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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 uniformcorrosion
Definition 3
1. Sulfidation,
2. Sour Water
Answer found API 570: 5.6.3
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Term 7
What is the Class Abbreviation tohelp reminber the
Primary Resonsiblities of API 570Authorized Inspector
Definition 7
TIE T= TestingI= InspectionE= Examination
Answer found in API 570: 4.3.4
Term 8
AIRR is the Class Abbreviationfor?
Definition 8
API 570 Scope which is: A = Alteration, I = Inspection, R = Repair, R = Rerate.
Answer found in API 570: 1.1.1
Term 9
On repairs the minimum radius of aninsert patch is
Definition 9
Min of a 1" Radius
Answer found API 570: 8.1.4.2.c/ Fig C.2
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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 olines greater than 10 NPS what is the
maximum 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 thesoil-to-air distance above the soil
interface that is considered for corrosion
Definition 12
6" above soil interace shall beconsidered
Answer found API 570:3.1.87
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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
Answer found API 570: 7.4.5
Term 14
For partially buried pipe What is thesoil-to-air distance below the soil
interface that is to be considered for corrosion
Definition 14
12" below soil interface
Answer foundAPI 570: 3.1.87
Term 15
At an Injection point curcuit what is theminimum upsteam limit of a more
extensive examination.
Definition 15
minimum 12" upsteam of the injectionnozzle shall be examined
Answer found API 570: 5.5.9
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Term 16
For underground piping what is theminimum length of buried pipe to
expose when excavating for inspection
Definition 16
6 to 8 feet will need to be excavated for inspection
Answer found API 570: 9.3.6
Term 17
Difine:
ALTERATION
Definition 17
Alteration is a Physical change in anycomponent that has design
implications.
Note: Comparable or duplicatereplacements and the addition of
small-bore attachments that do notrequire reinforcement or additional
support are not considered analteration
Answer found in API 570: 3.1.2
Term 18
Define:
Repair
Definition 18
Restore to Suitablecondiction for safe operation at
designed condition
Answer found in API 570: 3.1.78
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Term 19
Define:
Defect
Definition 19
Defect is difined asAn Inperfection that exceeds
acceptance criteria
Answer found in API 570: 3.1.17
Term 20
Define:
Inperfection
Definition 20
Discontinuity that may or may notexceed the acceptance criteria
Answer found in API 570: 3.1.30
Term 21
RBI's two Primary factors are?
Definition 21
1. Probability of failure2. Consequence of failure
Answer found in API 570:5.2
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Term 22
What word is used to define thenumber of CML's to obtain
thickness readings during NDEinspection
Definition 22
Represent-ative
Representative sampling shouldinclude data for all the various types of components 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-relievingdevices (PRD's) are
determined by:
Definition 24
Performance
The API 570 sec 6.7.3.1 states thatPRD's shall be tested and inspected at
intervals that are frequent enough toverify that the valves perform reliablyin the particular service conditions.
Answer found in API 570: 6.7.3.1
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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 mostcorrosive is soil with
Definition 27
Low Resistivity
Answer found inAPI 570 section 9.2.4
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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 and
gaskets should be examined todetermine whether they meet thematerial specification.
Answer found API 570: 5.12
Term 29
What pipe size is RT preferred for thickness readings
Definition 29
1 NPS
570: 5.7.1
Term 30
What is the pipe size where UTthickness reading may require
specialized UT equipment
Definition 30
2 NPS
570 5.7.1
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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 engagementacceptance criteria is
Definition 33
-1
570: 5.12B31.3:335.2.3
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Term 34
What is the minimum # of thremocouples 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
Positive Meterial Indentification(PMI)
Definition 36
API 578
The Recommedned Pratice for:Material Verification Program for
New and Existing Piping Systems
Answer can be found in API 570 sec5.9
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Term 37
What Standard is used forFitness for Service (FFS)
Definition 37
API 579
Answer is found in API 570: 7.4
Term 38
What Recommended Practice
covers Risk based Inspections
Answer found API 570: 5.2
Definition 38
API 580
Answer found inAPI 570: 5.2
Term 39
Which standard coversValve Inspection and Testing
Definition 39
API 598
Answer is found API 570: 5.10
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Term 40
What is the RecommendedPractice for
Cathodic Protection
Definition 40
API 651
Cathodic Protection of abovegroundPetroleum Storage Tanks
Answer found in API 570: 9.3.5
Term 41
WhenWelding on In-Service Equipmentcontaining 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 tempof hydrocorbons used for leak testing
Definition 42
120F
Answer foundAPI 570: 5.8.1
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Term 43
At what temperature are specialprocedures needed for UT thickness
readings
Definition 43
>150F
Answer found API 570 5.7.1
Term 44
When welding, What minimum pre-heattemp is substituted for PWHT
Definition 44
300F
API 570: 8.2.3.2
Term 45
What is the minimum pre-heattemperature, when a local PWHT issubstituted for a full encirclement
PWHT
Definition 45
300F
570: 8.2.3.3.c
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Term 46
When developing a Inspectionplan, at what operating temperature
should a Corrosion Specialist beconsulted
Definition 46
>750F
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 + 10F
570:5.8.3
Term 48
What is the Minimum base metal tempduring pressure testing when the wall
thickness is > 2" thick
Definition 48
(Minimum design metal temperature)MDMT + 30F
570:5.8.3
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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 other data available)
Definition 50
3 months
API 570: 7.1.2.c
Term 51
Whats the suggested interval for above-grade Visual surveillance of
buried pipe
Definition 51
6 months
570: 9.3.1
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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
Class 1 & 2 Piping
Definition 54
5 Years
API 570 6.7.3.2
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What is the Maximum Interval for Relief devices in fouling or corrosive service
Definition 55
5 years
API 570: 6.7.3.2
Term 56
What is the suggested interval for closed-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
buried pipe with no CP
Definition 57
5 years
API 570 9.3.4
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What is the max thickness inspectioninterval for Class 1 Piping
Definition 58
Lesser of 5 years or 1/2 life
570 table 2
Term 59
What is the maximum interval for Relief devices in non- fouling or no-corrosive
srvice
Definition 59
10 years
570: 6.7.3.2
Term 60
Whats is the Maximum ExternalInspection interval for Class 3 Piping
Definition 60
10 years
570: Table 2
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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 weldedpiping repairs be replaced
Definition 63
Next Opportunity
570: 8.1.4.1
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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 weldpatch 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
examined
Definition 66
12" or 3 pipe dia. whichever is greater
Answer foundAPI 570: 5.5.9
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Term 67
At an Injection point curcuit what is theminimum downstream limit of a more
extensive examination
Definition 67
10 pipe dia. downstream of theinjection point
Term 68
What is the minimum downstream limitof an Injection point curcuit
Definition 68
Lesser of:1st change in direction + 25'
or 2nd change in direction
API 570: 5.5.9