Term
| The service (s) that has potential for none or very few CMLs on circuit |
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Definition
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Olefin Cold Side,
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Anhydrous Ammonia
Answer found API 570: 5.6.2 |
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Term
| Service (s) that Valves should be inspected for thermal fatigue |
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Definition
Cat Reformer
See API 570 section 5.10 |
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Term
| Service(s) with reatively uniform corrosion |
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Definition
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Sulfidation,
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Sour Water
Answer found API 570: 5.6.3 |
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Term
What class abbreviation is used to help define the
API 570 Repair Organization |
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Definition
JOC
J= one who is autherized by the 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
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Term
What class abbreviation is used to help define the
API 570 Authorized Inspection Agency
(AI's Employer) |
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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 |
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Term
The class abbreviation that is used to help:
Determine of corrosion Rate for New Service or Change in Service
is? |
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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
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Term
What is the Class Abbreviation to help reminber the
Primary Resonsiblities of API 570 Authorized Inspector |
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Definition
TIE
T= Testing
I= Inspection
E= Examination
Answer found in API 570: 4.3.4 |
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Term
AIRRis the Class Abbreviation for? |
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Definition
API 570 Scope which is:
A = Alteration,
I = Inspection,
R = Repair,
R = Rerate.
Answer found in API 570: 1.1.1
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Term
| On repairs the minimum radius of an insert patch is |
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Definition
Min of a 1" Radius
Answer found
API 570: 8.1.4.2.c/ Fig C.2
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Term
| When performing NDE inspection what is the maximum diameter of the CML examination point for lines equal to or less than 10 NPS |
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Definition
max dia. of 2"
Answer found API 570 : 3.1.20 |
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Term
| When performing NDE examinations of lines greater than 10 NPS what is the maximum diameter of the CML |
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Definition
Max dia. of 3"
Answer found API 570 : 3.1.20 |
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Term
| For partially buried pipe What is the soil-to-air distance above the soil interface that is considered for corrosion |
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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 |
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Definition
dig 6"-12" when inspection for soil-to-air corrosion
Answer found API 570: 7.4.5 |
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Term
| For partially buried pipe What is the soil-to-air distance below the soil interface that is to be considered for corrosion |
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Definition
12" below soil interface
Answer found
API 570: 3.1.87 |
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Term
| At an Injection point curcuit what is the minimum upsteam limit of a more extensive examination. |
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Definition
minimum 12" upsteam of the injection nozzle shall be examined
Answer found API 570: 5.5.9 |
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Term
| For underground piping what is the minimum length of buried pipe to expose when excavating for inspection |
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Definition
6 to 8 feet will need to be excavated for inspection
Answer found API 570: 9.3.6 |
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Term
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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 |
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Term
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Definition
Restore to Suitable condiction for safe operation at designed condition
Answer found in API 570: 3.1.78
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Term
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Definition
Defect is difined as
An Inperfection that exceeds acceptance criteria
Answer found in API 570: 3.1.17
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Term
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Definition
Discontinuity that may or may not exceed the acceptance criteria
Answer found in API 570: 3.1.30
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Term
| RBI's two Primary factors are? |
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Definition
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Probability of failure
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Consequence of failure
Answer found in API 570:5.2
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Term
| What word is used to define the number of CML's to obtain thickness readings during NDE inspection |
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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
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Term
| CML's that shall be measured during a Thickness NDE Inspections, are? |
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Definition
CMLs with the earliest renewal date
as of the previous inspection
Answer found in API 570: 6.5
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Term
| Intervals for Pressure-relieving devices (PRD's) are determined by: |
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Definition
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
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Term
| API 570 Piping Classification Inspection scheme in section 6.3.4 is based on: |
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Definition
Consequence of failure
See API 570 6.3.1 |
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Term
| Corrosion -Method by which process leaks can lead to brittle failure is |
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Definition
Auto-Refigeration
API 570 section 6.3.4.2.a |
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Term
| Crrosion- Type of soil that is most corrosive is soil with |
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Definition
Low Resistivity
Answer found in
API 570 section 9.2.4
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Term
| Number of Repairs of new flange assemblies to be inspected during repairs and alterations is refered to as |
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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 |
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Term
| What pipe size is RT preferred for thickness readings |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the pipe size where UT thickness reading may require specialized UT equipment |
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Definition
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Term
| The term small bore piping refers to piping that is |
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Definition
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Term
