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Term 1
Definition 1
The service (s) that has potential for none or very few CMLs on circuit
1. 2.
Olefin Cold Side, Anhydrous Ammonia

Answer found API 570: 5.6.2
Term 2
Definition 2
Service (s) that Valves should be inspected for thermal fatigue
Cat Reformer
See API 570 section 5.10
Term 3
Definition 3
1.
Service(s) with reatively uniform

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2.
Sulfidation, Sour Water

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corrosion
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Term 4
Definition 4
JOC J= one who is autherized by the Jurisdiction

What class abbreviation is used to help define the API 570 Repair Organization
O= Owner/User who repairs thier

own equipment
C= Contractor that is acceptble to

Owner/User
Term 5
Definition 5 570: 3.1.79 Answer found in API
JUIC
J= Inspection Org. of the Jurisdiction What class abbreviation is used to help define the U = Owner/User who maintians API 570 Authorized Inspection Agency inspection Org. (AI's Employer) I = Inspection Org. of an Insurance Company C= Contractor employed by Owner Definition 6 /User Answer found in API 570: 3.1.6 The class abbreviation that is used to O= Owners Experience, help: P= Published Data, or Determine of corrosion Rate for New
Term 6
SOPI
S= Same or Similar Service,
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Service or Change in Service is?
I= Inspection in 3 months
Answer found in API 570:7.1.2
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Term 7
Definition 7
TIE
What is the Class Abbreviation to T= Testing I= Inspection help reminber the Primary Resonsiblities of API 570 E= Examination Authorized Inspector
Answer found in API 570: 4.3.4
Term 8
Definition 8
AIRRis the Class Abbreviation for?
API 570 Scope which is: A = Alteration, I = Inspection, R = Repair, R = Rerate.
Term 9
Definition 9
Min of a 1" Radius On repairs the minimum radius of an

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
Definition 10
When performing NDE inspection what is the maximum diameter of the CML examination point for lines equal to or less than 10 NPS
max dia. of 2" Answer found API 570 : 3.1.20
Term 11
Definition 11
When performing NDE examinations of lines greater than 10 NPS what is the maximum diameter of the CML
Max dia. of 3" Answer found API 570 : 3.1.20
Term 12
Definition 12
For partially buried pipe What is the soil-to-air distance above the soil
6" above soil interace shall be considered

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interface that is considered for corrosion
Answer found API 570:3.1.87
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Term 13
Definition 13
What is the distance below the soil interface to dig when inspecting for soil-to-air corrosion
dig 6"-12" when inspection for soil-toair corrosion Answer found API 570: 7.4.5
Term 14
Definition 14
For partially buried pipe What is the soil-to-air distance below the soil interface that is to be considered for corrosion
12" below soil interface
Term 15
Definition 15
At an Injection point curcuit what is the minimum 12" upsteam of the injection nozzle shall be examined minimum upsteam limit of a more
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extensive examination. Answer found API 570: 5.5.9
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Term 16
Definition 16
For underground piping what is the minimum length of buried pipe to expose when excavating for inspection
6 to 8 feet will need to be excavated for inspection Answer found API 570: 9.3.6
Term 17
Definition 17
Alteration is a Physical change in any component that has design implications.
Difine:
ALTERATION
Note: Comparable or duplicate replacements and the addition of small-bore attachments that do not require reinforcement or additional support are not considered an alteration Answer found in API 570: 3.1.2
Term 18
Definition 18
Define:
Restore to Suitable condiction for safe operation at designed condition

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Repair
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Term 19
Definition 19
Define:
Defect
Defect is difined as An Inperfection that exceeds acceptance criteria

Term 20
Definition 20
Define:
Inperfection
Discontinuity that may or may not exceed the acceptance criteria

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
Definition 22
Represent-ative
What word is used to define the number of CML's to obtain thickness readings during NDE inspection
Representative sampling should include data for all the various types of components and orientations found in each cicuit. Answer found in API 570: 6.5
Term 23
Definition 23
CML's that shall be measured during a Thickness NDE Inspections, are?
CMLs with the earliest renewal date as of the previous inspection

