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API 653 CH 10

The document contains 10 multiple choice questions regarding API 653 standards for dismantling and reconstructing storage tanks. It provides the questions and possible answer choices, along with the identified correct answer for each question. The questions cover topics such as acceptable methods for removing bottom, shell and roof plates; welding requirements like minimum offset between joints and maximum undercut limits; and out-of-plumpness and peaking allowances.

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API 653 CH 10

The document contains 10 multiple choice questions regarding API 653 standards for dismantling and reconstructing storage tanks. It provides the questions and possible answer choices, along with the identified correct answer for each question. The questions cover topics such as acceptable methods for removing bottom, shell and roof plates; welding requirements like minimum offset between joints and maximum undercut limits; and out-of-plumpness and peaking allowances.

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Mohammed Youssef
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1.

Q1. API 653: dismantling – bottoms


The bottom is being removed from a storage tank and the
plates are to be re-used. What would be an acceptable
method(s) of removing the plates?
 (a) Grinding out existing lap welds
 (b) Cutting alongside but at least 2 inches away from existing welds
 (c) De-seaming existing lap welds
 (d) All of the above

2.

Q2. API 653: dismantling – shells


The shell of a storage tank is being dismantled and the plates
are to be re-used. What would be an acceptable method(s) of
removing the plates if the shell thickness is 3/4 in?
 (a) Cut through the horizontal and vertical welds
 (b) Cut out the welds and heat affected zones
 (c) Cut alongside but at least 2 inches away from existing welds
 (d) All of the above

3.

Q3. API 653: dismantling – roofs


The roof is being removed from a storage tank and the plates
are to be re-used. What would be an acceptable method(s) of
removing the plates?
 (a) Grinding out existing lap welds
 (b) Cutting alongside but at least 1/2 inch away from existing welds
 (c) Cutting along butt welds
 (d) All of the above

4.

Q4. API 653: reconstruction – welding


A tank is being reconstructed. What is the minimum offset
allowed between vertical joints in adjacent courses?
 (a) 5t, where t is the plate thickness of the thicker course
 (b) 5t, where t is the plate thickness of the thinner course
 (c) 6 in
 (d) Either (a) or (b)

5.

Q5. API 653: reconstruction – welding


Under what circumstances is welding prohibited when
reconstructing a tank?
 (a) When the surfaces to be welded are wet from rain, ice or snow
 (b) During periods of high winds without shelter
 (c) When the base metal temperature is below 0 ºF
 (d) Any of the above

6.

Q6. API 653: reconstruction – welding


What are the maximum smooth undercut limits for welds?
 (a) 1/64 in for vertical seams and 1/32 in for horizontal seams
 (b) 1/32 in for vertical seams and 1/64 in for horizontal seams
 (c) 10% t (where t = plate thickness)
 (d) 1/64 in for vertical seams and 1/64 in for horizontal seams

7.

Q7. API 653: reconstruction – welding


What is the maximum reinforcement height permitted on
each side of the plate on a vertical butt weld in 1/2 in thick
plate material?
 (a) 1/64 in
 (b) 1/32 in
 (c) 1/16 in
 (d) 3/32 in

8.

Q8. API 653: reconstruction – shells


A tank with a shell thickness > 1 1/2 in requires welding with
a multipass welding procedure. What special restriction(s)
would be placed on this welding?
 (a) No weld pass must exceed 1/2 in
 (b) The vertical weld pass must not exceed 1/2 in
 (c) A minimum preheat temperature of 200 ºF is required
 (d) Welds must be single-pass

9.

Q9. API 653: reconstruction – plumpness


What is the maximum out-of-plumpness permitted in a
reconstructed tank?
 (a) 1 in 100 with a maximum of 5 in
 (b) 1in 50 with a maximum of 2 in
 (c) 1 in 200 with a maximum of 10 in
 (d) 1 degree from the vertical with a maximum of 5 in

10.

Q10. API 653: reconstruction – peaking


What is the maximum peaking allowed?
 (a) 1/2 in using a horizontal sweep board 36 in long
 (b) 1 in using a horizontal sweep board 36 in long
 (c) 1/2 in using a vertical sweep board 36 in long
 (d) 1 in using a vertical sweep board 36 in long

Q1 D
Q2 B
Q3 A
Q4 A
Q5 D
Q6 A
Q7 D
Q8 C
Q9 A
Q10 A

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