Examen de Evaluacin API 510

1.-An API certificate for an authorized pressure vessel inspector is valid for _______ years
from its date of issuance.
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2.-If a conflict exists between the ASME code and API 510 for a vessel that has been placed in
service, the requirements of
The owner/used will decide which code takes precedence

A. The API 510 inspector will dictate which code takes precedence.

API 510 shall take precedence over the ASME code.

A. The ASME code shall take pr4ecedence aver API 510.

3.-The following is an example of pressure vessel not excluded form coverage by API 510. (All
of the vessel are in-service)
Pressure vessel on an ocean-going ship, operates at 100 psig & 100F.

Pressure vessel in an oil refinery, operates at 5 psig and 70F.

Pressure vessel in an oil refinery, operates at 100 psig and 200F

Pressure vessel in an oil refinery, vol. 4 cu. Ft., & operates at 70 psig and 70F
4.-Which of the following should not be considered alterations per API 510?
Replacement of a 6 reinforced nozzle with a 12 reinforced nozzle

Replacement of a 10 reinforced nozzle with a 18 reinforced nozzle

Replacement of a 10 reinforced nozzle with a 10 reinforced nozzle

All of the above should be considered alterations in accordance with API 510
5.-A 12 in. nozzle is being installed in a vessel where the largest existing opening is 10 in. This
is considered
A repair

An alteration

A rerating

A maintenance activity
6.-Per API 510 a repair and or alteration can be performed:
 Only by the owner/user of the equipment

Only be an R stamp holder

By any authorized repair organization

Only by an ASME Code stamp holder

7.-Inspection for corrosion under insulation (CUI) shall be considered for externally insulated
vessels subject to moisture ingress and that operate between ________ Deg. C and
__________ Deg. C. or are in intermittent service.
-4, 110

-4, 100

-4, 120
None of the above
8.-The primary reason for inspection is:
To determine the physical condition of the vessel and to determine the type, rate and
causes of deterioration
Because it is mandated by law.

To fulfill the requirements of API 510.

To satisfy OSHA requirements.

9.-May the API authorized pressure vessel inspector be assisted by non-certified individuals
while performing visual inspections?
No

Yes, if authorized by API

Yes, when the individuals are properly trained and qualified

Yes, if the individuals represent the owner/use
10.-___________ examination is the most important and the most universally accepted method
of inspection.
Magnetic particle

Visual

Radiographic

Liquid penetrant
11.-Pressure relief valves shall be tested and repaired by repair organizations experienced in
valve maintenance. Each repair organization shall have:
A large enough shop to perform the required work.
 Licensed Engineer

Full documented quality control system

An individual that is certified per API 510

12.-In order for a vessel to qualify for on-stream inspections when the general corrosion rate is
less than 0.005 inches per year and the estimated remaining life is greater than 10 years the
following must be met:
The vessel must be stripped lined
The vessel is not considered to be subject to environment cracking or hydrogen damage
from the fluid being handled
The corrosive characters of the contents have been established for at least 3 years.

13.-Under what conditions is an internal field inspection of a newly installed pressure vessel
waived?
The contractor installing the vessel assures the owner-user that the vessel is satisfactory
for its intended service.
A manufacturers date report assuring the vessel is satisfactory for its intended service is
available.
The owner-user assures the inspector that the vessel is satisfactory for its intended
service.
Manufacturer orally assures the owner-user that the vessel is satisfactory for its
intended service.
14.-For a corroded area of considerable size in which the circumferential stresses govern, the
least thickness along the most critical element of the area may be averaged over a length not
exceeding the following for vessels with inside diameters less than or
1/4 the vessel diameter or 5 inches, whichever is less.

1/2 the vessel diameter or 10 inches, whichever is less.

1/4 the vessel diameter or 15 inches, whichever is less.

1/2 the vessel diameter or 20 inches, whichever is less.

