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API 570
PIPING INSPECTOR
PRE-COURSE
STUDY GUIDE
March 2002
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PREPARATORY COURSE WORK
Welcome fo the API 570 Training Class, hosted by Innovative Research Consultants UK. We are very
pleased that you have entrusted your training to us for this important examination, and we take this
esponsibility very seriously, Our mission together is quite simple, and one, which we wil remain focused
upon, simply put, this mission is:
“ESTABLISH A BASE COMPETANCY TO THE API 570 BODY OF KNOWLEDGE”
‘This is our only goal, and together, with diligence, patience, and hard work, | am confident that we will
‘succeed in making this mission a reality.
In this regard, this Preparatory Course is provided to help get you started and better prepared for the
Journey ahead. It consists ofthe following items:
+ Course Outline.
«Testing information.
«Approximately 150 review questions that can be studied to prepare for the upcoming test.
«+ Atmini-test’ to see how well you are remembering some critical information.
‘+ Over 250 actual past test questions (2s remembered by previous stuxients) to prepare you for
the ectual test questions you wil need to know. { These questions may appear “disjointed” but
you will get the general feel for what question was asked).
Remember! This is your training course. You wil only get out of what you sre wiling to put into it
‘Therefore, if you do not complete this material, you will only be lowering your chances of successfully
completing our mission.
Pease come to class as prepared as possible. Itis very important o attend every class, complete all
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participation is the key ingredient to passing the test.
‘Once again, we appreciate the opportunity to provide this training and we are wilting to “go the extra mile”
to ensure your success in the examination.
Please call us at + 44 207 476 4329 if you have any questions or if we may be of any further service.
‘See you at the first class, and Good Luck for a suecessful Course!
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12 welder qualifies ona 6” pipe production weld and as, ho how can he re-qualify - test
‘welds, 12" production weld, et. (0) Seber 7
[MT- time between calibration of yokes (V) ‘ ‘
‘What isthe minimum RT density range for Gamma ray (V)
‘What shows that the RT procedure is qualified to ASME V-- (V)
ACTUAL PAST TEST QUESTIONS FROM
JUNE 1998 EXAM
oPet UESTIONS.
10.
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‘Are bend specimens acceptable? ASME Section IX -
Are tensile specimens acceptable? [ASME Seaton
1s preheat shown on WPS aconptable? ASME Section IX
Is thickness range for filet welds acceptable? ASME Section IX ~
Is the F-No, acceptable for filet metal shown on WPS? ‘ASME Section IX .
What are the limits upstream and downstream for an injection point circuit? AP S70
‘Small bore primary process piping should be inspected in accordance with all the requirements
of APIS70. APIS70
‘What permanent and progressive records must be maintained for in-service piping systerns?
API570
‘The repalt organization shall use welders and welding procedures qualified In accordance with
which standardicode? APIS70 =’ '*
‘What isthe test point for a NPS 10 size pipe? APIS70 ~
‘What isthe height of a reised face on a Class 150 and 200 flange for other than lapped joints?
B16.5 (0.060")
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What is normalizing? 631.3
Calculation for a blank. 831.3
Calculation for minimum required thickness of apipe. 831.3
Question relating fo what speciation tobe used for the procedure to impact test pine. 821.3
What is the preheat requirement for a P-No. 11A materia, = B31.3
Whatis the PWHT requiement for a P-No. 1 matertl, wich is over 3/4 in. thick? 631-3
What is the meximum hardness for a P-No 5 material wih a chrome content greater than 334?
