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DAILY EXAM 4 (OPEN)

Note: Encircle the letter of only one answer which you think is most appropriate.

1. You are planning for the Hydro-test of a vessel with test pressure
40Kg/cm2g. The calibrated test gauges available are: 0-50
Kg/cm2g, 0-100 Kg/cm2g, 1-150 Kg/cm2g and 0-200 Kg/cm2g.
Which two gauges are acceptable for this test?

a. 0-50 Kg/cm2g and 0-100 Kg/cm2g

b. 0-100 Kg/cm2g and 0-200 Kg/cm2g
c. 0-50 Kg/cm2g and 0-200 Kg/cm2g
d. 0-100 Kg/cm2g and 0-150 Kg/cm2g

2. PWHT is required for vessels, constructed with material classified as

P No. 3, Group 3 for a thickness exceeding:

a. 1.0 inch
b. 5/8 inch
c. 0.0 inch
d. 1.5 inch

3. Min. PWHT temperature and soaking period of weld with P4 and

P5A, materials both with thickness = 3.0, would be as follows:

a. Temp= 1100F, Time = 2hr., 15 min.

b. Temp= 1100F, Time = 3hr.
c. Temp= 1250F, Time = 3hr.
d. Temp= 1250F, Time = 2hr., 15 min.

4. For the given configuration, total reinforcement area to be

compensated will be________. Data with usual notation:
d = 100 mm, t = 12 mm, tn = 6 mm. , tr = 10.5 mm, trn = 5 mm

a. 920 mm sq.
b. 870 mm sq.
c. 1020 mm sq.
d. 1050 mm sq.

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5. The length of a charpy specimen is:

a. 2.165 (55.0mm)
b. 2.10 (54.0 mm)
c. 2.15 (54.6 mm)
d. 2.00 (50.8mm)

6. General mill under tolerance for the plate is:

a. 0.01 or 6% (whichever is greater)

b. 0.1 or 6% (whichever is smaller)
c. Under tolerance for the plates is always zero
d. 0.01 or 6% (whichever is smaller)

7. Which standard is applicable for selecting Sulphide stress

cracking resistant materials for oilfield equipment?

a. ASTM A516
b. ASME Sec. II
c. NACE MR- 0175
d. ASME Sec. VIII

8. A pressure vessel is scheduled for pneumatic testing using the

methodology of ASME Code, Section VIII, Division 1, with the
maximum allowable working pressure = 635 psig at 375 F. The
vessel is neither enameled nor lined. How many pressurization
steps are needed to achieve the minimum required test
pressure, and at what pressure will the visual examination be
performed?

a. 6 steps; 635 psig

b. 6 steps; 793.75 psig
c. 9 steps; 635 psig
d. 9 steps; 793.75 psig

9. For given configuration, minimum weld size (x)for the pad to shell
fillet weld, ( pad thk. = 20 mm and shell thk. = 24 mm) shall be:

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a. 18 mm
b. 16 mm
c. 14 mm (x)
d. 12 mm

10. Which of the following are excluded from the scope of application
of API 510?

a. Pressure vessels on movable structures covered by other

jurisdictional regulations
b. All classes of containers listed for exemption from
construction in ASME Section VIII, Div. 1
c. Pressure vessels which do not exceed volume of the five
cubic feet and pressure of 250 psi
d. All of the above
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Answer Key

Q. No. Answer Reference

1 D ASME VIII, UG 102
2 C ASME VIII, Table UCS 56 for PNo. 3, Note 2.
3 C ASME VIII, UCS 56 (c)
4 D ASME VIII, UG 37, Fig. UG 37.1, See A
5 A ASME VIII, Fig. UG - 84
6 D ASME VIII, UG 16 (c)
7 C API 510, Section 2
8 A ASME VIII, UG - 100
9 C ASME VIII, UW 16, typ. pad to shell. (1/2 tmin)
10 D API 510, 1.2.2 (b)

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