API 570 Bench Mark Quiz (1-55)

API 570 DAY 1 BOOK
Southern Inspection Services

BENCH MARK QUIZ
Note: Encircle the letter of only one alternative, which you think is most
appropriate.
1. For 8 D Sch !0 "n# 8 D Sch 80 pipes$
a. OD for both pipes will be same
b. IDs and ODs for both pipes will be different
c. Average pipe diameters for both will be same
d. ID for both pipes will be same
%. &ot t"ppin' is (est #escri(e# () st"te*ent+
a. It is technique of heating the pipe to specified temperature and
gently tapping with 1 lb. rounded hammer to detect thinning of pipe
wall
b. It is technique of providing a tapping connection while pipe system
is in operation
c. It is technique of fixing a water tap on hot water lines for use during
winter
d. It is act of using the tap and die for threading the pipe when the
pipe is hot
,. -hich o. the .o//o0in' #e.ines the ter* ho/# point1
a. The point at which a pipe hanger is attached to a pipe.
b. A point at which a !clamp is fixed on the pipe.
c. A point at pipe beyond which wor" may not proceed until
inspections have been performed and documented
d. A trunnion# or sliding shoe used for piping support systems
!. -hich o. the .o//o0in' st"te*ents is true1
a. $lange rating indicates flange diameter.
b. Other factors remaining same# %&' pipes can withstand higher
pressure than seamless pipes.
c. Deadlegs means pipes with bro"en supports.
d. A(I )*+ is applicable for metallic pipes only.
5. Post 0e/# he"t tre"t*ent is c"rrie# out
a. To increase ,ardness
b. To increase Tensile strength
c. To release loc"ed!up stresses in the weld
d. -one of above.
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2. What section of the ASME boiler and pressure vessel code is the
basic document for 0e/#in' proce#ure 3u"/i.ic"tion1
a. 0ection III
b. 0ection 1III
c. 0ection I2
d. A03% 0ection II 4
7. -h"t c"n (e c"use# to .errous *et"/s () the /o0 oper"tin'
te*per"tures1
a. Increase of ductility
b. 5oss of ductility and toughness
c. Increase in plasticity or deformation
d. Decrease in yield strength
8. API 570 is inten#e# to "pp/) to+
a. -ew piping in the chemical Industry
b. (iping that has been placed in service
c. -ew piping in the (etroleum &efinery
d. -ew piping in the (aper Industry
4. I. " 0e/#er is to (e 3u"/i.ie# in "// positions he *ust p"ss test in
which positions?
a. 16# /6# 76 and 86
b. )6 and 86
c. 96
d. )6 and 86
10. AS56 A 102 7r B pipes (e/on' to 0hich t)pe1
a. 0eamless only
b. %&' only
c. 0eamless or %&' depending on type of 6rade
d. -one of above
11. 8hoose correct st"te*ent.
a. :&%(AI&; of piping means change of original Design conditions
b. :A5T%&ATIO-; of piping means change of original Design
conditions
c. <oth are one and same
d. &epair is temporary# alteration is permanent
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1%. ASI9 AS6: B ,1., co#e is *e"nt .or+
a. 0team piping in (ower stations
b. (iping in &efinery and process plants
c. 4ross!country piping
d. 6as transmission piping

1,. 5he ter* ;PS 10 pipe *e"ns+
a. A pipe with -ational (ressure 0tandard of 1+ bar
b. A pipe whose minimum thic"ness is 1+ mm
c. A pipe whose outside diameter is 1+=
d. A pipe whose -ominal diameter is 1+=
1!. 6ost o. the ./ui#s nor*"//) covere# () B ,1., co#e ."// un#er 0h"t
c"te'or)1
a. 4ategory 3
b. 4ategory >
c. 4ategory D
d. -ormal

15. 5he re3uire*ents o. the /"test e#ition o. AS6: 8o#e Section B ,1.,
"n# "n) su(se3uent A##en#" (eco*e e..ective+
a. As soon as the latest edition is issued
b. Immediately from date of issue and all piping installed per earlier
editions must be upgraded to latest edition?addenda
c. After 9 months from date of issue
d. After 1 year from date of issue
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BENCH MARK QUIZ
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API 570
Pr"ctice =uestions >8/ose# Boo?@
1. API 570 covers inspection$ rep"ir "/ter"tion$ "n# reAr"tin' proce#ures .or
*et"//ic pipin' s)ste*s th"tBBBBBBBBBBBB.
a. are being fabricated
b. does not fall under A0T3 <71.7
c. have been in!service
d. has not been tested
%. API 570 0"s #eve/ope# .or the petro/eu* re.inin' "n# che*ic"/ process
in#ustries
a. It shall be used for all piping systems.
b. It may be used# where practical# for any piping system
c. It can be used# where necessary# for steam piping
d. It may not be used unless agreed to by all parties
,. API 570BBBBBBBBBBBB (e use# "s " su(stitute .or the ori'in"/ construction
re3uire*ents 'overnin' " pipin' s)ste* (e.ore it is p/"ce# inAservice.
a. shall not
b. should
c. may
d. can
!. API 570 "pp/ies to pipin' s)ste*s .or process ./ui#s$ h)#roc"r(ons$ "n#
si*i/"r ./"**"(/e or toCic ./ui# services. -hich o. the .o//o0in' services is not
speci.ic"//) "pp/ic"(/e
a. &aw# intermediate and finished petroleum products
b. 'ater# steam condensate# boiler feed water
c. &aw# intermediate# and finished chemical products
d. ,ydrogen# natural gas# fuel gas# and flare systems
5. So*e o. the c/"sses o. pipin' s)ste*s th"t "re eCc/u#e# or option"/ .or
cover"'e un#er API 570 "re /iste# (e//o0. -hich one is " *"n#"tor) inc/u#e#
c/"ss1
a. 'ater
b. 4atalyst lines
c. 0team
d. <oiler feed water
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2. 5he BBBBBBBBBBBB sh"// (e responsi(/e to the o0nerAuser .or #eter*inin' th"t
the re3uire*ents o. API 570 .or inspection$ eC"*in"tion "n# testin' "re *et.
a. piping %ngineer
b. Inspector
c. &epair OrganiBation
d. Operating (ersonal
7. -ho is responsi(/e .or the contro/ o. pipin' s)ste* inspection pro'r"*s$
inspection .re3uencies "n# *"inten"nce o. pipin'1
a. AuthoriBed piping Inspector
b. Owner!ser
c. Curisdiction
d. 4ontractor
8. An "uthoriDe# pipin' inspector sh"// h"ve the .o//o0in' 3u"/i.ic"tions. Pic? the
one th"t #oes not (e/on' to this /ist
a. $our years of experience inspecting in!service piping systems
b. ,igh school education plus 7 years of experience in the design# construction#
repair# operation# or inspection of piping system.
c. Two year certificate in engineering or technology plus / years of experience
in the design# construction# repair# operation or inspection of piping systems
d. Degree in engineering plus one year experience in the design# construction#
repair# operation or inspection of piping.
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4. <is? ("se# inspections inc/u#e 0hich o. the .o//o0in'+
a. 5i"elihood assessment
b. 4onsequence analysis
c. Operating and inspection histories
d. All of the above
10. An <BI "ssess*ent c"n (e use# to "/ter the inspection str"te') provi#e#+
a. The degradation methods are identified
b. The &<I is fully documented
c. A third party conducts the &<I
d. <oth A and < above
11. -hich one o. the .o//o0in' is not " speci.ic t)pe o. "n "re" o. #eterior"tion1
a. &ectifier performance
b. InDection points
c. Deadlegs
d. %nvironmental crac"ing
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1%. InEection points su(Eect to "cce/er"te# or /oc"/ise# corrosion *") (e tre"te# "s
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a. The focal point of an inspection circuit
b. 0eparate inspection circuits
c. (iping that must be renewed on a regular schedule
d. 5ocations where corrosion inhibitors must be used
1,. 5he reco**en#e# upstre"* /i*it o. inspection o. "n inEection point is "
*ini*u* o.
a. 1/ feet of 7 pipe lengths whichever is smaller
b. 1/ inches or 7 pipes diameters whichever is smaller
c. 1/ inches or 7 pipe diameters whichever is greater
d. 1/ feet or 7 pipe length which is greater
1!. 5he reco**en#e# #o0nstre"* /i*it o. inspection o. "n inEection point is "
*ini*u* o.
a. second change in flow direction past the inDection point# or /) feet beyond the
first change in flow direction whichever is less
b. second change in flow direction past the inDection point# or /) feet beyond the
first change in flow direction whichever is greater
c. second change in flow direction past the inDection point# or /) inches beyond
the first change in flow direction whichever is less
d. second change in flow direction past the inDection point# or /) inches beyond
the first change in flow direction whichever is greater
15. Se/ect thic?ness *e"sure*ent /oc"tion >56Fs@ 0ithin inEection point circuits
su(Eecte# to /oc"/ise# corrosion "ccor#in' to the .o//o0in' 'ui#e/ines. Se/ect
the one th"t #oes not (e/on'
a. %stablish T35s on appropriate fittings within the inDection point circuit
b. %stablish atleast one T35 at a location atleast /) feet beyond the
downstream limit of the inDection point
c. %stablish T35s on the pipe wall at the location of the expected pipe wall
impingement or inDected fluid
d. %stablish T35s at both the upstream and downstream limits of the inDection
point circuit
< 6ives /) feet beyond the down stream limit of the inDection point. 0o it is wrong.
(lease not it is not given as /) feet beyond the Down stream inDection point. The word
5I3IT ma"es the entire difference
12. -h"t "re the pre.erre# *etho#s o. inspectin' inEection points 1
a. &adiography and? or ultrasonics
b. ,ammer test and? or radiograph
c. ltrasonics and ? or liquid penetrant
d. 5iquid (enetrant and ? or eddy current
In 'ener"/ G5 is 6ore .or thic?ness 6e"sure*ent $ But <<5 "/so c"n (e use# .or
s*"// siDes 0here G5 is not possi(/e > Pro.i/e r"#io'r"ph) @ But For #e.ect
#etection <5 is Better
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17. Durin' perio#ic sche#u/e# inspections$ *ore eCtensive inspection shou/# (e
"pp/ie# to "n "re" (e'innin' BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB upstre"* o. the inEection
noDD/e "n# continuin' .or "t/e"st BBBBBBBBBBBB pipe #i"*eters #o0nstre"* o.
the inEection point
a. 1+ inches# /+
b. 1/ feet# 1+
c. 1/ inches# 1+
d. 1+ feet# 1+
InDection (oint Inspection upstream 1/ inch or 7 times dia which ever is more
InDection point Downstream 0econd change in flow direction or /) feet beyond thee first
change in flow direction which ever is less
3ore extensive inspection up steam 1/ inch# Down stream 1+ times Dia
18. -h) shou/# #e"#/e's in pipin' (e inspecte#1
a. A(I )1+ mandates the inspection of deadlegs
b. Acid products and debris build up in deadlegs
c. The corrosion rate in deadlegs can vary significantly from adDacent active
piping
d. 4austic products and debris build up in deadlegs
14. Both the st"'n"nt en# "n# the connection to "n "ctive /ine o. " #e"#/e' shou/#
(e *onitore#. In " hot pipin' s)ste*$ 0h) #oes the hi'h point o. " #e"# /e'
corro#e "n# nee# to (e inspecte#1
a. 4orrosion occurs due to directed currents set up in the deadleg
b. %rosion occurs due to convective currents setup in the deadleg
c. 4orrosion occurs due to convective currents setup in deadleg
d. %rosion occurs due to directed currents set up in the deadleg
%0. -h"t is the (est thin' to #o 0ith #e"# /e's th"t "re no /on'er in service1
a. ltrasonically inspect often
b. &adiograph often
c. Inspect often
d. &emove them
%1. -h"t "re the *ost co**on .or*s o. corrosion un#er insu/"tion >8GI@
a. 5ocalised corrosion of non!ferrous metals and chloride stress corrosion
crac"ing of carbon steel
b. 5ocalised corrosion of chrome!moly steel and chloride stress corrosion
crac"ing of ferritic stainless steel
c. 5ocalised corrosion of carbon steel and chloride stress corrosion of crac"ing
of austenitic stainless steel
d. 5ocalised corrosion of nic"el!silicon alloy and caustic stress corrosion of
austenitic stainless steel
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%%. -h"t c/i*"tic "re" *") re3uire " ver) "ctive pro'r"* .or corrosion un#er
insu/"tion1
a. 4ooler northern continent locations.
b. 4ooler direr# mid!continent locations
c. 'armer# marine locations
d. 'armer drier# desert locations
%,. 8ert"in "re"s "n# t)pes o. pipin' s)ste*s "re potenti"//) *ore suscepti(/e to
corrosion un#er insu/"tion. -hich o. the ite*s /iste# is not suscepti(/e to 8GI1
a. Areas exposed to mist over!spray from cooling water towers.
b. 4arbon steel a pipings system that normally operates in!service above /)+
degrees but are in intermittent service.
c. Deadlegs and attachments that protrude from insulated piping and operate at
a different temperature than the temperature of the active line.
d. 4arbon steel piping systems operating between /)+ degrees $ and 9++
degree $.
