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PREGUNTAS
PRACTICAS API 510

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1. The application of API 510 is restricted to all organizations that require:

1.
2.
3.
4.

Employ or have access to an authorized inspection agency.

Fabricate or build pressure vessels according to ASME B&PV Code.
Manufacture or inspect pressure vessels according to NBIC.
None of the above.

2. What API standard provides more information on the inspection of piping, valves and fittings
associated with pressure vessels?
1.
2.
3.
4.

API Recommended Practice 574.

API Recommended Practice 576.
API Recommended Practice 575.
API Recommended Practice 573.

3. If corrosion rate cannot be determined from reviewing data, on-stream determinations shall be
made after approximately ________ hours of service by using NDE methods and a corrosion
rate is established.
1.
2.
3.
4.

500
3000
2000
1000

4. If there is a conflict between the ASME Code and API 510 for vessels that have been placed
in service, the requirements of:
1.
2.
3.
4.

ASME Code shall take precedence over API 510.

NBIC shall be used as an arbitration Code.
The owner/user shall take precedence over both Codes.
API510 shall take precedence over the ASME Code.

5. The repair organization shall maintain records of its qualified welding procedures and its
welding performance qualifications. These records shall be available prior to the start of welding.
1.
2.
3.
4.

operator
owner-user
welder
inspector

6. Safety precautions are important in pressure vessel inspection because of the limited access
to and the confined spaces of pressure vessels. Out of the organizations listed, which is the
primary one that should be reviewed and followed?
1.
2.
3.
4.

ASME
NFPA
NBIC
OSHA

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7. If a filler metal is used that have a minimum specified tensile strength that is lower than that of
the base metal, which of the following conditions must be met?
1. The increased thickness may have rounded corners
2. The repair thickness shall not be more the 60% of the required base metal thickness,
excluding corrosion allowance
3. The repair shall be made with a minimum of two passes
4. The chemistry of the filler metal shall be taken at the completion of welding
8. An owner-user is responsible for developing, documenting, implementing, excuting, and
assessing pressure vessel inspection systems and inspection procedures that will meet the
requirements of API510. These systems and procedures will be:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Maintained in an engineering procedure document.

Kept as a standard procedure.
Contained in a quality assurance inspection manual.
In hand and available at owner-user headquarters.

9. The term "minimum allowable shell thickness" is the thickness:

1.
2.
3.
4.

Essential for the shell and heads of a vessel

Required for each element of a vessel.
Necessary for the shell of a vessel.
Including the corrosion allowance for the shell of a vessel.

10.
May occur if equipment is subjected to temperatures above those for which it is
designed.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Brittle fracture
Creep
Stress Corrosion
Erosion.

11. Which of the following is an example of a pressure vessel covered by API 510?
1.
2.
3.
4.

Pressure vessel on an ocean-going ship, operates at 100 Psig & 100 F.

Pressure vessel in an oil refinery, operates at 5 psig and 70 F.
Pressure vessel in an oil refinery, operates at 100 psig and 200 F.
Pressure vessel in an oil refinery, vol of 4 cu/ft., and operates at 70 psig and 70 F.

12. The maximum allowable working pressure for the continued use of a pressure vessel shall
be based on computations determined by using the:
1. latest edition of the National Boiler Inspection Code or the construction code to which the
vessel was built.
2. latest edition of the ASME Code or the construction code to which the vessel was built.
3. latest edition of the API/ASME Code or the construction code to which the vessel was
built.
4. latest edition of the Underwriters Laboratories Code or the construction code to which the
vessel was built.

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13. May the API 510 Inspector be assisted by non-certified individuals when visual inspections
are performed?
1. Yes, when properly trained and qualified
2. Yes, when authorized by API
3. Yes
4. No
14. Which of the following is defined as a repair organization?
1.
2.
3.
4.

An owner-user who repairs his or her own equipment

The holder of an ASME "S" stamp
A contractor whose qualifications are acceptable to the pressure vessel engineer
An individual or organization that is authorized by API.

15. API 510 Inspection Code applies only to pressure vessels used by the petroleum and
chemical process industries that:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Have been placed in service; inspected and/or repaired by an authorized agency.