| What P-numbers allow the use of pre-heat in lieu of PWHT |
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Definition
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Term
| For flanges, the thread engagement acceptance criteria is |
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Definition
-1
570: 5.12
B31.3:335.2.3
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Term
| What is the minimum # of thremocouples required when performing a local PWHT instead of a 360 degree band |
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Definition
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Term
| When performing an Internal Inspection on piping, What code should be followed ? |
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Definition
API 510
Pressure Vessel Inspection Code
Answer found API 570 5.5.1 |
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Term
What recommended practice is used for
Positive Meterial Indentification (PMI) |
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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
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Term
What Standard is used for
Fitness for Service (FFS) |
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Definition
API 579
Answer is found in API 570: 7.4 |
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Term
What Recommended Practice covers
Risk based Inspections
Answer found API 570: 5.2 |
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Definition
API 580
Answer found in
API 570: 5.2 |
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Term
Which standard covers
Valve Inspection and Testing |
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Definition
API 598
Answer is found API 570: 5.10
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Term
What is the Recommended Practice for
Cathodic Protection |
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Definition
API 651
Cathodic Protection of aboveground Petroleum Storage Tanks
Answer found in API 570: 9.3.5 |
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Term
When
Welding on In-Service Equipment containing Flammbles,
What Publication shall be followed? |
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Definition
API 2201
Safe Hot Tapping Practices in the Protroleum and Petrochemical Industries
Answer found in
API 570: 8.2.1 |
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Term
| What is the minimum flash point temp of hydrocorbons used for leak testing |
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Definition
120°F
Answer found
API 570: 5.8.1 |
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Term
| At what temperature are special procedures needed for UT thickness readings |
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Definition
>150°F
Answer found
API 570 5.7.1 |
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Term
| When welding, What minimum pre-heat temp is substituted for PWHT |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the minimum pre-heat temperature, when a local PWHT is substituted for a full encirclement PWHT |
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Definition
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Term
| When developing a Inspection plan, at what operating temperature should a Corrosion Specialist be consulted |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the Minimum base metal temp during pressure testing when the wall thickness is ≤ 2" thick |
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Definition
(Minimum design metal temperature) MDMT + 10°F
570:5.8.3 |
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Term
| What is the Minimum base metal temp during pressure testing when the wall thickness is > 2" thick |
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Definition
(Minimum design metal temperature) MDMT + 30°F
570:5.8.3 |
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Term
| Whats the minimum duration of a hydro test to evluate integrity of buried pipe |
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Definition
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Term
| Whats the Maximum time for obtaining thickness reading when corrosion rate on new pipe is not known (no other data available) |
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Definition
3 months
API 570: 7.1.2.c |
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Term
| Whats the suggested interval for above-grade Visual surveillance of buried pipe |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the length of time a API 570 AI must recertify |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the max thickness inspection interval for an injection point |
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Definition
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Term
What is the Max External Inspection interval for
Class 1 & 2 Piping |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the Maximum Interval for Relief devices in fouling or corrosive service |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the suggested interval for closed-interval Potential Survey of buried pipe with poor CP |
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Definition
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Term
| What the suggested interval fo evaluation of Soil Corrosivity for buried pipe with no CP |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the max thickness inspection interval for Class 1 Piping |
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Definition
Lesser of
5 years or 1/2 life
570 table 2 |
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Term
| What is the maximum interval for Relief devices in non- fouling or no-corrosive srvice |
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Definition
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Term
| Whats is the Maximum External Inspection interval for Class 3 Piping |
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Definition
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Term
| Whats the maximum Thickness Inspection interval for Class 3 piping |
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Definition
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Term
| What the maximum interval for RBI Re-assessment |
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Definition
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Term
| When should temporary welded piping repairs be replaced |
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Definition
Next Opportunity
570: 8.1.4.1 |
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Term
| When shall non-welded repairs & temporary leak sealing devices be removed and pipe repaired |
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Definition
Next turnaround
570: 8.1.5 |
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Term
| What is the maximum size fillet weld patch on pipe repairs |
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Definition
Size of a the fillet weld patch should not exceed 1/2" the pipe diameter
Answer found
API 570: Fig C.2 |
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Term
| At an Injection point curcuit what is the minimum upsteam limit that is to be examined |
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Definition
12" or 3 pipe dia. whichever is greater
Answer found
API 570: 5.5.9 |
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Term
| At an Injection point curcuit what is the minimum downstream limit of a more extensive examination |
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Definition
| 10 pipe dia. downstream of the injection point |
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Term
| What is the minimum downstream limit of an Injection point curcuit |
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Definition
Lesser of:
1st change in direction + 25'
or
2nd change in direction
API 570: 5.5.9 |
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