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    PRACTICE QUESTIONS

    (Closed)ASME SECTION VIII, DIV. I

    1. An item, which cannot be found on a mill test report formaterial, is:

    A. SA Specification numberB. Heat numberC. Allowable stress valueD. Chemical composition

    2. What is the minimum thickness of plate that can be used in theshell or head of a pressure vessel?

    A. 1/4"B. 3116"C. 1/16"D. There is no minimum thickness

    3. Surface defects in materials may be repaired when:

    A Approved by the InspectorB. Accepted by the engineering departmentC. Approved by the pressure vessel engineerD. Less than 2" in depth

    4. Re-rating may be done after which of the following requirementsare met?

    a. Calculations from either the manufacturer or an owner-

    use pressure vessel engineer experienced in pressurevessel design, fabrication or inspection shall justify the re-

    rating.b. The re-rating is in accordance with the construction code

    to which the pressure vessel was originally built or bycomputations that are determined using the appropriate

    formulae in the latest edition of the ASME Codec. Current inspection records verify that the pressure vessel

    is satisfactory for the proposed service conditions and thatthe corrosion allowance provided is adequate.

    d. All of the above

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    5. Which of the following types of heads will normally require thegreatest wall thickness?

    A. 2:1 elliptical headB. Dished torisphericalC. Hemispherical headD. Flat head

    6. Design and fabrication of pressure vessels shall be in accordancewith which of the following:

    A. ASME Section IB. ASME Section VIIIC. Engineering Guides and General SpecificationsD. API - Pressure Vessels Section IV

    7. Which of the following is / are to be undertaken in case the

    ownership and location of vessel are changed?

    a. The vessel shall be hydro tested only

    b. The vessel shall be internally and externally inspectedbefore it is re-used

    c. The allowable conditions of service shall be establishedand the next period of inspection shall be established for

    the new service.d. Only b and c

    8. The maximum deviation from the true circular form of a vesselshall not exceed:

    A. 2%

    B. 1%C. 10 % of the nominal inside diameterD. 5%

    9. A new pressure vessel should be inspected to which of thefollowing codes?

    a. API 510b. API 572

    c. ASME Sec. VIII Div. 1d. All of the above

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    10. For repairs as per API 510, the welders and welding proceduresshall be qualified to the requirement of:

    a. API 1104 codeb. ASME Section Vc. ASME Section IXd. AWS D 1.1

    11. Which of the following liquid penetrant indications would beunacceptable?

    A. Relevant linear indicationsB. Relevant rounded indications greater than 3/16"C. Four or more relevant rounded indications in a line

    separated by 1/16" or less

    D. All of the above12 According to the ASME Code, Section VIII, the metal

    temperature during pneumatic test shall be at least _____above the minimum design metal temperature to minimize therisk of brittle fracture.

    A. 200FB. 300FC. 400FD. 500F

    13. Calculate the remaining life of a vessel given the following data:Actual thickness = 0.955 inch. Minimum thickness required =

    0.787 inch Thickness at pervious inspection 5 years prior topresent inspection = 1.015 inch

    a. 20 yearsb. 14 yearsc. 28 yearsd. None of the above

    14. Ultrasonic examination may be substituted for radiography when:

    A. Radiographic equipment is not availableB. Final closure seam of a vessel does not permit

    interpretable radiographsC. Required by the designer

    D. Final closure seam exceeds 2-in. thickness15. If a vessel is so large that it must be PWHT in more than one

    heat, what is the minimum overlap in the furnace?A. 5 B. 10'C. 15'D. 50'

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    16. The period between the two consecutive internal (or on-stream)inspections shall not exceed?

    a. One half of the remaining life of the vessel (based oncorrosion rate)b. 10 yearsc. cases where the safe working life is estimated to be less

    than 4 years the inspection interval may be the fullremaining safe operating life up to a maximum of 2 years

    d. The least of above

    17. A vessel nameplate is stamped RT 4 this indicates that:

    A. Only part of the complete vessel has satisfied theradiographic requirements of UW-11(a)

    B. The complete vessel satisfies the requirements of UW-

    11(a)(5) and the spot radiography requirements of UW-1(a )(5)(b) have been appliedC. All butt welds have been 100% radiographedD. All butt welds have been spot radiographed per UW-52

    18. What is the maximum allowable working pressure of a vessel?

    A. The vessel's design pressureB. The vessel's design pressure plus the static headC. The maximum gauge pressure permitted at the bottom of

    the vessel, which includes hydrostatic headD. The maximum gauge pressure permitted at the top of the

    vessel

    19. The symbol ~HT" on a pressure vessel nameplate indicates:

    A. Vessel was hammer testedB. Whole vessel was Post Weld Heat TreatedC. Vessel is good for high temperatureD. Vessel was hydrotested

    20. After completion or repairs, a pressure test

    a. Must always be conducted

    b. Shall be applied if the authorized pressure vessel inspectorbelieves that one is necessary

    c. Must never be conductedd. Shall be conducted only if repair is done on pressure parts.

