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PRACTICE QUESTIONS (Closed)


ASME SECTION VIII, DIV. I
1. An item, which cannot be found on a mill test report for material, is: A. B. C. D. 2. SA Specification number Heat number Allowable stress value Chemical composition

What is the minimum thickness of plate that can be used in the shell or head of a pressure vessel? A. B. C. D. 1/4" 3116" 1/16" There is no minimum thickness

3.

Surface defects in materials may be repaired when: A B. C. D. Approved by the Inspector Accepted by the engineering department Approved by the pressure vessel engineer Less than 2" in depth

4.

Re-rating may be done after which of the following requirements are met? a. Calculations from either the manufacturer or an owneruse pressure vessel engineer experienced in pressure vessel design, fabrication or inspection shall justify the rerating. The re-rating is in accordance with the construction code to which the pressure vessel was originally built or by computations that are determined using the appropriate formulae in the latest edition of the ASME Code Current inspection records verify that the pressure vessel is satisfactory for the proposed service conditions and that the corrosion allowance provided is adequate. All of the above

b.

c.

d.

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5.

Which of the following types of heads will normally require the greatest wall thickness? A. B. C. D. 2:1 elliptical head Dished torispherical Hemispherical head Flat head

6.

Design and fabrication of pressure vessels shall be in accordance with which of the following: A. B. C. D. ASME Section I ASME Section VIII Engineering Guides and General Specifications API - Pressure Vessels Section IV

7.

Which of the following is / are to be undertaken in case the ownership and location of vessel are changed? a. b. c. The vessel shall be hydro tested only The vessel shall be internally and externally inspected before it is re-used The allowable conditions of service shall be established and the next period of inspection shall be established for the new service. Only b and c

d. 8.

The maximum deviation from the true circular form of a vessel shall not exceed: A. B. C. D. 2% 1% 10 % of the nominal inside diameter 5%

9.

A new pressure vessel should be inspected to which of the following codes? a. b. c. d. API 510 API 572 ASME Sec. VIII Div. 1 All of the above

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10.

For repairs as per API 510, the welders and welding procedures shall be qualified to the requirement of: a. b. c. d. API 1104 code ASME Section V ASME Section IX AWS D 1.1

11.

Which of the following liquid penetrant indications would be unacceptable? A. B. C. D. Relevant linear indications Relevant rounded indications greater than 3/16" Four or more relevant rounded indications in a line separated by 1/16" or less All of the above

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According to the ASME Code, Section VIII, the metal temperature during pneumatic test shall be at least _____ above the minimum design metal temperature to minimize the risk of brittle fracture. A. B. C. D. 200F 300F 400F 500F

13. Calculate the remaining life of a vessel given the following data: Actual thickness = 0.955 inch. Minimum thickness required = 0.787 inch Thickness at pervious inspection 5 years prior to present inspection = 1.015 inch a. b. c. d. 14. 20 years 14 years 28 years None of the above

Ultrasonic examination may be substituted for radiography when: A. B. C. D. Radiographic equipment is not available Final closure seam of a vessel does not permit interpretable radiographs Required by the designer Final closure seam exceeds 2-in. thickness

15.

If a vessel is so large that it must be PWHT in more than one heat, what is the minimum overlap in the furnace? A. 5 B. 10' C. 15' D. 50'

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The period between the two consecutive internal (or on-stream) inspections shall not exceed? a. b. c. d. One half of the remaining life of the vessel (based on corrosion rate) 10 years cases where the safe working life is estimated to be less than 4 years the inspection interval may be the full remaining safe operating life up to a maximum of 2 years The least of above

17.

A vessel nameplate is stamped RT 4 this indicates that: A. B. C. D. Only part of the complete vessel has satisfied the radiographic requirements of UW-11(a) The complete vessel satisfies the requirements of UW11(a)(5) and the spot radiography requirements of UW-1 (a )(5)(b) have been applied All butt welds have been 100% radiographed All butt welds have been spot radiographed per UW-52

18.

What is the maximum allowable working pressure of a vessel? A. B. C. D. The vessel's design pressure The vessel's design pressure plus the static head The maximum gauge pressure permitted at the bottom of the vessel, which includes hydrostatic head The maximum gauge pressure permitted at the top of the vessel

19.

The symbol ~HT" on a pressure vessel nameplate indicates: A. B. C. D. Vessel was hammer tested Whole vessel was Post Weld Heat Treated Vessel is good for high temperature Vessel was hydrotested

20.

