 Distortion observed or suspected...

Opt:- 1) Check dimensions externally of vessel

2) FFS necessary
 Minimum documents required for non plate vessel
 Which of the following Welding process is used for preheat or controlled deposition welding
instead of pwht. Except
a.gtaw
B.gmaw
C.smaw
D.FCAW
 P3 p4 p5 material shall be inspected for cracking after
24hrs
 Probability assesment shall be based on
all form of damage
 Pit A depth :-0.250 pit B depth :- 0.353 required thickness is around 0.604.
Which pit is Rejected.

Ans. PIT B
required thickness-corrosion allowance
0.604-0=0.604

Half of Treq=0.604/2=0.302.

Pit B depth is exceeding the 1/2 Treq .

So pit B rejected
 Pressure test in lieu of Nde
Ans: Appropriate NDE
 Bulging and buckling if noticed in vessel indicates.
Leak in lining and attachments welds
 Flange material not. found as per asme sec 2 ...
Ans: Testing, certification and manufacture
 Permanent repair technique
Drag and drop
Insert plate(flush patch)
Adding strip lining
Weld overlay
 when you do on-stream inspection you observed that a valve stam is their but handle is not
their what you will do?
1- consult with pressure vessul engineer.
2-consult with API approved inspector.
3-you will satisfy and not stop the vessel and no observe as per standard
4-you are not satisfy and stop the vessel as soon as possible to inspection the valve.
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 If 40percent tubes are damaged identified in inspection
A) Greater than 50 percent tubes to change
B) 50 percentage to be changed
C) Total bundle has to be changed
D) Only damaged to be changed
Question was same
 There was 5 questions about responsibility of inspector/engineer/owner
 4 questions about brittle fractures
 2 open 2 closed
 312-3.2 General
 2) For heat exchangers deemed critical to the operation and/or process safety of the facility, the
following should also be considered:
(-a) total replacement of the tube bundle when Tubes inspected indicate a wall loss of 40% or
more of the initial, nominal thickness
Answer: wall loss 40%

 Brittle fracture is usually not a concern when using:

a) Carbon steels.
b) Low chromes.
c) thin-wall materials.
d) Post-weld heat treat materials
 when you do UT calibration
 Which of the following is usually NOT a cause of large cracks in a concrete foundations?
a) High temperature.
b) Excessive settlement.
c) Poor design.
d) Poor materials
 What examination method is normally used to examine in-service anchor bolts?
a) Visual
b) UT
c) Eddy current
d) Hammer-testing
e) Acid etching
 Often corrosion will occur on the shell of an exchanger at the location of the baffles. An easy
way to find this corrosion is by:
a) Spot UT.
b) Visual examination.
c) Eddy current testing.
d) Shining a flashlight beam parallel to the shell
 How can small blisters easily be found?
a) Feel metal surface with your fingers
b) Visual examination
c) Hammer-testing
d) Spot UT readings
 one question about pressure testing
 pcc2
 which method can replace it
 vacuum testing, tightness
 2 question we talk about flange
 one question for Volumetric Examination
 when you do weld build up
 one question about Hot Tapping
 about LIMITATIONS
 and wall thickness t in hot tapping
 and you have there 2.4mm or, 4.8mm and 2 more value
 total replacement of the tube bundle when tubes inspected indicate a wall loss of 40% or more
of the initial, nominal thickness
 open book
 312-3.2 Genera
 2) For heat exchangers deemed critical to the operation and/or process safety of the facility, the
following should also be considered:
(-a) total replacement of the tube bundle when tubes inspected indicate a wall loss of 40% or
more of the initial, nominal thickness
Answer wall loss 40%
 one question about NDT use
 502-1.6.1 Alternative NDE Methods: Volumetric
(a) Radiography
(b) Ultrasonic shear wave
(c) Automated ultrasonics, such as time-of-flightdiffraction (TOFD) and phased array ultrasonics
API 571 QUESTION JAN-2022

Q1 Except under insulation, which of the following is the lowest temperature Which atmospheric
corrosion would not be expect to occur:

A: 120 F ( 49 C )

B: 125 F ( 52 C )

C: 250 F ( 121 C )

D: 300 F ( 149 C

Q-2- Corrosion is suspected under beneath refectory lining the refectory can be removed to allow
further inspection or ?

