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This following study aid helps you learn the content of API RP-578, Material Verification Program for New and Existing Alloy Piping Systems. There will be about 5 questions from this document on the API 570 exam. We do not spend class time on this publication. So it is important that you become familiar with this content in your personal study sessions. The questions in this study aid are in the same order as API 578. The answer key with references is in the back of this guide. It is helpful to read through API 578 before working on this exercise! Questions in Yellow are Open Book Questions!
1. API 578 provides guidelines for a material assurance system to verify: a. b. c. d. 2. all materials. all alloy materials. only non-ferrous materials. only high-alloy materials.

The material verification program specified by API 578 covers: a. b. c. d. only pressure-containing components. only pipe, and fittings. only pipe, fittings, and welds. pressure-containing and non-pressure containing components.

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An alloy material is any metallic material that contains alloying elements that are added: a. b. c. only to improve mechanical properties. only to improve corrosion resistance. to improve either mechanical properties or corrosion resistance.

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An inspection lot includes: a. b. c. d. all materials from a common source. all materials included on the same purchase order. all materials of the same material type (i.e. 316 SS) all materials from a common source, of the same material type and same heat.

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5. For construction and repair activities a written material verification program should be established by the: a. b. c. d. 6. API 570 Authorized Inspector. Engineering Organization. Owner/User. Repair Organization.

The material verification program should cover PMI testing of materials: a. b. c. d. during construction of piping systems. in existing piping systems. during repairs and alterations of piping systems. in existing piping systems and during construction, repairs and alterations of piping systems.

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During repairs, random PMI sampling of new components is most appropriate for: a. b. c. d. e. low-risk piping systems. low alloy piping systems. stainless steel piping systems. ferritic steel piping systems. all piping systems.

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Who has the responsibility to determine the extent of PMI performed? a. b. c. d. API 570 Authorized Inspector Owner/User Piping Engineer Repair Organization

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During construction the Owner should consider 100% PMI of new components on: a. b. c. d. all piping systems. all alloys above P-5. exotic alloys. high-risk piping systems.

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10. Usually substituting an alloy for carbon steel does not cause a problem. But hardenable alloys may cause failure in some carbon steel systems. Which of the following process services would substituting an alloy for carbon steel not result in a potential problem. a. b. c. d. 11. Benzene Hydrofluoric acid (HF) Sulfuric acid Wet hydrogen sulfide

Who is responsible to assure that the material verification program meets the guidelines of API 578? a. b. c. d. Authorized Inspector Examiner Owner/User Piping Engineer

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Who is responsibility to verify the adequacy of the material verification program that is performed by material suppliers? a. b. c. d. API PMI Specialist Authorized Inspector Piping Engineer Owner/User

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Who has the responsibility to review and approve the adequacy of the PMI program used by fabricators? a. b. c. d. e. API 570 Authorized Inspector API 578 Certified Inspector Engineering Organization Owner/User Repair Organization

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A mill test report: a. b. c. d. eliminates the need for further material verification. is a report showing material discrepancies. is an important part of the material qualify assurance program. is issued by the owner upon receipt of materials.
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15. During construction, which of the following alloy components does not need to be covered by a material verification program? a. b. c. d. e. 16. Bolts Expansion Joints Gaskets Pressure containing welds All the above components need to be checked

During alloy welding: a. b. c. d. one electrode from each pallet should be identified. two electrodes from each pallet should be identified. one electrode from each lot or package should be identified. two electrodes from each lot or package should be identified.

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If alloy element(s) are contained in the flux of a welding electrode, PMI testing: a. b. c. d. is not necessary. is not necessary provided appropriate documentation is provided by the supplier. could be conducted on any of the production welds. could be conducted on a weld button prior to production welds.

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New longitudinal welded alloyed pipe should: a. b. c. d. never be used. always receive random PMI testing of weld and base metal. receive random PMI testing of weld and base metal if there is a reason to suspect problems. always receive 100% PMI testing of weld and base metal.

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PMI of autogenous welds is: a. b. c. d. always required. never required. not required if the weld rod was PMI tested. not required if the base metal was PMI tested.

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20. Who has the responsibility to determine the extent of PMI testing required on existing piping systems? a. b. c. d. 21. API Authorized Inspector Engineering Organization Owner/User Repair Organization

When prioritizing the need for PMI on existing piping systems, which of the following is not a factor to consider? a. b. c. d. e. Age of the facility Consequence of failure Likelihood of failure Plant experience with inadvertent material substitutions Reason for the alloy

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Incorrect substitution of carbon steel is most likely to be found in: a. b. c. d. chrome systems. stainless systems. any ferritic systems. any non-ferrous systems.

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Which residual element in a carbon steel system has not caused increased corrosion rates in HF acid piping system? a. b. c. d. e. C Cr Cu Fe Ni

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Low silicon carbon steel can corrode rapidly when exposed to: a. b. c. d. hydrogen-free sulfidation. hydrogen-rich sulfidation. hydrogen-free oxidation. hydrogen-rich oxidation.

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25. Carbon steel can corrode rapidly in hydrogen-free sulfidation when the silicon content in carbon steel is: a. b. c. d. 26. < > < > 0.10%. 0.10%. 0.25%. 0.25%.