asta
On a girth weld for piping in normal fluid service the RT report shows incomplete penetration,
on oi and slag clusions (ll values given). Is the weld acpeptable? 631.5
Question relating to 831.3
Vihat is the allowable stress value for an A.___pipe ata spectiad temperature? 8313
Question related to immediate retests using raciography fora welder. Section IX
‘Question related to filet weld qualification. Section
question on procedure content for a magnetic particle examination. Section V
What s the maximum allowable stress value permed whon an evaluation Is made using
‘Appendix 4 of ASME Code Section VIII, Div.2? APLST0
What ean be done to stop or minimize the leakage at aflanged int? API 74
How much higher would the ultrasonic readings actually be I the temperature of the surface
temperature were 700%? APIS74 os
For contact examination the temperature of the examination and basic calibration block surfaces:
is recommended to within °F, ASME Section V
What is the MAWP of the piping system considering the folowing. NPS 20 pipewihan yt
vipat Se aress of 20,000, E, = 1.0, ¢= 0.125 in, minimum thickness of 0.28 a
8313
‘Question on corrosion rate, answer in terms of mis/year, API S70
Whats the calibration frequency for & magnetic particle yoke? ‘ASME Section V
‘Acatorted step wedge fim is traceable to what standard?, —»-ASME Section ve
‘Question on magnetic particle materials? ASME Section V
‘An A516 Gr. 70 material Is normalized and 28 mm thick, Whats the minimum temperature =°9 =
‘where impact testing is not required? 831.3 ——
What isthe PWHT time required fora material witha thickness of 1-14 B33 te da
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37. Whatis the preheat zone? 831.3
38. Pressure tests are normally required after what? API 570
39. A buried pipe has a soil resistivity measurement of 8300 ohm/cm with no cathodic protection.
‘What isthe inspection interval? API 570
40. Buried piping is leak tested at 120 psi, after 6 hours pressure has dropped to 112 psi. What do
you do? APIS7O.
41. Given an NPS 8 pipe with a corrosion allowance. Select the appropriate schedule of pipe to be
used. 574 ;
42. Whatis the minimum thickness of a blind flange of a specified Ciass rating? 816.5
KE: ut
43. Definition of an isometric sketch.API 574
44, When installing @ new piping system or adding to an existing one and no information available
‘on corrosion rate, how would you establish the corrosion rate? API §70:
48. Remaining tie calculation, given were initial thickness, actual thickness and a corrosion rate.
API570
46. vibrating piping system would produce what type failure? (Fatigue cracking) P1570,
at. \ien excavating utp for spectonk woul be epee nwt ent?
PIS -
48. Whatis the recommended downstream limit for injection point where more extensive inspection
should be applied? P1570
49. On the repair of a closure weld that is not pressure tested, what is not a requirement?
APLS7O
50. Whats the examination method used to detect SCC of austenitic SS pipe? API S70
51. On new piping who sets the Inspection intervals? API $70
52, Who has overall responsibilty for compliance of API570? API 570
53. Caloulation for remaining life with TML measurements and dates given. API570
54, For Class 3 piping how much inspection do you perform for CUI? API 670
55. How should the wire type penetrameter be placed in relation to the weld?
‘ASME Section V
56. What type of radiographic fim is permitted? ASME Section V
57. For Class 3 piping systems the extent of inspection for CUI is? API'570
58, How often must the examiner doing visual examinations per Article @ have thelr eyes examined
for near distance acuity? ‘ASME V
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How often should en utrasonic testing instrument be calibrated? ASME Section V
Can UT be used as an allemative to RT for the qualification of a wekder?
ASME Section IX
Which of the following is required prior to performing an Inspection?
a. Permission to work in vicinity
What is the downstream fimit of an injection point? API'S70
‘What is the temperature range at which CUI will occur? API'570
Which ofthe following insulated piping systems are susceptible to CUI? API S70
a. Carbon stee! bbove 250°F but in intermittent service
\When buried piping is uncoated at grade, consideration shoud be given to excavating how deep
to assess potential for hidden damage? API 570
When should hammer testing not be used? APIS74
\What typically occurs dowrtream of control valves and orfice runs? APIS70
Which of the folowing is not purpose ofa TL? APIS7O
Where are more TML's expected to be designated? API 570
UT readings taken at a temperature of 300°F will show readings that are % above the
‘actual thickness. APIST4
Which of the folowing can be used for material verification? APIS70 ~
Question on when thickness measurements on valves are taken. API 870
What examination is recommended for gate valves that are susceptible 0 corrosion/erosion
service? ‘APISTO
‘What API standerd Is used when pressure testing gate valve bodies?
Who i esponsbie to perform evalustions when environmental eracking is found?