A. Ultrasonic thickness scanning may be made from external metal surface

B. Profile radiography of the metal surface is a good alternative

C. Hammer testing may be used to indicate the metal thickness

D. A through visual inspection is considered sufficient

Q-3- With carbon and low alloy steel material CUI is usually in the Form of:

A: localized corrosion

B: Stress corrosion cracking

C: Microbiological induced corrosion

D: Galvanized corrosion

Q-4- Brittle fracture of a component is directly related to:

A: Material toughness

B: Number of thermal cycle

C: Tensile strength

D: long term overstressing

Q-5 HCL is most often associated with :

A: High temperature corrosion

B: Dew point corrosion

C: Near surface blisters in carbon steel

D: Pitting attack in nickel base alloy

Q.46 Mechanical fatigue failures typically exhibit which type of surface feature?
1. Beach marks
2. Craze crack
3. Alligator hide
4. Fish mouth

Q.47 The API-authorized pressure vessel inspector may give prior general authorization for
vessel.repairs that do not require
1. final acceptance inspection
2. radiography
3. pressure tests
4. ultrasonic testing

Q.48 The springs in pressure-relief valves typically fail due to

1. tensile overload
2. creep
3. erosion
4. corrosion

Q.49 What is a pressure-vessel inspection plan?

1. The required inspection and nondestructive examination (NDE) procedures
2. A schedule for inspecton of all vessels in a process unit
3. A strategy defining how and when to inspect and repair a pressure vessel
4. A trunaround plan for inspection and repair of all vessels in the turnaround

Q.50 A pressure vessel has been in service for 12 years. The original thickness was 1.938 in. ......
the current thickness is 1.405 in. (35.7 mm). The retirement thickness is 225 in. ....... the corrosion
rate for this vessel?
1. 0.015 in./yr. (0.382 mm/yr.)
2. 0.030 in./yr. (0.762 mm/yr.)
3. 0.044 in./yr. (0.125 mm/yr.)
4. 0.088 in./yr. (2.235 mm/yr.)

Q.51 A pneumatic test

1. is generally less risky than a high-pressure hydrostatic test
2. is the same as an air test
3. may cause potential risk to personnel and property
4. is performed in four steps increases

Q.52 Accessible flange faces should be inspected to determine

1. material specification
2. correct dimensions
3. environmental cracking
4. gasket seating surface condition
Q.99 To avoid overheating and bur-through when welding on in-service pressure vessel Thickness
less than ¼ in. (6.35 mm), the first weld pass should be made with
1. an E7010 electrode
2. an ER70S-2 electrode
3. a 5/32 in. (3.97 mm) or larger electrode
4. an 3/32 in. (2.38 mm) or smaller electrode

Q.100 A 14-ft. (4,267 mm) seam-to-vertical vessel was constructed using plate that was 0.875 in.
(22.2 mm) thick with an allowable stress of 17,500 psi (1206 MPa), Incorporating a double butt-
weided longitudinal seam. The vessel was full radiographed and designed for pressure of 600 psig
(4.13 MPa) including static head. It has been in service for 5 years. It now has a measured
thickness of 0.820 in. (20.8 mm) over the entire length. The measured inside diameter is 38.13 in.
(968.5 mm). What is the current required thickness of the vessel?
1. 0.055 in. (1.4 mm)
2. 0.667 in. (16.93 mm)
3. 0.820 in. (20.8 mm)
4. 0.335 in. (33.86 mm)

Q.101 An inspector is assigned to the Amine Unit and is required to perform an internal inspection
on the carbon steel sour gas stripper column. Which of the following types of damage should the
inspector be concerned about?
1. Uniform thinning, localized corrosion, and under-deposit attack
2. Hydrogen blistering in the shell material
3. Alkaline stress corrosion cracking in weldments
4. Pitting attack and crevice corrosion

Q.102 A pressure vessel has 120 in. (3,048 mm) internal diameter, 1 in. (25.4mm) nominal …and
the required thickness is 0.875 in. (22.2 mm). There are areas of localized mental loss ….remaining
thickness 0.750 in. (19.0 mm).It is intended to install two fillet-welded patches .What is the
minimum distance (toe-to-toe) allowed between in two patches
1. 27 in. (681 mm)
2. 29 in. (736 mm)
3. 31 in. (787 mm)
4. 38 in. (963 mm)

Q.103 which of the following should be included in the documentation of temporary …

Drag and Drop all that apply
1. Location of other repairs 2. Documented approval by the engineer …..

