Section 6 - Interval Frequency And Extent Of Inspection Flashcards
A new vessel is installed. An API 510 inspector shall inspect the vessel at the time of installation. Which of the following is NOT required during this inspection?
A. Verify the nameplate information matches the data report
B. Verify internal components meet design requirements
C. Verify ladder and platforms are secured
D. Verify whether the pressure -relief device are correct
E. Verify no damage to the vessel occurred during shipments to the site
B. Verify internal components meet design requirements
The internal inspection interval must be reviewed whenever changes occur that could affect the degradation of the vessel. In which of the following situations does a review of the internal interval NOT need to be conducted?
A. Operating temperature increases
B. Operating pressure decreases
C. Operating pressure increases
D. Fluid composition changes
B. Operating pressure decreases
When must an internal and external inspection always be performed?
Whenever the.vessels ownership and location changes
The internal interval obtained from an RBI assessment?
A. Cannot exceeded 10 years
B. Cannot exceeded the lesser of 1/2 life or 10 years
C. Can exceed 10 years
D. Can exceed 10 years only if approved by a professional engineer
C. Can exceed 10 years
When RBI is used to set an internal inspection interval that exceeds the API 10 year limits, the RBI . Assessment must be reviewed?
Every 10 years .
An RBI assessment extends the internal interval beyond the 10 year limit . When reassessment is done , it must be reviewed and approved by ?
Both the authorized inspector and the pressure vessel engineer.
Tha maximum external inspection interval is ?
Lesser of 5 years or the internal inspection interval
Vessel retired I place ?
A. Always need externals until vessel is scrapped
B. Need external inspections only if deterioration of vessel could be hazardous to personnel
B. Need external inspections only if deterioration of vessel could be hazardous to personnel
Who establishes the interval for the external inspection?
Either the inspector or engineer
What is the maximum inspection interval for the internal inspection? (No RBI analysis has been performed)
Lesser of 10 years or 1/2 life
When the remaining life of a vessel is 3 years , what is the maximum inspection interval for the internal inspection?
2 years
The remaining life of a vessel is 8 years. What is the maximum interval for the internal inspection?
4 years
The remaining life of a vessel is 12 years . What is the maximum interval for the internal inspection?
6 years
The remaining life of a vessel is 24 years. What is the maximum interval for the internal inspection?
10 years
Who establishes the interval for the internal or On-stream inspections?
Either the inspector or engineer