%!. -h"t /oc"tion is su(Eect to p"rticu/"r "ttention re/"te# to corrosion un#er
insu/"tion "n# inspection contri(utes to it1
a. 5ocation where pipe hangers and other supports exist.
b. 5ocations where insulators has been stripped to permit inspection of the
piping.
c. 5ocations where insulation plugs have been removed to permit piping
thic"ness measurements.
d. 5ocations where there is damaged or missing insulation Dac"eting.
%5. Soi/AtoAAir >S9A@ inter."ces o. (urie# pipin' "re " /oc"tion 0here /oc"/iDe#
corrosion *") t"?e p/"ce. I. the (urie# p"rt is eCc"v"te# .or inspection$ ho0
#eep shou/# the eCc"v"tion (e to #eter*ine i. there is hi##en #"*"'e1
a. 1/ to 1@ inches
b. 9 to 1/ inches
c. 1/ to 18 inches
d. 9 to 1@ inches
%2. At concreteAtoA"ir "n# "sph"/tAtoA"ir inter."ces o. (urie# pipin' 0ithout
c"tho#e protection$ the inspector /oo? .or evi#ence th"t the c"u/?in' or se"/ "t
the inter."ce h"s #eterior"te# "n# "//o0e# *oisture in'ress. I. such "
con#ition eCists on pipin' s)ste* over BBBBBBBBBBB )e"rs o/#$ it *") (e
necess"r) to inspect .or corrosion (ene"th the sur."ce (e.ore rese"/in' the
Eoint.
a. @
b. )
c. 1)
d. 1+
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%7. An eC"*p/e o. service speci.ic "n# /oc"/iDe# corrosion is+
a. 4orrosion under insulation in areas exposed to steam vents
b. nanticipated acid or caustic carryover from process into non!alloyed piping
c. 4orrosion in Deadlegs
d. 4orrosion of underground piping at soil!to!air interface where it ingresses or
egresses
%8. :rosion c"n (e #e.ine# "s+
a. 6alvanic corrosion of material where uniform losses occur.
b. &emoval of surface material by action of numerous impacts of solid or liquid
particles
c. 6radual loss of material by a corrosive medium acting uniformly on the
material surface
d. (itting on the surface of the material to the extend that a rough uniform loss
occurs
%4. A co*(in"tion o. corrosion "n# erosion resu/ts in si'ni.ic"nt/) 're"ter *et"/
/oss th"t c"n (e eCpecte# .ro* corrosion or erosion "/one. 5his t)pe o. /oss
occurs "t
a. ,igh velocity and high turbulence areas
b. Areas where condensation or exposure to wet hydrogen sulphide or
carbonates occur
c. 0urface!to!air interfaces of buried piping
d. Areas where gradual loss of material occurs because of a corrosive medium
,0. :nviron*ent"/ cr"c?in' o. "ustenite st"in/ess stee/ is c"use# *"n) ti*es ()+
a. %xposing areas to high!velocity and high!turbulence streams
b. %xcessive cyclic stresses that are often very low
c. %xposure to chlorides from salt water# was!up water# etc
d. 4reep of the material by long time exposure to high temperature and stress
,1. -hen the inspector suspects or is "#vise# th"t speci.ic pipin' circuits *") (e
suscepti(/e to environ*ent"/ cr"c?in'$ the inspector shou/#+
a. 4all in piping engineer for consultation
b. Investigate the history of the piping circuit
c. Obtain advise from a 3etallurgical %ngineer
d. 0chedule supplemental inspection
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,%. I. environ*ent"/ cr"c?in' is #etecte# #urin' intern"/ inspection o. pressure
vesse/s$ 0h"t shou/# the inspector #o1
a. The inspector should designate appropriate piping spools upstream and
downstream of the vessel to be inspected if piping is susceptible to
environmental crac"ing.
b. The inspector should consult with a metallurgical engineer to determine
extent of the problems
c. The inspector should review history of adDacent piping to determine if it has
ever been affected
d. The inspector should consult with a piping engineer to determine the extend
of the problem
,,. I. eCtern"/ or intern"/ co"tin' or re.r"ctor) /iners on " pipin' circuit "re not in
'oo# con#ition$ 0h"t shou/# "n inspector #o1
a. After inspection# select a portion of the liner for removal
b. The entire liner should be removed for inspection
c. 0elected portions of the liner should be removed for inspection
d. After inspection# if any separation# brea"s# holes or blisters are found# it may
be necessary to remove portions of the lining to determine the condition
under it.
,!. -h"t course o. "ction shou/# (e .o//o0e# it " co"tin' o. co?e is .oun# on the
interior o. " /"r'e pipe o. " re"ctor on " ./ui# c"t"/)tic cr"c?in' unit1
a. Determine whether such deposits have active corrosion beneath them. If
corrosion is present# thorough inspection in selected areas may be required.
b. The co"e deposits should be removed from the area for inspection.
c. The co"e deposits may be ignored ! the deposit may probably protect the line
from corrosion.
d. 4onsult with a (rocess %ngineer and a 3etallurgist on the necessity of
removing the co"e deposit.
,5. F"ti'ue cr"c?in' o. pipe s)ste* *") resu/t .ro*
a. %mbrittlement of the metal due to operating bellow its transition temperature
b. %rosion or corrosion ?erosion that thin the piping where it crac"s
c. %xcessive cyclic stress that are often well below the static yield strength of
the material
d. %nvironmental crac"ing caused by stress corrosion due to the presence of
caustic# amine# or other substance.
,2. -here c"n ."ti'ue cr"c?in' t)pic"//) (e .irst #etecte#1
a. At points of low!stress intensification such as reinforced noBBles
b. At points of high!stress intensification such as branch connections
c. At points where cyclic stresses are very low
d. At points where there are only bending or compressive stresses.
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,7. -h"t "re the pre.erre# D: *etho#s .or #etectin' ."ti'ue cr"c?in'1
a. %ddy current testing# ultra sonic A!scan testing and ? or possibly hammer
testing
b. 5iquid (enetrant testing# magnetic particle testing and ? or possibly acoustic
emission testing
c. 1isual testing# eddy current testing and? or possibly ultrasonic testing
d. Acoustic emission testing# hydro!testing and ? or possibly ultrasonic testing
To detect fatigue crac" E 0urface in natureF usually 3T G (T Is used# &T G T are not
preferred
,8. 8reep is #epen#ent on+
a. Time# temperature and stress
b. 3aterial# product contained and stress
c. Temperature# corrosive medium and load
d. Time# product contained and load
,4. An eC"*p/e o. 0here creep cr"c?in' h"s (een eCperience# in the in#ustr) is in
the pro(/e*s eCperience# 0ith cr"c?in' o. 1.%5H chro*e stee/s oper"tin' "t
te*per"ture "(oveBBBBBBBBBBB #e'ree F
a. )++
b. A++
c. 1+++
d. 1/++
!0. Britt/e .r"cture c"n occur in c"r(on$ /o0A"//o) "n# other .erritic stee/s "t or
(e//o0BBBBBBBBBBBBB te*per"ture.
a. 18+ degree
b. Ambient
c. 1++ degree
d. 7+ degree
!1. -"ter "n# "3ueous so/utions in pipin' s)ste*s *") .reeDe "n# c"use ."i/ure
(ec"use o. the
a. %xpansion of these materials
b. 4ontraction of these materials
c. 4onstruction of these materials
d. Decrease of these materials
!%. Di..erent t)pes o. inspection "n# survei//"nce "re "ppropri"te #epen#in' on
the circu*st"nces "n# the pipin' s)ste*. Pic? the one th"t #oes not (e/on' in
the .o//o0in' /ist+
a. Internal and external visual inspection
b. Thic"ness measurement inspection
c. 1ibrating piping inspection
d. 4hemical analysis inspection
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!,. Intern"/ visu"/ inspections "re BBBBBBBBBBBBB on pipin' un/ess it is " /"r'e
#i"*eter tr"ns.er /ine$ #uct$ c"t"/)st /ine or other /"r'e #i"*eter pipin' s)ste*
a. The most effective inspection
b. The most useful means of inspection
c. -ot normally performed
d. The maDor means of inspection
!!. "*e "n "##ition"/ opportunit) .or " nor*"/ nonA#estructive intern"/
inspection o. pipin'
a. 'hen the piping fails and the interior is revealed
b. 'hen maintenance as"s for an internal inspection
c. 'hen piping flanges are disconnected
d. 'hen a fire occurs and the pipe is in the fire
!5. -h) is the thic?ness *e"sure*ent inspection per.or*e#1
a. To satisfy Durisdictional requirements
b. To determine the internal condition and remaining thic"ness of the piping
components
c. To determine the external condition and amount of deposits inside the piping
d. To satisfy heat transfer requirements of the piping
!2. -ho per.or*s the thic?ness *e"sure*ent inspection1
a. The operator or control man
b. The inspector or examine
c. The maintenance wor"ers or supervisors
d. The Durisdiction or O0,A
!7. -hen corrosion pro#uct (ui/#Aup is note# #urin' "n eCtern"/ visu"/ inspection
"t " pipe support cont"ct "re"$ /i.tin' o. such supports *") (e re3uire# .or
inspection. -hen #oin' this$ c"re shou/# (e
a. exercised if the piping is in!service
b. used when determining the course of action
c. practiced so as not to disturb the supports
d. ta"en that a complete record of the problem is made
!8. =u"/i.ie# oper"tin' or *"inten"nce personne/ "/so *") con#uct eCtern"/
visu"/ inspection 0hen+
a. 0atisfactory to the owner!user
b. Acceptable to the inspector
c. Agreeable to the maintenance supervisor
d. (ermissible to the operation supervisor
,ere it is not owner user# because it comes into the scope of authorised
inspector
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!4. -ho 0ou/# nor*"//) report vi(r"tin' or s0")in' pipin' to en'ineerin' or
inspection personne/1
a. Operating personnel
b. Curisdictional personnel
c. 3aintenance personnel
d. O0,A personnel
50. 5her*o'r"ph) is use# to chec? .or+
a. 1ibrating sections of the pipe system
b. Detecting localiBed corrosion in the piping system
c. Abnormal thermal expansion of piping system
d. ,ot spots in refractory lined piping systems
51. 5hic?ness *e"sure*ent /oc"tions >56Fs@ "re speci.ic BBBBBBBBBBBBBB "/on'
the pipin' circuit 0here inspections "re to (e *"#e
a. (oints
b. Areas
c. Items
d. Cunctures
5%. 5he *ini*u* thic?ness "t e"ch 56F c"n (e /oc"te# ()
a. %lectromagnetic techniques
b. ltrasonic scanning or radiography
c. ,ammer testing
d. 3T and ? or (T
5,. -here "ppropri"te$ thic?ness *e"sure*ents shou/# inc/u#e *e"sure*ents "t
e"ch o. BBBBBBBBBB on pipe "n# .ittin's
a. Two quadrants
b. Three locations
c. $our quadrants
d. 0ix points
5!. -here shou/# speci"/ "ttention (e p/"ce# 0hen t"?in' thic?ness
*e"sure*ents o. "n e/(o01
a. The outlet end
b. The inlet end
c. The inside and outside radius
d. The sides
55. 56Fs shou/# (e *"r?e# on inspection #r"0in's "n# BBBBBBBB to "//o0
repetitive *e"sure*ents
a. On the inspectors notes
b. On a computer system
c. On the piping system
d. On maintenance department charts
A(I )*+ DA. 1 (age 1)
52. -h"t is t"?en into "ccount () "n eCperience# inspector 0hen se/ectin' 56Fs1
a. The amount of corrosion expected
b. The patterns of corrosion that would be expected
c. The number and the cost of reading the T35s
d. 'hether the T35s are easily accessed
57. In theor)$ " pipin' circuit su(Eect to per.ect/) uni.or* corrosion cou/# (e
"#e3u"te/) *onitore# 0ith BBBBB 56Fs
a. 1
b. /
c. 7
d. 8
58. 6ore 56Fs shou/# (e se/ecte# .or pipin' s)ste*s 0ith "n) o. the .o//o0in'
ch"r"cteristics
a. 5ow potential for creating a safety or environmental emergency in the event
of a lea"
b. 3ore complexity in terms of fittings# branches# deadlegs# inDection points# etc
c. &elatively non!corrosive piping systems
d. 5ong# straight H run piping systems
54. Fe0er 56Fs c"n (e se/ecte# .or pipin' s)ste*s 0ith "n) o. the .o//o0in'
ch"r"cteristics
a. 3ore complexity in terms of fittings# branches# deadlegs# inDection points# etc
b. ,igher expected or experienced corrosion rates
c. 5ong# straight!run piping systems
d. ,igher potential for localiBed corrosion
20. 56FS c"n (e e/i*in"te# .ro pipin' s)ste*s 0ith the .o//o0in' ch"r"cteristics
a. ,igher potential for creating a safety or environmental emergency in the
event of a lea"
b. 5ow potential for creating a safety or environmental emergency in the event
of a lea"
c. %xtremely low potential for creating a safety of environmental emergency in
the event of a lea"
d. 3ore complexity in terms of fitting# branches# deadlegs# inDection points# etc
21. -h"t is usu"//) the *ost "ccur"te *e"ns .or o(t"ine# thic?ness
*e"sure*ents on inst"//e# pipe /"r'er th"n PS1
a. 3T
b. T
c. (T
d. %T
A(I )*+ DA. 1 (age 19
2%. -h"t thic?ness *e"surin' techni3ue #oes not re3uire the re*ov"/ o. so*e
eCtern"/ pipin' insu/"tion1
a. A%
b. T
c. %T
d. &T
2,. -hen u/tr"sonic thic?ness *e"sure*ents "re t"?en "(ove BBBBBBBBBBBBB
#e'rees F$ instru*ents coup/"nts$ "n# proce#ures shou/# (e use# th"t 0i//
resu/t in "ccur"te *e"sure*ents "t the hi'her te*per"ture
a. 1)+
b. 1*)
c. /++
d. /)+
1)+ I $ 0pecial (rocedure#
/++I$ H 1 J to )J error#
1J error in thic"ness measurement for every 1++ I$ above ambient temperature#
Above 1+++ I$ do not use delay line probe H se 0pecial probe
2!. 5)pic"/ #i'it"/ thic?ness '"'es *") h"ve trou(/e *e"surin' thic?ness /ess
th"n BBBBBBBBBB inches
a. +./1@@
b. +.1@*)
c. +.1)9/
d. +.1/)+
25. -hen pressure testin' o. pipin' s)ste*s "re con#ucte#$ the) sh"// (e
per.or*e# in "ccor#"nce 0ith the re3uire*ents o.