15.-If a probable corrosion rate cannot be determined from reviewing data from the same or
similar service vessels or estimated from published data, on-stream determinations shall be
made after approximately ____________ hours of service by using NDE methods
500

1000

5000

10000
16.-The remaining life of a vessel is calculated using which of the following formulas? (b API
510 6.4)
 tactual-tminimum/corrosion allowance

tactual-trequired/corrosion rate

tprevious-tactual/corrosion rate

tprevious-tminimum/corrosion allowance
17.-Widely scattered pits may be ignored per API 510 as long as:
The sum of their dimensions along any straight line within the circle does not exceed
2.5 l inches
No pit depth is greater than one-half the vessel wall thickness exclusive of the
corrosion allowance
The total area of pits does not exceed 8 square inches within any 9 inch Dia. circle.

All of the above.

18.-An on stream inspection:
Should only be performance on carbon steel vessel.

Can not be substituted for an internal inspection.

May be conducted while the vessel is in or out of service.

Has to take place while the vessel is in service

19.-If both the ownership and location of a pressure vessel are changed, what must take place
prior to the vessel being reused?
The vessel must be thoroughly cleaned both internally and externally

All records must be reviewed

The new vessel I.D. number must be painted on the shell.

The vessel must be internally and externally inspected.

20.-A vessel has a remaining safe operating life of 3 years, the next on stream inspection is
due in?
1.5 years

2 years

3 years

1 year
21.-The period between internal or on stream inspections shall not exceed one-half the
estimated remaining life of the vessel based on corrosion rate or _________ years whichever
is less.
5
4
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22.-RBI assessments must be reviewed and approved at _________ year intervals.
5

RL

10
23.-Scattered pits in a pressure vessel may be temporarily repaired using?
Concrete

Metallic linings

Both A & B

Epoxy based materials

24.-In accordance with API 510, if the MDMT of an existing pressure vessel is not known and a
hydrostatic test is to be performed, what should be used in lieu of the MDMT to set the
minimum acceptable metal temperature for the hydrostatic test?
Lowest ambient temperature for area

Calculated temperature

Operating temperature

Engineering to assign minimum test temperature

25.-For corrosion calculations, the surface of the weld is considered to be:
1 inch on either side of the weld or twice the minimum thickness on either side of the
weld, whichever is greater
2 inches on either side of the weld or twice the minimum thickness on either side of the
weld, whichever is greater
1.5 inches on either side of the weld or one and half the minimum thickness on either
side of the weld, whichever is greater.
None of the above
26.-A weld repair to a corroded head is to be performed, thickness of the corroded head prior
to the repair is measured to be .50 inches, the minimum required thickness is .60 inches and
the corrosion rate is known to be .040 inches per year. In order to get
.725 inches

.729 inches

.745 inches
 .645 inches
27.-In the above question (), what is the total required thickness of the weld overlay repair in
order to meet the five year run and maintain a CA of .125 inches, if the base metal is 70 KSI
tensile strength and the weld metal is 60 KSI tensile strength?
.285 inches

.245 inches

.145 inches

.229 inches
28.-An existing pressure vessel is inspected on a giver year and found to be .500 thick in both
the shell and heads. The next inspection is conducted three (3) years later, and the thickness
of the shell and heads is noted to be .325 (uniform). The vessels
2.4 years Remaining Life / 2 years Internal Inspection Interval

10 years Remaining Life / 5 years Internal Inspection Interval

2.4 years Remaining Life / 2.4 years Internal Inspection Interval

2 years Remaining Life / 2 years Internal Inspection Interval

29.-A pressure vessel receives its first in service inspection after five (5) year of service. The
minimum current thickness is found to be 1.375. The shell I.D. new and cold was 30.00 and
the original thickness was 1.500. The shell is made from a materia
0.0035

0.035

0.025

0.0025
30.-A vessel is ultrasonically inspected when it is new and could in June 1987 and found to be
.800 thick in the shell. The next inspection is performed in June 1995 and the vessel shell
thickness is found to be .600 thick. The vessel I.D. is 27! And it is
June 97

