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Quiz No. 3
1. External inspections are normally performed by
a. The examiner
b. The inspector
c.The owner/user
d. Any of the above
2. Buried
vessels
shall
be
their external surface condition
obtained from

inspected
to
determine
,the corrosion rate information

a.During maintenance activity on similar vessel

b.From the interval examination of similarly buried vessel
c.
From representative portions of the actual vessel
d. All of the above
3. When the short term corrosion rate changes significantly from the previous
identified rate
a.The inspector should consult with the corrosion Engineer
b.
The inspector should analyze the cause
c. The inspector should report to the owner

d. None of the above

4. Inspection
for
CUI
shall
be
considered
for
externally-insulated vessels and those that are in intermittent service or
operate between
a.10C and 350C for carbon and low alloy steels
b.140C and 350C for austenitic stainless steels
c.A and B
d.None of the above
5. it is not necessary to remove the insulation for inspection of the vessel
a.If external coverings are in good condition
b.If no evidence of fluid leakage.
c.
If Equipment is not in intermittent service
d.All of the above
6. The minimum hydro test temperature for in-service vessel of 2 thickness is:
a. MDMT+10 F
b. MDMT+30F
c.
MDMT+ 0C
d. MDMT+ 15C

7. When the service is changed from highly corrosive medium to clean non
corrosive hydrocarbon service

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a.CMLs may be eliminated or the number significantly reduced

b.The inspector should consult with the engineer
c.
A and B
d.None of the above
8. When the owner/user requires the detection of interior surface (ID) breaking
flaws when inspecting from the external surface (OD); .
a.
b.
c.
d.

The
The
The
The

Inspector shall specify industry-qualified UT shear wave examiners

owner/user shall specify industry-qualified UT angle beam examiners
owner/user shall specify industry-qualified UT angle beam examination procedure
examiner shall be qualified and certified

9. Possible sources of UT measurement inaccuracies

a. Improper instrument calibration
b. Excessive rocking of the probe
c. Subsurface material flaws
d. Any of the above
10. after an alteration
a. A pressure test is normally required
b. a pressure test shall be applied if the inspector believes that one is necessary
c. An engineer should be consulted
d. All of the above
11. Before applying a hydrostatic test
a. the supporting structures and foundation design should be reviewed to assure they
are suitable for the hydrostatic load
b. The Engineer should be consulted
c. The Owner/user shall be informed
d. The repair organization shall provide the water for the test
12. Appropriate NDE shall be specified and conducted when a pressure test is not
performed after a major repair
a. only after the engineer has approved
b. only after the inspector has approved
c. only after the Owner/user has approved
d. a and b
13.Calculate estimated inspection period for external and internal inspection for a
vessel whose remaining life is estimated as 12 years.
a. Internal = 6 years, external = 10 years
b. Internal = 6 years, external = 5 years
c. Internal = 5 years, external = 10 years
d. None of the above
14.A 2.0 inch thick vessel data-sheet shows MDMT= 50 deg. F. The minimum
pressure-test temperature for Hydro test to be carried out after alteration shall
be:
a. 70 deg F
b. 80 deg. F
c. 60 deg. F

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None of above

15. Calculate the remaining life of a vessel given the following data: Actual
thickness = 0.955 inch. Minimum thickness required = 0.787 inch Thickness at
pervious inspection 5 years prior to present inspection = 1.015 inch
a.
b.
c.
d.

20 years
14 years
28 years
None of the above

16. A pressure vessel constructed according to ASME Sec VIII Div 1 with shell
thickness 7/8 (Material of Construction SA 387 gr 11 cl.1) is to be repaired by
using insert plates. The requirement of radiography to be incorporated in repair
procedure shall be:.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Full radiography
Spot radiography
May be a, or b depending on joint efficiency
Data is not adequate

17. For non-continuous corrosive service with remaining life 25 years, external
inspection shall be performed not later than:
a.
b.
c.
d.

10 years
12.5 years
5 years
None of above

18. A pressure vessel has been in service for 12 years and has a history of
corrosion over its service life. The original thickness was 1.9375 inches; the
current thickness is 1.405 inches. What is the corrosion rate for this vessel?
a.
b.
c.
d.