After completion or repairs, a pressure test a. b. c. d. Must always be conducted Shall be applied if the authorized pressure vessel inspector believes that one is necessary Must never be conducted Shall be conducted only if repair is done on pressure parts.

21. If probable corrosion rates can not be determined, on stream determinations shall be made after approximately: a. b. c. d. 10,000 hours of service 1000 hours of service 5000 hours of service After 2,500 hours of service

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22.

Which of the following documents referenced in API 510 addresses recommended inspection practices for pressure vessels? a. b. c. d. API 620 API 572 API Std 526 All of the above

30.

After completion of alterations a pressure test a. b. c. Normally required Subject to approval of the jurisdiction ( where applicable ) appropriate NDE shall be required where pressure test is not performed Substituting NDE procedure for a pressure test after an alteration ay be done only after consulting a pressure vessel engineer experienced in pressure vessel design and the authorized pressure vessel inspector have been consulted All of above

d. 31.

Vessels containing lethal substances are required to be postweld heat treated in what thicknesses ? A B. C. D. All Above 5/8 in Above 1 1/4 in. Above 1 in.

32.

Butt welds in vessels that contain lethal substances are required to be _____ radiographed. A. B. C. D. Spot Fully Partially None of the above

33.

Materials used for making repair by welding in carbon steel vessels shall have the following limitations? a. b. c. d. They shall meet the requirements stipulated I NACE MR 0175 The carbon content shall not be over 0.35% Welding repair shall be done by using only the GTAW process All of the above

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34.

Longitudinal welded joints within the main shell or nozzles are Category _____ A. B. C. D. C D A B

35.

The temperature used when calculating the required thickness of a shell or head is known as the _____ design temperature. A. B. C. D. Marginal Minimum Maximum Optimal

36.

The acronym MDMT stands for ______ A. B. C. A. Major Design Method Theory Minimum Design Metal Temperature Maximum Design Metal Temperature Minimum Design Material Temperature

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PRACTICE QUESTIONS SET 2 (Open)


ASME SECTION VIII, DIV. I
1. Which carbon low-alloy material listed below can be exempted from impact testing per UG-84? A. B. C. D. 2. P-No. 8,1/2 in. P-No. 1, Group 3, Curve E, 1 in. P-No. 1, Group 1 or 2, Curve C, not exceeding 2 in. P-No. 1, Group 1 or 2, Curve D, not exceeding 1 in.

P-No. 1, Group 1 or 2 material listed on Curve A is exempted from impact testing if it does not exceed A. B. C. D. 1 in. 2 in. 1/2 in. 9/16 in.

3.

Loadings to be considered in designing a pressure vessel are: A. B. C. D. Internal and external pressure Wind Snow All of the above

4.

If a steel casting has a weld seam with a joint efficiency of 0.70 and is examined in accordance with the minimum requirements of the material specification what would be the appropriate "E" value to use when calculating the required thickness of the casting? A. B. C. D. 0.70 1.00 0.80 1.00

5.

You are calculating the required thickness of a cylindrical shell under internal pressure. The inside radius including corrosion allowance is 24 in. The corrosion allowance is 0.125 in. What inside radius would you use? A. B. C. D. 24 in. 24.125 in. 48.50 in. 26 in.

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6.

A full size Charpy impact test specimen has a dimension of A. B. C. D. 10 mm x 11mm 0.394 in. x 0.394 in. 0.394 in. x 0.393 in. 0.262 in. x 0.394

7.

What is done when full size impact test specimens cannot be obtained? A. B. C. D. Estimate the ft-bf that could be obtained Refer to standard tables Subsize specimens are to be used Use a drop weight test as an alternative

8.

You are to impact test a material, which is I in. thick, and has a minimum specified yield strength of 55 ksi. What is the required average for the 3 specimens? A. B. C. D. 20 l5 30 50 ft-lbf ft-lbf ft-lbf ft-lbf

9.

When full radiography is required of the Category A and D butt welds, the Category B and C butt welds shall as a minimum meet the requirements for ______ A. B. C. D. Full radiography in accordance with UW-51 Spot radiography in accordance with UW-52 Partial radiography in accordance with UW-53 Spot radiography in accordance with UW-51

10.

Ultrasonic examination in accordance with UW-53 may be substituted for radiography for what condition? It is never permitted When radiographic equipment is not available For the final closure seam if the construction does not permit interpretable radioqraphs D. For longitudinal welded seams when they are in excess of 1 1/4 in. A. B. C.

