PART B Updated
PART B Updated
2.API RP 575 recommends that pressure gauges used for testing tanks should be calibrated by using a:
A. Deadweight tester.
B. Manometer.
3. The measured minimum thickness of the bottom shell course of a tank is 0.79 inch the minimum
required thickness 0.676 inch the 0.0030 inch per year when must the next external inspection be
conducted
B 4 years 9 months
C 5 years
D 9 years 6 months
A.1 month
B 1 year
C 5 years
D 10 years
5. The two general liquid pattern testing approved for use include
6. after change in service which of the following increases the risk of brittle fracture.
7. For tank alterations, which of the following methods shall be used to examine?
Completed nozzle neck-to-shell welds, and reinforcing plate to shell and to nozzle neck?
A. Magnetic-particle or liquid-penetrant.
8. 5 years ago the thinnest thickness measurement of a tank lower course was 0.500 inch the tanks
calculated minimum required thickness is 0.400 inch and its current thickness measurement is 0.420
inch what is the corrosion rate of this tank?
10. Which ultrasonic scan display shows a plane view of object under examination
A.A-scan
B.B-scan
C C-scan
D D-scan
11. .what is the minimum bottom plate thickness allowed by API standard 653 for an unlilined tank that
has no means for detection and Containment of a bottom leak
A.0.050" inch
B 0.100" inch
C.0.105" inch
D 0.250"inch
12. A cone roof tank is being changed from heavy naphtha service to diesel service all vents
A. must be reset to a higher opening pressure consistent with the new filling rate for the tank
B shall be replaced
13. The APS standard 653 authorized Inspector who is responsible for evaluation of a tank must perform
B thickness measurements
14. When using gas-shielding welding process in confined spaces ventilation practices should be
carefully reviewed because
15. An Inspector determines that tank bottom shell of a tank is below minimum thickness the evaluation
of a tank shell for continued service shall be conducted by
16. The critical zone for repair to tank bottom is the portion of the bottom or annular plate within a
B.3 inch of the inside edge of the shell measured readily inward and 3 inch of the shell measured
vertically
D 12 inch of the inside edge of the angular ring measured radially inward.
17. Which of the following types of tank seal uses a metal plate that slides against the tank shell?
A. Secondary.
B. Liquid Filled
C. Wiper.
D. Mechanical shoe
18. When a new shell course is added to the top of the tank to increase the height of the tank shell
A the added shell plate be of the same thickness as the adjacent plate
19. What is the maximum shell course thickness on which lap patch repair can be installed?
A.1/2 in
B.3/4 in
C.7/8 in
D.1 in
20. and existing tank was built with 0.250 inch thick shall plate it has been inspected for the first time in
15 years and has a remaining thickness of 0.150 inch repair will be made to all areas less than 0.165 inch
what corrosion rates should be used to determine the interval to the next internal inspection
A 0.0057 inch per year
21. The APS standard 653 checklist recommends at check for the presence of crushed Rock under the
Steel tank bottom since crush rocked
22. 120 ft diameter 40 ft tall above ground Storage tank shell constructed from 0.500 inch A 36 Steel 25
years ago has been in very corrosive service for the last 6 years the required shell thickness is 0.130 inch
and the current inspection find the thickness to be 0.380 inch with a corrosion rate of 0.013"/yr inch
per year what is the maximum interval as per API 653 to the next external inspection ?
A.4.8 years
B.5 years
C.7.1 years
D.9.6 years
23. For a tank without name plate if information required to complete the nameplate as required by the
as built standard is not available, an Assessment Nameplate' may be attached under the direction of the
A. Inspector organization.
C. Owner-user.
D. Authorized inspector.
24. When no risk based inspection RBI analysis is performed the minimum thickness for tank bottom
with means for detection and Containment of a bottom leak is
25. Of the four types of inspection listed in API Standard 653, which may be performed by noncertified
inspection personnel;
A. External inspection
26. What is the minimum number of Shell plate thickness measurement that must be taken for
proposed nozzle hot tap and where must be the measurement taken
A. Four thickness measurements along the circumference of the propose nozzle location for nozzle
larger than 4 inch in diameter
C four thickness measurement along the circumference of the propose nozzle location
D two thickness measurement -one above the proposed nozzle location and one below
27. Welders who qualify on the required test for plate groove welds
28. API standard 653 recommends that banding shall be measured by use of a
29. After stress leave but before hydro test the completed weld of stress relieved shell assemblies shall
be examined visually and by
A. Magnetic Particle test
C radiographic test
30. When changing service and Owner/ Operator may decide to use internal corrosion rate obtained
from what source when setting subsequent internal inspection dates
D twice the corrosion rate of the tank in similar Service until the first inspection
D 100% of all cross seam and Seam within the critical zone
32. For API Standard 650 tanks, the acceptability of welds examined by radiography
33. Which of the flowing is an acceptable permanent repair for a carbon steel internal floating roof with
a leaking pontoon?
