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Term 1

The service (s) that has potentialfor none or very few CMLs on

circuit

Definition 1

1. Olefin Cold Side,2. Anhydrous Ammonia

Answer found API 570: 5.6.2

Term 2

Service (s) that Valves should beinspected for thermal fatigue

Definition 2

Cat Reformer

See API 570 section 5.10

Term 3

Service(s) with reatively uniform

Definition 3

1. Sulfidation,2. Sour Water



corrosion Answer found API 570: 5.6.3



Term 4

What class abbreviation is used to

help define the

API 570 Repair Organization

Definition 4

JOC

J= one who is autherized by the

Jurisdiction

O= Owner/User who repairs thier

own equipment

C= Contractor that is acceptble toOwner/User

Answer found in API 570: 3.1.79

Term 5

What class abbreviation is used tohelp define the

API 570 Authorized Inspection Agency

(AI's Employer)

Definition 5

JUIC

J= Inspection Org. of the Jurisdiction

U = Owner/User who maintians

inspection Org.

I = Inspection Org. of an Insurance

Company

C= Contractor employed by Owner

/User


Term 6

The class abbreviation that is used to

help:

Determine of corrosion Rate for New

Definition 6

SOPI

S= Same or Similar Service,O= Owners Experience,P= Published Data, or



Service or Change in Serviceis?

I= Inspection in 3 months

Answer found in API 570:7.1.2



Term 7

What is the Class Abbreviation tohelp reminber the

Primary Resonsiblities of API 570Authorized Inspector

Definition 7

TIE

T= TestingI= InspectionE= Examination


Term 8

AIRRis the Class Abbreviationfor?

Definition 8

API 570 Scope which is: A = Alteration, I = Inspection, R = Repair, R = Rerate.


Term 9

On repairs the minimum radius of an

Definition 9

Min of a 1" Radius

Answer found



insert patch is API 570: 8.1.4.2.c/ Fig C.2



Term 10

When performing NDE inspection whatis the maximum diameter of the CML

examination point for lines equal to or

less than 10 NPS

Definition 10

max dia. of 2"

Answer found API 570 : 3.1.20

Term 11

When performing NDE examinations of

lines greater than 10 NPS what is themaximum diameter of the CML

Definition 11

Max dia. of 3"

Answer found API 570 : 3.1.20

Term 12

For partially buried pipe What is the

soil-to-air distance above the soil

Definition 12

6" above soil interace shall beconsidered



interface that is considered forcorrosion

Answer found API 570:3.1.87



Term 13

What is the distance below the soilinterface to dig when inspecting for

soil-to-air corrosion

Definition 13

dig 6"-12" when inspection for soil-to-

air corrosion


Term 14

For partially buried pipe What is thesoil-to-air distance below the soil

interface that is to be considered forcorrosion

Definition 14

12" below soil interface

Answer foundAPI 570: 3.1.87

Term 15

At an Injection point curcuit what is the

minimum upsteam limit of a more

Definition 15

minimum 12" upsteam of the injectionnozzle shall be examined



extensive examination. Answer found API 570: 5.5.9



Term 16

For underground piping what is theminimum length of buried pipe to

expose when excavating forinspection

Definition 16

6 to 8 feet will need to be excavated forinspection


Term 17

Difine:

ALTERATION

Definition 17

Alteration is a Physical change in anycomponent that has design

implications.

Note: Comparable or duplicate

replacements and the addition ofsmall-bore attachments that do notrequire reinforcement or additional

support are not considered analteration


Term 18

Define:

Definition 18

Restore to Suitablecondiction for safe operation at

designed condition



Repair




Term 19

Define:

Defect

Definition 19

Defect is difined asAn Inperfection that exceeds

acceptance criteria


Term 20

Define:

Inperfection

Definition 20

Discontinuity that may or may notexceed the acceptance criteria


Term 21 Definition 21

1. Probability of failure



RBI's two Primary factors are? 2. Consequence of failure

Answer found in API 570:5.2



Term 22

What word is used to define thenumber of CML's to obtain

thickness readings during NDEinspection

Definition 22

Represent-ative

Representative sampling should

include data for all the various types ofcomponents and orientations found in

each cicuit.