11.

Joint efficiencies for welded joints shall be in accordance with A. B. C. D. Subsection C UW-11(a)(5)(b) Paragraph UW-12(d) Table UW~12

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12.

When a value of E is taken from column (a) of Table UW-12 what are the values for Type 1 and Type 2 welded joints? A. B. 1.00 & 0.90 1.00 & 0.85 C 0.85 & 0.70 D. 0.85 & 0.65

13.

What would be the value of E for a butt-welded longitudinal joint welded from both sides? A. B. C. D. 1.00 0.85 0.45 0.60

14.

Material for pressure parts shall comply with the requirements for materials given in -------A. B. C. D. UG-4 thru UG-15 UG-93 UW-15 UG-l5 thru UG-27

15.

Material for non-pressure parts, which are welded to the vessel _____ prior to being used in the vessel. A. Must be tested using PT or MT B. Must be proven of weldable quality C. Must be ultrasonic thickness tested D. Must be pressure tested For material which is not identifiable in accordance with UG-10, UG-11, UG-15, or UG-93, proof of weldable quality can be demonstrated by: A. B. C. D. Using weld material which meets the requirements of an SFA specification Preparing a butt joint test coupon from each piece of nonidentified material and making guided bend tests Satisfactory qualification of the welding procedure Both 2 and 3 above

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17.

When adjacent abutting sections differ in thickness by more than the lesser of one-fourth the thickness of the thinner section of 1/8 in. what must be done? A. B. C. D. Provide a tapered transition of at least 3:1 Make six inch radiograph Nothing Provide a tapered transition of at least 4:1

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Longitudinal welded joints of adjacent courses shall be separated by at least-------to avoid the radiographic requirement. A. Five times the minimum thickness of the plate B. Five times the thickness of the thinner plate C. Six inches D. Four times the thickness of the thicker plate

19.

Full radiography is required for which of the following butt welds: A. In shells and heads of vessels containing lethal substances B. In shells and heads of unfired steam boilers having design pressures less than 50 PSI C. In all vessels where the least nominal thickness exceeds 1 in. D. None of the above

20.

Category B and C butt welds in nozzles and communicating chambers never require radiographic examination provided they neither exceed: A. B. C. D. NPS 10 1 1/8 in. NPS 6 NPS 10 nor 1 1/8 in.

21.

Corrosion under insulation (CUI) due to environmental factors like humidity, moisture, will be more pronounced at temperature a. b. c. d. Below 250F 250F to 2500F More than 2500 Other factors being same corrosion in above temperature ranges will be same minimize.

22.

What is the set pressure tolerance for a pressure relief device set at 350 PSI? A. B. C. D. +/-2 PSI +/-30 PSI +/-10.5 PSI +/- 15%

23.

A pressure vessel, which is 50 in. inside diameter, has a flat spot. What is the maximum permitted out of roundness at this location? A. B. C. D. 2.00 in. 1.00 in. 0.750 in. 0.500 in.

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The formula that is to be used calculating thickness and pressure for cylindrical shells subject to circumferential stress is found in Appendix A. B. C. D. 1-1,formula2 1-1,formulal 1-4, formula 3 1-8, formula 1

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When calculating the required thickness for external pressure of a shell factor B must be determined. Considering the D 0 / t ratio what are the three parameters required to determine the factor? A. B. C. D. Material, stress, temperature Factor A, modulus of elasticity, material Factor A, material, and the design temperature Thickness, factor A, design temperature

69.

A nozzle similar to Figure UW-16.1, sketch (e) has a shell thickness of 9116 in. and a nozzle thickness of 3/4 in., what is the value of tmin? A. B. C. D. 9/l6 in. 1/2 in. 11/2 in. 1 in.

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Two shells are to be butt welded together to form a circumferential joint. Each shell is 1" thick. What is the maximum permitted offset? A. B. C. D. 3/l6in. 1/4t 1/8 in. 3/4 in.

71.