34. Anytime during the welding inspection if defect or nonconformance to the specification are noticed.
They should be brought to the attention of those responsible for the work or
35. a tank built to API standard 12C 14th edition with a shell thickness of 0.430 inch has a shell plate
with a corrode area 10 inch away from the nearest weld when calculating the minimum acceptable
thickness for the corroded area, the value used for the joint efficiency would be
A 0.70
B.0.85
C 0.50
D 1.00
36. Corrosion specialist for evaluation of material degradation due to process must be a
A. person who has passed the API 571 Professional Examination and as at least 5 years of experience
with Storage tank corrosion
B person who holds the NACE corrosion technician certification for storage tanks.
C.Engineer with a degree in corrosion technology and knowledge base in Catholic protection
D personal acceptable to the owner user who has knowledge and experience in corrosion damage
mechanisms.
37. Carbon Steel may experience localized metal loss in the presence of Alkaline salts NaOH or koH
which would be due to
A. CO2 corrosion
B caustic corrosion
C graphic corrosion
38. Which process may be used for control deposition welding on tank
A.FCAW
B. SAW
C.PAW
D.EGW
40. Inspection indicates that Catholic production is no longer adequate the best remedial measure to be
taken is to
41. A steel floating roof on a tank that stores an intermediate product at a temperature of 220°F (104°C)
has numerous holidays and breaks in the paint coating. Which of the following statements is most
correct?
B. Grounding straps that electrically connect the roof to the tank shell will prevent any problems.
D. Exposure to the hot product will cause the paint system to pop off the roof.
42. Maximum out of plane settlement of a tank during hydrostatic testing may be calculated from the
formula given in Appendix B of API Standard 653 or;
A. The engineer or owner operator can elect not to require settlement readings.
D. Additional settlement points can be located and measured around the shell.
43. During a scheduled internal inspection of a above ground Storage tank the Inspector noted
accelerated general corrosion of the bottom for the first time the Inspector shall
A. notify the Owner/Operator of the tank of the condition and recommend the future internal
inspection intervals be reduced by one half
B assume that previous inspection records are in accurate and revaluate the internal inspection plan
based on a uniform corrosion rate over the entire life of a tank
C record inspections result in the tank inspection record and continue with the original internal
inspection schedule
D attempt to determine if a change in service exposure and or temperature has occurred and evaluate
the tank for continued use
44. Repair is defined by API Standard 653 as the work necessary to restore a tank to a condition that;
45. For a tank with a shell thickness of 3/8 in. (9.525 mm) with no corrosion allowance, an isolated pit
0.180 in. (4.572 mm) deep is detected and:
46. If a tank has 20-mil (0.508mm) lining, what is the minimum bottom-plate thickness allowed by API
Standard 653 at the next inspection interval?
A. 0.050 in.
B. 0.100 in.
C. 0.125 in.
D. 0.150 in.
47. When holiday testing with high voltage detectors it is important that the voltage be properly set
48. the most extensively used non destructive examination method for welding is
A.penetrant testing
B visual inspection
C.radiographic testing
49. Tank was originally built to API standard 650 specification using A-36 shell material. The repair
organization proposes substituting A 285-C material for repairs to the shell plate. The repair
organization must
50. For an existing lank, the projection of the bottom plate beyond the outside toe of the outside shell-
to-bottom fillet weld shall be at least
A. 3/8 in (3.5mm).
C. 3/4in (19.1mm).
51. Thickness measurement are usually performed during the in service ultrasonic testing of the shell
and are required during which other inspections
A internal
B routine in service
C external
D all
52. The minimum number of elevation measurement points before a hydrostatic test is calculated
dividing the tank diameter by:
A. 4.
B. 8. *
C. 10.
D. 32.
53. The written procedure for performing a magnetic particle examination must conform to the
requirement of
D. recommended practiceSNT-TC-1A
54. Safety procedure for conducting internal tank inspection must comply with
C.API standard 2000 requirement on venting atmospheric and low pressure Storage tank
C. Hydrocarbon environments
D. Aqueous environments
56. API 653 indicates that the ultimate responsibility of complying with the provision of the standard is
with the
A. Inspector and the tank engineers
B owner/operator
D authorized inspector
57. For Tank repair alteration and reconstruction shall meet the material specifications of
A. vertical joints
C reinforce pads
60. On an insulated tank in which both the shell and roof are insulated which of the following areas
would most likely experience external corrosion?