API570
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91. Substituting special procedures for a pressure test after @ repair or alteration may be done after
consulting? APISTO
. Inspector and piping engineer
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92. Who can accept the results of a pressure test following repair or alteration? = API 570
93. Which of the following is required when a rerating is performed? API 570
‘94. Which ofthe following requirements must be met for aerating? API 570
a. Acceptable to piping engineer
. engineering records updated
©.
4. a&babove
95, Low soll resistivity usuallymeans: —API'570
Higher corrosion
97. What is @ round spring loaded device used for supporting piping called? API S74
98. What should not be done when a threaded joint is found leaking i-service?
API570
99. What should be done prior to inspecting excavated piping in an 6" deep ditch? API 570
400. {you find a pipe shoe that has grovm off its bearing plate you should? API 570
2. Perform a piping stress analysis
b. Recommend adding additional shoe length
‘c. Modify the supporting structure
,
401. While performing an external piping inspection you should elso inspect? APLSTO
a. Expansion joints
. Hangers, supports
©. Unrecorded field modifications
d. Allof the above
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102. Which of the following is a nonessential variable for the SMAW process?
‘ASME Section 1X
‘8. Uphill or downhill progression
b. Increase of 100 degrees preheat
. Supplementary essential variable
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103. Why would you seal weld a threadedjoint? 831.3,
404. A flanged joint is composed of what elements? 816.5
405. Which ofthe following is not required to be marked on a flange? 816.5,
&, Manufacturers name of trademark
b. Temperature
c. Rating class
4. Designation
406. What s the calibration frequency for a pressure test gage that is used for leak testing?
[ASME Section V
107. When a penetrameter cannot be placed on the source skie, how is Itidentiied?
ASME Section V
108, When do.a welders qualifications expire? ASME Section IX
109. Question on local PWHT. -APIS70
110. What methods can be used to determine the chemical elements of a material? API S70
141. When are internal inspections of piping made? API570
142, Question on alternative RT for qualification of a welder. ASME Section Ix
113, Calculation of hydrotest pressure with design pressure, 200°F condansate water and 2 900°F
design temperoture given, Material was A-335 P11, 831.3 (How can calculation be made without
‘eference to stress tates?)
114. Long term corrosion rate caleulation. API 570
145. Long and short term corrosion rate calculation. API 670
146. Definition of short term corrosion rate. API S70
447. What should you do with a deadieg that serves no further process purpose? API'570
148. Under what circumstances can TML's be eliminated? AP|570
419. What class would the piping be for a FCCU (fluid continuous circulation unit) inside the battery
limits? API 570
420. Whats the inspection interval for a Class 1 buried pipe without cathodic protection?
API570 (Soll resistivity must have been given)
421, What can be done regarding TML selection fora high temperature, low velocity suiphitic
hydrocarbon? API 570
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122, Whats CUI considered to be? API 570
‘2. Localized corrosion
b. General corrosion
c
a.
123, What is the inspection interval for a diesel line going to a river barge?
APIS70
424, What would not cause an increase in pressure to a piping system?
a. Hydraulic hammer
. Temperature increase of product
©. Low specific gravity of the hydrocarbon product
4
125, How are soil resistivity measurements obtained? API 570
‘a. Wenner four pin method
b.
c
a.
126, _ Whatis the best way to reduce distortion in a piping system?
‘a. Have longer straight runs
. Increase pipe diameter
©.
127. Whatis 2 comerjoint? ASME Section 1X
128, _ Which of the following Is an essential variable for the SMAW process?
ASME Section IX
a, F number
b. Anumber
. Groove design
4. Botha &b
ACTUAL PAST TEST QUESTIONS FROM
DECEMBER. 1997 EXAM
(NOT BROKEN DOWN INTO CLOSEDIOPEN BOOK)
1. What material is commonly used for pressure tests?
a. hydrogen
b. steam
«. nitrogen
d. water
2. Environmental cracking commonly found in carbon steel:
a. naphthalene
. polythionic
©. amine
d. chloride z
e _
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API570 covers in-service piping systems.
‘Owner-user has overall responsibilty for compliance with API 570.
‘Authorized piping inspectors education & experience.
Inspection personnel require permission to work in the vicinity.
Injection pointfinspection points-timit
‘Ares of deadlag most susceptible to corrosion.