Pressure vessels with a volume of 1 1/2 curt and 600 PSI design pressure can be exempted from Authorized Inspection provided they are not to be _____ A. B. C. D. Provided with quick actuating closures Used for water service only Used for steam service less than 4000F Used for noncorrosive service

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PRACTICE QUESTIONS SET 3 (Open)


ASME SECTION VIII, DIV. I
148. The required visual inspection after application of the hydrostatic test pressure is conducted at not less than A. B. C. D. Four-fifths the test pressure The MAWP to be stamped on the vessel Two-thirds the test pressure Ten percent above operating pressure

149. What type liquids may be used for hydrostatic testing? A. B. C. D. Water Any nonhazardous liquid if below its boiling point Combustible liquids having a flash point less than 1100 F All of the above

150. The recommended test temperature above the MDMT for hydrostatic testing in accordance with the ASME Code is _____ A. B. C. D. 100F 300F 200F 500F

151. The hydrostatic test pressure shall be applied to a filled pressure vessel when _____ A. B. C. D. The vessel and its contents are at about the same temperature The Inspector believes it should be applied Required by the test procedure All personnel are at a safe distance from the test site

152. What is the maximum metal temperature that need not be exceeded during a hydrostatic pressure test? A. B. C. D. 700F 300F above the MDMT 120~F 10~F above the Design temperature

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153.

A small liquid relief valve installed on the vessel set to times _____________ the hydrostatic test pressure is a recommended precaution to prevent overpressure and damage A. B. C. D. 3 2 1-1/2 1-1/3

154. Except for lethal service a vessel ______ hydrostatic pressure test. A. B. C. D. May May not Should Must

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PRACTICE QUESTIONS SET 4 (Open)


ASME SECTION VIII, DIV. I
204. When a value of E is taken from column (a) of Table UW-12 what are the values for Type 1 and Type 2 welded joints? A. B. C. D. 1.00&0.90 1.00&O.85 0.85 & 0.70 0.85 & 0.65

205. What would be the value of E for a butt-welded longitudinal joint welded from both sides? A. B. C. D. 1.00 0.85 0.45 0.60

206. A seamless vessel section is welded into a vessel with the requirements of UW-1 1 (a)(5)(b) spot radiography requirements met. What value of E would be used in the calculation for the shell? A. B. C. D. 0.85 0.65 0.90 1.00

207. A seamless head is welded to a vessel shell using a Type 4 joint. What value of E would be used in the calculation for the head? A. B. C. D. 0.55 0.45 0.85 1.00

208. An ERW pipe is being used as the shell of a vessel, what E value would be used in the calculation of the shell if the requirements of UW-1 1 (a)(5)(b) were met? A. B. C. D. 1.00 0.85 0.45 0.60

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209. A single unreinforced opening meeting the requirements of UG36(c)(3) is located in a Category B weld joint. What radiographic requirements must be met? A. B. C. D. A radiograph must be taken that is two times the diameter of the hole in length A six inch radiograph must be taken which is centered over where the hole will be placed A twenty inch radiograph must be taken which is centered over the hole area A radiograph must be taken that is three times the diameter of the hole in length

210. Strength calculations are required for which of the following nozzle configurations? A. B. C. D. Figure Figure Figure Figure UW-1 3.2, sketch h UW-16.1, sketch a-1 UW-16.1, sketch b UW-13.1, sketch d

211. Reinforcing plates and saddles of nozzles attached to the outside of a vessel shall be provided with at least one telltale hole ____ in size. A. B. C. D. Maximum NPS 1/4 tap Maximum NPS 2 Maximum NPS 1/2 tap 2 in.

212. The largest throat size required for a ~ fillet weld when only pressure loading is being considered is: A. B. C. D. 3/4 in. 1/3 the thickness of the nozzle 3/l6in. 1/4 in.

213. A nozzle similar to Figure UW-16.1, sketch (e) has a shell thickness of 9/16 in. and a nozzle thickness of 3/4 in., what is the value of tmin,? A. B. C. D. 9/16 in. in. 1 in 1 in.

214. When calculating the allowable load on fillet welds a joint efficiency of _____% is used. A. B. C. 60 55 1.0

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215. Welding procedures used in welding pressure parts and in joining load-carrying nonpressure parts shall be qualified in accordance with: A. B. C. D. AWSB1 ASME Section IX ASME Section VIII Company engineering specifications

216. When welding nonpressure-bearing attachments, which have no load-carrying function, is made by any automatic welding process procedure qualification testing is: A. B. C. D. Required when thickness exceeds 1/2" Required for pressure pants only Not required Not required unless requested by the inspector

217. Each welder and welding operator shall be assigned a/an _____ by the manufacturer/repair firm. A. B. C. D. Clock number Welding helmet Blue uniform Identifying number, letter or symbol

218. It is recommended that no welding be performed when the metal is lower than _____0F. A. B. C. D. 32 60 0 5 Tack welds

219. used to secure alignment shall be: A. B. C. D. Removed completely Ground on the starting and stopping ends Examined with the PT method Either 1 or 2

220. Surfaces to be welded shall be cleaned within what distance from the weld joint? A. B. C. 0. 1 Two times the plate thickness There is no mandatory distance As required by the inspector

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221. Two shells are to be butt welded together to form a circumferential joint. Each shell is 1" thick. What is the maximum permitted offset? A. B. C. D. 3/16 in. 1/4t 1/8in. 3/4 in.

