Scope, References & Definitions (Section1, 2 & 3)

Question 1

This inspection code covers the __________, __________, __________ & __________activities for pressure vessels and the pressure relieving devices protecting these vessels.

Answer 1

AIRR = Alteration, In-Service Inspection, Repair & Rerating

Question 2

The application of this inspection code is restricted to owner/users that employ or have access to the following technically qualified individuals and organizations:

a. __________
b. __________
c. __________
d. __________
e. __________

Answer 2

a. An Authorized Inspection Agency
b. A Repair Organization
c. An Engineer
d. An Inspector
e. Examiners

Question 3

What covers Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry?

Answer 3

RP 571

Question 4

What covers Inspection of Pressure Vessels?

Answer 4

RP 572

Question 5

What covers Inspection of Pressure-Relieving Devices

Answer 5

RP 576

Question 6

What covers Welding Inspection and Metallurgy?

Answer 6

RP 577

Question 7

What covers Material Verification Program for New and Existing Alloy Piping Systems?

Answer 7

RP 578

Question 8

What covers Fitness-For-Service?

Answer 8

RP 579

Question 9

What covers Risk-Based Inspection?

Answer 9

RP 580

Question 10

What covers Risk-Based Inspection - Base Resource Document?

Answer 10

Publ 581

Question 11

What covers Procedures for Welding or Hot Tapping on Equipment in Service?

Answer 11

Publ 2201

Question 12

What covers Inspector Certification Examination Body of Knowledge?

Answer 12

API 510

Question 13

__________ is a physical change in any component that has design implications that affect the pressure-containing capability of a pressure vessel beyond the scope described in existing data reports.

Answer 13

Alteration

Question 14

Authorized Inspection Agency can include any one of the following:

1. __________
2. __________
3. __________
4. __________

Answer 14

JUIC =
Jurisdiction
User
Insurance
Contract

Question 15

An employee of an authorized inspection agency who is qualified and certified to perform inspections under this inspection code.

Answer 15

Authorized Pressure Vessel Inspector

Question 16

The code or standard a vessel was originally built to, such as API/ ASME, API, or State Special/ Non-ASME.

Answer 16

Construction Code

Question 17

The rate of metal loss due to the reaction(s) with its environment

Answer 17

Corrosion Rate

Question 18

A person, acceptable to the owner/user, who has knowledge and experience in corrosion damage mechanisms, metallurgy, materials selection, and corrosion monitoring techniques.

Answer 18

Corrosion Specialist

Question 19

Refers to all forms of corrosion under insulation including stress corrosion cracking.

Answer 19

Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI)

Question 20

An imperfection, whose type or size, exceeds the applicable acceptance criteria.

Answer 20

Defect

Question 21

A methodology whereby flaws and conditions contained within an equipment item are assessed in order to determine the integrity of the equipment for continued service.

Answer 21

Fitness-For-Service Evaluation

Question 22

Corrosion that is distributed more or less uniformly over the surface of the metal.

Answer 22

General Corrosion

Question 23

A point in the repair or alteration process beyond which work may not proceed until the required inspection or NDE has been performed and documented.

Answer 23

Hold Point

Question 24

Flaws or other discontinuities noted during inspection that may or may not exceed the applicable acceptance criteria

Answer 24

Imperfections

Question 25

A response or evidence resulting from the application of a nondestructive examination.

Answer 25

Indications

Question 26

All inspection activities associated with a pressure vessel once it has been placed in service.

Answer 26

In-Service Inspection

Question 27

Shortened title for API 510

Answer 27

Inspection Code

Question 28

A strategy defining how and when a pressure vessel or pressure-relieving device will be inspected, repaired, and/or maintained.

Answer 28

Inspection Plan

Question 29

A legally constituted government administration that may adopt rules relating to pressure vessels.

Answer 29

Jurisdiction

Question 30

Corrosion that is confined to a limited area of the metal surface.

Answer 30

Localized Corrosion

Question 31

The maximum gauge pressure permitted at the top of a pressure vessel in its operating position for a designated temperature.

Answer 31

MAWP: Maximum Allowable Working Pressure

Question 32

The lowest temperature at which a significant load can be applied to a pressure vessel as defined in the applicable construction code.

Answer 32

MDMT: Minimum Design Metal Temperature

Question 33

A condition where a pressure vessel has not been prepared for an internal inspection.

Answer 33

On-Stream

Question 34

An inspection performed from the outside of a pressure vessel while it is on-stream using NDE procedures to establish the suitability of the pressure boundry for continued operation.

Answer 34

On-Stream Inspection

Question 35

The portion of the vessel that contains the pressure

Answer 35

Pressure Boundry

Question 36

Metal plates that are welded to the inside of the pressure vessel wall

Answer 36

Plate Lining

Question 37

A document that specifies or describes how an activity is to be performed.

Answer 37

Procedure

Question 38

The work necessary to restore a vessel to a condition suitable for safe operation at the design conditions.

Answer 38

Repair

Question 39

Restorative work that results in a change to the design temperature, MDMT, or MAWP

Answer 39

Alteration

Question 40

Any welding, cutting or grinding operation on a pressure-containing component not specifically considered an alteration

Answer 40

Repair

Question 41

The minimum thickness without corrosion allowance for each element of a pressure vessel based on the appropriate design code calculations and code allowable stress that consider pressure, mechanical and structural loadings.

Answer 41

Required Thickness

Question 42

A change in either design temperature rating, the MDMT or the MAWP rating of a vessel

Answer 42

Rerate

Question 43

A risk assessment and management process that is focused on inspection planning for loss of containment of pressurized equipment in processing facilities, due to material deterioration.

Answer 43

Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)

Question 44

Strips of metal plates that are welded to the inside of the vessel wall

Answer 44

Strip Lining

Question 45

The reduction in toughness due to a metallurgical change that can ocur in some low alloy steels

Answer 45

Temper Embrittlement

Question 46

Repairs made to a pressure vessel to restore sufficient integrity to continue safe operation until permanent repairs can be conducted

Answer 46

Temporaty Repairs

Question 47

Either pressure testing or mechanical testing to determine such data as material hardness, strength and notch toughness. Not refering to NDE.

Answer 47

Testing

Question 48

The following are all considered:__________ a. The holder of a valid ASME Certificate of Authorization (U-Stamp). b. The holder of a valid R-Stamp issued by the National Board c. An owner or user of pressure vessels who repairs his or her own equipment. d. A contractor whose qualifications are acceptable to the pressure vessel owner or user. e. An indicidual or organization that is authorized by the legal jurisdiction.

Answer 48

Repair Organization

Question 49

If the requirements of this code are __________ __________ than the requirements of the regulation, then the requirements of this code shall govern.

Answer 49

More Stringent

Question 50

The temperature at which a material fracture mode changes from ductile to brittle

Answer 50

Transition Temperature