ASME QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PART V

1. Which of the following are least likely to have corrosion under insulation (CUI)? a. Areas subject to process spills, moisture, and/or acid vapors b. Areas exposed to mist from cooling towers c. Piping systems that operate above 250F d. Areas exposed to steam vents 2. Which of the following is typical deterioration that can take place on the external surfaces of pipes? a. b. c. d. 3. CUI Caustic embrittlement Erosion All of the above

Which of the following make pipe system most susceptible to CUI? a. b. c. d. Painted pipes operating at 150F Insulated pipes operating at 150F Projections and penetrations in a Projections and penetrations in b

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Freeze damage can occur in case of which of the following fluids: a. b. c. d. Water only Oil only Water and aqueous solutions None of the above

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Actively Engaged as an authorized piping inspector means some minimum time as percentage of most recent 3 years shall be spent on piping inspection. This minimum period is: a. 25% b. 50% c. 20%

d. 40% 6. For a typical injection point pipe circuit starts upstream of injection point from a distance of a. b. c. d. 7. 3 times pipe diameter or 12 inches which ever is greater 2 times pipe diameter or 12 inches which ever is greater Fixed 12 inches irrespective of pipe diameter None of the above

The __________ shall be responsible to the owner-user for determining that the requirements of API 570 for inspection, examination, and testing are met. a) b) c) d) Piping Engineer Inspector Repair Organisation Operating Personnel

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What is the best thing to do with dead legs that are no longer required? a) b) c) d) Ultrasonically inspect often Radiograph often Inspect often Remove them

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If external or internal coatings or refractory liners on a piping circuit are in good condition, what should an inspector do? a) b) c) d) After inspection, remove the liner for UT check The entire liner should be removed for inspection Selected portions of the liner should be removed for inspection Liner need not be removed if it is found to be in sound condition

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Where can fatigue cracking typically be first detected? a) At points of low-stress intensification such as reinforced nozzles

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At points of high-stress intensification such as branch connections At points where cyclic stresses are very low At points where there are only bending or compressive stresses

Who would normally report vibrating or swaying piping to engineering or inspection personnel? a) b) c) d) Operating personnel Repair personnel Jurisdictional personnel Design personnel

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An examiner is a person who assists the inspector a) b) c) d) By By By By conducting conducting conducting conducting PMI testing pressure testing nondestructive testing destructive testing

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ASME B16.5 does not cover: a. b. c. d. Class 150 flanges Class 300 flanged fittings Butt welded pipe elbows All of the above The zone for preheat shall extend (as per B31.3), a. b. c. d. At least beyond each edge of the weld At least 1 beyond each edge of the weld Over only the weld itself At a minimum 2 each side of the weld

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A pressure test for piping, in most cases is a: a. b. c. d. leak test Stress test ductility test Strength test

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Fatigue cracking of piping systems may result from

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Embrittlement of the metal due to it operating below its transition temperature Erosion or corrosion / erosion that thin the piping where it cracks Excessive cyclic stresses that are often well below the static yield strength of the material Environmental cracking caused by stress corrosion due to the presence of caustic, amine, or other substance.

What are the preferred NDE methods for detecting fatigue cracking? a. b. c. d. Eddy current testing ultrasonic A-scan testing, and / or possibly hammer testing Liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing Visual testing, eddy current testing and / or possibly ultrasonic testing Acoustic emission testing, hydro-testing, and / or possibly ultrasonic testing

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Water and aqueous solutions in piping systems may freeze and cause failure because of the a. b. c. d. Expansion of these materials; Contraction of these materials Construction of these materials Decrease of these materials

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The _______ shall be responsible to the owner-user for the requirements for design review, analysis, and evaluation of piping system. a. b. c. d. Piping Engineer Inspector Repair Organisation Operating Personnel

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Why should deadlegs in piping be inspected? a. b. API 570 mandates the inspection of deadlegs. Acid products and debris build up in deadlegs.

The corrosion rate in deadlegs can vary significantly from adjacent active piping. d. Caustic products and debris build up in deadlegs. -----------------------------------End--------------------------------

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