C. the portion of the tank shell receiving the most heat from the sun
A. maintaining the equipment at a temperature above the boiling point of water for given system
pressure
62. What type of environment is likely to lead the highest atmospheric corrosion rate
A. rural salty
B.industrial
C.Island Humid
D marine
63. When a lap-welded patch plate is used to repair a lank shell away from the tank bottom, all comers
shall have a minimum radius of;
B. 1in (25mm).
C. 2 in (50mm).
D. 6 in (150mm).
A. material toughness
C tensile strength
65. For reconstructed tanks the minimum Diagnostic length of each radiograph on vertical and
horizontal welds shall be
A. 3 inch
B. 4 inch
C. 6 inch
D.12 inch
66. Which welding process has the most potential for lack of side wall fusion
A.SAW
B.GTAW
C.GMAW-S
D.GMAW-P
68. Visual inspection may be remote by using Mirrors cameras or other suitable means such as drone’s
robots. These remote inspection tests would detect what type of defects?
D.cracking, weld undercut, welding incomplete Penetration, corrosion, dents, or incomplete welds
69. What material is being radiographed the IQI must be made from
D a material with the lower atomic number from that being inspected
71. an examiner is a person who assist the Inspector by performing specific non destructive
examination NDE or above Grounds Storage Tanks and evaluate to the applicable acceptance criteria
but does not interpret the result of those examination in accordance with the APS 653 unless a certified
to
A. Out-of-plane settlement.
B. Uniform settlement.
C. Planar tilt.
D. Differential settlement.
73. Minor shell jacking is permitted without a full hydrostatic test provided that the a magnitude a
74. If measured out of plane settlement exceeds the applicable limits evaluation to determine the need
for repair should be done by
75. Who is responsible for specifying the requirement for release prevention barrier on above ground
lining tanks?
A Inspector
B engineer
C manufacturer
D purchaser
76. When inspecting a fixed type planks placed on the top of the roof to be used as walkways should
A. the long enough so as the roof plate will be subject to no more than 150 PSI food
D the long enough to s the roof plate subject to no more than 100 psi foot
77. For existing thanks tracer gas and detectors is an acceptable method for determining leaks in newly
welded joints in
A Tank shell
B tank bottom
78. When section is being replaced, the replacement shell plate thickness shall not be less than the
greatest nominal thickness of any adjoining plate in the same course except when the:
79. When a frangible roof to shell joint is required evaluation for compliance with the requirement in
API standard 650 includes the
D. Foundation settlement
80. Direct acting pressure relief valves on storage tanks are often used to satisfy the normal venting
requirement caused by
C. thermal inbreathing/outbreathing
81. the Inspector observe that the second shell ring of an existing tank which measures 200 feet in
diameter by 40 ft in height has a flat spot 2 inch deep 5 feet long and 3 feet high there are no welds in
the flat spot in this situation the Inspector should
82. A tank pipe connection enters the ground immediately after exiting the tank how should the pipe be
inspected.
A remove the soil around the pipe, clean the pipe and visually inspect it.
B hydro test the pipe connection during the tanks hydro static test
C magnetic particle test the pipe for cracking and corrosion at the soil interface.
83. Which of the following inspection methods does API standard 650 require on fillet welds on
replacement roof plate joints.
A visual method
B wicking method
84. According to API Standard 653, an internal inspection is not required if.
A. There is external access to the tank bottom.
C. Daily
86. in a similar service assessment. If the year of erection for two tanks being compared does not match:
A. The two tanks must be erected to the same edition of the construction standard.
B. The difference in corrosion allowance of the tanks must be considered in the remaining life
calculations.
