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

Answer found API 570: 5.6.2
Term
Service (s) that Valves should be
inspected for thermal fatigue
Definition
Cat Reformer


See API 570 section 5.10
Term
Service(s) with reatively uniform
corrosion
Definition
1. Sulfidation,
2. Sour Water

Answer found API 570: 5.6.3
Term
What class abbreviation is used to help
define the
Definition
JOC

J= one who is autherized by the
Jurisdiction
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API 570 Repair Organization
Jurisdiction

O= Owner/User who repairs thier own
equipment

C= Contractor that is acceptble to
Owner/User


Answer found in API 570: 3.1.79

Term
What class abbreviation is used to help
define the
API 570 Authorized Inspection Agency
(AI's Employer)
Definition
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
The class abbreviation that is used to help:
Determine of corrosion Rate for New Service or
Change in Service
is?
Definition
SOPI

S= Same or Similar Service,
O= Owners Experience,
P= Published Data, or
I= Inspection in 3 months


Answer found in API 570:7.1.2


Term
What is the Class Abbreviation to help
reminber the
Primary Resonsiblities of API 570
Authorized Inspector
Definition
TIE
T= Testing
I= Inspection
E= Examination
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Authorized Inspector
E= Examination


Answer found in API 570: 4.3.4
Term
AIRRis the Class Abbreviation for?
Definition
API 570 Scope which is:
A = Alteration,
I = Inspection,
R = Repair,
R = Rerate.

Answer found in API 570: 1.1.1

Term
On repairs the minimum radius of an insert patch
is
Definition
Min of a 1" Radius

Answer found
API 570: 8.1.4.2.c/ Fig C.2


Term
When performing NDE inspection what is the
maximum diameter of the CML examination point
for lines equal to or less than 10 NPS
Definition
max dia. of 2"

Answer found API 570 : 3.1.20
Term
When performing NDE examinations of lines
greater than 10 NPS what is the maximum
diameter of the CML
Definition
Max dia. of 3"

Answer found API 570 : 3.1.20
Term
For partially buried pipe What is the soil-to-air
distance above the soil interface that is
considered for corrosion
Definition
6" above soil interace shall be considered


Answer found API 570:3.1.87
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Term
What is the distance below the soil interface to
dig when inspecting for soil-to-air corrosion
Definition
dig 6"-12" when inspection for soil-to-air
corrosion

Answer found API 570: 7.4.5
Term
For partially buried pipe What is the soil-to-air
distance below the soil interface that is to be
considered for corrosion
Definition
12" below soil interface


Answer found
API 570: 3.1.87
Term
At an Injection point curcuit what is the
minimum upsteam limit of a more extensive
examination.
Definition
minimum 12" upsteam of the injection
nozzle shall be examined

Answer found API 570: 5.5.9
Term
For underground piping what is the minimum
length of buried pipe to expose when
excavating for inspection
Definition
6 to 8 feet will need to be excavated for
inspection

Answer found API 570: 9.3.6
Term
Difine:
ALTERATION
Definition
Alteration is a Physical change in any component
that has design implications.

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
Define:
Repair
Definition
Restore to Suitable
condiction for safe operation at
designed condition

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Repair

Answer found in API 570: 3.1.78

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

Answer found in API 570: 3.1.17
Term
Define:
Inperfection
Definition
Discontinuity that may or may not
exceed the acceptance criteria

Answer found in API 570: 3.1.30
Term
RBI's two Primary factors are?
Definition
1. Probability of failure
2. Consequence of failure
Answer found in API 570:5.2

Term
What word is used to define the
number of CML's to obtain thickness
readings during NDE inspection
Definition
Represent-ative

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
CML's that shall be measured during a
Thickness NDE Inspections, are?
Definition
CMLs with the earliest renewal date
as of the previous inspection

Answer found in API 570: 6.5

Term Definition
Performance
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Intervals for Pressure-relieving
devices (PRD's) are determined by:
Performance

The API 570 sec 6.7.3.1 states that PRD's
shall be tested and inspected at 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
Term
API 570 Piping
Classification Inspection scheme in
section 6.3.4 is based on:
Definition
Consequence of failure


See API 570 6.3.1
Term
Corrosion -Method by which process
leaks can lead to brittle failure is
Definition
Auto-Refigeration




API 570 section 6.3.4.2.a
Term
Crrosion- Type of soil that is most
corrosive is soil with
Definition
Low Resistivity


Answer found in
API 570 section 9.2.4

Term
Number of Repairs of new flange
assemblies to be inspected during
repairs and alterations is refered to as
Definition
Representative

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 Definition
1 NPS
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What pipe size is RT preferred for thickness
readings
1 NPS

570: 5.7.1
Term
What is the pipe size where UT thickness
reading may require specialized UT equipment
Definition
2 NPS

570 5.7.1
Term
The term small bore piping refers to piping that
is
Definition
2 NPS

570 3.1.86
Term
What P-numbers allow the use of pre-heat in lieu
of PWHT
Definition
P1 & P3

570: 8.2.3.2
Term
For flanges, the thread engagement acceptance
criteria is
Definition
-1