Are being fabricated for the petroleum/chemical industries.
Can be fabricated to ASME B&PV Code and inspected by NBIC inspectors.
Will be place in service after fabrication to the ASME B&PV Code.

16. For a corroded area of considerable size in which the circumferential stresses govern, the
least thickness along the most critical element of the area may be averaged over a length not
exceeding the following _____for vessels with inside diameters less than or equal to 60 inches
1. 1/4 the vessel diameter or 5 inches, whichever is less.
2. 1/2 the vessel diameter or 10 inches, whichever is less.
3. 1/4 the vessel diameter or 15 inches, whichever is less.
4. 1/2 the vessel diameter or 20 inches. whichever is less.
17. A pressure vessel has been in service for 12 years and has shown a history of corrosion over
its service life. The original thickness was 1.93" thick and the present thickness is: 1.40". What is
the corrosion rate for this vessel?
1. 0.26 inches/year
2. 0.04 inches/year
3. 0.53 inches/year
4. 0.08 inches/year
18. It is essential that all RBI assessments be:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Reviewed by jurisdictional authorities

Understood by Engineering
Thoroughly documented
Defined in terms of API.RP4467

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19. An above ground pressure vessel shall be given a visual external inspection, preferably while
in operation, at least every ___ years or at the same interval as the internal, whichever is less.
1. 2
2. 3
3. 5
4. 10
20. The period between internal or on-stream inspections for a remaining life of four years or
greater shall not exceed one-half the estimated remaining life of the vessel based on corrosion
rate or ______ years whichever is less.
1. 15
2. 5
3. 12
4. 10
21. In cases where the remaining safe operating life is estimated to be less than 4 years, the
inspection interval may be the full remaining safe op rating
1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4
22. What repairs can an authorized inspector?
1. Major repairs that require pressure tests.
2. Alterations that require pressure tests.
3. Major alterations that require pressure tests.
4. Limited or routine repairs that will not require pressure tests.
23. For corrosion calculations the surface of the weld is considered to be:
1. 1 inch on either side of the weld or twice the minimum thickness on either side of the
weld, whichever is greater.
2. 2 inches on either side of the weld or 2 times the minimum thickness on either side of the
weld, whichever is greater.
3. 4 inches on either side of the weld or 4 times the minimum thickness on either side of the
weld, whichever is greater.
4. 6 inches on either side of the weld or 6 tim.es the minimum thickness on either side of the
weld, whichever Is greater.
24. You have a corroded area which is 0.900 in. thick. The minimum thickness is calculated to be
1.000 in. the corrosion rate is 0.01 in. per year. Assuming a constant corrosion rate how much
weld overlay must be applied to have a 10 year life?
1.
4.
3.
4.

0.10 in.
0.20 in.
1.300 in.
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25. For alterations or repairs of vessels initially post weld heat treated as a code requirement
and constructed of P-1 and P-3 steels listed in the ASME Code, preheating to not less than
______ degrees F may be considered as an alternative to PWHT when impact testing is not
required.
1. 200
2. 300
3. 400
4. 500
26. When repairs or alterations must be made on a pressure vessel, all materials and all welding
procedures that are to be used must be approved by:
1. The insurance carrier for the company that the pressure vessel belongs to and the owneruser of the pressure vessel.
2. The owner-user and the contractor performing the repairs or alterations to the pressure
vessel.
3. The API authorized pressure vessel inspector and, if necessary, by an engineer
experienced in pressure vessel design, fabrication, or inspection.
4. The original vessel fabricator and the insurance carrier for the company that owns the
pressure vessel.
27. What factor determines the inspection interval of any pressure-relieving devices?
1. The interval is determined by the authorized pressure vessel inspector.
2. The interval is determined by the owner-user.
3. The interval is determined by the performance of the device.
4. The interval is determined by the size of the device.
28. The following information is not normally included in pressure vessel records.
1. Manufacturers data reports.
2. Vessel identification numbers
3. Piping past the first vessel flange.
4. Relief valve information.
29. What is the maximum inspection or testing interval of a pressure-relieving device?
1. 15years.
2. 12 years,
3. 10 years.
4. 20 years.
30. If both the ownership and the location of a vessel are changed, what must happen before it
is reused?
1. It must be internally and externally inspected
2. All the records must be reviewed.
3. It must be thoroughly ultrasonically checked.
4. It must have all the paper work transferred to the new owner.
31. When does an inspector normally approve all specified repair and alteration work.