a. A03% <71.7
b. A03% <G(1 4ode section 1III
c. 0A < 19.)
d. A(I )1+
22. I. " /o0er pressure test >/o0er th"n prescri(e# () co#e@ is use# on/) .or
ti'htness o. pipin' s)ste*s$ the BBBBBBBBBBBB *") #esi'n"te the pressure
a. Owner!user
b. Inspector
c. Curisdiction
d. 4ontractor
27. 5he pre.erre# *e#iu* .or " pressure test is BBBBBBBBBB
a. 0team
b. Air
c. 'ater
d. ,ydrocarbon
A(I )*+ DA. 1 (age 1*
28. I. " nonAtoCic h)#roc"r(on >./"**"(/e@ is use# "s the test *e#iu*$ the /i3ui#
./"sh point sh"// (e "t /e"st BBBBBBBBBBBBBB #e'rees F or 're"ter
a. A)
b. 1++
c. 11+
d. 1/+
It is separate requirement. 0o 3ug it up. Any way temperature Dapa is as
follows.
(T temp is from )+ Deg $ or 9+ Deg $ to 1/) Deg $#
5T tem is from 8+ Deg $ to 1/)#
$or 3T Dry it is above 9++ Deg $. $or wet usually 17) Deg $. <ut if the choice is
given as by the manufacturer then prefer that
$O& T
1)+ I $ 0pecial (rocedure#
/++I$ H 1 J to )J error#
1J error in thic"ness measurement for every 1++ I$ above ambient temperature#
Above 1+++ I$ do not use delay line probe H se 0pecial probe
$lash (oint for (enetrant in the open tan" is A7 Deg 4#
$lashpoint for -on toxic ,ydrocarbon test medium is 1/+ Deg $
6eneral $lash (oint for (T is )* D%6 4. 4hec" with O( disc
24. Pipin' ."(ric"te# o. or h"vin' co*ponents o. ,00 series st"in/ess stee/ shou/#
(e teste# 0ith BBBBBBBBBB
a. 'ater with a p, of 8
b. 'ater with a p, of 9
c. 'ater with a chloride content of less than 8++ ppm chlorides
d. 0team condensate
70. For sensitiDe# "ustenitic st"in/ess stee/$ pipin' su(Eect to po/)thionic stress
corrosion cr"c?in'$ consi#er"tion shou/# (e 'iven to usin' BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB
.or pressure testin'
a. An acidic!water solution
b. An al"aline!water solution
c. A water with a p, of )
d. A water with a p, of 8
00 7++ should be tested with (otable water or steam condensate. (otable water
should ,ave chlorine content less than /)+ ppm. If potable water or steam
condensate are not available use very low chloride or high (, water to reduce
the ris" of pitting EacidF G 3I4
$or 0ensitiBed A0 00 use al"aline solution
A(I )*+ DA. 1 (age 1@
71. -hen " pipe re3uires post 0e/# he"t tre"t*ent$ 0hen shou/# the pressure test
(e per.or*e#1
a. During heat treatment
b. <efore any heat treatment
c. After any heat treatment
d. -o test is required
7%. Durin' " pressure test$ 0here test pressure 0i// eCcee# the set pressure o. the
s".et) re/ieve v"/ve or v"/ves on " pipin' s)ste*$ the s".et) re/ie. v"/ve or
v"/ves shou/# (e BBBBBBBBBBB 0hen c"rr)in' out the test
a. Altered by screwing down the adDusting screw
b. &eset to exceed the test pressure
c. 4hec"ed or tested
d. &emoved or blan"ed
Test pressure should never exceed set pressure of valves
7,. -hen usin' (/oc? v"/ves to iso/"te " pipin' s)ste* .or pressure test$ 0h"t
prec"ution shou/# (e t"?en1
a. Do not use a globe valve during a test
b. 3a"es sure the pac"ing gland of the valves is tight
c. Do not exceed the permissible seat pressure of the valve
d. 4hec" the bonnet bolts to ma"e sure they are right
7!. Sever"/ *etho# *") (e use# to veri.) th"t the correct "//o) pipin' is in "
s)ste* pic? the incorrect *etho#s .ro* the /ist (e/o0
a. ,olography
b. Optical spectrographic analyBer
c. 2!ray fluorescent analyBer
d. 4hemical spot chec"ing
75. "*e " p"rt o. " pipin' s)ste* th"t thic?ness *e"sure*ents "re not nor*"//)
routine/) t"?en
a. %lbows
b. %xpansion loops
c. Tees
d. 1alve
72. I. environ*ent"/ cr"c?in' is .oun# #urin' inAservice inspection o. 0e/#s$ 0ho
"ssesses the pro(/e*1
a. Owner!user
b. Inspector
c. (iping %ngineer
d. 3etallurgist
Inspector will chec" and measure and inspect environmental crac"ing but
assessing is to done only by the piping engineering
77. I. "n inspector .in#s "n i*per.ection in "n ori'in"/ ."(ric"tion 0e/# "n#
"n"/)sis is re3uire# to "ssess the i*p"ct o. the 0e/# 3u"/it) on pipin'
inte'rit)$ 0hich o. the .o//o0in' *") per.or* the "n"/)sis1
A(I )*+ DA. 1 (age 1A
a. An A(I )1+ inspector# '(0 inspector# A (ressure 1essel %ngineer
b. An A(I )*+ inspector# a 4'I inspector# a piping engineer
c. An owner!user# a <71.7 inspector# an industrial engineer
d. A Curisdictional representative# a A(I )*8 inspector# a 4hemical %ngineer
78. Accor#in' to API 570$ so*e 0e/#s in " pipin' s)ste* th"t h"s (een su(Eecte#
to r"#io'r"ph) "ccor#in' to AS6: B ,1.,
a. 'ill meet random radiograph requirements# and will perform satisfactorily in!
service without a hydrofest
b. 'ill not meet random radiograph requirements# and will not perform
satisfactorily in!service even though hydrotested
c. 'ill meet random radiograph requirements# and will not perform satisfactorily
in!service after a hydrotest
d. 'ill not meet random radiograph requirement# but will still perform
satisfactorily in!service after being hydrotested
74. &o0 shou/# ."steners "n# '"s?ets (e eC"*ine# to #eter*ine 0hether the)
*eet the *"teri"/ speci.ic"tions
a. All fasteners and gas"ets should be chec"ed to see if their mar"ing are
correct according to A03% and A0T3 standards
b. A representative sample of the fasteners and gas"ets should be chec"ed to
see if their mar"ings are correct according to A03% and A0T3 standards
c. (urchase records of all fasteners and gas"ets should be chec"ed to see if the
fasteners and gas"ets meet A03% and A0T3 standards
d. A representative sample of the purchase records of fasteners and gas"ets
should be chec"ed to see if the fasteners and gas"ets meet A03% and
A0T3 standards
80. -hen chec?in' ./"n'e "n# v"/ve (onnet (o/ts .or corrosion 0h"t t)pe o. D5
is usu"//) use#1
a. &T
b. T
c. 1T
d. A%
81. -h"t course o. "ction is c"//e# .or 0hen "n inspector .in#s " ./"n'e Eoint th"t
h"s (een c/"*pe# "n# pu*pe# 0ith se"/"nt1
a. Disassemble the flange DointK renew the fasteners and gas"ets. The flanges
may also required renewal or repair
b. &enew all the fasteners and renew the gas"et if lea"age is still apparent
c. 4hec" for lea"age at the boltsK if re!pumped is contemplated# affected
fasteners should be renewed
d. -o action is required since the Doint has been pumped with a sealant
A(I )*+ DA. 1 (age /+
8%. A// process pipin' s)ste*s *ust (e c"te'orise# into #i..erent c/"sses. On
0h"t "re the c/"ssi.ic"tions se/ection ("se#1
a. &equirements of Durisdiction and the proximity of population areas
b. (otential safety and environmental effects should a lea" occur
c. 5iability to the owner!user and the requirements of the Durisdiction
d. Access to the systems for inspection and closeness to population areas
8%. >1@ Inspection str"te') ("se# on /i?e/ihoo# "n# conse3uence o. ."i/ure is
c"//e#
a. &<I
b. $$0
c. <I&
d. 30O0
8%. >%@ An <BI "ssess*ent c"n (e use# to BBBBBBBBBB the inspection interv"/
/i*its in 5"(/e2.1 o. API 570 or the eCtent o. the inspection con#ucte#
a. Increase
b. Decrease
c. %ither a or b above
d. -one of the above
8%. >,@ -hen "n <BI "ssess*ent is use# to incre"se or #ecre"se inspection
interv"/s$ the "ssess*ent sh"// (e con#ucte# on 8/"ss 1 s)ste* "t " *"Ci*u*
interv"/ o. BBBBBBBBBBBB)e"rs
a. )
b. 1+
c. 1)
d. 7
8,. Fiste# (e/o0 "re sever"/ eC"*p/e o. " 8FASS1 pipin' s)ste*. -hich one #oes
not (e/on'1
a. Anhydrous hydrogen chloride
b. ,ydrofluoric acid
c. (iping over or adDacent to water and piping over public throughways
d. Distillate and product lines to and from storage and loading
8!. O. the three c/"ssi.ic"tion o. pipin' s)ste*s$ 0hich inc/u#es the *"Eorit) o.
unit processes "n# se/ecte# o..Asite pipin'1
a. 4lass 7
b. 4ombination of classes 1 and /
c. 4lass 1
d. 4lass /
,/ gas# natural gas# fuel gas# catalyst# hydrocarbons which slowly vaporiBe

A(I )*+ DA. 1 (age /1
85. 8/"ss , pipin' is #escri(e# "s (ein' in services
a. 'ith the highest potential of resulting in an immediate emergency if a lea"
occurs
b. That are flammable but do not significant vaporise when they lea" and are
not located in high!activity areas
c. That are not flammable and pose no significant ris" to populated areas
d. That are not classes 1 and /
82. -ho est"(/ishes inspection interv"/ .or thic?ness *e"sure*ents$ eCtern"/
visu"/ inspections "n# .or intern"/ "n# supp/e*ent"/ inspection1
a. (iping engineer
b. Owner!user or the inspector
c. 4hemical %ngineer
d. (iping engineer and the Durisdiction
87. 5hic?ness *e"sure*ent inspection shou/# (e sche#u/e# ("se# on the
c"/cu/"tion o. not *ore th"n
a. One half the remaining life determined from corrosion rates or the maximum
interval of ) years whichever is shorter
b. One half the remaining life determined from corrosion rates or the maximum
interval allowed by A(I )*+ in Table 9.1# whichever is shorter
c. One fourth the remaining life determined from corrosion rates or the
maximum interval of 1+ years whichever is shorter
d. One quarter the remaining life determined from corrosion rates or the
maximum interval allowed by A(I )*+ in Table L# whichever is shorter
88. For eCtern"/ inspection .or potenti"/ corrosion un#er insu/"tion >8GI@ on
8/"ss1 s)ste*s$ the eC"*in"tion shou/# inc/u#e "t /e"st BBBBBBBBB percent o.