222. What is the maximum permitted weld reinforcement for a butt in a pressure vessel shell that is 1-1/2 in. thick? A. 1/2 in. B. 3/32 in. C. 1/8 in. D. 1/4in. 223. When welds are identified by stamping, each welder or welding operator shall stamp their identification at what intervals for steel fabrications? A. B. C. D. 6 ft. 2 ft 10 ft. 3 ft.

224. Peening shall not be used on which of the following welds if the vessel is not subsequently post weld heat treated? A. B. C. D. Initial (root layer) Intermediate layers Final face layer 1 and 3

225. What is the minimum overlap that must be provided when a vessel is heat treated in more than one heat in a furnace? A. B. C. D. 10 ft. 5 ft. No minimum specified 15 ft.

226. Postweld heat treatment when required shall be done _____ A. B. C. D. Either before or after the hydrostatic test Prior to minor repairs Before hydrostatic test After hydrostatic test

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227. An example of nominal thickness for the purpose of determining heat treatment time is: A. B. C. D. The depth of a repair weld The thickness of the attachment when a non pressure part is welded to a pressure part The thickness of the tubesheet in shell to tubesheet connections The thicker of the two adjacent welded butt welded pants

228. Surface weld metal buildup is required to be examined over the full surface of the deposit by which of the following? A. B. C. D. Radiographic Ultrasonic Magnetic Particle Acid etching

229. The Inspector shall assure that which of the following has been accomplished? A. B. C. D. Welding procedures used have been qualified Welders used have been qualified Postweld heat treatments have been correctly performed All of the above

230. When pneumatic testing is used instead of hydrostatic testing which of the following welds must be examined with MT or PT? A. B. C. D. All welds around openings Welds around openings over 12 in. CD Attachment welds with throat thickness exceeding 3/8 in. None of the above

231. When full radiography is required the radiographic personnel shall be qualified to which standard? A. B. C. D. Manufacturer's ISO 926 SNT-TC-1A AWS-1104

232. A longitudinal butt weld is being fully examined. The weld is 3/4 in. thick which includes 1/16 in. reinforcement. What is the longest elongated inclusion permitted? A. B. C. 0. 3/16 in. 1/4in. 3/4 in. 1/2t

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233. For spot radiography, one spot shall be examined on each vessel for each A. B. C. 0. 50 ft. 25 ft. 60 ft. 10%

234. The minimum length of a spot radiograph shall be _____ A. B. C. D. 235. 24in. No minimum specified 12 in. 6in.

When a spot radiograph does not meet Code requirements ________ of length. A. B. C. D. The entire increment will be acceptable if the weld is repaired at the failed spot Two additional spots shall be examined One additional spot shall be examined The entire increment must be rewelded and a new spot examined

236.

Ultrasonic examination when required is performed in accordance with _____ A. B. C. D. Section V, Article 5 Appendix 8 Appendix 12 Appendix 7

237. For welded construction the carbon content for carbon and low alloy steels shall not exceed A. B. C. 0. 0.035 0.35 3.5 10

238. SA-36 and SA-283 Grades A, B, C, and 0 steel plates may be used as pressure parts for which of the following applications? A. B. C. D. Unfired steam boilers not exceeding 50 PSI Vessels containing lethal substances Vessels processing gasoline None of the above

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239. The term nominal thickness for determination of postweld heat treatment holding time is defined as: A. B. C. D. Thickness of the weld including corrosion allowance Thickness of the base metal Thickness of the weld excluding corrosion allowance Thickness of the base metal plus one-half the corrosion allowance

240. When pressure parts of two different P-Number groups are joined by welding the postweld heat treatment shall be that specified in: A. B. C. D. UCS~6 or UHT-56 UCS-56 or UHA-32 UHT-56 or UHA-32 UNF-56 or UCS-56