‘Warmer marine locations have higher corrosion potential
Piping systerns above 250°F but are in intermittent service,
Buried piping which is uncoated at surtece-depth of excavation for inspection should be 6= a2
What type of damage has occurred on an impeller due to direct impingement of uid wih
particulates,
‘Sucker rod in a low cycte operation. Why did it fail?
Number of eyoles required to propagate a crack to failure.
Creep is dependent on:
a. time
b. temperature
c. stress
4d. allof the above
“Temperature of wale in piping systems - freezing condtéons may cause felire of piping.
Test methods to find creep cracking in piping
Opportunities to perform visual inspection on intemal piping.
Operating parsonne! should report various problems to engineering (oF inspection personnel for
assessment.
“TML's should be marked on inspection drawings & on the piping system.
Does insulation need to be removed from piping to cary out radiography.
High temperature UT.
‘Should a pressure test be performed before or after any heat treatment
Use of x-ray fluorescence for testing.
Gate valves in 8 corrosion/erosion service....do UT between the seats.
Hydro testing of valve body to what standard? (AP! 596)
Fastener considered engaged when...»
Table 1 - inspection intervals
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29. Inspection intervals on Class 1, 2, & 3 systoms - are of inspection.
B30. smatlbore piping - tas 1 service - inspection requirements.
31, SBP secondary piping -
32. Caleulate remaining fe
33. Inaccurate rate of corosion required adjustment to agree with actual rate.
34. Caloulations using t= £2
35. Longitudinal eracks and repairs.
36. Maximum yield strength of pipe isnot more than 40,000 psi
37. For Class 1 & 2 pipng systoms welds shall be 100% RT’ or UT‘
38. Use of clamps forrepsirs. Sec. 6.1.4
39. API publication for hot tapping (API 2201)
6 40. PWHTT is performed for:
a. Environmental cracking resistance
b. code compliance
41. Pressure test shall be performed after welding tf practical and deerned riecessary by the
Inspector.
42, indications of leaks in buried piping.
43. Use of holiday testing on pipe coatings.
44. If piping is cathodically protected, what intervals should itbe monitored at? NACE RP1069
(Annually)
45, Piping cathodically or not cathodically protected inspection intervals.
48. Leak test for 12 hrs with a 8% drop in pressure
47. Logging location of clamps on pipe repairs.
48, Definition of what's not an aeration.
48, Definition of an inspector and an examiner.
‘1, Definition of hold point",
1, Definition of ‘test point’.
7 hs Size of patch radius on a pipe repair (1" min. radius)
AWME 831.3
' Intent of Code.
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10.
1,
12,
13,
14,
15,
16,
17.
18.
19.
20.
What is normalizing?
‘Given the parameters: 150 psi & -20°C, what fuid service is appropriate?
Effect of cooling o create an intemal vecuum,
Calculations using Barlow's formula.
Calculation using a bind flange.
Minimum yield strength of flange bolts.
Use of spit backing rings in severe cyclic condtions.._
Determine min. impact temp. for 516-70 normalized material
Impact value for carbon steel - 3 specimens.
‘Transition angle on thicker pipe joined to thinner pipe.
Tack welds?
16" gap
Preheat requirement on 3/4” thick carbon steel to be welded at 30°F.
Post weld heat-treat on 1 1/4” alloy steel.
Options for using 2 gaskets at one flanged connection.
Experience of owner's inspector.
Example of a radiographteport with 2 sets of defects - was the weld acceptable.
Question on modulus of elasticity.
Venting space between flanges.
ASME Section V
“The temperature of the calibration block should be no more than _different than the test
piece.