    21. If probable corrosion rates can not be determined, on streamdeterminations shall be made after approximately:

    a. 10,000 hours of serviceb. 1000 hours of servicec. 5000 hours of serviced. After 2,500 hours of service

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    22. Which of the following documents referenced in API 510

    addresses recommended inspection practices for pressurevessels?

    a. API 620b. API 572c. API Std 526

    d. All of the above

    30. After completion of alterations a pressure test

    a. Normally required

    b. Subject to approval of the jurisdiction ( where applicable )appropriate NDE shall be required where pressure test isnot performed

    c. Substituting NDE procedure for a pressure test after analteration ay be done only after consulting a pressurevessel engineer experienced in pressure vessel design andthe authorized pressure vessel inspector have beenconsulted

    d. All of above

    31. Vessels containing lethal substances are required to be postweldheat treated in what thicknesses ?

    A AllB. Above 5/8 inC. Above 1 1/4 in.D. Above 1 in.

    32. Butt welds in vessels that contain lethal substances are requiredto be _____ radiographed.

    A. SpotB. FullyC. PartiallyD. None of the above

    33. Materials used for making repair by welding in carbon steelvessels shall have the following limitations?

    a. They shall meet the requirements stipulated I NACE MR0175

    b. The carbon content shall not be over 0.35%c. Welding repair shall be done by using only the GTAW

    processd. All of the above

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    34. Longitudinal welded joints within the main shell or nozzles areCategory _____

    A. CB. DC. AD. B

    35. The temperature used when calculating the required thickness ofa shell or head is known as the _____ design temperature.

    A. MarginalB. MinimumC. MaximumD. Optimal

    36. The acronym MDMT stands for ______

    A. Major Design Method TheoryB. Minimum Design Metal TemperatureC. Maximum Design Metal TemperatureA. Minimum Design Material Temperature

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    PRACTICE QUESTIONS

    SET 2 (Open)

    ASME SECTION VIII, DIV. I

    1. Which carbon low-alloy material listed below can be exemptedfrom impact testing per UG-84?

    A. P-No. 8,1/2 in.B. P-No. 1, Group 3, Curve E, 1 in.C. P-No. 1, Group 1 or 2, Curve C, not exceeding 2 in.D. P-No. 1, Group 1 or 2, Curve D, not exceeding 1 in.

    2. P-No. 1, Group 1 or 2 material listed on Curve A is exemptedfrom impact testing if it does not exceed

    A. 1 in.B. 2 in.C. 1/2 in.D. 9/16 in.

    3. Loadings to be considered in designing a pressure vessel are:

    A. Internal and external pressureB. WindC. SnowD. All of the above

    4. If a steel casting has a weld seam with a joint efficiency of 0.70and is examined in accordance with the minimum requirementsof the material specification what would be the appropriate "E"value to use when calculating the required thickness of thecasting?

    A. 0.70B. 1.00C. 0.80D. 1.00

    5. You are calculating the required thickness of a cylindrical shellunder internal pressure. The inside radius including corrosionallowance is 24 in. The corrosion allowance is 0.125 in. Whatinside radius would you use?

    A. 24 in.B. 24.125 in.C. 48.50 in.D. 26 in.

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    6. A full size Charpy impact test specimen has a dimension of

    A. 10 mm x 11mmB. 0.394 in. x 0.394 in.C. 0.394 in. x 0.393 in.D. 0.262 in. x 0.394

    7. What is done when full size impact test specimens cannot beobtained?

    A. Estimate the ft-bf that could be obtainedB. Refer to standard tablesC. Subsize specimens are to be usedD. Use a drop weight test as an alternative

    8. You are to impact test a material, which is I in. thick, and has aminimum specified yield strength of 55 ksi. What is the requiredaverage for the 3 specimens?

    A. 20 ft-lbf B. l5 ft-lbf C. 30 ft-lbf D. 50 ft-lbf

    9. When full radiography is required of the Category A and D buttwelds, the Category B and C butt welds shall as a minimummeet the requirements for ______

    A. Full radiography in accordance with UW-51B. Spot radiography in accordance with UW-52C. Partial radiography in accordance with UW-53D. Spot radiography in accordance with UW-51

    10. Ultrasonic examination in accordance with UW-53 may besubstituted for radiography for what condition?

    A. It is never permittedB. When radiographic equipment is not availableC. For the final closure seam if the construction does not

    permit interpretable radioqraphs

    D. For longitudinal welded seams when they are in excessof 1 1/4 in.

    11. Joint efficiencies for welded joints shall be in accordance with

    A. Subsection CB. UW-11(a)(5)(b)C. Paragraph UW-12(d)D. Table UW~12

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    12. When a value of E is taken from column (a) of Table UW-12what are the values for Type 1 and Type 2 welded joints?