C. The candidate tank must utilize a suitable lining to prevent corrosion on the product side.
D. The difference in ages of the tanks must be considered in the corrosion rate calculations.
C. the equipment is more Complex more costly and less portable than SMAW
D. a power supply capable of providing high amperage at 100% duty cycle is required
88. For a tank of unknown material special penetration larger than 2 NPS may be added without the use
of an insert plate provided the tank shell wall thickness is a maximum of
A. 1/4 inch
B 3/8 inch
C.7/16 inch
D. 1/2 inch
89. Who is responsible for ensuring the competency of personal performing cathodic protection surveys
where tank bottom corrosion is controlled by Cathodic protection?
B.the authorized inspection agency employing the personal who conduct the survey
90. When a tank settles sharply around the Periphery the condition is known as
A. Foundation settlement
B bottom settlement
C edge settlement
D shell settlement
91. In order to calculate bottom plate corrosion rates, the inspector must check
92. Unless specifically allowed by regulators how long should records related to the effectiveness of the
cathodic protection system be kept
A.2 years
B 3 years
C.4 years
D.5 years
93. When external ultrasonic thickness measurements are used to determine the uniform general
corrosion of a tank shell and the corrosion rate is known the maximum interval for thickness
measurement shall be the smaller of
A RCA 2N or 15 years
B RCA 4N or 5 years
D.RCA 4N or 20 years
94. A tank has been in service for 30 years and has previously being inspected the interval between the
internal inspection is determined by
B.using the measure tank bottom corrosion rate and the minimum remaining thickness
D using the previous ultrasonic thickness inspection and the quarter corrosion rate life
95. When changing a tanks operating temperature from 220f to 150f at 2 PSI what are the requirement
that shall be met
96. Which NDE methods are used for determining tank bottom plate soil-side corrosion?
UT PT MFL MT
C.under no circumstances
A shall be qualified and certified in accordance with API standard 653 guidelines
D should either be NACE certified or have a thorough knowledge of coating and lining practices
99. According to API RP 652 sulphate reducing bacteria that can cause accelerated pitting of tank
bottoms are most likely to be formed when
B.in an area of 200 square inch the average thickness is less than 0.05 inch
C the current area will not support the live load of 25 PSI
D in an area of 100 Sq.inch the average thickness is less than 0.09 inch
101. What entity determines false calls should be addressed in the tank bottom scanner qualification
process?
C. The owner/operator.
103. For lining tank bottoms the principal advantage of applying thin-film lining systems rather than
applying thick-film coating systems is;
A. Applicability to pits.
B. Better protection when the tank is new.
A. every 5 years
B. every 10 years
C. periodically
105. Before decision is made regarding the method for repairing a new lining the extent of any failure
may be best deserted by;
A. A visual examination.
B. Holiday testing.
C radiographic inspection
D visual inspection
A. all
B 50%
C none
D A representative number
108. Prior to the energizing of a new cathodic protection system, measurements should be conducted
for;
A. Rectifier DC volts/ amperes.
B. Structure-to-soil potential.
C. Structure-to-structure potential.
D. Anode potential.
109. Penetrations installed using insert plates shall have the butt welds examined by means of
A. Liquid-penetrant examination.
C. Magnetic-particle examination.
1. A new bottom is to be installed in an existing tank by cutting the shell. An existing nozzle has a
tombstone reinforcing plate that will be cut when the new bottom is installed. The existing reinforcing
plate will be reused. The nozzle assembly was not post weld heat treated. The shell thickness is 0.316 in.
(8 mm). How far must the full penetration splice weld be from the toe of the nozzle to reinforcing plate
fillet weld?
A. 13/16 in. (21 mm)
B. 15/16 in. (33 mm)
C. 3 in. (76 mm)
D. 4 in. (102 mm
2. Risk-based inspection (RBI) assessment on a tank shall be reviewed and approved by:
A. the tank owner/operator.
B. only an engineer knowledgeable and experienced in tank design and corrosion.
C. the RBI team.
D. an authorized inspector and a storage tank engineer.
3. During modifications to an existing tank, what shall be the minimum distance from an edge of a
permanent attachment (such as a pipe support) to a horizontal joint on the tank shell?
A. 2 in. (50.8 mm)
B. 3 in. (76.2 mm)
C. 6 in. (152.4 mm)
D. 8 in. (203.2 mm)
4. An aboveground storage tank, built to API 650 in 2008 with a bottom/foundation design with means to
provide detection and containment of a bottom leak has undergone an inspection. The worst location of
product side corrosion was general corrosion found in a localized area just outside of the critical zone; the
thinnest spot in that area was measured at 0.230 in. (5.84 mm).