2. 10°F
b. 15°F
©. 25°F
6. 40°F
What code governs the qualifations of SNT-TC-1A personnel: (Poor Question)
‘Sec
a. Sec. 8
b. Sec
©. Sec.2
d. ASME 831.3
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3. Ifyou sawa dark °B" image on the (radiographic) fm, what does it mean?
fa, back scatter radiation is a problem
b. back scatter radiation is acceptable
. °B" for bumthrough
a
4. How isthe wire penetrameter placed on the weld?
‘8. Wires perpendicular to the weld
. Wires parallel tothe weld
‘c. Wires away from the weld
¢. 2are used 1 parallel, 1 perpendicular
5. Question pertaining to Art, 2 - 7222.2
6. Whats used to evaluate image quality?
2.
b
°
4, Penetrameter
7 AR2-T23A
8 Using a calibrated step wedge film traceable to a national standard. Art 2
8 An2-T273
40. Location markers Art. 2-
44, At2-Number of Penetrameters
12. Ast. 2-Qualty of Radiograph
2. fogging
b. creases
. streaks, watermarks,
4. allof the above
13. _Art2- Radiographic Density
14, An. 2-7282.2(@)
45, Frequency of transducer shell have a generating frequency of :
10 MHz
. 1-25 MHZ
<1 MHz
1-5 MHz,
46. On.a completed weld, LPT would detect all the following except:
a. cracks i
. porosity
«. laminations
di laps
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17. Ant 6- Drying after using a water-washable penetrant
18. Art 6 - Drying range
19. Art. 6- T6734
20. Art.6 -Emuisfication Time
21, Art. 6- Final Interpretation
22, At.6- T76-4(D)
23. Art. 7-T744.a(d)
24. Calibration of ammeter Art. 7
25, Art. 7- T762(a)
26. Using a DC yoke can find:
a. near surface
b. back surface
«internet
27. Art. 9- Vision requirements
‘ASME Section
1 (art. 1)
2. (Art1) related to 1962 edition of the Code.
3. Qualification of welders by RT on first production weld,
4, Tensile strength of test specimen for POR.
5, 4 side bend tests - passed, is this an acceptable test for 2 3/4” test plate, related defect size.
6 Fillet eg size.
7. Inthe welding process using SMAW, is the removal of backing an essential variable.
8 Essential variables of a WPS/POR.
9. Certified PAR
10. Qualification of a welder to do the owner's welding.
11, PR's to qualify WPS's.
12, _ In SMAW which is an essential variable in a WPS.
a. Groove design
b. F number
c. Welding technique
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13, Welder retest
14. GMAW on P2X-can it be qualified by RT (Using shot circuiting mode)
15. Expiration of Qualifications - 6 month period.
16. _Anneaiinginormatzing defintion.
7 PP.
18. On comparison between POR, to WPS, @ change in filer metal from E7018 (POR) to
E7016(WPS) - is # an essential variable.
19. Pipe qualification forall positions - use SG and what else,
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API RP 574
Code for valve inspection and test (std. 588)
2. Venturi valves should not be used in lines that are to be pigged.
3. What type of vale is used to prevent backflow?
4. Use of slide valves in gas service.
5. Leaks in operating systems - should the operators notiy the inspector?
6 _Repsirof leaks to prevent serious corrosionferesion of gasket surfaces or packing glands.
7. Deformation of a vessel wall in the vicinity ofa pipe attachment.
‘Adecrease in downstream pressure accompanied by a decrease in fiow. What is it indicative
of? ‘
9. Temperature above _can damage UT transducers.
10. Advantages of RT:
44. Penetrant liquids with _ should be used for austenitic matertals
42. What defects can MPI detect:
1a, surface cracks
'b. subsurface (near-surface) (Lamination)
c. porosity
4. allof the above
43. Valves measured for thickness between the seats.
44, leaking threaded joint should not be tightened while the system is in service,
45, _Clamped joints must not be used without adequate axial restraint on the piping.
16. Use of hammer testing on inservice systems.
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ASME 16.5
1. Gasket diameter (OD)
-Group 1b, 12°, 400# flange.
2, Which marking is not required on a flange.
‘a. Manufacturer's name or trademark
b. temperature
«. rating class
¢. designation
3. Thickness of raised face on @ 300# class flange .
a, 120°
b. 060"
c. 040"
6. 025"
4. Low strength bolting
Use botts not more than. spec. min yield strength.
30 ksi
ACTUAL PAST TEST QUESTIONS FROM
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4. During periodic scheduled inspections, a more extensive inspection should be applied to an area
‘beginning 12 inches upstream of the injection nozzle and continuing ?
2. Information given: Design is 500 psi, 900 degrees (f) and material is A182-GR F2. What s the
‘minimum acceptable flange?