"// suspect "re"s "n# BBBBBBBBBBBBBBB percent o. "// "re"s o. #"*"'e#
insu/"tion
a. )+#*)
b. )+#77
c. *)#)+
d. /)#1+
84. Pipin' s)ste* th"t "re ?no0n to h"ve " re*"inin' /i.e o. over BBBBBBBBBBBB
)e"rs or th"t "re protecte# "'"inst eCtern"/ corrosion nee# not h"ve insu/"tion
re*ove# .or the perio#ic eCtern"/ inspection
a. 1+
b. 1)
c. )
d. /+
A(I )*+ DA. 1 (age //
40. For 8/"ss , pipin' s)ste*s$ the eC"*in"tion .or corrosion un#er insu/"tion
>8GI@ shou/# inc/u#e "t /e"st BBBBBBBBBBB percent o. "// suspect "re"s
a. )+
b. 7+
c. 1+
d. +
41. For 8/"ss % pipin'$ the eCtent o. 8GI inspections on " s)ste* oper"tin' "t
A!5IF 0i// (e
a. *)J of damaged areas# )+J of suspect areas
b. )+J of suspect areas# 77J of damaged areas
c. 77J of damaged areas# )+J of suspect areas
4%. S*"// (ore pipin' >SBP@ th"t is 8/"ss I sh"// (e inspecte#
a. 'here corrosion has been experienced
b. At the option of the inspector
c. To the same requirement as primary process piping
d. Only if it has dead legs
4,. Inspection o. s*"// (ore pipin' >SBP@ th"t is secon#"r) "n# "uCi/i"r)
>"ssoci"te# 0ith instru*ents "n# *"chiner)@ is
a. Only required where corrosion has been experienced
b. Optional
c. Only if it has dead legs
d. Only if it is threaded
4!. I. "n inspector .in#s thre"#e# s*"// (ore pipin' >SBP@ "ssoci"te# 0ith
*"chiner) "n# su(Eecte# to ."ti'ue #"*"'e$ (e shou/#
a. (lan periodically to assess it and consider it for possible renewal with a
thic"er wall or upgrade it to welded components
b. Inspect it only if it is corroded and the class of service requires an inspection
c. 4all for dismantling the threaded Doints for close inspection to determine if any
crac"s are in the roots of the threads
d. have all the threaded piping renewed at each inspection period
45. An ei'htAinch #i"*eter pipin' s)ste* is inst"//e# in Dece*(er 1474. 5he
inst"//e# thic?ness i. *e"sure# "s 0.,!. 5he *ini*u* thic?ness o. the pipe is
0.%. It is inspecte# 1%98, "n# the thic?ness is .oun# to (e 0.,%. An inspection
1%987 reve"/s " /oss o. 0.01 .ro* the 1%985 inspections. Durin' 1%984 the
thic?ness 0"s .oun# to (e 0.%4. 5he /"st inspection 0"s #urin' 1%945 "n# the
thic?ness 0"s .oun# to (e 0.%2. -h"t is the /on'Ater* corrosion r"te o. this
s)ste*1
a. +.++);?year
b. +.++*);?year
c. +.++7*);?year
d. +.++/);?year
42. Gsin' the in.or*"tion in 3uestion 45$ c"/cu/"te the shortAter* corrosion r"te
A(I )*+ DA. 1 (age /7
a. +.++);?year
b. +.++*);?year
c. +.++7*);?year
d. +.++/);?year
47. Gsin' the in.or*"tion in 3uestion 45 "n# 42$ #eter*ine the re*"inin' /i.e o.
the s)ste*
a. 1@years
b. 1) years
c. 1/ years
d. 9 years
48. You h"ve " ne0 pipin' s)ste* th"t h"s Eust (een inst"//e#. It is co*p/ete/) ne0
"n# no in.or*"tion eCists to est"(/ish " corrosion r"te. A/so$ in.or*"tion is not
"v"i/"(/e on " si*i/"r s)ste*. You #eci#e to put the s)ste* in service "n# D5
it /"ter to #eter*ine the corrosion r"te. &o0 /on' #o )ou "//o0 the s)ste* to
st") in service (e.ore )ou t"?e )our .irst thic?ness re"#in's1
a. 1 month
b. 7 month
c. 9 month
d. 1/ month
44. A.ter "n inspection interv"/ is co*p/ete# "n# i. c"/cu/"tions in#ic"te th"t "n
in"ccur"te r"te o. corrosion h"s (een "ssu*e# in " pipin' s)ste*$ ho0 #o )ou
#eter*ine the corrosion r"te .or the neCt inspection perio#1
a. 4hec" the original calculations to find out what the error is in the original
assumption
b. nless the corrosion rate is higher# the initial rates shall be used
c. The corrosion rate shall be adDusted to agree with the actual rate found
d. If the corrosion rate is higher than originally assumed# call in a corrosion
specialist.
100. I. " pipin' s)ste* is *"#e up o. un?no0n *"teri"/s "n# co*put"tions
*ust (e *"#e to #eter*ine the *ini*u* thic?ness o. the pipe$ 0h"t c"n the
inspector or the pipin' en'ineer #o est"(/ish the *ini*u* thic?ness1
a. The lowest grade material and Doint efficiency in the applicable code may be
assumed for calculations
b. 0amples must be ta"en from the piping and testing for maximum tensile
stress and yield strength will determine the allowable stress to be used
c. The piping made of the un"nown material must be removed from service and
current piping of "nown material must be installed
d. The piping of un"nown material may be subDected to a hydrostatic stress
tests while having strain gages on it to determine its yield strength and thus
allowable stress
A(I )*+ DA. 1 (age /8
101. A pipin' en'ineer is #esi'nin' " pipin' service 0ith hi'h potenti"/
conse3uences i. " ."i/ure occurs$ i.e. " ,50Apsi n"tur"/ '"s /ine "#E"cent to "
hi'h #ensit) popu/"tion "re" 0h"t shou/# (e consi#er #oin' .or un"nticip"te#
situ"tions1
a. ,ave all his calculations chec"ed twice
b. Increase the required minimum thic"ness
c. -otify the owner!user and the Durisdiction
d. 0et up an emergency evacuation procedure
10%. -hen ev"/u"tin' /oc"//) thinne# "re"s$ the sur."ce o. the 0e/# inc/u#es
BBBBBBBBBBBBon either si#e o. the 0e/# or BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB ti*es the
*ini*u* *e"sure# thic?ness on either si#e o. the 0e/#$ 0hichever is 're"ter
a. +.);# 7
b. 1;# /
c. /;# 1
d. 1.);# 1.)
10,. An inspector .in#s " thin "re" in " ."(ric"te# %! #i"*eter pipe. 5he thin
"re" inc/u#es " /on'itu#in"/ 0e/# in the pipe "n# is 10 .eet /on' "n# % .oot
circu*.erenti"//). 8"/cu/"tions sho0 th"t 0ith 0.85 Eoint ."ctor$ the pipe *ust
(e rep"ire#$ rene0e#$ etc. or the pressure in the pipe *ust (e /o0ere#. 5he
o0ner #oes not 0"nt to #o "n) hot 0or? on the pipe "n# the #ose not 0ish to
/o0er the pressure 0h"t other course cou/# )ou .o//o01
a. 'rite the results of the inspection up and leave it with the owner
b. &adiograph the weld 1++J and increased the Doint factor to one
c. Insist that the weld be repaired or renewed or that the pressure be lowered
d. 4all in a regulator agency to force the owner to repair# renew# etc the line
Only for new pipes increasing the Doint factors by additional &T is allowed $or inservice
pipe is not allowed.
10!. Pipin' stress "n"/)sis is #one #urin' the s)ste*Js ori'in"/ #esi'n. &o0
c"n the inspector *"?e use o. stress "n"/)sis in.or*"tion9
a. An inspector cannot use this information. It is only meaningful to a piping
engineer
b. It can be used to ma"e sure the piping system was originally evaluated and
designed correctly
c. It can be used to concentrate inspection efforts at locations most prone to
fatigue or creep damage# and to solve vibration problems
d. The inspector should use this information t o evaluate the need for
conducting additional piping stress analysis
A(I )*+ DA. 1 (age /)
105. You "re inspectin' " pipin' s)ste*. You .in# " si'ni.ic"nt /oss o. *"teri"/
>" *"Eor incre"se o. corrosion r"te@ in '"s oi/ pipin' >use# "s re(oi/er oi/$
te*per"ture 500 #e'rees F@ on " F/ui# 8"t"/)tic 8r"c?in' Gnit. -h"t is the (est
course o. "ction .or )ou to t"?e1
a. The losses may be reported to your supervisor for corrective response
b. The losses should be recorded and reported in your final report after unit has
start!up
c. It shall be reported to the owner!user for appropriate action
d. &eplace excessively thin piping and note replacement in the final report after
unit start!up
102. 5he BBBBBBBBBBBBBBB sh"// *"int"in "ppropri"te per*"nent "n#
pro'ressive recor#s o. e"ch pipin' s)ste* covere# () API 570
a. Inspector
b. Owner!user
c. Curisdiction
d. %xaminer
107. -hen *"?in' rep"irs "n# "/ter"tions to pipin' s)ste*s$ the princip/es o.