Based on the previous inspection 10 years ago, this represents a 0.002 in/yr. (0.051 mm/yr.) corrosion
rate. Near the center of the tank, in an area with no indication product side corrosion, the minimum
thickness found was 0.190 in. (4.83 mm), leading the inspector to determine soil side corrosion was
occurring at a rate of 0.006 in/yr. (0.152 mm/yr.).The owner-operator wants to go another 15 years before
the next inspection; if no repairs are made, what is the minimum acceptable remaining bottom thickness
for the tank?
A. 0.070 in. (1.78 mm)
B.0.110 in
C.0.150 in
D 0.177 in
5. During tank repairs and prior to fit up and welding of tank shell plates, the fabricator is
Required to:
A. visually and ultrasonically inspect all areas within 3 in. (76 mm) of plate edges and weld up
any laminations greater than 1-in. (25-mm) deep and 2-in. (50-mm) long.
B. ultrasonically inspect all areas within 3 in. (76 mm) of plate edges and cut out any laminations
greater than 1-in. (25-mm) deep and 2 in. (50 mm) long.
C. visually examine all edges and if laminations are found, ultrasonically inspect. Cut out any
exceeding 1 in (25 mm) in depth and 3 in. (76 mm) in length.
D. ultrasonically inspect all areas and cut out or weld up any laminations more than 1 in. (25
mm) in depth or diameter.
6. What is the tolerance for determining whether a floor lap weld is essentially parallel or
perpendicular to a shell?
A. ±12
B. ±20
C. ±30
D. ±75
7. With shell materials of Group V, opening connections requiring reinforcement in the shell
plate must..... prefabricated into the shell plate or insert plate if the shell thickness is more than:
A. 3/8 in. (10 mm).
B. 1/2 in. (13 mm).
C. 3/4 in. (20 mm).
D. 1 1/2 in. (40 mm).
8. Maximum rate of corrosion on bottom side = 0.006 in. per year (0.15 mm per year) if no
repairs are done, what is the calculated minimum remaining thickness of the tank bottom a
10-year inspection interval?
A. 0.061 in. (1.55 mm)
B. 0.077 in (1.96 mm)
C. 0.131 in. (3.33 mm)
D. 0.137 in. (3.48 mm
9. Inspection of a tank 200 ft in diameter and 40 ft. high, reveals a corroded area of the shell 1
ft. from the bottom. The minimum thickness at any point in the corroded area is 0.65 in. The
critical length is:
A. 30 in.
B. 38 in.
C. 40 in.*
D. 42 in.
10. 63. For tanks with edge settlement exceeding the specific limits in API 653 welds in the area of
High strain should be:
A. Removed and repliced or subjected to FFS
B. examined by extensive NDE
C. heat treated to remove residual stress
D. evaluated by the authorized inspector
12. Which of the following is a true statement about magnetic-particle testing yokes?
A.If- a yoke has not been in use for a year or more, a calibration shall be done prior to the first
used.
B. If a yoke is new, the manufacturer will guarantee accuracy, and no calibration is required.
C. If a yoke has not been in use for 6 months, a calibration shall be done prior to the first use.
D. 5tIf a yoke was stored properly, no calibration is required.
13. To be able to weld the full thickness of WPS P1-A-C-Lh, the welder qualified per WPQ Spec.
554 would:
A. be considered qualified per the WPQ with no additional testing required.
B. need to change to a F-4 E7018 filler metal and make a qualification weld in the 6G position.
C. need to make an appropriate qualification weld to qualify for the complete WPS thickness.
14. A repair is required on a tank for which annular plates were originally required. New annular
Plates with single-welded butt joints with backup bars are to be added. Which of the following
Nondestructive examination (NDE) methods is required for the annular plate welds outside the
Critical zone?
A. One-spot radiograph on 50% of the radial joints
B. Magnetic-particle or dye-penetrant for the full length
C. One-spot radiograph on 10% of the radial joints
D. Ultrasonic and magnetic-particle or dye-penetrant
15. When an NPS 12 (DN 300) nozzle is installed on an existing tank shell in the first course, a
Hydrostatic test is:
A. not required.
B. required.
C. required if the minimum one-day temperature is less than 60°F (16°C).
D. required if the tank-shell plate thickness exceeds 1/2 in. (13mm).
16.A new tank was placed in service in June 2010. The tank has a release prevention barrier
installed per API 650, Annex I, a fiberglass-reinforced lining on the product side of the tank bottom
installed per API 652. When should the first internal inspection be scheduled?