570: 5.12
B31.3:335.2.3

Term
What is the minimum # of thremocouples
required when performing a local PWHT instead
of a 360 degree band
Definition
2

570:8.2.3.3.d
Term Definition
API 510
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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
What recommended practice is used
for
Positive Meterial Indentification (PMI)
Definition
API 578



The Recommedned Pratice for:
Material Verification Program for New
and Existing Piping Systems

Answer can be found in API 570 sec 5.9

Term
What Standard is used for
Fitness for Service (FFS)
Definition
API 579



Answer is found in API 570: 7.4
Term
What Recommended Practice covers
Risk based Inspections



Answer found API 570: 5.2
Definition

API 580




Answer found in
API 570: 5.2
Term
Which standard covers
Valve Inspection and Testing
Definition
API 598

Answer is found API 570: 5.10

Term Definition
API 651
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What is the Recommended Practice
for
Cathodic Protection




Cathodic Protection of aboveground Petroleum
Storage Tanks

Answer found in API 570: 9.3.5
Term
When
Welding on In-Service Equipment
containing Flammbles,
What Publication shall be followed?
Definition
API 2201
Safe Hot Tapping Practices in the
Protroleum and Petrochemical
Industries


Answer found in
API 570: 8.2.1
Term
What is the minimum flash point temp of
hydrocorbons used for leak testing
Definition
120F

Answer found
API 570: 5.8.1
Term
At what temperature are special procedures
needed for UT thickness readings
Definition
>150F

Answer found
API 570 5.7.1
Term
When welding, What minimum pre-heat temp is
substituted for PWHT
Definition
300F


API 570: 8.2.3.2
Term
What is the minimum pre-heat temperature,
Definition
300F
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What is the minimum pre-heat temperature,
when a local PWHT is substituted for a full
encirclement PWHT

570: 8.2.3.3.c
Term
When developing a Inspection plan, at what
operating temperature should a Corrosion
Specialist be consulted
Definition
>750F

570:5.1.1.1
Term
What is the Minimum base metal temp during
pressure testing when the wall thickness is 2"
thick
Definition
(Minimum design metal temperature) MDMT +
10F


570:5.8.3
Term
What is the Minimum base metal temp during
pressure testing when the wall thickness is > 2"
thick
Definition
(Minimum design metal temperature) MDMT +
30F


570:5.8.3
Term
Whats the minimum duration of a hydro test to
evluate integrity of buried pipe
Definition
8 hr's

570: 9.3.7
Term
Whats the Maximum time for obtaining thickness
reading when corrosion rate on new pipe is not
known (no other data available)
Definition
3 months

API 570: 7.1.2.c
Term Definition
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Whats the suggested interval for above-grade
Visual surveillance of buried pipe
6 months

570: 9.3.1
Term
What is the length of time a API 570 AI must
recertify
Definition
3 years

API 570 A.3.1
Term
What is the max thickness inspection interval for
an injection point
Definition
Lesser 3yrs or 1/2 life
Term
What is the Max External Inspection interval for
Class 1 & 2 Piping
Definition
5 Years

API 570 6.7.3.2
Term
What is the Maximum Interval for Relief devices
in fouling or corrosive service
Definition
5 years

API 570: 6.7.3.2
Term
What is the suggested interval for closed-
interval Potential Survey of buried pipe with
poor CP
Definition
5 Years

API 570: 9.3.2
Term Definition
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Term
What the suggested interval fo evaluation of
Soil Corrosivity for buried pipe with no CP
Definition
5 years

API 570 9.3.4
Term
What is the max thickness inspection interval for
Class 1 Piping
Definition
Lesser of
5 years or 1/2 life

570 table 2
Term
What is the maximum interval for Relief devices
in non- fouling or no-corrosive srvice
Definition
10 years

570: 6.7.3.2
Term
Whats is the Maximum External Inspection
interval for Class 3 Piping
Definition
10 years

570: Table 2
Term
Whats the maximum Thickness Inspection
interval for Class 3 piping
Definition
10 years

570: table 2
Term
What the maximum interval for RBI Re-
assessment
Definition
Per table 2

570: 5.2.4
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Term
When should temporary welded piping repairs
be replaced
Definition
Next Opportunity

570: 8.1.4.1
Term
When shall non-welded repairs & temporary leak
sealing devices be removed and pipe repaired
Definition
Next turnaround

570: 8.1.5
Term
What is the maximum size fillet weld patch on
pipe repairs
Definition
Size of a the fillet weld patch should not exceed
1/2" the pipe diameter

Answer found
API 570: Fig C.2
Term
At an Injection point curcuit what is the
minimum upsteam limit that is to be examined
Definition
12" or 3 pipe dia. whichever is greater

Answer found
API 570: 5.5.9
Term
At an Injection point curcuit what is the
minimum downstream limit of a more extensive
examination
Definition
10 pipe dia. downstream of the injection point
Term
What is the minimum downstream limit of an
Injection point curcuit
Definition
Lesser of:
1st change in direction + 25'
or
2nd change in direction

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