Answer found in API 570: 6.5

Term 23

CML's that shall be measuredduring a Thickness NDE

Inspections, are?

Definition 23

CMLs with the earliest renewaldate

as of the previous inspection

Answer found in API 570: 6.5

Term 24

Intervals for Pressure-relieving

Definition 24

Performance

The API 570 sec 6.7.3.1 states thatPRD's shall be tested and inspected at



devices (PRD's) aredetermined by:

intervals that are frequent enough toverify that the valves perform reliablyin the particular service conditions.

Answer found in API 570: 6.7.3.1



Term 25

API 570 PipingClassification Inspection scheme

in section 6.3.4 is based on:

Definition 25

Consequence of failure

See API 570 6.3.1

Term 26

Corrosion -Method by whichprocess leaks can lead to brittle

failure is

Definition 26

Auto-Refigeration

API 570 section 6.3.4.2.a

Term 27

Crrosion- Type of soil that is most

Definition 27

Low Resistivity



corrosive is soil with Answer found inAPI 570 section 9.2.4



Term 28

Number of Repairs of new flangeassemblies to be inspected

during repairs and alterations isrefered to as

Definition 28

Representative

API 570 section 5.12 States: Themarkings on a representative sample

of newly installed fasteners andgaskets should be examined to

determine whether they meet thematerial specification.

Answer found API 570: 5.12

Term 29

What pipe size is RT preferred forthickness readings

Definition 29

≤ 1 NPS

570: 5.7.1

Term 30

What is the pipe size where UTthickness reading may require

Definition 30

≤ 2 NPS



specialized UT equipment 570 5.7.1



Term 31

The term small bore piping refers topiping that is

Definition 31

≤ 2 NPS

570 3.1.86

Term 32

What P-numbers allow the use of pre-heat in lieu of PWHT

Definition 32

P1 & P3

570: 8.2.3.2

Term 33

For flanges, the thread engagement

Definition 33

-1

570: 5.12



acceptance criteria is B31.3:335.2.3



Term 34

What is the minimum # ofthremocouples required when

performing a local PWHT instead of a360 degree band

Definition 34

2

570:8.2.3.3.d

Term 35

When performing an InternalInspection on piping, What code

should be followed ?

Definition 35

API 510

Pressure VesselInspection Code

Answer found API 570 5.5.1

Term 36

What recommended practice isused for

Definition 36

API 578

The Recommedned Pratice for:



Positive Meterial Indentification(PMI)

Material Verification Program forNew and Existing Piping Systems

Answer can be found in API 570 sec5.9



Term 37

What Standard is used for Fitness for Service (FFS)

Definition 37

API 579

Answer is found in API 570: 7.4

Term 38

What Recommended Practicecovers

Risk based Inspections

Answer found API 570: 5.2

Definition 38

API 580

Answer found inAPI 570: 5.2

Term 39

Which standard covers

Definition 39

API 598



Valve Inspection and Testing Answer is found API 570: 5.10



Term 40

What is the RecommendedPractice for

Cathodic Protection

Definition 40

API 651

Cathodic Protection of abovegroundPetroleum Storage Tanks


Term 41

WhenWelding on In-Service Equipment

containing Flammbles,What Publication shall

be followed?