BBBBBBBBBBB or the co#e to 0hich the pipin' s)ste* 0"s (ui/t sh"// (e
.o//o0e#
a. A03% <71.7
b. A(I )*+
c. A(I )*8
d. A03% <G(1 code
108. <ep"ir "n# "/ter"tion 0or? *ust (e #one () " rep"ir or'"nis"tion "s
#e.ine# in API 570 "n# *ust (e "uthoriDe# () the BBBBBBBBBBBB prior to its
co**ence*ent
a. Curisdiction
b. Inspector
c. Owner!user
d. %xaminer
&epair organiBation must be authoriBed by A(I Inspector. $or alteration wor"
piping engineerMs approval is needed
104. AuthoriD"tion .or "/ter"tion 0or? to " pipin' s)ste* *") (e 'iven () the
inspector ".ter
a. -otifying the Durisdiction and getting their approval
b. 4onsulting A(I )*+ and getting the approval of the owner!user
c. 4onsultation with and approval by a piping engineer
d. Discussing with and consent by an examiner
A(I )*+ DA. 1 (age /9
110. A rep"ir proce#ure invo/vin' 0e/#in' re3uires th"t the root p"ss o. the
0e/# (e inspecte# (e.ore continuin' the 0e/#. A ;ho/# on the rep"ir is
re3uire# "t this point -ho #esi'n"tes this ;ho/#1
a. A metallurgist
b. The owner!user
c. An A(I )*+ inspector
d. The welder supervisor
111. -h"t t)pe o. rep"irs "n# proce#ures *") the inspector 'ive prior 'ener"/
"uthoris"tion to continue >provi#e# the inspector is s"tis.ie# 0ith the
co*petenc) o. the rep"ir or'"nis"tion@1
a. 3aDor repairs and minor procedures
b. 5imited or routine repairs and procedures
c. Alterations and re!rating
d. 3inor re!ratings and alterations
11%. -ho "pproves "// propose# *etho#s o. #esi'n$ eCecution$ *"teri"/s$
0e/#in' proce#ures$ eC"*in"tion "n# testin' o. inAservice pipin'1
a. The Durisdiction or the piping engineer as appropriate
b. The analyst and the operator as appropriate
c. The examiner and the piping programmer as appropriate
d. The inspector or the piping engineer as appropriate
Owner ! user -O
11,. -ho *ust 'ive "pprov"/ .or "n) onAstre"* 0e/#in'1
a. Owner!user
b. Curisdiction
c. %xaminer
d. Analyst
This is only for owner user. Increased overall responsibility H owner user
Inspection# decisions# ,old point H A(I Inspector and piping engineer
11!. An inspector .in#s " cr"c? in the p"rent *et"/ o. " pipe "#E"cent to "
support /u'. 5he pipe 0"s (ein' inspecte# ".ter " 5 )e"r run. Be.ore rep"irin'
the shou/#
a. -otify the Durisdiction prior to the start of any repairs
b. 'rite a detailed procedure for the repair organiBations use in repairing the
crac"
c. 4onsult with the piping engineer to identify and correct the cause of the crac"
d. 4onsult with a metallurgist prior to writing a procedure to repair the crac"
A(I )*+ DA. 1 (age /*
115. A .u// encirc/e*ent 0e/#e# sp/it s/eeve #esi'ne# () " pipin' en'ineer *")
(e "pp/ie# over #"*"'e or corro#e# "re" o. " pipe. 5his is consi#ere# "
te*por"r) rep"ir 0hen shou/# " per*"nent rep"ir (e *"#e1
a. If the owner!user designates the welded split sleeves as permanent if may
remain
b. A full encirclement welded split sleeve is permanent if o"ayed by the
inspector
c. A full encirclement welded split sleeve is considered a permanent repair
d. A permanent repair must be made at the next available maintenance
opportunity
112. -h"t t)pe o. #e.ect$ corrosion$ pittin' "n# 9 or #iscontinuit) shou/# not (e
rep"ire# () " .u// encirc/e*ent 0e/#e# sp/it s/eeve1
a. A longitudinal crac"
b. A circumferential crac"
c. (its that are one half through wall
d. 6eneral corrosion in the longitudinal direction
117. I. " rep"ir "re" is /oc"/iDe# >.or eC"*p/e$ pittin' or pinAho/es@ "n# the
speci.ie# *ini*u* )ie/# stren'th >S6YS@ o. the pipe is not *ore th"n
BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB psi$ " te*por"r) rep"ir *") (e *"#e () .i//et 0e/#in' "
proper/) #esi'ne# p/"te p"tch over the pitte# "re"
a. 7+#+++ psi
b. ))#+++ psi
c. 8+#+++ psi
d. 79#+++ psi
$or fillet welding it is 8+#+++ psi# for low strength bolting it is 7+ "si Efor class 1)+ and
class 7++F
118. Insert p"tches >./ush p"tches@ *") (e use# to rep"ir #"*"'e# or corro#e#
"re"s o. pipe i. sever"/ re3uire*ents "re *et. One o. these is th"t "n insert
p"tch >./ush p"tch@ *") (e o. "n) sh"pe (ut it sh"// h"ve roun#e# corners 0ith
BBBBBBBBBBBBBBB *ini*u* r"#ii
a. +.7*);
b. +.)+;
c. +.*);
d. 1;
114. An inspector .in#s " pinAho/e /e"? in " 0e/# #urin' "n onAstre"* inspection
o. " pipin' s)ste*. A per*issi(/e te*por"r) rep"ir is
a. The use of plastic steel to seal off the lea"
b. Driving a wooden plug into the hole
c. 0crewing a self tapping screw into the hole
d. The installation of a properly designed and fabricated bolted lea" clamp
A(I )*+ DA. 1 (age /@
1%0. 5e*por"r) /e"? se"/in' "n# /e"? #issip"tin' #evices sh"// (e re*ove# "n#
the pipe restore# to ori'in"/ inte'rit)
a. As soon as the piping system can be safely removed from service
b. At a turnaround or other appropriate time
c. 'hen the lea" seal and lea" dissipating device ceases to wor"
d. As soon as possible H must be done on a safe# emergency shut!down basis
1%1. -hich o. the .o//o0in' is O5 "n ite* .or consi#er"tion () "n inspector
0hen " /e"? se"/in' ./ui# >;pu*pin'@ is use# .or " te*por"r) /e"? se"/ rep"ir
a. 4onsider the compatibility of the sealant with the lea"ing material
b. 4onsider the pumping pressure on the clamp Eespecially when re!pumpingF
c. 4onsider the pressure testing of the piping in question
d. 4onsider the number of times the seal area is re!pumped
1%%. An) 0e/#in' con#ucte# on pipin' co*ponents in oper"tion *ust (e #one
in "ccor#"nce 0ith
a. -$(A *+8
b. A(I 0tandard )1+
c. A03% <71.7
d. A(I (ublication//+1
1%,. A// rep"ir "n# "/ter"tion 0e/#in' to pipin' s)ste*s sh"// (e #one in
"ccor#"nce 0ith the
a. %xact procedures of A03% <71.7 or to the code to which it was built
b. 0tandards of A03% <71.7 or the code to which it was built
c. (rinciples of A03% <71.7 or the code to which it was built
d. Ideals of A03% #-<I4# or A(I standards
1%!. -e/#ers "n# 0e/#in' proce#ure use# in *"?in' pipin' rep"irs$ etc sh"// (e
3u"/i.ie# in "ccor#"nce 0ith
a. A03% <71.7 or the code to which the piping was built
b. -<I4 or the system to which the piping was built
c. -A4% or the method to which the piping was built
d. A0T3 or the law to which the piping was built
1%5. 5he rep"ir or'"nis"tion responsi(/e .or 0e/#in' sh"// *"int"in recor#s o.
0e/#in' proce#ures "n# 0e/#er per.or*"nce 3u"/i.ic"tions. 5hese recor#s
sh"// (e "v"i/"(/e to the inspector
a. At the end of the Dob
b. After the start of welding
c. $ollowing the start of welding
d. <efore the start of welding
A(I )*+ DA. 1 (age /A
1%2. Prehe"tin' to not /ess th"n BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB #e'rees F *") (e
consi#ere# "s "n "/tern"tive to post 0e/# he"t tre"t*ent .or "/ter"tions or
rep"irs o. PAF$ pipin' initi"//) post 0e/# he"t tre"te# "s " co#e re3uire*ent
>*") not (e use# i. the pipin' 0"s post 0e/# he"t tre"te# #ue to environ*ent
cr"c?in' prevention@
a. 1)+
b. /++
c. 7++
d. 7)+
1%7. -hen usin' /oc"/ P-&5 "s " su(stitute .or ,20A#e'ree ("n#in' on /oc"/
rep"irs o. P-&5J # pipin'$ 0hich o. the .o//o0in' ite*s is O5 consi#ere#
a. The application is reviewed# and a procedure is developed by the piping
engineer
b. The locally (',TM d area of the pipe must be &TMd or TMd
c. A preheat of 7++I$ or higher is maintained while welding
d. The (',T is performed for code compliance and not for environmental
crac"ing
1%8. Pipin' (utt Eoints sh"// (e +
a. double spiral fillet welds
b. single fillet lap welds
c. double fillet lap welds
d. full!penetration groove welds
1%4. -hen shou/# pipin' co*ponents th"t nee# rep"ir to (e rep/"ce#1
a. 'hen enough time remains on a turnaround to allow replacement
b. 'hen repair is li"ely to be inadequate
c. 'hen the cost of repair is as high as renewal
d. 'hen replacement is preferred by maintenance personnel
1,0. Fi//et 0e/# p"tches >/"p p"tches@ sh"// (e #esi'ne# ()
a. An engineer
b. The inspector
c. The piping engineer
d. The repair organiBation
1,1. Fi//et 0e/#e# /"p p"tches >over/") p"tches@ sh"// h"ve
a. no membrane stresses
b. right!angle corners
c. rounded corners
d. burnished corners
1,%. 6"teri"/s use# in *"?in' 0e/#in' rep"irs or "/ter"tions BBBBBBBBBBBBBBB
(e o. ?no0n 0e/#"(/e 3u"/it)+
a. may
b. shall
c. should
d. can
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1,,. Accept"nce o. " 0e/#e# rep"ir or "/ter"tion sh"// inc/u#e BBBBBBBBBBBB in
"ccor#"nce 0ith the "pp/ic"(/e co#e "n# the o0nerAuserJs speci.ic"tion$
un/ess other0ise speci.ie# in API 570
a. -ominal pragmatic siBing E-(0F
b. -<%
c. 0afeguards
d. -on!destructive examination
1,!. A.ter 0e/#in' is co*p/ete# on " rep"ir or "/ter"tion$ BBBBBBBBBBB in
"ccor#"nce 0ith API 570 sh"// (e per.or*e# i. pr"ctic"/ "n# #ee*e# necess"r)
() the inspector
a. -(0
b. 0afety sanctions
c. -<%
d. A pressure test
1,5. -hen " pressure tests nor*"//) re3uire#1
a. (ressure test normally required after alteration and any repair
b. (ressure test normally required after alteration and maDor repairs
c. (ressure test normally required after maDor and minor repairs
d. (ressure test normally required only as specified by the owner!user
1,2. -hen " pressure test is not necess"r) or pr"ctic"/$ 0h"t sh"// (e uti/ise# in
/ieu o. " pressure test1
a. -(0
b. -on!destructive examination
c. 1acuum visual examination
d. -<%
1,7. Speci"/ proce#ures in p/"ce o. " pressure test ".ter "n "/ter"tion or rep"ir
*") (e #one on/) ".ter consu/t"tion 0ith+
a. The operations and repair organisation
b. The inspector and the piping engineer
c. The Durisdiction
d. The examiner and the inspector
A(I )*+ DA. 1 (age 71
1,8. -hen it is not pr"ctic"/ to per.or* " pressure test .or " .in"/ c/osure 0e/#
th"t Eoins " ne0 or rep/"ce*ent section o. pipin' to "n eCistin' s)ste*$
sever"/ re3uire*ents sh"// (e s"tis.ie#. -hich o. the .o//o0in' is O5 one o.
the re3uire*ents1
a. The closure weld is a full!penetration fillet weld between a weld nec" flange
and standard piping component or straight sections of pipe of equal diameter
and thic"ness# axially aligned or equivalent materials. $or design cases up!to
4lass 1)+ and )++I $# slip on flanges are acceptable alternates.
b. 3T or (T shall be performed on the root pass and the completed butt weld.
$illet weld must have (T?3T on the completed weld.
c. The new or replacement piping is pressure tested.
d. Any final closure butt weld shall be of 1++J radiographic quality# or angle
beam T may be used# provided the appropriate acceptance criteria is
established.
There is no full penetration fillet weld
1,4. -hich o. the .o//o0in' is O5 " re3uire*ent .or reAr"tin' " pipin' s)ste*
() ch"n'in' the te*per"ture or the 6A-P +
a. The existing pressure reliving devices are still in place and set as they where
originally.
b. 4alculations are performed by the piping engineer or the inspector.
c. (iping flexibility is adequate for design temperature changes.
d. A decrease in minimum operating temperature is Dustified by impact test
results# if required by the applicable code.
1!0. -h) is the inspector o. (urie# process pipin' >not re'u/"te# () DO5@
#i..erent .ro* other process pipin' inspection1
a. The insulating effect of the soil increases the possibility of more internal
combustion
b. Internal corrosion has to be controlled by cathodic protection
c. 0ignificant external deterioration can be caused by corrosive soil conditions
d. Internal corrosion must be controlled by internal coating
0o# Old (&1 should be changed
1!1. In#ic"tions o. /e"?s in (urie# pipin' *") inc/u#e sever"/ in#ic"tions. -hich
o. the ones /iste# (e//o0 is O5 one o. the in#ic"tions1
a. A change in surface contour of the ground
b. 'ater standing on the pipeline right!of!way
c. Discoloration of the soil
d. -otice odour
A(I )*+ DA. 1 (age 7/
1!%. 8orrosion ce//s c"n .or* on (oth ("re "n# co"te# pipe 0here ("re stee/
cont"cts the soi/. &o0 c"n the ce//s (e #etecte#1
a. &un an acoustic emission test on the piping
b. 1isually survey the route of buried piping
c. The potential at the area of corrosion will be measurable different than other
areas and a close!interval potential survey can detect the location of
corrosion
d. &un an interval survey of the piping using a video camera
1!,. A pipe co"tin' ho/i#") surve) is use# to /oc"te co"tin' #e.ects on co"te#
pipes. It c"n (e use# on ne0/) constructe# pipe s)ste*s to ensure th"t the
co"tin' is int"ct "n# ho/i#")A.ree. 6ore o.ten$ it is use# in (urie# pipes to +
a. 0how the measurable differences in electrical potential in corroded areas
b. %valuate coating serviceability for buried piping that has been in!service for a
long time.
c. Determine depth of piping for resistivity testing
d. %valuate the cathodic protection components of the underground pipe.