A. June 2020
B. June 2025
C. June 2030
D. June 2035
18.For hardness testing the HAZ, the surface should be polished not to exceed a maximum of:
A. 16 μin. (0.4 μm).
B. 18 μin. (0.45 μm).
C. 24 μin. (0.6 pm).
D. 32 μin. (0.8 μm).
19. A door sheet is to be installed in an existing tank with welded seams. The thickness of the
first shell course is 1.015 in. (25.8 mm). The thickness of the second shell course is 0.865 in. (22 mm).
What is the minimum distance that the top seam of the door sheet must be above the existing horizontal
between the first and second shell courses?
A. 6.0 in. (152 mm)
B. 6.9 in. (176 mm) Fig 9.1 API 653
C. 8.1 in. (206 mm)
D. 10.0 in. (254 mm)
21. . When a tank bottom is removed by using arc-gouging, the arc-gouged areas of the tank's
shell to-botlom weld shall be:
A. examined and acceptance shall be determined by the authorized inspector.
B. replaced by an insert plate or covered by a welded-on patch plate,
C. examined ultrasonically to determine whether the minimum shell plate thickness meets the
design
D. magnetic particle examined, and defective areas repaired and reexamined.
22. The corrosion rate of steel tank bottoms may double with:
A. every 18°F (10°C) increase in temperature above 77°F (25°C).
B. every 18°F (10°C) decrease in temperature above 77°F (25°C).
C. every 18°F (10°C) decrease in temperature below 77°F (25°C).
D. every 18°F (10°C) increase in temperature below 77°F (25°C).
23. For the purpose of the RBI process, corrosion rates from low inspection effectiveness such
as spot on a 120 ft diameter (37 m) tank:
A. are normally used.
B. can be used
when approved by a corrosion specialist.
C. shall not be used.
D. are used when defined by the owner/user procedures.
24. On a repair to a 58 in (16 mm) thick shell, when a weld is not stress-relieved, the outer edge
of a fille weld around a 12 in (305 mm) penetration shall be spaced from the centerline of any
butt-welded shell seams by a minimum of:
A. 3.75 in. (95 mm)
B. 5 in. (127 mm) Fig 9.1 API 653
C. 10 in. (254 mm)
D. 12 in. (305 mm)
25. . A newly constructed stainless steel tank has been built with material meeting the
requirements of API 650, Annex S. A qualified corrosion specialist has determined that internal
and external environments present a very low risk of cracking or corrosion. The initial internal
inspection shall not exceed:
A. 10 years.
B. 12 years.
C. 15 years.
D. 20 years.
26. An inspector finds pitting on the internal surface of a tank bottom. Repairs are made by
caulking (a sot patch) When calculating the minimum remaining thickness at the next internal
inspection, the remaining thickness:
A. includes the thickness of the soft patch, if approved by the owner/operator.
B. includes the thickness of the soft patch, if approved by the storage tank engineer.
C. does not include the thickness of the soft patch.
D. does not include the thickness of the soft patch, unless a thick film lining is installed over the
patch.
27. . Statistical methods for assessing the probable condition of tank bottoms are usually based
upon:
A. progressive and consistent thickness readings.
B. a sampling of thickness-scanning data. Sample scanning data
C. magnetic groupings of metallic powder.
D. acoustic emission thickness testing.
28. in determining the maximum design liquid level for the product in a reconstructed tank when
the s material is not listed in API Standard 650, the value used for allowable stress is the lesser
of:
A. 2/3 yield strength or 1/3 tensile strength.
B. 7/8 yield strength or 1/4 tensile strength.
C. 3/4 yield strength or 2/5 tensile strength.
D. 2/3 yield strength or 2/5 tensile strength
29. In accordance with API Standard 653, nondestructive examination procedures shall be
Prepared in accordance with:
A. API RP 575.
B. ASNT CP-189.
C. API Standard 650.
D. ASNT SNT-TC-1A.
30. For statistical assessment of the probable condition of a tank bottom, how much of the floor
should typically be randomly scanned for thickness data?
