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Pressure Vessels Questions (JGM Comments Incorp)

The document contains 53 multiple choice and true/false questions about pressure vessel regulations and standards according to ASME Section VIII Division 1. The questions cover topics like hydrostatic testing requirements, qualifications of welders and inspectors, non-destructive examination methods, and documentation required by the code.

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Pressure Vessels Questions (JGM Comments Incorp)

The document contains 53 multiple choice and true/false questions about pressure vessel regulations and standards according to ASME Section VIII Division 1. The questions cover topics like hydrostatic testing requirements, qualifications of welders and inspectors, non-destructive examination methods, and documentation required by the code.

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Pressure Vessels Questions

Name: _______________________
Agency: ______________________
Examiner: ____________________
Score: _______________________
1. For ASME vessels, does witnessing and signoff of required tests by
the authorized inspector relieve the client’s inspector of the
responsibility to witness those tests?

2. As a rule of thumb, hydrostatic test pressures are calculated by the


following: a) 02 times operating pressure. b)1 1/2 times design
pressure. c)Design pressure minus operating pressure. d) 2 1/2)
times M.A.W.P.

3. TRUE or FALSE: After stress relieving operations have been


completed, major repair welding is permitted with the authorized
inspector's concurrence.

4. When hydro testing a vessel with a test pressure of 5000 PSIG, what
is the preferred pressure range for the test gage utilized? a) 5,000
PSI b) 15,000 PSI c) 10,000 PSI d) 20,000 PSI

5. When inspecting longitudinal welds of individual courses, how can


peaking be correcting?

6. Does ASME VIII require traceability of welds to the welder who


performed the weld?

7. Does ASME require a hydrostatic or pneumatic test on all vessels?

8. Give an example of weld encroachment.

9. Does ASME require a welder who just does fit-up tack welding to be
qualified?
10. Does ASME allow the use of welders not employed by the
manufacturer?

11. Does ASME allow peening to relieve stresses or to improve weld


quality?

12. ASME Section VIII Division 1 requires personnel performing


radiographic examinations to be qualified in accordance with what
American National standard?

13. Acceptance criteria for radiographs procedures shall be: a. ASME IX


b. ASME V c. SNT-TC-1A d. ASME VIII, DIV. 1

14. How does a Certificate of Compliance differ from a CMTR?

15. Is any specific NDE required for Stainless Steel vessels greater than
3/4 inch thickness?

16. What U.S. Industry standard is used in the construction of unfired


pressure vessels?

17. What requirements does ASME VIII Division 2 contain?

18. What are joint categories and how are they used?

19. What is joint efficiency?

20. TRUE or FALSE: ASME Section VIII, Div. 1, UCS-56 lists the
requirements for post weld heat treatment.
21. TRUE or FALSE: ASME VIII, Div. 1, UCS-193 lists the requirements
for standard hydrostatic tests?

22. What is NACE MR0175?

23. According to NACE MR0175 what is the normal maximum hardness


of carbon and low alloy steels exposed to sour service?

24. In addition to hardness testing, what is the other main requirement in


NACE MR0175?

25. A welder is proposed for welding SMAW on an ASME pressure


vessel. The qualification test was done 3 years previously, but the
manufacturer can show that the man had been welding with the
SMAW process up to 11 months ago. Is this acceptable?

26. For a pressure vessel being built according to ASME, what is the
governing specification for welding ?

27. Welding on a low temperature pressure vessel, which of the


following are important? a)The interpass temperature is not
exceeded. b)The specified preheat temperature is achieved before
welding attachments. c)The welding machine is calibrated. d) All of
above

28. If a deviation from the specification is noted by the client inspector,


who should be informed ?

29. If a deviation from a client requirement is noted, who may approve


it?
30. In the ASME code, the Inspector referred to is the: a) National
Board qualified inspector. b) The manufacturer’s inspector. c) The
clients inspector. d) The inspector employed by ASME.

31. The manufacturer of a pressure vessel built to ASME V111 Div. 1,


must have a formal quality system meeting the requirements of a)
ASME V111 Div. 1 b) ISO 9001 c) ISO 9002 d) None of the
above e) All of the above

32. A manufacturer is fitting up a large bore nozzle in a pressure vessel.


Give at least 8 points the inspector should typically
inspect/monitor/check.

33. Is it acceptable to carry out a hydrostatic test after the primer coat of
an ASME Section VIII, DIV. 1 pressure vessel is applied?

34. In the case of a pressure test of an austenitic stainless steel


pressure vessel, what is the critical difference to be considered when
compared with a carbon steel vessel?

35. What is the optimum pressure gauge to use for a test of a pressure
vessel at 4 000 psi? a) 0– 4 000 psi b) 0 – 5 000 psi c) 0 – 8 000
psi d) 0 – 10 000 psi

36. Is a hydrostatic pressure test required for all ASME VIII Div. 1
pressure vessels.

37. What does MDMT stand for in connection with a pressure vessel?

38. TRUE or FALSE: The requirement for ‘spot RT’ means that 10 % of
all welds must be radiographed.
39. After cutting-back the cladding of a clad plate vessel, what test is
required before welding an internal attachment?

40. TRUE or FALSE: When an Authorized Inspector accepts a deviation


to the Code, no further action is required by the third party inspector.

41. Name 2 items that should be stamped on a plate that will be used to
fabricate a pressure vessel.

42. Why are plate edges inspected prior to welding?

43. TRUE or FALSE: It is possible for a forging to have the required


reinforcement as an integral part of the forging, rather than a
separate reinforcing plate.

44. Why is it a good practice to do a visual inspection prior to final


PWHT?

45. TRUE or FALSE: It is acceptable to perform the final code


acceptance hydrostatic test after PWHT.

46. Which NDE methods are commonly used to inspect the integrity of
stainless steel strip lining?

47. Regarding vessel heads, what does the term "F & D" stand for?

48. What is the ASME IX "P" number of A516 grade 70 plate?

49. ASME Section VIII generally permits vessels to be out-of-round by:


a) 1 inch b) 1 % of the average of the maximum and minimum
diameters c) 2 % of the average of the maximum and minimum
diameters d) Up to the discretion of the authorized Insp

50. What document does ASME VIII require for a two piece head that
was weld fabricated by another company?

51. What letter describes the Code stamp for a newly fabricated ASME
VIII, Div. 1 pressure vessel?

52. On an ASME VIII, Div. 1 pressure vessel, what do letters/numbers


"RT 1" on a nameplate mean?

53. TRUE or FALSE: On ASME VIII, Div. 1 pressure vessels, minor


repair welds after hydrostatic are permitted.

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