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1. Work is approved after the work contractor certifies the work to be satisfactory and the
contractor has pressure tested the vessel. '
2. Work is approved by a process/chemical engineer for the owner-user and the contractor
has pressure tested the vessel.
3. Work is approved after an inspection by the authorized inspector has proven the work to
be satisfactory and any required pressure test has been witnessed by the him.
4. Work is approved after an inspection and test by the contractor and the unit operators
accept the vessel.
32. Who should be consulted before repairing a crack at a discontinuity?
1. The operators of the vessel.
2. The owner-user.
3. An engineer experienced in the operation of the vessel.
4. An engineer experienced in pressure vessel design.
33. What is the maximum interpass temperature for a repair weld using the controlled deposition
method that was originally PWHT?
1.
2.
3.
4.

400F
600F
300F
Not greater than that used in procedure qualification test.

34. The repair organization shall use qualified welders and welding procedures qualified in
accordance with:
1. Section V of the ASME Code.
2. Section IX of the ASME Code.
3. AWS D1.1 Welding Code.
4. API Standard 1104, Welding.
35. One type of Authorized Inspection Agency is:
1. An inspection organization that does inspections.
2. An insurance/inspection agency which does not write pressure vessel insurance.
3. An owner/user of pressure vessels who maintains an inspection organization only for his
own equipment.
4. An independent third party consultant.
36. Who is authorized to test and repair a pressure relief valves?
1. An organization experienced in PRV maintenance.
2. A valve repair shop.
3. A certified pressure vessel inspector.
4. A contractor with valve mechanics.
37. A carbon steel (A-285 GR C) vessel must be repaired by welding in a flush patch (replacing a
corroded area). Impact testing is not required The vessel is in caustic service and was originally
post weld heat treated. Which of the following is correct?

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1. The repair may be post weld heat-treated.

2. The repair may be pre-heated to 300 degrees F. while welding and PWHT waived.
3. The repair may be preheated to 200 degrees F. while welding and PWHT waived.
4. None of above.
38. Acceptance criteria for a welded repair or alteration should include NDE techniques that are
in accordance with the:
1. applicable section of the NBIC.
2. applicable section of the ASME Code.
3. jurisdiction.
4. owner-user.
39. When repairing vessels with stainless steel weld overlay and cladding (vessels constructed
of P-3, P-4, or P-5 base materials) UT should examine the base metal in the area of repair for
cracking per ASME Section V. This UT inspection should be made ____ hours after repairs have
been completed tor equipment in hydrogen service, especially for chromium-molybdenum alloys
that could be affected by delayed cracking.
1. 12
2. 24
3. 36
4. 42
40. How many years of experience is required when the candidate does not have an education
level equivalent to a high school education?
1. 5
2. 3
3. 2
4. 10
41. Carbon or alloy steel with a carbon content over __ percent shall not be welded.
1. 0.30
2. 0.35
3. 0.40
4. 0.45
42. It local post weld heat treatment is approved for a vessel repair, what is the minimum number
of thermocouples required around the localized area to monitor the temperature?
1. 1
2. 2
3. 4
4. 6

43. A pressure test is normally required after:

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1. an alteration.
2. a repair.
3. a lightning strike.
4. a unit upset.
44. When is a rerating of a pressure vessel considered complete?
1. When the pressure vessel engineer approves the rerating.
2. When the authorized construction organization attaches the nameplate to the rerated
vessel.
3. When the API authorized PV inspector oversee the attachment of an API 510 nameplate
or stamping.
4. When the owner-user accepts the rerating from the rerating organization.
45. When can preheat at 300 F in lieu of PWHT not be applied in the repairs of a pressure
vessel?
1.
2.
3.
4.

