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API 570 RECERT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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API 570 RECERT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSExternal visual inspection intervals can be established by using: - Answers -API RP 580
The following is not considered an acceptable
non-welding repair: - Answers -A glued patch
Identfying integrity operating envelopes for key process variables is an important
adjunct for: - Answers -Risk-based inspection
A corrosion specialist is: - Answers -A person acceptable to the owner/user who is
knowledgeable and experienced in the specific process chemistry and corrosion
mechanisms
The required thickness of a pipe shall be: - Answers -The pressure design thickness
without corrosion allowance
For in-service weldments: - Answers -It may not be appropriate to use the original
construction code radiography acceptance criteria
Nonmetallic composite pipe wraps: - Answers -may be used for temporary repairs of
locally thinned areas of piping
How do you evaluate the effects of fire damage on a piping system - Answers -Utilizing
API 579 Fitness for Service
Structural minimum thickness is the: - Answers -minimum thickness based on design
code calculations for pressure without corrosion allowance
An item that is not in accordance with specified codes, standards or other requirements
is known as: - Answers -non-conformance
Above what temperature should appropriate temperature correction factors be applied
to ultrasonic thickness measurements? - Answers -150 degrees F (65 degrees celcius)
According to API 570, when developing an inspection plan, the methods and extent of
NDE: - Answers -shall be evaluated to assure they can adequately identify the damage
mechanisms
The best search units for conducting corrosion evaluation are: - Answers -Dual-element
transducers
, A methodology whereby flaws and conditions contained within piping systems are
assessed in order to determine the structural integrity of the piping for continued service
is referred to as: - Answers -Fitness for service evaluation
A complex listing and description of piping damage mechanisms experienced in the
refining industry is included in: - Answers -API RP 571
For testing of Category D piping sytems, ASME B 31.3 limits the gauge pressure to be
used for testing to: - Answers -Max design pressure
Which of the following standards provides guidance for the visual examination of FRP
components during initial manufacturing and assembly? - Answers -ASTM D5263
How often should each owner/user organization be audited to determine the authorized
inspection agency is meeting the requirements of API 570? - Answers -Periodically
What is the pressure design thickness of a piping system? - Answers -Minimum
thickness without corrosion allowance based on design code calculations for pressure
In a SMAW 6010 electrode, the "1" refers to: - Answers -welding position
When an inspector discovers some field welds that were made by an unqualified
welder, what does API 577 recommend as the first action of the inspector? - Answers -
Quarantine all improper weldments
The purpose of reviewing the welder performance qualification (WPQ) is to: - Answers -
Verify that welders are qualified to perform the welding given its position and process
One of the advantages of using the spray transfer mode when performing GMAW
welding is: - Answers -spatter is negligible
Which of the following techniques is specifically cited by API RP 577 as having special
limitations due to concerns for incomplete fusion? - Answers -GMAW-Short circuiting
transfer
For purposes of evaluating in-service damage of pressure retaining components, API-
570 recognizes: - Answers -Fitness for service concepts
What are two of the main considerations in welding austenitic stainless steel? - Answers
-solidification cracking and hot cracking
For high temperature thickness measurements, what is the most important component
of the thickness testing equipment? - Answers -The search unit
During pressure testing, owner/users are cautioned not to exceed what value for
materials that may be used in elevated temperature service? - Answers -90% of SMYS
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