The owner decides to conduct PMI testing on some existing piping systems. Which of the following is a major factor in prioritizing the pipe? a. b. c. d. The effectiveness of the construction & maintenance practices The effectiveness of the inspection practices Age of the unit Line size

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Which of the following piping components is most likely to have a substitution with the wrong material? a. b. c. d. A 20 length of 6 NPS pipe Weld-neck flange Expansion joint Bolting

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Which of the following piping components is most likely to have a substitution with the wrong material? a. b. c. d. A 10 length of 6 NPS 316L SS pipe 6 NPS Gate valve 4 NPS Monel elbow Slip-on flange

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Who has the responsibility to determine the extent of PMI testing required during repairs and alterations of piping systems? a. b. c. d. API 578 Authorized Inspector Engineering Organization Owner/User Repair Organization

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30. Who has the responsibility to evaluate the effectiveness of a PMI program during repairs and alterations? a. b. c. d. e. 31. API Authorized Inspector Examiner Owner/User Piping Engineer Repair Organization

During repairs and alterations the Owner should: a. b. c. d. use NACE certified examiners. have a written procedure describing their PMI program. PMI test 100% of all materials. PMI test 100% of all alloy materials.

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PMI testing at the warehouse is: a. b. c. d. e. done by only checking material stampings. accomplished by the Authorized Inspector. not important since materials will be checked during fabrication. not an important part of the material verification program. not a substitute for PMI testing required during fabrication.

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In the petrochemical industry, one common material mix-up problem occurs: a. b. c. d. when temporarily removing spool pieces. when sending pumps out for repair. by using carbon steel in a 300 series stainless steel system. by using 300 series stainless steel in a carbon steel system.

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Identification of materials by visual stamps or markings: a. b. c. d. is not an important part of the material verification program. is not a substitute for PMI testing. is important only on high alloy materials. should only be done by inspectors.

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35. How do portable X-Ray Fluorescence PMI tools work? a. b. c. d. 36. Radiation waves excite the materials and the material emits a different spectrum of radiation that can be analyzed. Radiation waves excite the materials and the material emits a different spectrum of light that can be analyzed. Sound waves excite the materials and the material emits a different spectrum of radiation that can be analyzed. Sound waves excite the materials and the material emits a different spectrum of light that can be analyzed.

PMI tools that use X-Ray fluorescence can not detect: a. b. c. d. carbon. chrome. iron. molybdenum.

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How does Portable Optical Emission Spectrometry determine the elements in a material? a. b. c. d. e. An electric arc causes a spectrum of light to be emitted from the tested material. The light is analyzed. An electric arc causes a spectrum of radiation to be emitted from the tested material. The radiation is analyzed. X-rays striking the material cause a spectrum of radiation to be emitted from the tested material. The radiation is analyzed. Specific chemicals deposited on the tested material cause a spectrum of colors to be emitted. The colors are analyzed. The surface is polished and etched. A replication is preformed and is analyzed with a microscope.

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38. Chemical spot testing: a. b. c. d. is the fastest PMI technique. provides an accurate way to determine the percentage of the types of metals in the material. uses droplets of acids or caustics that are placed on the component. Different colors indicated different materials. removes a small amount of surface metal that is placed in a filter paper. Small droplets of reagents are used on the sample and different colors indicated different materials.

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PMI tools that use Resistivity Testing are not always able to sort: a. b. c. d. e. f. low chromes. high chromes. 300 series stainless steels. 400 series stainless steels. low chromes and 300 series stainless steels. high chromes and 400 series stainless steels.

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PMI testing equipment should be: a. b. c. d. calibrated every 4 hrs. calibrated as specified by the manufacturer. used only by the manufacturers personnel. used by owner/user personnel.

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All personnel performing PMI tests should be: a. b. c. d. qualified by national exam. qualified by the owner/user. knowledgeable about the operation of the PMI test equipment. knowledgeable about the operation of the plant where the PMI is conducted.

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42. Qualifications for personnel performing PMI testing should be submitted and reviewed by: a. b. c. d. e. 43. API. ASNT. the Authorized Inspection. the Owner/User. the Piping Engineer.

When PMI testing indicates that an alloy is outside the range allowed on the material spec, the component can: a. b. c. d. never be used. be used if the alloy percentages exceed requirements. be used in low risk piping systems. be used if accepted by the Owner/User following an assessment.

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An alloy weld overlay is applied to carbon steel base metal. What will occur? a. b. c. d. Cracking due to differential expansion rates Dilution Lack of Fusion Underbead cracking

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An alloy weld overlay is applied to carbon steel base metal. Who has the responsibility to establish the minimum alloy requirements of the asdeposited weld metal? a. b. c. d. API 570 Authorized Inspector Engineering Organization Owner/User Repair organization

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What is the appropriate action to take when an incorrect material is located during a PMI sampling of an inspection lot? a. b. c. d. e. Inspect 2 more items from the inspection lot. Inspect 50% of the items from the inspection lot. Inspect 100% of the items from the inspection lot. Inspection all items supplied by that manufacturer. A more extensive inspection of the lot should be considered.
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47. A color code system for pipe is specified by: a. b. c. d. 48. ASME B31.3. ASME 16.34. NACE 3389. PFI ES22.

Identification of materials by color coding: a. b. c. d. is not an important part of the material verification program. is not a substitute for PMI testing. is important only on high alloy materials. should only be done by inspectors.

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Which of the following is not required when the owners PMI system requires physical marking of components? a. b. c. Whether the marking should remain legible for the components life The name of individual doing the marking If colors are used, a description of color used for each alloy

50.

Marking pens should not contain chlorides or: a. b. c. d. Carbon. Chrome. Oxides. Sulfur.

51.

When PMI testing is conducted on a new piping system, the documentation of the PMI results should be kept: a. b. c. d. e. until the piping system is operational. 1 year. until piping system is no longer in operation. until piping system is removed/scrapped. forever.

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