241. The temperature of the furnace shall not exceed _____ 0F at the time the vessel or part is placed in it. A. B. C. D. 600 500 800 300

242. Above 8000F the heating rate shall not be more than ______ A. B. C. D. 5000F/hour divided by the maximum metal thickness 4000F/hour divided by the maximum metal thickness 9000F/hour divided by the maximum metal thickness 2000F/hour divided by the maximum metal thickness

243. During the postweld heat treatment holding period there shall be no greater difference than _____0F between the highest and lowest temperature throughout the portion of the vessel being heat treated. A. B. C. D. 150 200 300 250

244. During the heating and cooling periods, the furnace atmosphere shall be controlled as to avoid A. B. C. D. Excessive Excessive Excessive Excessive corrosion bending stress oxidation

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245. Above 8000F cooling shall be done in ______ A. B. C. D. A furnace A furnace or cooling chamber A cooling chamber Still air

246. Above 8000F the cooling rate shall not be more than A. B. C. D. 5000F/hour divided by the maximum metal thickness 4000F/hour divided by the maximum metal thickness 9000F/hour divided by the maximum metal thickness 2000F/hour divided by the maximum metal thickness

247. What 15 the normal holding temperature for a P-No. 1 Group 3? A. B. C. D. 11000F 12000F 9000F 6000F

248. What is the minimum holding time for a P-No. 1 Group 2 welded joint 2 in. thick? A. B. C. D. 4 hours 2 hours 15 minutes 2 hours 3 hours

249. What is the minimum holding time for a P-No. 1 Group 3 welded joint 1/8 in. thick? A. B. C. D. 1 hour 12.5 minutes 15 minutes None of the above

250. What is the minimum holding time for a P-No. 3 Group 2 welded joint 6 in. thick? A. B. C. 0. 3 3 2 5 hours hours 30 minutes hours hours

251. A welded joint in a P-No. 1 Group 1 material is 1 3/16 in. thick. No special service requirements apply. What would the minimum holding time be? A. B. C. 1 hour 11.25 minutes No PWHT required 2 hours

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D.

None of the above

252. The special service conditions of UW-2 apply to a P-No. 1 Group 3 material. Which of the following can be exempted from PWHT if a minimum 2000F preheat is applied? A. B. C. D. Groove welds not over 1/2 in. that attach nozzles with an inside diameter of 2 in. Fillet welds with a throat thickness of 3/4 in. that attach non pressure parts to pressure parts Any weld less than 11/2 in. Any weld not over 11/4 in.

253. The maximum depth of a repair weld using the temper bead process that does not require a repostweld heat treatment for a P-No. 1 Group 2 material is _____ A. B. C. D. 2 in. 1-1/4 in. 1-1/2 in. 5/8 in.

254. After completing all welding, the repair area shall be maintained at a temperature of --------- for a minimum period of _____ hours. A. B. C. D. 255. 3004000F 5 hours 400-5000F 5 hours 450-5500F 4 hours 400-5000F 4 hours

The alternative postweld heat treatment temperate of 9500F is to be used for a P-No. 1 Group 2 weld joint of 4 in. thick. What would the minimum holding time be? A. B. C. 0. 10 hours 45 minutes 10 hours 4hours 2 hours 30 minutes

256. For P-No. I Group 1 material full radiography is required when the thicknesses exceeds ______ in. A. B. C. D. 0 1-1/2 1-1/4 5/8

257. Unless otherwise exempted impact testing is required for a combination of thickness and A. B. C. D. Minimum design metal temperature Maximum design temperature Specification and grade of material Allowable stress

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258. Components, which are to be evaluated to establish impact test exemptions, are: A. B. C. D. Shells Heads Attachments, which are essential to the structural integrity of the vessel when, welded to pressure retaining components All of the above

259. The governing thickness tg for a corner, fillet or lap welded joint is defined as: A. B. C. D. The throat thickness of the attaching weld The thinner of the two parts joined The nominal thickness of the thickest welded joint The thickness of the thicker member divided by 4

260. When the governing thickness for a welded joint exceeds ______ in. and is colder than ______0F impact tested material shall be used. A. B. C. D. 4, 4, 6, 2, -50 120 120 -50

261. The governing thickness of a fiat nonwelded tubesheet of 16 in. thickness is: A. B. 4 in. 16 in. C. Dependent on the attaching shell thickness D. 6 in.