1!!. 8"tho#ic"//) protecte# (urie# pipin' shou/# (e *onitore# BBBBBBBBBBBBB
to "ssure "#e3u"te /eve/s o. protection.
a. regularly
b. intermittently
c. erratically
d. frequently
1!5. I. "n inte//i'ent pi''in' s)ste* is use# to inspect (urie# pipin'$ 0h"t t)pes
o. (en#s "re usu"//) re3uire# in the pipin' s)ste*1
a. $ive diameter bends
b. A+ degree pipe ells
c. Ten diameter bends
d. Three diameter bends
1!2. &o0 o.ten shou/# "(oveA'r"#e visu"/ survei//"nce o. " (urie# pipe/ine
ri'htAo.A0") (e *"#e1
a. Once a month
b. Approximately 9 months intervals
c. Once a year
d. Once every 7 months
1!7. &o0 o.ten shou/# poor/) co"te# pipes 0ith inconsistent c"tho#ic
protection potenti"/s h"ve " pipeAtoAsoi/ potenti"/ surve) *"#e1
a. .early
b. %very / years
c. %very ) years
d. %very * years
$or fully cathodically protected it is annual
A(I )*+ DA. 1 (age 77
1!8. On (urie# pipin'$ 0h"t is the .re3uenc) o. pipe co"tin' ho/i#") surve)s1
a. The frequency is governed by the lea" test interval of the pipe
b. It is usually based on indication that other forms of corrosion control are
ineffective.
c. 0urveys are normally made every ) years
d. (ipe coating holiday surveys are made when the pipe is excavated.
1!4. For " pipin' (urie# in /en'ths 're"ter th"n BBBBBBBBBBBBBBB .eet "n# not
c"tho#ic"//) protecte#$ ev"/u"tion o. soi/ corrosivit) shou/# (e per.or*e# "t 5A
)e"rs interv"/.
a. )+
b. *)
c. 1++
d. 1)+
150. I. (urie# pipin' is c"tho#ic"//) protecte#$ the s)ste* shou/# (e *onitore#
"t interv"/s in "ccor#"nce 0ith section 10 o. A8: <P0124 or section 40 o. API
<P 251. API <P 251 speci.ies BBBBBBBBBBB interv"/.
a. Annual
b. <iannual
c. <iennial
d. Trennial
151. Burie# eCc"v"tion o. (urie# pipin'$ i. inspection reve"/s #"*"'e# co"tin'
or corro#e# pipin'
a. % to !
b. ! to 2
c. 2 to 8
d. 8 to 10
15%. A.ter eCc"v"tion o. (urie# pipin'$ i. inspection reve"/s #"*"'e# co"tin' or
corro#e# pipin'+
a. The condition should be noted in the records and the inspection interval
shortened.
b. The complete piping system should be day!lighted EexcavatedF for repair or
replacement
c. The damaged coating or corroded piping must be repaired or replaced
d. Additional piping shall be excavated until the extent of the condition is
identified.
15,. I. (urie# pipin' is cont"ine# insi#e " c"sin' pipe$ the c"sin' shou/# (e+
a. 4apable of carrying the same pressure as the product pipe.
b. 4hec"ed to see if its protective coating is intact and serviceable
c. (ressure tested to ma"e sure it is serviceable.
d. Inspected to determine if water and ? or soil has entered the casting.
15!. An "/tern"tive or supp/e*ent to inspection o. (urie# pipin' is /e"? testin'
0ith /i3ui# "t " pressure "t /e"st BBBBBBBBBBH 're"ter th"n the *"Ci*u*
A(I )*+ DA. 1 (age 78
oper"tin' pressure "t interv"/s K the /en'th o. those sho0n in t"(/e 4A1 o. API
570 .or pipin' O5 c"tho#ic"//) protecte# "n# "t the s"*e interv"/s sho0n in
5"(/e 4A1 .or c"tho#ic"//) protecte# pipin'.
a. )
b. 1+
c. /)
d. )+
155. 5he /e"? testin' o. (urie# pipin' shou/# (e .or " perio# o. BBBBBBBBBB
hours
a. 8
b. @
c. 1/
d. /8
152. 5he /e"? test .or 8 #i"*eter (urie# pipin' s)ste* is ,00 psi. A.ter 7 hours$
the pressure re"cts %7, psi. -h"t shou/# the inspector #o1
a. -othing is required. The loss of pressure is negligible and will not affect the
test. The loss can be disregarded.
b. The system should be re!pressuriBed to the original lea" test pressure and
the test should begin again.
c. The test chart and the temperature should be reviewed to determine if any
change in temperature caused the pressure drop.
d. The piping should be visually inspected externally and ? or inspected
internally to find the lea" and assess the extent of corrosion.
157. A (urie# pipin' s)ste* th"t is not c"tho#ic"//) protecte# h"s to h"ve "n
inspection interv"/ set. 5he soi/ resistivit) is chec?e# "n# .oun# to (e ,!00
oh*9c*. As the inspector$ 0h"t interv"/ 0ou/# )ou set1
a. /.) years
b. *.) years
c. ) years
d. 1+ years
158. Burie# pipin' "/so *") (e surve)e# .or inte'rit) () re*ovin' the /ine .ro*
service "n# per.or*in' " /e"? test. 5his inspection *etho# t)pic"//) invo/ves
pressurin' the /ine 0ith " BBBBBBBBBBBB "//o0in' ti*e .or the BBBBBBBBBBBBB
to #i..use to the sur."ce "n# surve)in' the (urie# /ine 0ith " '"s speci.ic
#etector to #etect the BBBBBBBBBBBBB.
a. Tracer gas Esuch as helium or sulphur hexafluorideF
b. 5ight hydrocarbon Esuch as butaneF
c. 0mo"e type material Esuch as chemical smo"eF
d. 'ater vapor E such as steamF
A(I )*+ DA. 1 (age 7)
154. <ep"irs to co"tin' on (urie# pipin' *") (e teste# usin'
a. A low voltage holiday detector
b. 5ight taps with an inspection hammer
c. A flaw indicator fluid
d. A high!voltage holiday detector
120. I. (urie# pipin' /e"?s "re c/"*pe# "n# re(urie#+
a. -o further action is required unless the piping lea"s again
b. The date of installation shall be mar"ed on the clamp for future identification
c. A record of the location and the date of installation shall be maintained
d. The clamped line shall be lea" tested
121. A 10 #i"*eter pipin' s)ste* 0ith ! #i"*eter 2 "n# #i"*eter rein.orce#
(r"nch connection is to h"ve ch"n'es *"#e to it. -hich o. the .o//o0in' is
consi#ere# "n "/ter"tion1
a. A new 1; diameter un!reinforced nipple is installed
b. A new @; diameter reinforced branch connection is installed
c. A new 8; diameter reinforced branch connection is installed
d. A new 7; diameter reinforced branch connection is installed
<elow /; H so no# they existing branch is 8; and 9; so alteration is for only above 9 in
12%. -hich o. the .o//o0in' 0ou/# not (e c/"ssi.ie# "s "n "pp/ic"(/e co#e to
0hich " pipin' s)ste* 0"s (ui/t1
a. A03% < 71.7
b. A03% <71.1
c. A03% <71.1!1A))# 0ection 7
d. A03% A!/+
12,. -hich o. the inspection "'encies /iste# (e/o0 is O5 "n Authorised
Inspection Agency "s #e.ine# in API 5701
a. Curisdictional inspection organiBation
b. Owner!user inspection organiBation
c. A0T3 inspection organiBation
d. Independent inspection organiBation
12!. An "uthorise# pipin' inspector is "n e*p/o)ee o. "n "uthorise# inspection
"'enc) 0ho is 3u"/i.ie# to per.or* the .unctions speci.ie# in API 570. -hich
in#ivi#u"/ /iste# is O5 usu"//) "n authorized piping inspector1
a. An owner!user inspector
b. A Durisdictional inspector
c. An -D% examiner
d. An insurance inspector
A(I )*+ DA. 1 (age 79
125. -hich o. the .o//o0in' 3u"/i.ies "s "uCi/i"r) pipin'1
a. control valve manifolds
b. bypass lines around exchangers
c. pump seal oil lines# drains# vents# flush lines# analyBer lines
d. orifice runs
Definition of auxiliary pipe it is a small bore secondary process piping that can be
isolated from the primary process piping example. 0eal oil line# flush lines# analyBer
lines# balance lines# buffer gas lines# drains# vents# instruments and machinery piping
lines. <ut control valve piping does not come in this category
0econdary process piping H small bore piping Eless than /; down stream of normally
closed bloc" valves
122. 8GI st"n#s .or+
a. 4ontrol unit inspector
b. 4orrosion under insulation
c. 4orrected unobtrusive inserts
d. 4orroded underground installation
127. De"# /e's /e' o. " pipin' s)ste* "re+
a. The upstream piping of a control valve manifolds
b. 0upports attached to a pipeline that has no product in them
c. The upstream part of an orifice runs
d. 0ection that normally have no significant flow
128. A #e.ect is "n i*per.ection o. " t)pe or *"'nitu#e eCcee#in' the
BBBBBBBBBBBB criteri"
a. -on!specific
b. Imprecise
c. 6eneral
d. Acceptable
124. 5he #esi'n te*per"ture o. " pipin' s)ste* co*ponent is the te*per"ture
"t 0hich un#er the coinci#ent pressure$ the BBBBBBBBBBBBB is re3uire#.
a. smallest thic"ness or highest component rating
b. greatest thic"ness or highest component rating
c. maximum thic"ness or lowest component rating
d. minimum thic"ness or minimum component rating
Design temperature is the temperature at a particular pressure for highest thic"ness and
highest component rating.
170. An eC"*iner is " person 0ho BBBBBBBBBBBBB the inspector
a. 0upplants
b. Assists
c. 0upervises
d. Directs
171. &o/# point is " point in the rep"ir or "/ter"tion process (e)on# 0hich 0or?
*") not procee# unti/ the BBBBBBBBBBBB h"s (een per.or*e# "n# #ocu*ente#
A(I )*+ DA. 1 (age 7*
a. (',T required
b. &equired inspection
c. &T required
d. ltra sonic testing
17%. -h"t is i*per.ection1
a. It is a flaw or discontinuity noted during inspection that may be subDect to
acceptance criteria.
b. It is a defect noted during inspection that is unacceptable
c. It is a weld flaw noted during an inspection that may be subDect to repair
d. It is a blemish that is only cosmetic and acceptable under all condition
17,. BBBBBBBBBBBB is " response or evi#ence resu/tin' .ro* the "pp/ic"tion o. "
nonA#estructive ev"/u"tion techni3ue.
a. Indication
b. Imperfection
c. <reach
d. Division
17!. -h"t "re points 0here ch/orine is intro#uce# in re.or*ers$ 0"ter is "##e#
in overhe"# s)ste*s$ etc c"//e#1
a. primary process points
b. level bridle points
c. inDection points
d. test points
175. -h"t is the /oss o. #ucti/it) "n# notch tou'hness in suscepti(/e /o0A"//o)
stee/s such "s 1.%5 "n# %.5 8r$ #ue to pro/on'e# eCposure to hi'hAte*per"ture
service c"//e#1
a. 4reep
b. Temper embrittlement
c. Incipient melting
d. 6raphitiBation
172. Secon#"r) process pipin' is s*"//A(ore >/ess th"n or e3u"/ to
BBBBBBBBBBB@ process pipin' #o0nstre"* o. nor*"//) c/ose# (/oc? v"/ves
a. -(0 N
b. -(0 1
c. -(0 /
d. -(0 7
A(I )*+ DA. 1 (age 7@
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th"n BBBBBBBBBB inches .or " /ine #i"*eter not eCcee#in' 10 inches or not
're"ter th"n BBBBBBBBBBB inches .or /"r'er /ines.
a. 7#8
b. /#7
c. 1#/
d. N# 1
178. -hen *"?in' rep"ir uti/iDin' " 0e/#e# .u// encirc/e*ent rep"ir s/eeve
*"teri"/ is #i..erent .ro* the pipe *"teri"/$ )ou shou/#
a. 4onsult the piping engineer
b. se a weld rod matching the higher strength material
c. se a weld rod matching the lower strength material
d. se an alloy weld rod such as Inco!A
174. -h"t t)pe o. e/ectro#e shou/# (e use# 0hen 0e/#in' " .u// encirc/e*ent
rep"ir s/eeve1
a. 5ow!hydrogen electrode
b. 5ow!phosphorous electrode
c. 5ow!chrome electrode
d. 5ow!nitrogen electrode
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a. %9+1+
b. %*+19
c. %*+11
d. %*+18
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shou/# not eCcee#+
a. 1?@;
b. 7?19;
c. )?7/;
d. 1?8;
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DAY 1A API 570 OP: BOOK =B
1. 5he .o//o0in' #"t" is presente# .or " c/"ss % pipe$
5hic?ness L 0.,2 inch >".ter inspection@
8orrosion r"te L 10 *p)
<e*"inin' /i.e L 12 )e"rs
-hen is the neCt thic?ness *e"sure*ent inspection #ue1
a. After @ years
b. After ) years
c. After 1+ years
%. P/e"se c"/cu/"te re*"inin' corrosion "//o0"nce .or pipin' in =uestion 1
"(ove.
a. +./+ inch
b. +./@ inch
c. +.1/ inch
d. +.19 inch
,. -hen 0i// (e the neCt inspection sche#u/e .ro* no0 on .or eCtern"/
inspection .or pipe in =.11
a. 1+ years
b. @ years
c. ) years
d. none of the above
!. 5he pipe in =.1 "(ove h"s "n insu/"te# "re" o. %00 s3. .t.$ 0hich is
eCpose# to suscepti(/e te*per"ture "n# *ist spr") o. coo/in' to0er.
