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Several different methods are used to

construct pressure vessels. Most pressure
vessels areconstructed today using welded
____________ construction.

The most common material used to

carbon steel
construct pressure vessels is

Construction codes are periodically revised

as the designs of pressure vessels improve
requirements under which it was designed
and as new construction materials become
and constructed
vailable. A pressure vessel should be
maintained accordingto the:

to determine the physical condition of the

vessel and to determine the type, rate, and
The basic reasons for inspection are
causes of deterioration.

The most common environmental cracking in

wet H2S
pressure vessels in refineries are:

Erosion is the attrition of a surface caused the impingement of solid particles or liquid
by: drops.

Many problems with pressure vessels are poor welding, improper heat treatment and
caused by faulty fabrication. dimensional intolerance

The external inspection of a pressure vessel ladders, stairways, platforms, or walkways

should start with: connected or bearing on the vessel.

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If an internal inspection of a vessel is not the review the previous records of the vessel to
initial one, the first step is to: be inspected.

name tools for measuring thickness of vessel ultrasonic instruments, radiography with step
shells? gages, corrosion buttons and depth drilling.

What is the primary method used to

obtaining thickness measurements on Ultrasonic instruments
process equipment?

what leave high residual stresses near welds

and may affect the physical properties and Improper heat treatment
corrosion resistance of a metal?

Titanium vessels may lose ductility due to

absorption of hydrogen and the resulting
hydride phases
formation of:

What pressure vessel component is normally

Shell
the most likely to suffer deformation?

What is the suggested spacing of wire rope

At least 6 rope diameters apart.
clips used on guy wire cables?

High temperature sulfidic corrosion will

450°F
normally take place above what temperature?

Which of the following vessels is the most A vessel that is supported by two separate
likely to undergo uneven settlement? concrete slabs.

If a crack is found in a pressure vessel, to

what extent must the crack be removed prior The crack must be removed entirely.

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towelded repair?

This method of deterioration is usually

localized, but at times is very general. It can
occur at cyclone separator internals, Erosion
exchanger tubes, impingement baffles and
mixing columns. Thisdeterioration is:

The three types of information that should Basic data, field notes, and the data that
make-up a complete record file are? accumulates in a “continuous file”.

The limits of wall thickness loss that may be Retiring thickness of the vessel & Rate of
tolerated should be based on: deterioration.

Grounding systems should be tested to

insure that the resistance to ground does
25 ohms
notexceed?

what should be used to aid an inspector in

A flash light
locating hydrogen blistering?

Incomplete penetration, lack of fusion, and

slag inclusion are all deficiencies associated Poor welding
with?

Dealloying is a degradation characterized by

the loss of one or more alloys. 3 common
Dezincification
forms are commonly found in copper alloys.
One of these is:

The most important biological mechanism

that directly influences the rate of corrosion SRB
is:

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Where are leaks on a pressure vessel most

At piping attachments to the vessel wall.
likely to occur?

What are the primary reasons for scheduling

Safety and Reliability
units for inspection, per API RP 572?

Determining the physical condition of a

pressure vessel and determining the type,
rate, andcauses of deterioration are the basic Inspections
reasons for?

Name code or standard used for the design

and construction of heat exchangers and
TEMA, ASME Code, API Standard 660
condensers in the United States?

When performing an inspection, the two most

important factors in determining the limits
The retirement thickness of the part
ofcorrosion and any other type of
considered and the rate of deterioration.
deterioration that may be tolerated are?

Under which of the following conditions On a vessel that is located directly downwind
would external corrosion most likely occur. of a cooling tower.

The bottom head and shell of fractionators

processing high-sulfur oils are susceptible
Sulfide Corrosion
towhat type of deterioration?

what types of corrosion is normally are found

Soil corrosion, CUI and Atmospheric
onthe external surfaces of operating pressure
corrosion
vessels?

What NDE technique can be utilized to

determine if creep cracking is prevalent, per
MT, PT and AE
RP 572?

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When a vessel is supported with guy wires, With the base against the live or long end and
how should the wire rope clips be attached to the u-bolt against the dead or shortend of the
thewire rope? wire rope.

name the issues with metallurgical or

Carbide precipitation, High-temperature
physical change of a pressure vessel metal?
hydrogen attack and Embrittlement

When profile radiography is performed, what

has to be shown on the developed film of the Step gauge of known thickness
vessel part, per RP 572?

Which magnetic particle analysis is the most

Wet fluorescent magnetic particle
sensitive in finding cracks, per RP 572?

The item that considered a process that

Temper embrittlement, Graphitization and
could change the hardness of a metal?
Decarburization

What is PMI used for per RP 572? To check for correct alloy materials

If amine materials are used or stored in a

pressure vessel, where is cracking most likely
Welds and HAZ’s
tooccur?

Which of the following inspection methods

would be best suited for the inspection of
Spark Tester
internal linings such as paint, glass, plastic,
and rubber?

When settlement of pressure vessel

foundations and/or supports is found, and
routine monitoring is taking place, at what Measurements should be taken until the
time should the taking of settlement settlement stops.
measurements besuspended?

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What type of pressure vessel is constructed

with a casing or outer shell that forms a
A jacketed pressure vessel.
spacebetween itself and the main shell?

Above what operating temperature would

catalytic reformer equipment be susceptible 900 F
to creep embrittlement damage?

If vibration is noted on auxiliary equipment

A qualified engineer should perform
associated with a pressure vessel and
calculation to assure that the vibrations will
supportscannot be added to reduce the
not cause fatigue cracking.
vibration, what should be done?

Which of the following inspection techniques

should not be used on pressure vessels that Hammer testing
are under pressure?

Tube sheets that are in water service are

generally constructed from what types of Naval brass or steel
metal?

Aus. stainless steel vessels operating at

CUI would not be a factor in what conditions?
450°F

What are the most important conditions to There is no corrosion, it was properly
check for when examining metallic linings? installed, and that no holes or cracks exist.

What type of deterioration can be expected

on the shell of exchangers next to bundle Erosion
baffles and impingements plates?

What must the manufacturers of pressure A quality control system

vessels constructed in accordance with

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ASME Section VIII Division 1 and Division 2

have?

If external or internal coatings or linings

appear visually to be in good condition, with
Leave it alone.
noevidence of corrosion or deterioration, the
Inspector should:

If a pressure vessel has historical records of

past inspections, little or no corrosion is
evident, and the vessel has operated under
One measurement in each shell ring and one
normal conditions, what is the least amount
measurement on each head
of thickness measurements that should be
taken?

In exchanger pressure testing, when is a “test

On floating head exchangers
ring” used?

When should a service history record be After the first on-stream or internal
established for a pressure vessel? inspection.

When performing an external inspection,

what type of corrosion would be expected
aroundthe heads of bolts and nuts, at
brackets connections between stair treads
Crevice Corrosion
and angle supports, and at connections
between intermediate supports and pressure
vessel walls?

When performing a pneumatic pressure test

in lieu or a hydrostatic pressure test,
therecommendations set forth in which code ASME Code
or standard should be followed?

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