A. 0.2%-10% of the entire tank bottom
B. 5%-10% in an "X" pattern across the tank
C. 15% in each quadrant of the tank bottom
D. The entire tank bottom
31. The 0.5 in(13mm) thick replacement plate shown in the preceding diagram is rejectable, due to the:
A. distance from the vertical weld
B. distance from the bottom-plate weld.
C. height of the replacement plate.
D. radius of the curvature
32. A reconstructed tank is being hydrotested. In determining the required shell thickness for a
material not listed in API 650, Table 5-2a or Table 5-2b, what is the maximum allowable
hydrostatic test stress?
A. 2/3 the yield strength or 2/5 the tensile strength of the material, whichever is less
B. 2/3 the yield strength or 2/5 the tensile strength of the material, whichever is greater
C. 3/4 the yield strength or 3/7 the tensile strength of the material, whichever is less
D. 3/4 the yield strength or 3/7 the tensile strength of the material, whichever is greater
33. What typical weld inspection tool can be used to verify the weld preparation angle prior to
welding?
A. HI-LO Gauge
B. Vernier Caliper
C. Bridge Cam Gauge
D. Adjustable Weld Gauge
34. . The bottom shell plate thickness (at welds and between welds) of an existing tank has been
checked and found to be generally corroded. The tank height (H) is 42 ft. The nominal diameter
(D) of the tank is 115 ft. The specific gravity (G) of the stored product is 0.85. The allowable
stress (S) is 23,600 psi, and the joint efficiency (E) is 0.7. The minimum acceptable thickness
(min) for the bottom course is:
A. 0.442 in.
B. 0.631 in
Tminimum formula
C. 0.646 in.
D. 0.742 in.
35. After controlled deposition welding repairs have been completed, the final step required is to:
A. check that the hardness of the last pass is less than 200 BHN.
B. remove the final temper bead reinforcement layer flush with base metal.
C. MPT the weld and heat-affected zone for hydrogen cracking.
D. peen the cap pass to reduce residual stresses
36. When a weld has falled a weld quality test more than two times, the:
A. metalurgist should evaluate the cause(s).
B. welding supervisor should determine the cause(s).
C. welding engineer should be notified to help determine the cause(s).
D. repair organization should take action on the welder for additional training.
37. The principal types of tank settlement involve settlement that relates to the:
A. tank shell, bottom plate, and roof.
B. tank shell and foundation.
C. bottom plate and foundation.
D. tank shell and bottom plate.
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38. In order to achieve the correct tank shape when full replacement shell plates are 5/8 in. (16
mm) thick for a tank that is 24. (7.2 m) in diameter, the shaping of plates is:
A. not required.
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B. required.
C. at the discretion of the inspector
D. at the discretion of the fabricator
39. After instating a new bottom through an existing tombstone reinforcing plate of an existing
nozzle not requiring postweld heat treatment, the repair organization:
A. shall install a new reinforcing plate after the new shell-to-bottom weld is complete
B. may re-install the existing reinforcing plate after the new shell-to-bottom weld is complete.
C. may re-install the existing reinforcing plate, provided that the shell-to-bottom weld is a full
penetration weld, welded from both sides.
D. shall install a new reinforcing plate after the new shell-to-bottom weld is complete, if the
shell-to-bottom weld is welded from outside.
41. The deposted weld metal thickness range shown on the welding procedure specification
(MPS PIA-CLA) is:
A. correct as stated on WPS.
B. incorrect and it should be shown as having a 2 in. maximum.
C. incorrect and it should be shown as having an 8 in. maximum.
D. correctly shown as 3 in.
44.For foundations specified to be sloped from a horizontal plane and concrete ring walls are
Not provided, the elevation difference tolerance shall be:
A. ± 1/8 in. (3.18 mm) in any 10 ft. (3.0 m) of circumference and± 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) in the total
Circumference measured from average elevation.
B. ± 1/8 in. (3.18 mm) in any 30 ft. (9.1 m) of circumference and ± 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) in the total
Circumference
C. ± 1/8 in. (3.18 mm) in any 10 ft. (3.0 m) of circumference and± 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) in the total
Circumference.
D. 1/8 in. (3.18 mm) in any 30 ft. (9.1 m) of circumference and ± 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) in the total
Circumference measured from average elevation.
45.A 160-diameter by 48-ft-high tank was built to 1985 API 650 basic standard using A285-C
material. There is an averaged locally thinned area noted with a remaining wall thickness of
0.700 in. in the shell lowest course that is at least 4 in. away from any vertical joint. What is the
hydrostatic fill height?