Accor#in' to API 570$ ho0 *uch o. *ini*u* "re" is reco**en#e# .or
D5 surve) .or 8GI #urin' eCtern"/ inspection1
a. 1++ square feet
b. )+ square feet
c. 99 square feet
d. )+ square feet
5. For pipin' (urie# in soi/ 0ith resistivit) o. 5000Aoh* c* "n# not
c"tho#ic"//) protecte#$ ev"/u"tions o. pipe thic?ness shou/# (e
per.or*e# "t+
a. 1+ year interval
b. ) year interval
c. 7 year interval
A(I )*+ DA. 1 (age 87
2. For " cert"in "tur"/ '"s pipin' s)ste*$ 0hich is in oper"tion .or 12
)e"rs$ it is esti*"te# th"t it h"s re*"inin' /i.e o. 1% )e"rs. 8onsi#erin'
the stipu/"tion o. API 570$ 0hich o. the .o//o0in' 0i// #eter*ine
*"Ci*u* interv"/ .or neCt propose# #"te .or thic?ness *e"sure*ent
eC"*in"tion "n# visu"/ eC"*in"tion1
a. 9 years and ) years respectively
b. 7 years and 1+ years respectively
c. 1+ years and ) years respectively
d. 9 years and 9 years respectively
7. 5he #ocu*ent re.erence# in API 570 .or #eter*inin' ;.itness .or
service o. pipin' s)ste* is+
a. A(I )*A
b. A(I )*8
c. A03% < 71.1
8. Actu"/ thic?ness *e"sure# "t " 56F 0"s 0.! inch. 5he corrosion r"te is
10 *p). I. neCt p/"nne# thic?ness inspection is ".ter 2 )e"rs$ 0h"t
thic?ness 0i// (e use# .or 6A-P c"/cu/"tion1
a. +.8 inch
b. +.78 inch
c. +./@ inch
4. For eCtern"/ inspections .or potenti"/ corrosion un#er insu/"tion >8GI@
on 8/"ss 1 s)ste*s$ the eC"*in"tion shou/# inc/u#e "t /e"st
BBBBBBBBBBB percent o. "// suspect "re"s "n# BBBBBBBBBBB percent o.
"// "re"s o. #"*"'e# insu/"tion+
a. )+# *)
b. )+# 77
c. *)# )+
d. /)# 1+
10. For 8/"ss % pipin'$ the eCtent o. 8GI inspections on " s)ste* oper"tin'
"t !5MF 0i// (e >"s " *ini*u*@ o.+
a. *) J of damaged areas# )+ J of suspect areas
b. )+ J of suspect areas# 77 J of damaged areas
c. 77 J damaged areas# )+ J of suspect areas
A(I )*+ DA. 1 (age 88
11. -hich o. the .o//o0in' ./ui# services or c/"sses o. pipin' "re eCc/u#e#
.ro* the speci.ic re3uire*ents o. API 5701
a. ,aBardous fluid services below threshold limits defined by Durisdictional
requirements
b. (iping or tubing with an outside diameter not exceeding that of -(0 O;
c. -on!metallic piping and polymeric or glass!lined piping
d. All of the above
1%. 5he reco**en#e# #o0nstre"* /i*it o. circuit o. "n inEection point is "
*ini*u* o.+
a. 0econd change in flow direction past the inDection point# or /) feet
beyond the first change in flow direction whichever is less
b. 0econd change in flow direction past the inDection point# or /) feet
beyond the first change in flow direction whichever is greater
c. 0econd change in flow direction past the inDection point# or /) inches
beyond the first change in flow direction whichever is less
d. 0econd change in flow direction past the inDection point# or /) inches
beyond the first change in flow direction whichever is greater
1,. 5.4 As per API 570$ in c"se o. nor*"/ uni.or* corrosion$ co*p"re# to
other pipin'. 5he thic?ness *e"sure*ents on v"/ves+
a. 3ust be routinely ta"en at same frequency while inspecting# other
piping components as valve thic"ness is less than other piping
components
b. 3ust be routinely ta"en at twice the frequency as other piping
components as valves are very critical components and essential for
reliable operation.
c. Are not routinely ta"en unless unusual corrosion pattern and thinning is
observed during servicing and repair.
d. Are routinely at twice the frequency of other components because
valves are more expensive items compared to rest of the piping and
must be more frequently chec"ed.
1!. An ei'htAinch #i"*eter pipin' s)ste* is inst"//e# in Dece*(er 1474.5he
inst"//e# thic?ness is *e"sure# "s 0.,!. 5he *ini*u* thic?ness o. the
pipe is 0.%0. It is inspecte# in Dec98, "n# the thic?ness is .oun# to (e
0.,%. An inspection Dec987 reve"/s " /oss o. 0.01 .ro* the 1%985
inspection 0"s #urin' Dec984 the thic?ness 0"s .oun# to (e 0.%4. 5he
/"st inspection 0"s #urin' Dec945 "n# the thic?ness 0"s .oun# to (e
0.%2. -h"t is the /on'Ater* corrosion r"te o. this s)ste*1
a. +.++);?year
b. +.++*);?year
c. +.++7*);?year
d. +.++/);?year
A(I )*+ DA. 1 (age 8)
15. Gsin' the in.or*"tion in 3uestion "(ove$ c"/cu/"te the shortAter*
corrosion r"te.
a. +.++); ? year
b. +.++*); ? year
c. +.++7*); ? year
d. +.++/); ? year
12. Gsin' the shortAter* corrosion r"te in 3uestions "(ove$ #eter*ine the
re*"inin' /i.e o. the s)ste*.
a. 1@ years
b. 1) years
c. 1/ years
17. 8.%.%.1 Prehe"tin' to not /ess th"n BBBBBBBBBBB #e'rees F *") (e
consi#ere# "s "n "/tern"tive to post 0e/# he"t tre"t*ent .or "/ter"tions
or rep"irs o. PA1$ pipin' initi"//) post 0e/# he"t tre"te# "s " co#e
re3uire*ent >*") not (e use# i. the pipin' 0"s post 0e/# he"t tre"te#
#ue to environ*ent"/ cr"c?in' prevention@
a. 1)+
b. /++
c. 7++
d. 7)+
18. I. "n ;inte//i'ent pi''in' s)ste* is use# to inspect (urie# pipin'$ 0h"t
t)pe o. (en#s is usu"//) re3uire# in the pipin' s)ste*1
a. $ive diameter bends
b. A+ degree pipe ells
c. Ten diameter bends
d. Three diameter bends
14. &o0 o.ten shou/# poor/) co"te# pipes 0ith inconsistent c"tho#ic
protection potenti"/s h"ve " pipeAtoAsoi/ potenti"/ surve) *"#e1
a. .early
b. %very / years
c. %very ) years
d. %very * years
A(I )*+ DA. 1 (age 89
%0. Burie# pipin' inspecte# perio#ic"//) () eCc"v"tion sh"// (e inspecte# in
/en'ths o. BBBBBBBBBBBB .eet "t one or *ore /oc"tion Eu#'e# to (e *ost
suscepti(/e to corrosion.
a. / to 8
b. 8 to 9
c. 9 to @
d. @ to 1+
%1. A (urie# pipin' s)ste* th"t is not c"tho#ic"//) protecte# h"s to h"ve "n
inspection interv"/ set. 5he soi/ resistivit) is chec?e# "n# .oun# to (e
,!00 oh*9c*. As the inspector$ 0h"t interv"/ 0ou/# )ou set1
a. /.) years
b. *.) years
c. ) years
d. 1+ years
%%. Deter*ine the 6A-P o. the .o//o0in' pipin' s)ste*$ "t the neCt
inspection$ ("se# on the .o//o0in' > re. t"(/e 7.1@
Design (ressure?Temperature 1++ psig?1++I$
(ipe descriptionP -(0 /# 0?@+ A 1+9!<
Outside diameter of pipe# DP /.7*) in.
Thic"ness determined from inspectionP .1A+ in.
Observed corrosion rateP .+7 in?year
-ext planned inspectionP ) years
3A'( Q RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
a. 9*8 psig
b. 7/7 psig
c. 1/) psig
d. 3etal loss exceeds the requirements for ) year inspection interval
%,. A /e"? test is "n "/tern"tive to inspection o. (urie# pipin'. -h"t is the
*ini*u* /i3ui# pressure to "#e3u"te/) con#uct this test1 4.%.7
a. 1 O times the 3A'(
b. 1 S times the 3A'(
c. 1+J greater than 3A'(
d. Actual 3A'(
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%!. -h"t is the inspection interv"/ .or (urie# pipin' 0ithout c"tho#ic
protection$ i. the soi/ resistivit) is 2$500 oh*Ac*1
a. 1+ years
b. 1) years
c. ) years
d. 'henever a lea" is suspected
%5. A pipin' s)ste* th"t oper"tes "t " #esi'n pressure o. 100 psi "t 450IF
0"s ori'in"//) (ui/t .ro* PS %0 :F- >100H r"#io'r"phe#@$ K inch 0"//$
AA512 7r"#e 70$ AA271 *"teri"/. Durin' the /"st inspection$ the thic?ness
0"s #eter*ine# to (e .,70 inches. 5he recor#s in#ic"te# the corrosion
r"te to (e .004 inches per )e"r. -h"t is the 6A-P i. the neCt inspection
is p/"nne# in 5 )e"rs1
a. 1/9 psi
b. /@).1* psi
c. A@./7 psi
d. -ot enough information given
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APIA 570
PIPI7 ISP:85IO 8OD:$ IS$ <:PAI<$ AF5:<A5IO N <:<A5I7 OF
ISP:85IO
A(I new edition may be used beginning with the date of issuing but it be comes
immediately after six month from the date of issuance.
During the six months time# uses shall specify to which addition# agenda the
equipment is to be rerated G inspected.
$or 71.7 the above requirement is applicable unless a specific agreement between
contracts parties to use another addition or agenda.
A(I!)*+ is applicable for repair# alteration and re rating of 6:5AFI8 PIPI7 that are
I IS:<OIO:.
It is developed for petroleum refining G chemical process industries# may be used
where practical for other piping system.
It is intended for use by organiBations that maintain Inspection department# repair
capabilities# qualified (iping %ngineer# Inspector G %xaminers.
It shall not be used as a substitute for the original construction requirements
governing a piping system before it is placed in service.
$luid service li"e water Eincluding fire protection systemF steam# steam!condensate#
<oiler feed water G category PDJ fluid service are :Q8FGD:D from A(I )*+.
$ollowing class of piping system are excluded P
o (iping on Truc"#barg# other mobile equipment Emovable structureF
o (iping on pump# compressors# turbines# generators# %ngine G ,ydraulic or
(neumatic cylinder EIntegral part of componentF
o Internal piping of fired heaters boilers# tubes# tube header.
o Internal piping G %xternal connection of pressure vessels etc.
o (lumbing# sanitary sources# process wor" server# storm sources.
o (iping or tubing outside water that of -(0 1?/; ET1?/;F.
o -on metallic piping# polymeric or glass line piping.