MAWP problem
‘Tm for blank
Ae
Hydro test at SUS.
6. __ Branch connection - Sketch 2 — weld thickness; heat treat
7. Wire penetrameter placement.
8. ACIDCiiting strengths for yokes.
9. Was base metal thickness range correct on WPS.
40. - Was root spacing shown on WPS (No itwasn* but was clarified by note that is would appear on
production drawings)
11, Was tensile and bend tests okay.
42. Underground piping non cathodic protected at 1500 resistivity what is inspection interval
13. RL problems
44, CR-STandLT
18, Hydro pressure of flanges — por 16.5
46. Thickness of bind flange ~ per 16.5
47, Material classes per Table ~ per 16.6
18. For UT thickness detection, the difference in temperature ofthe cal bck surface from the pipe
surface shall be no greater than
‘A. 10 Degrees
B. 15 Degrees
©. 25 Degrees
D. 50 Degrees
49. _ PMI-What method is not a stand alone method?
Chemical spot test.
Eddy current test? Per 570
‘Xray fluorescent
‘Optics spectrographic
20. Youre visually Inspecting @ Ciass- piping ccult and notice some areas on which the insulation
res been damaged. On what percentage of the piping would you remove insulation or follow-up
with additional NDE?
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21. When performing a hydrostatic pressure test with a flammable fiquid as your testing medium,
‘hat isthe minimum flash point of that quid to Insure a safe work environment?
A. 100deg. F
B. 120deg. F
C. 140deg. F
D. 160 deg. F
22. What would you look for when inspecting a 10 NPS (or 12) piping system with a bellows type
expansion joint?
23. Had weld indications on R.7. of weld (IP & slag) and wanted to see if they were acceptable per
Table 341.3.2 (31.3) based on lengths.
24, Austenitic SS - Inspect for cracks options included - MT, UT, LP, EC.
25. When can an inspector give approval for repair without an engineers approval?
26. Youhavea thing area near a long. weld...
27. Had a RL. problem with 3 TML's and data for 3 different dates. Had to calculate 6 different
S.TJL.T. com. rates,
28. Had a RT shot where gave you so much IP, slag, and another defect for normal service. Had to
carefully add up all the #'s and check versus chart.
29. Asked the VT “eyes 24” away and < 30° angle" question.
30. ANPS 10 piping system may have test points which should not have a diameter greater than
az
bs
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6. 10"
31. During periodic scheduled inspection, more extensive inspection should be applied to the injection
point circuit in an area beginning ___Aspstream of the injection point.
32. Special equipment is available to permit the use of pulse-echo instruments at temperatures up to
a. 900
b. 1000
©. 1100
4. 1200
33, One question on recommended preheat temperature on @ P-No 1 material 1.25" thick.
34, Two questions from Table 341.3.2 on normal fuid service, on allowable IP and height of
reinforcement allowed.
35, One hydro test pressure on a piping system using 70 steam.
‘One question of what is the minimum flashpoint of a fiemmable quid of used for test uid,
‘Answer was 120
37, One question from the performance qualification table for welders QW 452.1,
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38. If test coupon was .750" thick, how many side and face bends are required?
a. 2and2
'b, no side and face bends are required
©. 4and4
d. Sand 3
38. A longitudinal bend testis where the weld is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the specimen,
‘hich is bent so that the face surface becomes the ‘surface of the bent specimen.
a. concave
b. convex
c
4
40. What determines radiographic quality? Answer available — density and penetrameter
41. Whatis minimum density of a radiograph taken with Cobalt 60?
a. 1.8
b. 20
©. 3.0
d. 4.0
42. Several questions with Ohm's of resistance given for underground P. asking for inspection
frequency.
43. Ifa welder is qualified in GMAW, GTAW and SMAW, and he continued to weld only with SMAW,
how long will he stay qualified in the other methods?
a, 6 mos
boty
c. 2y8
4d. he's not qualified
‘While inspecting en NPS ( 10 or 12) you find an area of localized corrasion on a pipe cap.
{a Pipe caps are usually no concem when inspecting
b. cap must be evaluated using ASME Sect. 8 Div. 1