Definition 41

API 2201Safe Hot Tapping Practices in the

Protroleum and PetrochemicalIndustries

Answer found inAPI 570: 8.2.1

Term 42

What is the minimum flash point temp

Definition 42

120°F



of hydrocorbons used for leak testing Answer found

API 570: 5.8.1



Term 43

At what temperature are specialprocedures needed for UT thickness

readings

Definition 43

>150°F

Answer found API 570 5.7.1

Term 44

When welding, What minimum pre-heattemp is substituted for PWHT

Definition 44

300°F

API 570: 8.2.3.2

Term 45

What is the minimum pre-heattemperature, when a local PWHT is

Definition 45

300°F



substituted for a full encirclementPWHT

570: 8.2.3.3.c



Term 46

When developing a Inspectionplan, at what operating temperature

should a Corrosion Specialist beconsulted

Definition 46

>750°F

570:5.1.1.1

Term 47

What is the Minimum base metal tempduring pressure testing when the wall

thickness is ≤ 2" thick

Definition 47

(Minimum design metal temperature)MDMT + 10°F

570:5.8.3

Term 48

What is the Minimum base metal temp

during pressure testing when the wall

Definition 48

(Minimum design metal temperature)MDMT + 30°F



thickness is > 2" thick 570:5.8.3



Term 49

Whats the minimum duration of ahydro test to evluate integrity of buried

pipe

Definition 49

8 hr's

570: 9.3.7

Term 50

Whats the Maximum time for obtainingthickness reading when corrosion rate

on new pipe is not known (no otherdata available)

Definition 50

3 months

API 570: 7.1.2.c

Term 51

Whats the suggested interval forabove-grade Visual surveillance of

Definition 51

6 months



buried pipe 570: 9.3.1



Term 52

What is the length of time a API 570 AImust recertify

Definition 52

3 years

API 570 A.3.1

Term 53

What is the max thicknessinspection interval for an injection

point

Definition 53

Lesser 3yrs or 1/2 life

Term 54

What is the Max External Inspectioninterval for

Definition 54

5 Years



Class 1 & 2 Piping API 570 6.7.3.2



Term 55

What is the Maximum Interval for Reliefdevices in fouling or corrosive service

Definition 55

5 years

API 570: 6.7.3.2

Term 56

What is the suggested interval forclosed-interval Potential Survey of

buried pipe with poor CP

Definition 56

5 Years

API 570: 9.3.2

Term 57

What the suggested interval foevaluation of Soil Corrosivity for

Definition 57

5 years



buried pipe with no CP API 570 9.3.4



Term 58

What is the max thickness inspectioninterval for Class 1 Piping

Definition 58

Lesser of5 years or 1/2 life

570 table 2

Term 59

What is the maximum interval for Reliefdevices in non- fouling or no-corrosive

srvice

Definition 59

10 years

570: 6.7.3.2

Term 60

Whats is the Maximum External

Definition 60

10 years



Inspection interval for Class 3 Piping 570: Table 2



Term 61

Whats the maximum ThicknessInspection interval for Class 3 piping

Definition 61

10 years

570: table 2

Term 62

What the maximum interval for RBI Re-assessment

Definition 62

Per table 2

570: 5.2.4

Term 63

When should temporary welded

Definition 63

Next Opportunity



piping repairs be replaced 570: 8.1.4.1



Term 64

When shall non-welded repairs &temporary leak sealing devices be

removed and pipe repaired

Definition 64

Next turnaround

570: 8.1.5

Term 65

What is the maximum size fillet weld

patch on pipe repairs

Definition 65

Size of a the fillet weld patch shouldnot exceed 1/2" the pipe diameter

Answer found

API 570: Fig C.2

Term 66

At an Injection point curcuit what is theminimum upsteam limit that is to be

Definition 66

12" or 3 pipe dia. whichever is greater



examined Answer foundAPI 570: 5.5.9



Term 67

At an Injection point curcuit what is the

minimum downstream limit of a moreextensive examination

Definition 67

10 pipe dia. downstream of the

injection point

Term 68

What is the minimum downstream limitof an Injection point curcuit

Definition 68

Lesser of:1st change in direction + 25'

or2nd change in direction

API 570: 5.5.9

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