A(I!&(!)*A! $itness for service Eprovide generate requirements and detailed
assessment procedure for specific types of degradation.
(ubl //+1! ,ot!tapping procedure.
A(I!&(!)*8! Inspection of piping system components.
A(I!&(!)*@! 3aterial verification program.
AuthoriBed Inspection Agencies P
o Owner or ser
o 4ontractor to owner.
o 6ovt Curisdiction.
o 6ovt approved agency
o Insurance.
Auxiliary piping! Instrument G machinery piping li"e small bore piping exP $lush line#
0eal oil lines# analyBer line# drain * vents etc.
4I! 4orrosion under insulation.
A(I )*+ DA. 1 (age )+
Dead legs! no significant flow H spare pump piping# control valve by pass lines# level
bridle# relief valve inlet G outlet# height point vents# sample points# drains# bleeders#
instrument connections.
,old point! wor" may not proceed until inspection done.
InDection pointP 5ocations where two process stream Doining are not considered as
inDection point E3ixing TeesF.
%xample of InDection pointsP 4hlorine in re!formers# (olysulfide in 4atalytic crac"ing
wet gas# Antifoam inDections# and Inhibitors neutraliBers.
-(0K -ominal pipe siBe# specific siBe designation without an inch symbol.
(iping circuitP 0ection of piping that has all points exposed to an environment of
similar corrosivity# design condition G 4onstruction material.
(iping systemK Assembly of interconnected piping that is subDected to the same set
of design condition.
(rimary process pipingP In normal active service that can not be isolated greater than
/; -(0.
&eratingP A change in design temp or 3A'( of piping system may consists of an
increase# decrease or a combination of both Derating below original design condition
is a means to provide increased corrosion allowance.
0oil to air E0?AF Interface P 4orrosion will vary depending on factors such as moisture#
oxygen content in the soil G operating temp. Uone in 9; above 1/; below the soil
9?1/.
Temperature embrittlementP 5oss of ductility G notch toughness in low alloy steels
>1R 8r %R 8r@ due to prolonged exposure to high temp service >,70MA
575M8@.
Test point P Area defined by circle %#i" upto 10 pipe /ine$ , #i" "(ove 10JJ pipe
/ine.
3aterial verification program P (rocedure used to assess metallic alloy materials.
(3I TestingP physical evaluation or test of material.
Section A
AuthoriBed Inspector DutiesP
Determine that the requirements of A(I )*+ on inspection# examination G testing are
met.
Directly involved in the inspection activities.
All examination results shall be evaluated G accepted by the AuthoriBed Inspection.
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Appen#iC A
ISP:85O< 8:<5IFI8A5IO P
%xamination shall be based on the current A(I body of "nowledge.
%ducation V %xperience requirement in addition to exam.
o <0 degree V One year experience Q Inspection %xp.
o / years Diploma V / years experience Q 1 year Inspection %xp.
o ,igh school V 7 years experience Q 1 year Inspection %xp.
o -o Wualification V ) years experience Q 1 year Inspection %xp.
4ertification is valid for 7 years.
&ecertification every 7 years# by written test if inspector is not activity engaged as AI.
Activity engaged as an Ai shall be defined as a minimum /+J of time spent
performing or supervising inspection activities during 7 years certification period.
Section 5
<is? ("se# Inspection P 4ombing the assessment li"e wood of failure and the
consequence of failure are the essential elements of <BI.
Assess*ent inc/u#es P 4hec" material# design condition relative operating
condition# design codes G standard used# effectiveness of corrosion monitory# quality
of maintenance G =A9=8 programs# equipment failure data G Information.
8onse3uences inc/u#es P (otential incident that may occur as a result failure li"e!
explosion# fire# toxic exposures# environment impact# health effects.
Prep"r"tion P Isolation# P5-$ PP:$ D: equipment are safe to use# &eview history
of individual piping system.
InEection points P 4onsidered separate inspection circuits. InDection point circuit is
pstreamP 1% or , pipe diameter which ever is greater
DownstreamP 0econd change in flow direction or %5 .eet >7.2*@ which ever is less.
56F Foc"tion
o On fittings
o Impingement location
o On longest straight pipe
o At up stream G down stream limit
(referred method of inspection is &T or T
During periodic inspection extensive inspection
p stream 1/;# Down stream 1+ pipe diameter
Dead legP ,ot piping system high part area more corrosive due to convention
current set up in the dead leg.
4IP sources of moisture rain# water lea"s# condensation and deluge system
4.0 H localiBed corrosion# 00 chloride test corrosion crac"
'armer marine location requires extensive inspection program
4.0 piping system insulated personal protection /)I$ to /)+I$ cut is aggressive
were operative temperature causes frequent condensation and re!evaporation
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4.0 piping normally in!service X than /)+I$ but intermitted
00 piping operating between 1)+I$ to 8++I$
4.0 piping above /)+I$ no problems of 4I
00 piping below 1)+I$ and above 8++I$ no problem of 4I
0oil to air interface E0?AFP if buried piping uncoated at the grade# consideration should
be given to excavating 9; to 1/; E1)+ mm to 7)+mmF deep.
%rosion can be characteriBes by grooves# rounded holes# waves and valleys in a
directional pattern. It usually occurs in areas of turbulent flow change of flow
direction# control valve down stream where vaporiBation occurs.
Due to high velocity flowing of solid or liquid will increase erosion danger.
1elocity sensitive system are hydro sulphide G 0ulfuric Acid.
%nvironment crac"ingP polythionic acid 044 of sanitiBed austenitic alloy steel# caustic
in carbon steel amine 044 in piping not (',T
4orrosion under lining coatingP separation# brea"s# holes and blisters and noted#
than lining should be remove
o <ulging or separation in refractory lining is an indication of corrosion.
$atigue crac"ingP due to cyclic stress may be improved pressure# mechanical or
thermal means# low cycle fatigue H heat up or cold down# high cycle H vibration
4reep crac"ing P It is depended on time# temperature and stress brittle fractureP 4.0.#
low alloy and ferritic steel# are susceptable to brittle failure. It is not an concern with
relatively thin wall piping. 0pecial attention to low alloy steel E/S; 4& H 1 3O
materialF there are prone to temper embrittlement
$reeBe damage
Thic"ness measurement method pipe larger than (30 1; H T is preferred less
than 1 (30 preferred 'hen T is surface 1)+I$ should be careful
Fre3uenc) "n# eCten#s o. inspection
The frequency and extents of inspection depends on the form of degradation. It
affect the piping and consequence of the piping failure
&ecommended maximum intervals are given in table 9!1 should not be increase
when &<I assessment is made
4lass H 1 pipingP Immediate emergency of a lea" occurs.
o $lammable services
o (ressuriBed services that may rapidly vaporiBe
o ,ydrogen sulphide E,/0F greater than 7J in a gaseous stream
o An hydrous hydrogen chloride
o ,ydro fluoric acid
o (iping through public through ways and over water
4lass H / P maDority of unit process piping and selected off site piping
o ,ydro carbons that will slowly vaporiBe
o ,ydrogen# fuel gas and natural gas
o 0trong acid and caustics Eon siteF
4lass H 7 P $lammable but do not significantly vaporiBe and not located at high
affectivity areas.
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o ,ydrogen that will not significantly vaporiBe
o Distillate and product line
o Offsite acids and caustics.
o
ETable H 9!1F
3ax Inspection Intervals
45A00 T,> I-0( %2T 1I0A5
1 ) )
/ 1+ )
7 1+ 1+
InDection (oint 7 by class
0?A Interface by class
4T Inspection %2T%-T
45A00 -D% $ollow up or I-05
&emoval at a damaged areas
-D% AT 0urface area
piping with succeptable
temp
1 *)J )+J
/ )+J 77J
7 /+J 1+J

Section A 7 <e*"inin' /i.e c"/cu/"tion+
&5 Q tact H treq ? 4.& Emm?yearF
Q &emaining 4A ? 4.&
4.& E5TF Q t initial ! t actual ? .ear between ti G ta
4.& E 0T F Q t prev ! t actual ? .ear between tp H ta
4.& Q 3etal loss over a period ? (eriods in years.
'here
tact Q actual thic"ness at the time of inspection
treq Q required thic"ness computed by the design formula before 4.A G 3anu fact
tolerance adds.
'hen 3A'( is recalculated the max thic"ness to be considers is P actual thic"ness
minimum twice the estimated corrosion loss before the date of inspection.
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Section 8
The principles of the A03% <71.7 or code of construction shall be followed for repair G
alterations.
AuthoriBation for alteration wor" shall be given after consultation G approved by the
piping %ngineer.
Inspector will designate hold points required during repair G alternation wor".
Inspector may give general authoriBation for limited or sportive repair.
All proposed method of design# execution YY etc must be approved by Inspector or
piping %ngineer as appropriate.
'elding repairs of crac"s occurred during in!service should be attempted in
consultation with piping %ngineer.
Inspector shall approve all repair G alternation wor" at designated hold points G after
completion.
5e*por"r) rep"ir+
5ongitudinal crac"s shall not be repaired using temporary repair methods# such as fuel
encirclement welded split sleeves. <ut with the approved of the (ipe engineer# it can
be done.
If the repair area is localiBed Epitting or pin holesF G 03.0 is not more than 8+#+++ (si#
repair may be made by fillet welding with split coupling or patch plate.
(atch plate should not exceed O the pipe diameter and 1; E/)mmF minimum radius
shall be given.
$or minor lea"s properly designed enclosure may be welded over the lea" while piping
systems in!service.
Temporary repair shall be replaced# but can remain in place for a longer period# if
approved by (iping %ngineer.
Per*"nent <ep"ir +
4orroded areas may be restored with metal deposit.
Defective area may be removed by cutting a cylindrical section and replacing it with
new piece.
Insert patcher Eflush patchF may be used to damaged or corroded area with some
condition.
o $ull penetration groove weld
o 4lass# 1 x / 1++J &T or T for welds
o (atch shall have 1; radius rounded corner
-on!welding repair for locally thinned sections or circumferential linear defects by
bolted lea" clamp.
o 5ea" sealing fluids EpumpingF should be compatible with process piping H
accepted by Inspector or piping engineer.
A(I publication //+1 ! hot tapping procedure and welding :suggested ,ot tapping
chec" list; contained in A(I publication //+1 shall be used.
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'elding# welder qualification# welding procedure shall be as per A03% <71.7
preheating to 7++I$ may be considered for the alteration and repaired building. This
will be applicable only when (',T is code requirement. This is not applicable if
(',T is a service requirement.
The above is applicable to (1 and (7 Ewith explanation of 3n H 3o 0teelF
After welding the Doint should immediately be covered with insulation of slow cooling
rate.
(ressure test is normally required after alternation or repair. 'hen it is not necessary
of (ractical -D% shall be utiliBed in lieu of pressure test.
Section 4+ Burie# Pipin'
Indications of lea"s in <uried piping change in the surface contour of the ground#
discoloration of the soil softening of paving asphalt# poor formation# bubbling water
puddle# noticeable odor.
Above grade visual surveillance ! %very 9 months.
4lose H Interval potential survey ! %very ) years
5ower soil resistivity is more corrosive
3easurement of soil resistivity 'enner four pin method as per A0T3 ! 6)*# the
soild bar Ea!c bridgesF# the soil box.
A(I &( 9)1 for inspecting and maintaining cathodic protection system for buried
piping.
(igging will give the wall thic"ness measurement.
<y excavation pipe length 9 feet H @ feet should be inspected.
$requency of Inspection of buried piping without effective cathodic
protection Eby excavationF
0oil &esistivity Eohm!emF Insp. Intervals EyearsF
T /+++ )
/+++ to 1++++ 1+
X 1++++ 1)
5ea" testing an alterative or supplement to inspection
o (ressure 1+J higher than maximum operating pressure in the above table
o O the length of period interval for piping not cathodically protected
o 0ame interval for piping cathodically protected
o 5ea" test shall be maintained for @ hours
o 8 hours after initial pressuriBation# the pressure should be noted and if
necessary increase up to original test pressure# isolate the line from pressure.
During remaining 8 hours period pressure decreases more than )J# the pipe
external visually or internally should be chec"ed further.
Other alternative lea" testing methods are acoustic emission examination# addition of
tracer fluids such as helium or sulfur hexafluoride to the pressuriBed line.
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