Who does it?

Question 1

Overall responsibility for compliance with API 653

Answer 1

1.2
O

Question 2

Perform FFS evaluations on corroded tank shells

Answer 2

4.3.1.2
E

Question 3

In a shell LTA, find t2 (thinnest area exclusive of pit)

Answer 3

4.3.2.1.a
I

Question 4

In shell LTA, determine placement of vertical lines (L) for Corr Ave.

Answer 4

4.3.2.1.c
I

Question 5

Determine MFL Threshold

Answer 5

4.4.5.1 Note 1
O

Question 6

Perform the Routine In-Service Inspection

Answer 6

6.3.1.1
Ops

Question 7

Perform the External Inspection

Answer 7

6.3.2.1
I

Question 8

Determine the extent of UT measurements on the shell

Answer 8

6.3.3.1
O

Question 9

Review the results of CP surveys

Answer 9

6.3.4.1
O

Question 10

Assure competency of personnel performing CP surveys

Answer 10

6.3.4.2
O

Question 11

Choose to use RBI to set Internal Interval

Answer 11

6.4.2.2.2
O

Question 12

Perform the Internal Inspection

Answer 12

6.4.1.2
I

Question 13

Conduct an RBI assessment

Answer 13

6.4.2.2.2
RBI Team

Question 14

Review and approve RBI reassessments every 10 years

Answer 14

6.4.2.2.2
RBI Team

Question 15

Approve Standard Deferral for Internal Inspection

Answer 15

6.4.3.1
O

Question 16

Written request for a Std Deferral of Internal Inspection

Answer 16

6.4.3.1.e
I & O

Question 17

Provide written reasons for a Standard Deferral for Internal Insp

Answer 17

6.4.3.1.i
O

Question 18

Determine if Risk is okay for a Risk-based Deferral for Internal Insp

Answer 18

6.4.3.2
O

Question 19

Maintain tank records

Answer 19

6.8.1
O

Question 20

Prepare report after each External & Internal Inspection

Answer 20

6.9.1
I

Question 21

Maintain inspection reports & recommendations for life of tank

Answer 21

6.9.1
O

Question 22

Review inspection findings and recommendations

Answer 22

6.9.3.2
O

Question 23

Written approval to delay/delete recommended repairs or monitoring

Answer 23

6.9.3.2
O

Question 24

Evaluate and accept NDE examination results

Answer 24

6.10
I

Question 25

Authorize all alterations

Answer 25

9.1.4.a.1 E

Question 26

Authorize all repairs that require a hydrotest

Answer 26

9.1.4.a.2 E

Question 27

Authorize repairs that do not require a hydrotest

Answer 27

9.1.4.b I Or E

Question 28

Designate inspection hold points for repairs & alterations

Answer 28

9.1.5.a I Or E

Question 29

Specify min documentation to be submitted after repairs & alterations

Answer 29

9.1.5.b I Or E

Question 30

During repairs & alteration, Approve proposed design, mtls, WPSs, etc

Answer 30

9.1.6 I Or E

Question 31

Approve all repair, alteration and reconstruction work at hold points

Answer 31

9.1.6 & 10.1.4 I Or E

Question 32

Approve all repair, alteration & reconstruction work at completion

Answer 32

9.1.6 & 10.1.4 I Or E

Question 33

Design door sheets that differ from API 653 designs

Answer 33

9.2.4 E

Question 34

Approves in-writing, door sheet designs that differ from API 653

Answer 34

9.2.4 O

Question 35

Allow lap-patch repairs to used on tank shells

Answer 35

9.3.1 O

Question 36

Determine life of nonmetallic repairs

Answer 36

9.4 E

Question 37

Evaluated whether nonmetallic repair restores needed hoop strength

Answer 37

9.4 E & O & Composite Manufacturer

Question 38

Review & approve the use of non-code specified lap patches on bottom

Answer 38

9.11.1.3 E

Question 39

Approve lap patch in critical zone if bottom thickness is < 0.100”

Answer 39

9.11.1.6.b E

Question 40

Run the hot tap machine

Answer 40

9.15.5.4 Qualified Operator

Question 41

Authorize all reconstruction work

Answer 41

10.1.3 I or E

Question 42

Designate inspection hold points for reconstruction

Answer 42

10.1.3 I

Question 43

Specify min documentation to be submitted after reconstruction

Answer 43

10.1.3 I

Question 44

Access to Repair Org’s welding records

Answer 44

11.2.1 I or O

Question 45

Review the use of Preheat or Controlled Deposition welding in lieu of PWHT

Answer 45

11.3 E

Question 46

Concur in writing use PWHT alternative for matl’s of unknown toughness

Answer 46

11.3 E & O

Question 47

Approve the use of friction stud welding

Answer 47

11.5 O & Repair Org

Question 48

Review & approve exempting a hydro after a major repair or alteration

Answer 48

12.3.3.2 E & O

Question 49

Authorize FFS evaluation to exempt a hydro after repair

Answer 49

12.3.3.7 O

Question 50

Perform FFS evaluation to exempt a hydro after repair

Answer 50

12.3.3.7 E

Question 51

Request nameplate for existing tank without a nameplate

Answer 51

13.1.2.1 O

Question 52

Tank w/o nameplate, oversee attachment of new nameplate

Answer 52

13.1.2.2/3 I

Question 53

Perform tank settlement survey

Answer 53

B.2.1 Experienced Person

Question 54

Do rigorous stress analysis for floor settlement exceeding 653 limits

Answer 54

B.3.2/3.2.4 E

Question 55

Floor scan qualifications – Decide to use Annex G or modify Annex G

Answer 55

G.1.1 O

Question 56

Verify if floor scans are following the examination procedure

Answer 56

G.3.1 I or O

Question 57

Perform qualification tests for floor scanning examiners

Answer 57

G.4.6 O or 3rd Party

Question 58

Perform Similar Service assessments

Answer 58

H.1 I or E or Knowledgeable One

Question 59

Authorize use of non-metallic repairs

Answer 59

J.1 O