Answer found in API 570: 6.5
Term 24
Definition 24
Performance
Intervals for Pressure-relieving
The API 570 sec 6.7.3.1 states that PRD's shall be tested and inspected at
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devices (PRD's) are determined by:
intervals that are frequent enough to verify that the valves perform reliably in the particular service conditions. Answer found in API 570: 6.7.3.1
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Term 25
Definition 25
API 570 Piping Classification Inspection scheme in section 6.3.4 is based on:
Consequence of failure
See API 570 6.3.1
Term 26
Definition 26
Auto-Refigeration
Corrosion -Method by which process leaks can lead to brittle failure is
API 570 section 6.3.4.2.a
Term 27
Definition 27
Low Resistivity
Crrosion- Type of soil that is most
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corrosive is soil with
Answer found in API 570 section 9.2.4
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Term 28
Definition 28
Representative
Number of Repairs of new flange assemblies to be inspected during repairs and alterations is refered to as
API 570 section 5.12 States: The markings on a representative sample of newly installed fasteners and gaskets should be examined to determine whether they meet the material specification. Answer found API 570: 5.12
Term 29 Definition 29
What pipe size is RT preferred for thickness readings
1 NPS 570: 5.7.1
Term 30
Definition 30
What is the pipe size where UT thickness reading may require

2 NPS
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specialized UT equipment
570 5.7.1
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Term 31
Definition 31
The term small bore piping refers to piping that is
2 NPS 570 3.1.86
Term 32
Definition 32
What P-numbers allow the use of preheat in lieu of PWHT
P1 & P3 570: 8.2.3.2
Term 33
Definition 33
-1 For flanges, the thread engagement

570: 5.12
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acceptance criteria is
B31.3:335.2.3
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Term 34
Definition 34
What is the minimum # of thremocouples required when performing a local PWHT instead of a 360 degree band
2 570:8.2.3.3.d
Term 35
Definition 35
When performing an Internal Inspection on piping, What code should be followed ?
API 510
Pressure Vessel Inspection Code
Answer found API 570 5.5.1
Term 36
Definition 36
API 578
What recommended practice is used for
The Recommedned Pratice for:

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Positive Meterial Indentification (PMI)
Material Verification Program for New and Existing Piping Systems

Answer can be found in API 570 sec 5.9
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Term 37
Definition 37
API 579 What Standard is used for Fitness for Service (FFS)
Answer is found in API 570: 7.4
Term 38
Definition 38
What Recommended Practice covers Risk based Inspections
API 580
Answer found API 570: 5.2
Answer found in API 570: 5.2
Term 39
Definition 39
API 598 Which standard covers

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Valve Inspection and Testing
Answer is found API 570: 5.10
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Term 40
Definition 40
API 651 What is the Recommended Practice for Cathodic Protection
Cathodic Protection of aboveground Petroleum Storage Tanks Answer found in API 570: 9.3.5
Term 41
Definition 41
API 2201 Safe Hot Tapping Practices in the When Welding on In-Service Equipment Protroleum and Petrochemical Industries containing Flammbles, What Publication shall be followed? Answer found in
API 570: 8.2.1
Term 42
Definition 42
120F What is the minimum flash point temp

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of hydrocorbons used for leak testing
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Term 43
Definition 43
At what temperature are special procedures needed for UT thickness readings
>150F Answer found API 570 5.7.1
Term 44
Definition 44
300F When welding, What minimum pre-heat temp is substituted for PWHT API 570: 8.2.3.2
Term 45
Definition 45
What is the minimum pre-heat temperature, when a local PWHT is

300F
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substituted for a full encirclement PWHT
570: 8.2.3.3.c
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Term 46
Definition 46
When developing a Inspection plan, at what operating temperature should a Corrosion Specialist be consulted
>750F 570:5.1.1.1
Term 47
Definition 47
What is the Minimum base metal temp during pressure testing when the wall thickness is 2" thick
(Minimum design metal temperature) MDMT + 10F
570:5.8.3
Term 48
Definition 48
What is the Minimum base metal temp during pressure testing when the wall
(Minimum design metal temperature) MDMT + 30F

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thickness is > 2" thick 570:5.8.3
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Term 49
Definition 49
Whats the minimum duration of a hydro test to evluate integrity of buried pipe
8 hr's 570: 9.3.7
Term 50
Definition 50
Whats the Maximum time for obtaining thickness reading when corrosion rate on new pipe is not known (no other data available)
3 months API 570: 7.1.2.c
Term 51
Definition 51
Whats the suggested interval for above-grade Visual surveillance of