262. If the governing thickness of a nonwelded part exceeds 6 in., below what MDMT must the material be impact tested? A. B. C. D. 1000F 600F 1200F None of the above

263. What is the basic minimum design metal temperature for a SA216 Grade WCB casting which is produced to a fine grain practice and water quenched and tempered with the largest nominal thickness 11/2 in.? A. B. C. D. 880F 140F 430F 510F

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264. When the coincident ratio as defined in Figure UCS-66.1 is 0.70 what is the further reduction in the MDMT of the material? A. B. C. D. 200F 300F 400F 1100F

265. No impact testing is required for B16.5 steel flanges used at design metal temperatures no colder than ______0F. A. B. C. D. 1200F -200F -500F 200F

266. No impact testing is required for UCS materials less than ______ in. thick. A. B. C. D. 1.000 0.099 0.098 0.250

267. If postweld heat treating is performed on a weld joint joining PNo. I materials when not otherwise required by Section VIII an additional ______0F in impact testing exemption temperature may be given to the minimum permissible temperature from Figure UCS-66. A. B. C. D. 30 35 50 70

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ASME QUESTIONS ANSWER KEY Section VIII General Questions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. C C A A D B B B C B

D B B B A C A D B B A C A C B D A D C D A B A C C B D C D A B B C A B C D A B

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50. A 51. B 52. D 53. A 54. B 55. A 56. D 57 A 58.D 59 B 60. C 61. A 62.B 63.C 64.C 65. C 66.D 67. B 68.C 69. A 70. A 71. A 72.B 73. C 74. A 75. C 76. C 77. C 78. D 79. C Subsection A 80. B, Foreword 81. 0, U-1 (e) 82. A, U-1 (j) 83. A, U-1 (j) 84. C, U- (2) 85. A, Table U-3 86. C UG-4 (a) 87. B, UG-4 (b) 88. A, UG-5, Note 2 89. D, UG-9 90. B, UG-l0 91. B; UG-16 (b)(1) 92. D, UG-16(c) 93. D, UG-16 (d) 94. A, UG-16 (e) 95. C, UG-20 (a) 96. B, Figure UCS-66.2 97. D, UG-20 (f)(1)(b) 98. C, UG-20 (f)(1)(a) 99. D, UG-22 100. A, U G-24 (a) 101 B, UG-27(c) & UG-16 (e) 102. D, Table UW-12
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103. C, UG-28 104. A, UG-28(c)(1) Step 2 105. C, UG-28(c)(1) Step 4 106. B, UG-32 (a) 107. D, UG-32 (d) 108. D, UG-32 (d) 109. B, UG-32 (e) 110. B, UG-32 (o) 111. A, UG-34 112. C, UG-34(c)(2) & UW-12 113. A, UG-34(c)(2) 114. A, UG-36(c)(3)(a) 115. B, UG-36(c)(3)(c) 116. C, UG-37 (a) 117. A, UG-37 (a) 118. B, Figure UG-37.1 119. C, UG-37 (a) 120. C, Figure UG-37.1 & UG4O (b)(1) & (2) 121. A, UG-40 (e) 122. B, UG-76(c) 123. A, UG-77 (a) 124. D, UG-77 (b) 125. A, UG-79 (b) 126. D, UG-80 (a) 127. B, UG-82 (a) 128. A, UG-82 (b) 129. D, UG-84(c)(1) 130. B, UG-84(c)(2) 131. C, UG-84(c)(3) 132. A, Figure UG-84.lb 133. C, UG-84(c)(4)(b) 134. B, Table UG-84.2 135. D, TabIe UG-84.4 136. B, UG-85 137. 0, UG-90(c)(1) 138. A, UG-93 (a)(1) 139. C, UG-93 (d) 140. A, UG-96 141. C, UG-98 (a) 142. A, UG-98 (b) 143. C, UG-99 (b) 144. A, UG-99(c) 145. 0, UG-99 (d) 146. B, UG-99 (e) 147. A, UG-99 (f) 148. C, UG-99 (g) 149. B, UG-99 (h) 150. B, UG-99 (h) 151. A, UG-99 (h) 152. C, UG-99 (h) 153. D, UG-99 (h) 154. A, UG-99 (k) 155. C, UG-10O (b)
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156. D, UG-100(c) 157. A, UG-100 (d) 158. B, UG-1O0 (d) 159. A, UG-100 (e) 160. A, UG-102 (a) 161. B, UG-102 (a) 162. A, UG-102 (b) 163. C, UG-102 (b) 164. A, UG-102 (b) 165. D, UG-102(c) 166. B, UG-103 167. C, UG-103 168. B, UG-115 (b) 169. B, UG-116 (a)(3) 170. 0, UG-116 (b)(1) 171. A, UG-116(c) 172 B, UG-116 (e)(2) 173. C, UG-116 (e)(3) 174. D, UG-116 (e)(4) 175. C, UG-116 (e)(1) 176. B, UG-116 (e) 177. A, UG-116 (f)(1) 178. C, UG-116 (f)(2) 179. D, UG-120 & Appendix W 180. C, UG-120(c) 181. A, UG-125(c) 182. D, UG-128 183. A, UG-134 (a) Subsection B 184. D, UW-2 185. A, UW-2 (a) 186. B, UW-2 (a) 187. A, UW~(d)(2) 188. C, UW-3 (a)(1) 189. B, UW-3 (a)(2) 190. B, UW-3 (a)(1) 191. C, UW-3 (a)(3) 192. D, UW-3 (a)(4) 193. A, UW-3 (b) 194. A, UW-5 (a) 195. B, UW-5 (b) 196. D, UW-5 (b)(3) 197. A, UW-9(c) 198. B, UW-9 (d)
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199. A, UW-11 (a)(1) 200. D, UW-11 (a)(2) & (4) 201. B, UW-11 (a)(5)(b) 202. C, UW-11 (a)(7) 203. D, UW-12 204. A, Table UW-12 Column (a) 205. B, Table UW-12 Column (b) type 1 206. D, UW-12 (d) 207. C, UW-12 (d) 208. A, UW-12 (e) 209. D, UW-14 (b) 210. B, UW-15 (b) 211. A, UW-15 (d) 212. D, UW-16 (b) 213. A, UW-16 (b) 214. B, UW-18 (d) 215. B, UW-28 (b) 216. C, UW-28(c)(2) 217. D, UW-29(c) 218. C, UW-30 219. D, UW-31(c) 220. C, UW-32 (a) 221. A, Table UW-33 222. C, Table UW-35 223. D, UW-35 224. D, UW-39 (a) 225. B, UW40 (a)(2) 226. C, UW40 (e) 227. A, UW40 (f)(6) 228. C, UWA2 (b)(2) 229. D, UW47, 48, 49 230. A, UW-50 231. C, UW-51 (a)(2) 232. B, UW-51 (b)(2) 233. A, UW-52 (b)(1) 234. 0, UW-52(c) 235. B, UW-52 (d)(2) 236. C, UW-53 Subsection C 237. B, UCS-5 (b) 238. C, UCS-6(b) 239. A, UCS-56 (a) 240. B, UCS-56(c) 241. C, UCS-56 (d)(1) 242. B, UCS-56 (d)(2) 243. A, UCS-56 (d)(3) 244. D, UCS-56 (d)(4)
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245. 246. 247. 248. 249. 250. 251. 252. 253. 254. 255. 256. 257. 258. 259. 260. 261. 262. 263. 264. 265. 266. 267.