For P-No. 1 materials

For P-No. 3 materials
For P-No. 4 materials
None of the above

46. The Pressure Vessel engineer must additionally consider which of the following when
welding a P No. 5 base material to stainless cladding, which is in hydrogen service at elevated
temperatures?
1. Weld rod diameter
2. Effects of temper embrittlcment
3. Outgassing base metal
4. Weld bead size
47. A 12 in. nozzle is being installed in a vessel where the largest existing opening is 10 in. This
is considered:
1. A repair
2. An alteration
3. A rerating
4. A maintenance activity
48. When are fillet welded patches allowed?
1 They may be only used in vessels with shells 3/8" thick or less.
2 They may be used only if approved by the operators.
3 They may be used only on low pressure vessels.
4 They are used for only temporary repairs.
49. Out of the many methods of inspection _
most universally accepted method of inspection.

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1. radiographic examination
2. careful visual inspection
3. ultrasonic thickness measurement
4. hammer testing
50. An API certified inspector who has not been actively engaged, as such, within the previous
three years could be recertified by:
1. being employed by a refinery.
2. being licensed by the jurisdiction.
3. an oral examination.
4. a written examination.
51. Which of the following conditions must be met to qualify vessels for on-stream inspections
when the general corrosion rate is less than 0.005 in. per year and has a remaining life greater
than 10 years?
1. The vessel is strip lined
2. The corrosive character of the contents has been established for at least 5 years
3. Not more than two questionable conditions were disclosed at the previous external
inspection
4. The operating temperature exceeds the lower temperature limits for the materials creep
rupture range
52. The definition of required is:
1. Minimum nominal thickness in inches for a given location or component
2. Minimum actual thickness in inches for a given location or component
3. Minimum thickness in inches for a given location or component
4. Minimum allowable thickness in inches for a given location or component
53. Who is notified when a repair to an ASME Section VIII, Division 2 vessel is required?
1.
2.
3.
4.

Pressure vessel engineer

API Inspector
Pressure vessel engineer & API Inspector
Manufacturer of vessel

54. Which of the following is not an alteration?

1. Increasing the diameter of a shell section
2. Decreasing the temperature with impact testing of materials required
3. Adding a NPS 12 nozzle in a vessel that has two NPS 10 nozzles
4. Adding a NPS 10 nozzle in a vessel that has two NPS 12 nozzles

55. Who decides how long a temporary patch may remain in place?

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1.
2.
3.
4.

Owner-user
Pressure vessel engineer & API Inspector
Pressure vessel engineer
API Inspector

56. Lowering of the maximum allowable working pressure or temperature rating of a vessel or
both below the design conditions is:
1. A not a permissible way to provide for corrosion.
2. The preferred way to provide for corrosion.
3. The only way to keep a vessel in service when it is corroded.
4. A permissible way to provide for corrosion.
57. How are safety relief devices isolated from the vessel during hydrostatic testing?
1.
2.
3.
4.

Test levers are wired down

Removed or gagged
Springs are tightened
None of the above

58. Which of the following is a requirement when installing a patch?

1.
2.
3.
4.

Always perform pressure test after repair

Having rounded corners
Ultrasonically examine adjacent base material before welding
Having rounded corners with a minimum 1 in. radius

59. A pressure vessel whose thickness does not exceed 2 inches has a MDMT of- 20 F. Per API
510 what is the minimum test temperature permitted?
1. 30F
2. - 10F
3. - 30F
4. 10F
60. When must a pressure test shall be performed on a pressure vessel?
1. When the contractor working on the vessel deems it is necessary.
2. When the API authorized pressure vessel inspector believes that it is necessary.
3. When the safety group of the owner-user requests it.
4. When the NFPA requests it.

61. Which of the following widely scattered pitting can be ignored?

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1. The total area of the pits does not exceed 3 square inches within a 8 inch diameter circle
2. No pit depth is greater than 1/3 the vessel thickness retirement
3. The sum of the pit dimensions along any straight line within the circle does not exceed
1.5 inches
4. The total area of the pits does not exceed 7 square inches within an 8 inch diameter circle
62. Which of the following must be considered by the pressure vessel engineer when repairs are
made to stainless steel weld overlay for equipment in hydrogen service?
1.
2.
3:
4.