6 months
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buried pipe
570: 9.3.1
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Term 52
Definition 52
What is the length of time a API 570 AI must recertify
3 years API 570 A.3.1
Term 53
Definition 53
What is the max thickness inspection interval for an injection point
Lesser 3yrs or 1/2 life
Term 54
Definition 54
What is the Max External Inspection interval for

5 Years
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Class 1 & 2 Piping
API 570 6.7.3.2
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Term 55
Definition 55
What is the Maximum Interval for Relief devices in fouling or corrosive service
5 years API 570: 6.7.3.2
Term 56
Definition 56
What is the suggested interval for closed-interval Potential Survey of buried pipe with poor CP
5 Years API 570: 9.3.2
Term 57
Definition 57
What the suggested interval fo evaluation of Soil Corrosivity for

5 years
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buried pipe with no CP
API 570 9.3.4
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Term 58
Definition 58
What is the max thickness inspection interval for Class 1 Piping
Lesser of 5 years or 1/2 life 570 table 2
Term 59
Definition 59
What is the maximum interval for Relief devices in non- fouling or no-corrosive srvice
10 years 570: 6.7.3.2
Term 60
Definition 60
Whats is the Maximum External

10 years
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Inspection interval for Class 3 Piping
570: Table 2
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Term 61
Definition 61
Whats the maximum Thickness Inspection interval for Class 3 piping
10 years 570: table 2
Term 62
Definition 62
What the maximum interval for RBI Reassessment
Per table 2 570: 5.2.4
Term 63
Definition 63
When should temporary welded

Next Opportunity
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piping repairs be replaced
570: 8.1.4.1
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Term 64
Definition 64
When shall non-welded repairs & temporary leak sealing devices be removed and pipe repaired
Next turnaround 570: 8.1.5
Term 65
Definition 65
What is the maximum size fillet weld patch on pipe repairs
Size of a the fillet weld patch should not exceed 1/2" the pipe diameter Answer found API 570: Fig C.2
Term 66
Definition 66
At an Injection point curcuit what is the 12" or 3 pipe dia. whichever is greater minimum upsteam limit that is to be
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examined
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Term 67
Definition 67
At an Injection point curcuit what is the minimum downstream limit of a more extensive examination
10 pipe dia. downstream of the injection point
Term 68
Definition 68
What is the minimum downstream limit of an Injection point curcuit
Lesser of: 1st change in direction + 25' or 2nd change in direction API 570: 5.5.9
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Olefin Cold Side, Anhydrous Ammonia

Service (s) that Valves should be inspected for thermal fatigue

Service(s) with reatively uniform

Sulfidation, Sour Water

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Answer found API 570: 5.6.3

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JOC J= one who is autherized by the Jurisdiction

O= Owner/User who repairs thier

C= Contractor that is acceptble to

Definition 5 570: 3.1.79 Answer found in API

S= Same or Similar Service,

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Service or Change in Service is?

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AIRRis the Class Abbreviation for?

API 570 Scope which is: A = Alteration, I = Inspection, R = Repair, R = Rerate.

Answer found in API 570: 1.1.1

Min of a 1" Radius On repairs the minimum radius of an

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API 570: 8.1.4.2.c/ Fig C.2

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max dia. of 2" Answer found API 570 : 3.1.20

Max dia. of 3" Answer found API 570 : 3.1.20

6" above soil interace shall be considered

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interface that is considered for corrosion

Answer found API 570:3.1.87

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12" below soil interface

Answer found API 570: 3.1.87

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extensive examination. Answer found API 570: 5.5.9

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Alteration is a Physical change in any component that has design implications.

Restore to Suitable condiction for safe operation at designed condition

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Answer found in API 570: 3.1.78

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Defect is difined as An Inperfection that exceeds acceptance criteria

Discontinuity that may or may not exceed the acceptance criteria

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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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CML's that shall be measured during a Thickness NDE Inspections, are?

CMLs with the earliest renewal date as of the previous inspection

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devices (PRD's) are determined by:

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corrosive is soil with

Answer found in API 570 section 9.2.4

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What pipe size is RT preferred for thickness readings

1 NPS 570: 5.7.1

What is the pipe size where UT thickness reading may require

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The term small bore piping refers to piping that is

2 NPS 570 3.1.86