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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 uniform
Definition 3
1. Sulfidation,2. Sour Water
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corrosion Answer found API 570: 5.6.3
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Term 4
What class abbreviation is used to
help define the
API 570 Repair Organization
Definition 4
JOC
J= one who is autherized by the
Jurisdiction
O= Owner/User who repairs thier
own equipment
C= Contractor that is acceptble toOwner/User
Answer found in API 570: 3.1.79
Term 5
What class abbreviation is used tohelp define the
API 570 Authorized Inspection Agency
(AI's Employer)
Definition 5
JUIC
J= Inspection Org. of the Jurisdiction
U = Owner/User who maintians
inspection Org.
I = Inspection Org. of an Insurance
Company
C= Contractor employed by Owner
/User
Answer found in API 570: 3.1.6
Term 6
The class abbreviation that is used to
help:
Determine of corrosion Rate for New
Definition 6
SOPI
S= Same or Similar Service,O= Owners Experience,P= Published Data, or
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Service or Change in Serviceis?
I= Inspection in 3 months
Answer found in API 570:7.1.2
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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
AIRRis 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 an
Definition 9
Min of a 1" Radius
Answer found
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insert patch is 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 of
lines greater than 10 NPS what is themaximum 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 the
soil-to-air distance above the soil
Definition 12
6" above soil interace shall beconsidered
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interface that is considered forcorrosion
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 forcorrosion
Definition 14
12" below soil interface
Answer foundAPI 570: 3.1.87
Term 15
At an Injection point curcuit what is the
minimum upsteam limit of a more
Definition 15
minimum 12" upsteam of the injectionnozzle shall be examined
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extensive examination. 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 forinspection
Definition 16
6 to 8 feet will need to be excavated forinspection
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 duplicate
replacements and the addition ofsmall-bore attachments that do notrequire reinforcement or additional
support are not considered analteration
Answer found in API 570: 3.1.2
Term 18
Define:
Definition 18
Restore to Suitablecondiction for safe operation at
designed condition
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Repair
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 Definition 21
1. Probability of failure
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RBI's two Primary factors are? 2. 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 should
include data for all the various types ofcomponents 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-relieving
Definition 24
Performance
The API 570 sec 6.7.3.1 states thatPRD's shall be tested and inspected at
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devices (PRD's) aredetermined by:
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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Term 25
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 most
Definition 27
Low Resistivity
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corrosive is soil with 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 andgaskets should be examined to
determine whether they meet thematerial specification.
Answer found API 570: 5.12
Term 29
What pipe size is RT preferred forthickness readings
Definition 29
≤ 1 NPS
570: 5.7.1
Term 30
What is the pipe size where UTthickness reading may require
Definition 30
≤ 2 NPS
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specialized UT equipment 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 engagement
Definition 33
-1
570: 5.12
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acceptance criteria is B31.3:335.2.3
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Term 34
What is the minimum # ofthremocouples 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
Definition 36
API 578
The Recommedned Pratice for:
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Positive Meterial Indentification(PMI)
Material Verification Program forNew and Existing Piping Systems
Answer can be found in API 570 sec5.9
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Term 37
What Standard is used for Fitness for Service (FFS)
Definition 37
API 579
Answer is found in API 570: 7.4
Term 38
What Recommended Practicecovers
Risk based Inspections
Answer found API 570: 5.2
Definition 38
API 580
Answer found inAPI 570: 5.2
Term 39
Which standard covers
Definition 39
API 598
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Valve Inspection and Testing 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 Equipment
containing 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 temp
Definition 42
120°F
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of hydrocorbons used for leak testing Answer found
API 570: 5.8.1
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Term 43
At what temperature are specialprocedures needed for UT thickness
readings
Definition 43
>150°F
Answer found API 570 5.7.1
Term 44
When welding, What minimum pre-heattemp is substituted for PWHT
Definition 44
300°F
API 570: 8.2.3.2
Term 45
What is the minimum pre-heattemperature, when a local PWHT is
Definition 45
300°F
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substituted for a full encirclementPWHT
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
>750°F
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 + 10°F
570:5.8.3
Term 48
What is the Minimum base metal temp
during pressure testing when the wall
Definition 48
(Minimum design metal temperature)MDMT + 30°F
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thickness is > 2" thick 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 otherdata available)
Definition 50
3 months
API 570: 7.1.2.c
Term 51
Whats the suggested interval forabove-grade Visual surveillance of
Definition 51
6 months
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buried pipe 570: 9.3.1
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Term 52
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
Definition 54
5 Years
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Class 1 & 2 Piping API 570 6.7.3.2
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Term 55
What is the Maximum Interval for Reliefdevices in fouling or corrosive service
Definition 55
5 years
API 570: 6.7.3.2
Term 56
What is the suggested interval forclosed-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
Definition 57
5 years
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buried pipe with no CP API 570 9.3.4
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Term 58
What is the max thickness inspectioninterval for Class 1 Piping
Definition 58
Lesser of5 years or 1/2 life
570 table 2
Term 59
What is the maximum interval for Reliefdevices in non- fouling or no-corrosive
srvice
Definition 59
10 years
570: 6.7.3.2
Term 60
Whats is the Maximum External
Definition 60
10 years
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Inspection interval for Class 3 Piping 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 welded
Definition 63
Next Opportunity
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piping repairs be replaced 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 weld
patch 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
Definition 66
12" or 3 pipe dia. whichever is greater
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examined Answer foundAPI 570: 5.5.9
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Term 67
At an Injection point curcuit what is the
minimum downstream limit of a moreextensive examination
Definition 67
10 pipe dia. downstream of the
injection point
Term 68
What is the minimum downstream limitof an Injection point curcuit
Definition 68
Lesser of:1st change in direction + 25'
or2nd change in direction
API 570: 5.5.9