A, C, C, A, B, A,

B, UCS-56 (d)(5) A, UCS-56 (d)(5) Table UCS-56, P-No. Table UCS-56, P-No. Table UCS-56, P-No. Table UCS-56, P-No. Table UCS-56, P-No. Table UCS-56, P-No. C, UCS-56 (f)(2) D, UCS-56 (~(4)(c) A, Table UCS-56.1 C, Table UCS-57 A, UCS-66(a) D, UCS-66(a) B, UCS-66(a)(1)(b) B UCS-66(a) A, UCS-66(a)(3) C, UCS-66(a)(5) A, Figure UCS-66 & B, Figure UCS-66.1 B, UCS-66(c) C, UCS-66(d) A, UCS-68(c)

1 1 1 3 1 1

material material material material material material

Table UCS-66

APPENDICES 268. 269. 270. 271. 272. 273. 274. 275. 276. 277. 278. 279. D, Appendix 12-3(b) 280. B, Appendix 12-4 281. C, Appendix W, Form U-IA 282. A, Appendix W, Form U-2

C, Appendix 1-1, Formula 1 D, Appendix 4-2(c) B, Appendix 4, Table 4-1 C, Appendix 6-3 D, Appendix 7-3(a)(1) A, Appendix 7-3(a)(3) C, Appendix 74(a) D, Appendix 84 B, Appendix 8-2 C, Appendix 12-1(b) A, Appendix 12-2

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