Hardening of the weld metal due to grinding or arc gouging

Softening of base metal due to welding
PWHT to reduce impact properties
Outgassing base metal

63. Which NDE method is used to examine P-3, P-4, or P-5 base metal when repairs to stainless
steel weld overlay is made?
1.
2.
3.
4.

PT
UT
RT
VT

64. Quality assurance can be simply defined as:

1. The work necessary to restore a vessel to a condition suitable for safe operation
2. All planned, systematic, and preventative actions required to determine if materials,
equipment or services will meet specified requirements
3. Work done by the QA Manager
4. Planned actions which determine that all NDE is performed correct
65. If external or internal coverings, such as insulation. Refractory protective linings, and
corrosion resistant linings are in good condition and there is no reason to suspect that an
unsafe condition is behind them,:
1. it is not necessary to remove them for inspection.
2. it is necessary to remove them completely for inspection.
3. it is necessary to partially remove them for inspection.
4. it is required to remove them completely for inspection on some set interval.
66. How long must the temper bead repair be held at temperature after completion of the weld
repair for an API510 applications?
1.
2.
3.
4.

5 hours
1 hour
4 hours
2 hours

67. Who is responsible to keep records of pressure vessel inspections & repairs?

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1.
2.
3.
4.

Owner -user
API Inspector
Pressure vessel engineer
Engineering manager

68. During an internal inspection of a pressure vessel a blister is found in one of the heads
between knuckle and circumferential head to shell weld. What would be the most appropriate
action?
1)
2)
3)
4)

Replace the head

Consult with a pressure vessel engineer
Drill the blister to relieve the pressure
Pressure test the vessel

69. A pressure vessel contains the following nozzles, (2-NPS 6, 1-NPS 10 and 4-NPS 3). Which
of the following would be an alteration?
1)
2)
3)
4)

Addition of an NPS 6 nozzle

Addition of an NPS 12 nozzle
Addition of an NPS 3/4 nozzle
Addition of three NPS 1 nozzle

70. When an owner/user chooses to conduct a RBI assessment it must include a systematic
evaluation of:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Fatigue
Likelihood of failure
Associated consequence of failure
Both 2 & 3

71. Examples of degradation mechanisms are:

1.
2.
3.
4.

Corrosion
Cracking
Creep
All the above

72. Under what conditions is an internal field inspection of a newly installed pressure vessel
waived?
1. The contractor installing the vessel assures the owner-user that the vessel is satisfactory
for its intended service.
2. A manufacturers data report assuring the vessel is satisfactory for its intended service is
available.
3. The owner-user assures the inspector that the vessel is satisfactory for its intended
service.
4. The manufacturer orally assures the owner-user that the vessel is satisfactory for its
intended service.

73. An RBI assessment may be used to ______ the 10 year inspection limit.

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1.
2.
3.
4.

Increase or decrease
Increase
Decrease
Limit

74. All repair and alteration welding shall be in accordance with the applicable requirements of
the:
1. NBIC Code
2. AWS D1.1 Welding Code
3. ASME Code Section VIII.
4. NFPA Welding Code.

RESULTADOS

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1 1.
2 1.

27 3.
28 3

50 4.
51 2.

3 4.

29 3.

52 3.

4 4.

30 1.

53 3.

5 4.

31 3.

54 4.

6 4.

32 4

55 3.

7 3.

33 2

56 4.

8 3.

34 2.

57 2.

9 2.

35 3.

58 4.

10 2.

36 1.

59 2.

11 3.

37 1.

60 2.

12 2.

38 2.

61 4.

13 1.

39 2.

62 4.

14 1.

40 2.

63 1.

15 1.

41 2.

64 2.

16 4

42 2.

65 1.

17 1.

43 1.

66 4.

18 3

44 3.

67 2.

19 3

45 4.

68 2.

20 4.

46 3.

69 2.

21 2.

47 2.

70 4.

22 4.

48 4.

71 4.

23 1.

49 2.

72 2.

24 1.

73 2.

25 2.

74 3.

26 3.

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