January 99

March 97

June 98
31.-The corrosion rate for a vessel is known to be 0.004 inches per year based on a five (5)
year inspection interval. Which of the following cannot be used to exempt the vessel from
internal inspection if it remains in the same service?
No questionable condition is found on external inspection.
The vessel is not considered to be subject to environmental cracking or hydrogen
damage from the fluid being handled
 The operating temperature does not exceed the lower temperature limits for the creep
rupture range of the vessel material.
The vessel is strip lined.
32.-A pressure vessel has a measured shell thickness of .750 inches. The minimum thickness
required is .500 inches and the corrosion rate is .065 inches/year. The next inspection is due
in?
3.8 years

1.9 years

2 years

4 years
33.-A probable corrosion rate for a new vessel cannot be determined by corrosion rates of
known similar services or owner/user experience. On stream determinations must be made
after approximately _________ of service.
30 days

1000 hours

500 hours

3 months
34.-The definition of tminimum is?
Minimum allowable thickness in inches for a given location or component

Minimum nominal thickness in inches for a given location or component.

Minimum actual thickness in inches for a given location or component.

Minimum thickness in inches for a given location or component.

35.-A pressure vessel is first UTd in 1990 and a thickness o .775 inches is recorded. The
vessel is UTd again in 1996 and the thickness is found to be .625 inches. In 1998 the vessel is
again UTd and a thickness of .605 is recorded. What is the corrosion
A. .01 inches/year

A. .021 inches/year

A. .0021 inches/year

A. .005 inches/year
36.-Using the information and answer obtained in the before question, if the minimum required
thickness is .400 inches, what is the remaining life (years) of this vessel?
9.76 years
1.8 years
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15 years
37.-Local PWHT may be substituted for 360 degree banding on local repairs if:
A preheat of 200 Deg. F is maintained during the welding repair.

The PWHT is monitored by at least two thermocouples.

The application is reviewed and approved by the authorized inspector.

Both B & C
38.-A rerating nameplate must include:
The name of the organization responsible for the rerate.

The name of the API 510 inspector

The name of the owner/user.

The welding procedure #.

39.-The material used in making a repair of alteration shall conform to the applicable section of
the ASME code. Carbon or alloy steels with a carbon content over ______ percent shall not be
welded.
0.25

0.035

0.35

0.025
40.-The pressure vessel engineer must additionally consider which of the following when
welding P-No. 5 stainless cladding which is in hydrogen service at elevated temperatures?
Weld rod diameter
Effects of temper embrittlement

Outgassing base metal

Weld bead size.

41.-A 16 inch reinforced nozzle is being installed on a vessel. The vessel has an exiting 18
inch reinforced nozzle, this work would be considered?
An alteration

A rerating

This work is not allowed per API 510

A repair
42.-All repair and alteration work must be authorized by the __________ before the work
started by the repair organization
Engineer

Authorized pressure vessel inspector.

Owner/User

Maintenance manager
43.-The rerating of a pressure vessel will be considered complete when the authorized
pressure vessel inspector
Signs the hydrostatic test chart.

Receives all required paperwork.

Consults with the engineer

Oversees the attachment of an additional nameplate and or additional stamping.
44.-In accordance with API 510, when conducting a pressure test on a vessel that is more than
two (2) inches thick, the metal temperature should be maintained at least ________ Deg. F
above the minimum design metal temperature to minimize the risk of brittle
10

30

20

40
45.-An owner-user organization is responsible for developing, documenting, implementing,
executing and assessing pressure vessel inspection systems and inspection procedures that
will meet the requirements of API 510. These systems and procedures will be:
Kept as a standard procedure
Kept in-hand

Contained in a quality assurance inspection manual

Maintained in a engineering procedure document

46.-If temper-bead welding technique is used in lieu of Post Weld Heat treatment, the weld
area shall be preheated and maintained at a minimum temperature of _____ Deg. F during
welding.
300

350

200
250
47.-In accordance with API 510, fillet welded lap patches may be used:
 Only on vessels constructed of P-1 materials

Only is the vessels shell thickness does not exceed inch

Only for temporary repairs

Only if approved by the owner/user

48.-The scope of API 510 does not include:
Heat exchangers

Unfired steam boilers

Fired process tubular heaters

Fractionations columns "c" apendiceA

49.-APENDICE B How many years of experience or required for a API 510 candidate with a
High School diploma?
5 years

3 years

1 year

2 years