Specific details about the repair

Due date for installing permanent repair

Requirement for future inspections
Location of the temporary repair
Q.104 Weld overlay is used to repair an area of localized metal loss. The original mental thickness
is 0.75 in. (19.05 mm), including 0.125 in. (3.18 mm) corrosion allowance. The depth of the metal
lost by corrosion and weld preparation is 0.25 in. (6.35 mm). The filler mental tensil strength is 60
ksi (413.7 MPa), while the base metal tensil strength is 70 ksi (482.6 MPa). What is the thickness of
repair metal required?
1. 0.214 in. (5.44 mm)
2. 0.250 in. (6.35 mm)
3. 0.292 in. (7.41 mm)
4. 0.3125 in. (7.94 mm)

Q.105 when long-term and short-term corrosion rates are different, the remaining life should be
determined
1. at the discretion of the inspector
2 using the current process conditions
3. Using the rate that gives the shortest remaining life
4. Using the rate that gives the longest inspection interval

Q.106 Before internal inspection of a pressure vessel starts, it is recommended that

1. All work on the vessel’s exterior should be stopped
2 the pressure vessel engineer should develop a complete inspection plan for the
3. The inspector should obtain a hot work permit before entering the pressure vessel
4. All persons working around the vessel should be informed that individuals will be working
inside the vessel

Q.107 Indentify activites typically included the inspection of the pressure relief valves
(DRAG & DROP)
1. Shop as-received pop test
2 valve body thickness measurements
3. Shop inspection
4. Internal inspection of valve inlet and outlet piping
5. Spring compression test
6. Visual on-stream inspection

Q.108 During pressure vessel rerating, a thickness reading of 1.336 in.(33.9 mm) is obtained on a
clad 21 ellipsoidal head with an I.D. of 60-1/16 in. (1526 mm). The joint efficiency is 1.0. The ASME
data report states that the head is seamless and that the attaching weld to the vessel is category
B, Type 1, and has an allowable material stress of 17,500 psi (120.6 MPa). Estimated corrosion rate
for the clad head is 0.0 in. /yr. (no corrosion expected). Based on this data, what is the maximum
allowable pressure of this head.
1. 543 psig (3.73 Mpa)
2 620 psig (4.27 Mpa)
3. 659 psig (4.53 Mpa)
4. 771 psig (5.33 Mpa)

Q.109 which of the following can be used determine the weld preparation angle prior to welding
1. Vernier Caliper
2 SKEW-T gauge
3. Bridge cam gauge
4. The procedure Qualification Record
2) Full encirclement sleeve used for leaking repairs, which of the following welds are NOT allowed for
making longitudinal weld joint of the sleeve?
a. Overlapping side strip welds.
b. Butt joint with backing strip.
c. Butt joint without backing strip.
d. All of above are not allowed.
Article 201
Butt-Welded Insert Plates in Pressure Components

1) In insert plate repair method, rectangular and square insert plates of 20 mm thickness shall have
corners rounded to a minimum radius equal to:
a. 3 times insert plate thickness Le 60mm.
b. 6 times insert plate thickness i.e120mm.
c. 75 mm.
d. 150 mm.

201-3.4 Rectangular and Square Insert Plates

Rectangular and square insert plates shall have corners rounded to a radius, except when the entire
shell plate is replaced. Rectangular and square insert plates 13 mm (1∕2 in.) thick and up to and
including 25 mm (1 in.) thick should have a 75 mm (3 in.) or a larger corner radius. Insert
plates less than 13 mm (1∕2 in.) thick may have smaller corner radii. Insert plates over 25 mm (1 in.)
thick should have a 150 mm (6 in.) or a larger corner radius.

2.) A corroded area on non-post weld heat-treated cylindrical shell was completely removed by making a
150mm diameter opening, which is to be repaired by using circular Butt-welded Insert Plates. What will
Be Minimum diameter of Insert Plate?
a. Lesser of 12t or 380 mm (where t is the thickness of the parent material).
b. Greater of 12t or 380 mm (where t is the thickness of the parent material).
c. 150mm diameter.
d. 300 mm diameter.
1) Which of the following testing methods are not used to check the integrity of the system?
a. Hydrostatic testing.
b. Pneumatic testing.
c. Tightness testing.
d. All are used to check the integrity

2) A cylindrical shell 30mm thick was repaired by depositing 20mm " External Weld build up to Repair
Internal Thinning". The corners of the weld overlay shall be rounded to radius:
a. Maximum 20mm.
b. Minimum 20mm.
c. Minimum 30mm.
d. Maximum 30mm

3) A cylindrical shell 32mm thick is to be repaired by depositing "External Weld build up to

Repair Internal Thinning". According to ASME PCC-2 guidelines, what is the maximum
thickness which can be deposited for such repair?
a. 75% of wall thickness 24mm..
b. 150% of wall thickness, 48mm.
c. 50% of wall thickness, 16mm.
d. 100% of wall thickness, 32mm.