE results
Authorized inspector only
Since NDE is specialist job, authorised inspector need not
be involved
(a) and (c)

As per API 510, responsibility to develop a Quality Assurance

Inspection Manual shall rest with:
a.
b.
c.
d.

32.

Only when a vessel is in operation

Only when a vessel is not in operation
From outside and vessel may or may not be in operation
On-stream inspection is same as external inspection

As per API 510, all NDE results for in-service inspection shall be
evaluated and accepted by:
a.

31.

Depends on authorised inspector, which one to adopt

Depends on owner / user, which one to adopt

Owner-user
Authorised inspection agency
Jurisdiction authority
None of the above

For recertification of API 510 authorised inspector, he shall be

Actively engaged in inspection of pressure vessels during the
most recent 3-year period. The term actively engaged means:
a.
b.
c.
d.

Minimum of 25% of time shall be spent on inspection

activities
Minimum of 20% of time shall be spent on inspection
activities AND shall cover inspection on at least 75
pressure vessels
Minimum of 20% of time shall be spent on inspection
activities OR performance of inspection on 75 pressure
vessels
Performance of inspection on 100 pressure vessels as
minimum

33.

Prior to internal inspection, the vessel should be made ready as

follows:
a.
b.
c.
d.

34.

A vessel failure occurred due to repeated stress fluctuations. The

failure is called:
a.
b.
c.
d.

35.

Areas of high secondary stresses (stress concentration)

Areas of uniform stress
Areas exposed to stagnant flows
Only (a) and (b)

Which of the following are characteristics of creep in carbon

steel:
a.
b.
c.
d.

38)

Temperature changes
Pressure changes
Any of (a) or (b)
None of (a) or (b)

Likely areas where fatigue failure may be caused are:

a.
b.
c.
d.

37.

Brittle failure
Creep failure
Fatigue failure
Stress corrosion cracking (SCC)

Fatigue failure of pressure vessels may be caused due to:

a.
b.
c.
d.

36.

Drained, purged, gas tested, isolated

Isolated, gas tested, drained, purged
Gas tested, isolated, drained, purged
Isolated, drained, purged, gas tested

Creep is aggravated at lower temperature

Creep is aggravated at elevated temperatures
Creep is aggravated at points of stress concentrations
Only (b) an (c)

Choose the correct statement.

a.

Higher the material ductility, higher is possibility of brittle

failure.

b.
c.
d.
39.

For MAWP calculations as per API 510, the thickness as

determined by inspection shall be used in these calculations
after:
a.
b.
c.
d.

40.

Zone with highest rate of corrosion

Zone with lowest remaining life
Average rate of corrosion shall be taken into consideration
Average remaining life of the vessel shall be considered

Three corrosion patches were seen on the shell for a tall vertical
vessel to decide their effect on vessel MAWP:
a.
b.
c.
d.

42.

Deducting corrosion loss up to next inspection

Deducting twice the corrosion loss up to next inspection
Use the thickness as it is.
As regards thickness reduction due to corrosion, Code does
not give specific guidelines.

A vessel in service has different zones of corrosion. The next

inspection frequency will be decided by:
a.
b.
c.
d.

41.

Carbon and low alloy steels are susceptible to temper

embrittlement if operated at sub-zero temperatures.
Locations where metals with different thermal coefficients
are welded together are susceptible to thermal fatigue.
None of the above is correct statement.

Work out part MAWP at thinnest patch and that will

represent vessel MAWP
Vessel MAWP does not get affected by thinning of the
vessel
Work out part MAWP for lowest head, and that will
represent vessel MAWP
Lowest value, as worked out by the worst combination of
part MAWP and corresponding hydrostatic head at that
location

When dial-type indicating and recording pressure gauges are

used to monitor leak testing, the maximum gauge range shall not
exceed which multiple of the expected test pressure?
a.
b.

1 times
2 times

c.
d.
43.