A. 37.20 f
B. 38.20 ft
C. 43.75 ft
D. 44.75 ft
46. A tank was constructed of material having a minimum yield of 33,000 psi (227.5 MPa) and a
Minimum tensile strength of 57,000 psl (393.0 MPa). After inspection, a locally thinned area
was found on the bottom shell course. What value for allowable stress should be used for
Determining the maximum fill height for the tank?
A. 29,000 psi (200.0 MPa)
B. 26.900 psi (185.5 MPa) Discuss this question
C. 30,000 psi (106.8 MPa)
D. 55,000 psi (379.2 MPa)
47. In cathodic protection of a flat bottom storage tank, what is one disadvantage of a galvanic
system?
A. Maintenance costs are minimal.
B. Use is limited to low-resistivity soils.
C. No external power supply is required.
D. Capital investment is low for small diameter tanks.
48. . Inorganic zinc (zinc silicate) is often applied to internal tank surfaces. These coatings are
typically applied at:
A. 3 mils (76 um ) to 5 mills (127 pm) dry film thickness (DFT).
B. 5 mils (127 pm) to 10 mils (254 um) dry film thickness (DFT).
C. more than 5 mils (127 um) dry film thickness (DFT).
D. more than 10 mils (254 um) dry film thickness (DFT).
50.A reconstructed 40 ft. (12 m) high tank 30 ft. (9 m) in diameter is to be filled with a product
having specific gravity of 0.8. The tank is constructed of SA 36 steel (Y=36,000 psi [250 MPa],
T=58,000 psi [400 MPa]). Which of the following is the fmin of the bottom course for hydrostatic
tests?
A. 0.105 in. (2.7 mm)
B. 0.122 in. (3.1 mm)
C. 0.125 in (3.2 mm)
D. 0.131 in (3.3 mm)
51. For tanks with riveted joints, consideration shall be given to whether, and to what extent,
corrosion affects such joints. If calculations show that an excess thickness exists, how can this
additional thickness be utilized?
A. The excess thickness can be taken as corrosion allowance.
B. The excess thickness can be used to reduce the frequency of radiographic testing.
C. The excess thickness can be subtracted from the corrosion allowance.
D. The excess thickness can be used to increase the rivet bearing stress on single joints.
53. For tank materials in Groups IV, IVA, V, or VI, completed welds of new permanent attachments
shall be examined visually and by:
A.ultrasonic testing, shear wave.
B. radiographic testing
C. magnetic-particle testing.
D. ultrasonic testing, straight beam
54. When performing a subsequent internal inspection interval using risk based inspection (RBI)
procedures, a tank shall be removed from service when the
A. tank is in service for more than 30 years without internal inspection.
B. effectiveness of the inspection is determined to be low.
C. inspection interval exceeds the interval specified in Table 6.1
D. risk exceeds the acceptable risk criteria established per the owner/operator procedure.
55. A door sheet has been installed in a tank of unknown material, and the spacing between the
shell-to-bottom weld and the lower edge of the sheet is 10 in. (250 mm). The tank shell is 3/4 in.
(19 mm) thick, and its design metal temperature is 40°F (4°C). A hydrostatic test:
A. is done at the discretion of the owner/operator.
B. is required.
C. is not required.
D. may be omitted if the tank was constructed to API Standard 620.
57. An existing tank, constructed of A285 grade C material, is 100 ft. in diameter, 40 ft. high,
stores product with a specific gravity of 0.9, and has an annular ring. The first course shell
thickness is 0.5 in.
The minimum annular plate thickness is:
A. 0.10 in.
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B. 0.17 in.
C. 0.20 in.
D. 0.23 in.
58. The demonstration test used to prove that a procedure or examiner can successfully find and
prove-up tank bottom metal loss is called the:
A. qualification test.
B. proof test.
C. examination test.
D. performance test
59. For a floating swingline in a floating roof tank, if the swing angle exceeds 65°, the inspector
should:
A. do nothing; 65" is the minimum angle required.
B. recommend changing to a non-floating type.
C. seek the assistance of an engineer experienced in tank design.
D. recommend installation of a limiting bracket.
60. As an internal tank lining is being applied, inspection shall assure that the wet film thickness
measurements are being made in accordance with:
A. ASTM D4414.
B. SSPC PA 1.
C. NACE RP0188.
D. SSPC PA 2.
61. A concrete foundation that has been exposed to high temperature for a period of time is
susceptible to:
A. calcining deterioration
B. dyness
C. bond deterioration.
D. spalling