0.044
0.089
0.266
0.532

inch
inch
inch
inch

per
per
per
per

year
year
year
year

19. What will be total thinning (metal loss) up to next inspection due after 10
more years if Corrosion rate is 6 mills per year (mpy).
a.
b.
c.
d.

0.05 inch
0.06 inch
0.006 inch
0.6 inch

20. After an inspection interval is completed and if calculations indicate that an

inaccurate rate of corrosion has been assumed initially, how do you determine
the corrosion rate for the next inspection period?
a.
Check the original calculations to find out what the error is in the original
assumption.
b. Unless the corrosion rate is changed by Jurisdiction, the initial rates shall be used.
c. The corrosion rate shall be adjusted to agree with the actual rate found.

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Call in a corrosion specialist

21. Materials used for making repair by welding in carbon steel vessels shall have
the following limitations?
a.
b.
c.
d.

They shall meet the requirements stipulated in NACE Standard.

The carbon content shall not be over 0.35%
Welding repair shall be done by using only the GTAW process
All of the above

22. For non-continuous corrosive service with remaining life 25 years, internal
inspection shall be performed not later than:
a.
b.
c.
d.

10 years
12.5 years
5 years
None of above

23. Calculate the remaining life and external insp. interval of a vessel given the
following data:
Actual thickness = 0.955 inch
Minimum thickness required = 0.755 inch
Thickness at previous inspection 5 years prior to present inspection = 1.025 inch
a.
b.
c.
d.

20 years, 10 years
14 years, 5years
28 years, 10 years
None of the above

24. A vessel which was inspected six years ago and had shell thickness = 0.870.
As on today the thickness as reported by filed inspection is 0.786. What was
the corrosion rate over last six years?
a.
b.
c.
d.

10 mpy
12 mpy
14 mpy
none of above

25. Which of the following are commonly preferred to know the process side
degradation of pressure vessels?
a.
b.
c.
d.

On stream inspection.
Internal inspection
External inspection as alternative to internal inspection
Any of above is OK

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26. Before carrying out an internal service inspection on a vessel put in-service
for quite some time what the inspector should do first
a.
b.
c.
d.

Check
Check
Check
Check

the
the
the
the

material in which it is constructed.

permanent file of the vessel.
progressive history file of the vessel.
original thickness report.

27. A pressure vessel of 60 has three pits within a circle of 7 diameter. The
nominal thickness of the shell is 0.75 and the CA is 0.125. The details and
dimensions of the pits are listed below. Your assessment is:
a.
b.
c.
d.

The
The
The
The

0.475 x 0.385 depth 0.21

1 diameter depth 0.35
0.375 x 0.385 depth 0.23
pit area is more than the acceptable
pit length is more than the acceptable
pit depth is more than the acceptable
pits are acceptable as they are meeting the requirement

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

Run the vessel for 3 or 6 weeks and establish the corrosion rate
Run the vessel for 3 or 6 months and establish the corrosion rate
Run the vessel for 18 weeks and establish the corrosion rate
After 1000 working hours

29. For MAWP calculations as per API 510, the thickness as determined by
inspection shall be used in these calculations after:
a.
b.
c.
d.

Deducting corrosion loss up to next inspection

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

30. A vessel in service has different zones of corrosion. The next inspection
frequency will be decided by:
a.
b.
c.
d.

Zone with highest rate of corrosion

Zone with lowest remaining life
Average rate of corrosion shall be taken into consideration
To be established for each zone independently
31.
Each vessel above ground shall be given a visual external inspection
preferably while in operation at a frequency of:
a.
b.
c.
d.

At least once in every 5 years

Same as that required for internal or on stream inspection
The lesser of a or b
None of the above are applicable

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32. During Hydrostatic testing, risk of brittle fracture, which of the following
action may be taken
a.
b.
c.
d.

Replace Hydro testing by pneumatic testing

Recalculate test pressure based on material stress at MDMT
Carry out test at temperature more 300F above MDMT
None of the above

33. Which of the following are essential elements of a Quality Assurance system of
a repair organization of relive device?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Organizational authority and responsibility

Statements about Working (Inspection/repair)Procedures and
Statement of controls to ensure Quality conformance
All of the above

their documentation

34. Which of the following statements is true?

a.
b.
c.
d.

All defects are not discontinuities

All discontinuities are defects
Discontinuities are rejectable defects
Defects are rejectable discontinuities

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