A vessel is to be pneumatically pressure tested to 250 psi. This

test pressure will be reached in how many stages of
pressurization?
a.
b.
c.
d.

44.

stages
stages
stages
stages

125 psi, 25 psi

50 psi, 50 psi
100 psi, 50 psi
None of above

For a vessel which was in service, top dished head (2:1 Ellip.) was
corroded severely was replaced by a properly designed Hemisph.
The head is designed as per the present design conditions of the
vessel. This is:
a.
b.
c.
d.

46.

5
2
6
7

In above question what will be the incremental values of

pressurization at first and second stage if pneumatic test
pressure is 250 psi?
a.
b.
c.
d.

45.

3 times
4 times

A repair
An alteration
New vessel MAWP will have to be worked out.
b and c above

Pneumatic test is proposed for a vessel instead of standard

hydro test. Most probable reason for this could be:
a.
b.
c.
d.

The vessel internal is lined with refractory

No water is available
The skirt of the vessel is too week to take care of
the static water head and pressure.
Any one or both of a and c above

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47.

Crown portion for both Ellipsoidal and Torispherical heads may

be considered to be the ____________ located entirely within a
circle whose center coincides with the center of the head and
diameter equal to 80% of vessel diameter.
a.
b.
c.
d.

48.

In post weld heat treatment inspection what important things

you will verify:
a.
b.
c.
d.

49.

Loading temperature and heating rate

Holding temperature and holding time
Cooling rate and un-loading (from furnace) temperature
All of the above are important things to be verified

As per API 510, the organization who carry out PSV repair,
testing has to be:
a.
b.
c.
d.

50.

Spherical segment
Conical segment
Ellipsoidal segment
Knuckle portion

Needs to be a qualified and certified company to perform

all repair work in accordance to ASME and registered with
repair organization
Have documented quality control procedure
Needs to have qualified personnel to carry out the
job within scope of repair
Only b and c above

API 510 can be applied to in-service pressure vessels built as

per:
a.
b.
c.
d.

ASME Section VIII

Other international standard
Non-standard vessel which may be in operation
All of the above

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4 15 September 2004
Dammam, Saudi Arabia

API 510 PREPARATORY

Mid-Session Exam Closed Book
ANSWER KEY

Q.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25

ANS.
B
D
B
B
A
C
C
A
C
D
D
B
C
B
A
D
D
A
D
D
A
D
B
A
B

REFERENCE
UG 116 e-2 and Table UW - 12
API 510, 4.3
UG 77 and API 510, 4.5
API 510, 4.5
API 510, 5.1
API 510, 7.1.1
ASME VIII, UG 116
ASME VIII, UG - 116
API 510, 5.7, b1, 2, 3
API 510, 5.5 & Practical Experience
API 510, 5.4
API 510, 5.7 e
API 510, 5.7 c
API 510, 6.2
API 510, 6.5
UG 99 and UG - 100
UG 99 (d)
API 510, 5.3 c
API 510
API 510, 6.2 last paragraph
ASME VIII, Fig. UCS 66
API 510, 5.2 and UCS 66
API 510, 5.2
IRE Chapter II
ASME VIII, UW 40 a2

Q.
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50

ANS.
C
D
B
C
B
A
C
D
C
C
A
D
C
B
B
D
D
C
A
D
D
A
D
D
D

REFERENCE
UCS 56, d1, 5
API 510, App. A
API 510, 1.1 last paragraph
API 510, 3.11
API 510, 4.4
API 510, 4.3
API 510, App. B 5.2
API 510, 5.1
API 510, 5.2
API 510, 5.2
API 510, 5.2
API 510, 5.2
API 510, 5.2
API 510, 5.4
API 510, 6.4
ASME VIII, UG 98 (a)
ASME VIII, UG - 102
ASME VIII, UG - 100
ASME VIII, UG 100
Application of API 3.1
Application of UG 100 (a)
API 510, 5.7 e
UCS 56, d1, 2, 5
API 510, 6.6
API 510, 1.1

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