    A. 1.00 & 0.90B. 1.00 & 0.85

    C 0.85 & 0.70D. 0.85 & 0.65

    13. What would be the value of E for a butt-welded longitudinal jointwelded from both sides?

    A. 1.00B. 0.85C. 0.45D. 0.60

    14. Material for pressure parts shall comply with the requirementsfor materials given in --------

    A. UG-4 thru UG-15B. UG-93C. UW-15D. UG-l5 thru UG-27

    15. Material for non-pressure parts, which are welded to the vessel_____ prior to being used in the vessel.

    A. Must be tested using PT or MTB. Must be proven of weldable qualityC. Must be ultrasonic thickness testedD. Must be pressure tested

    16. For material which is not identifiable in accordance with UG-10,UG-11, UG-15, or UG-93, proof of weldable quality can bedemonstrated by:

    A. Using weld material which meets the requirements of anSFA specification

    B. Preparing a butt joint test coupon from each piece of non-identified material and making guided bend tests

    C. Satisfactory qualification of the welding procedure

    D. Both 2 and 3 above

    17. When adjacent abutting sections differ in thickness by morethan the lesser of one-fourth the thickness of the thinner sectionof 1/8 in. what must be done?

    A. Provide a tapered transition of at least 3:1B. Make six inch radiographC. NothingD. Provide a tapered transition of at least 4:1

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    18. Longitudinal welded joints of adjacent courses shall beseparated by at least-------to avoid the radiographicrequirement.

    A. Five times the minimum thickness of the plateB. Five times the thickness of the thinner plateC. Six inchesD. Four times the thickness of the thicker plate

    19. Full radiography is required for which of the following butt welds:

    A. In shells and heads of vessels containing lethal substancesB. In shells and heads of unfired steam boilers having designpressures less than 50 PSIC. In all vessels where the least nominal thickness exceeds 1in.D. None of the above

    20. Category B and C butt welds in nozzles and communicatingchambers never require radiographic examination provided theyneither exceed:

    A. NPS 10B. 1 1/8 in.C. NPS 6D. NPS 10 nor 1 1/8 in.

    21. Corrosion under insulation (CUI) due to environmental factorslike humidity, moisture, will be more pronounced at temperature

    a. Below 250Fb. 250F to 2500Fc. More than 2500d. Other factors being same corrosion in above temperature

    ranges will be same minimize.

    22. What is the set pressure tolerance for a pressure relief deviceset at 350 PSI?

    A. +/-2 PSIB. +/-30 PSIC. +/-10.5 PSID. +/- 15%

    23. A pressure vessel, which is 50 in. inside diameter, has a flatspot. What is the maximum permitted out of roundness at thislocation?

    A. 2.00 in.B. 1.00 in.C. 0.750 in.D. 0.500 in.

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    24. The formula that is to be used calculating thickness andpressure for cylindrical shells subject to circumferential stress is

    found in AppendixA. 1-1,formula2B. 1-1,formulalC. 1-4, formula 3D. 1-8, formula 1

    68. When calculating the required thickness for external pressure ofa shell factor B must be determined. Considering the D0/ t ratiowhat are the three parameters required to determine the factor?

    A. Material, stress, temperatureB. Factor A, modulus of elasticity, materialC. Factor A, material, and the design temperature

    D. Thickness, factor A, design temperature69. A nozzle similar to Figure UW-16.1, sketch (e) has a shell

    thickness of 9116 in. and a nozzle thickness of 3/4 in., what isthe value of tmin?

    A. 9/l6 in.B. 1/2 in.C. 11/2 in.D. 1 in.

    70 Two shells are to be butt welded together to form acircumferential joint. Each shell is 1" thick. What is themaximum permitted offset?

    A. 3/l6in.B. 1/4tC. 1/8 in.D. 3/4 in.

    71. Pressure vessels with a volume of 1 1/2 curt and 600 PSI designpressure can be exempted from Authorized Inspection providedthey are not to be _____

    A. Provided with quick actuating closuresB. Used for water service only

    C. Used for steam service less than 4000

    FD. Used for noncorrosive service

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    PRACTICE QUESTIONSSET 3 (Open)

    ASME SECTION VIII, DIV. I

    148. The required visual inspection after application of the hydrostatictest pressure is conducted at not less than

    A. Four-fifths the test pressureB. The MAWP to be stamped on the vessel

    C. Two-thirds the test pressureD. Ten percent above operating pressure

    149. What type liquids may be used for hydrostatic testing?

    A. WaterB. Any nonhazardous liquid if below its boiling pointC. Combustible liquids having a flash point less than 1100 FD. All of the above

    150. The recommended test temperature above the MDMT forhydrostatic testing in accordance with the ASME Code is _____

    A. 100

    FB. 300FC. 200FD. 500F

    151. The hydrostatic test pressure shall be applied to a filled pressurevessel when _____

    A. The vessel and its contents are at about the sametemperature

    B. The Inspector believes it should be appliedC. Required by the test procedureD. All personnel are at a safe distance from the test site

    152. What is the maximum metal temperature that need not beexceeded during a hydrostatic pressure test?

    A. 700FB. 300F above the MDMTC. 120~FD. 10~F above the Design temperature

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    153. A small liquid relief valve installed on the vessel set to times

    _____________ the hydrostatic test pressure is a recommendedprecaution to prevent overpressure and damage

    A. 3B. 2C. 1-1/2D. 1-1/3

    154. Except for lethal service a vessel ______ hydrostatic pressure

    test.

    A. May

    B. May notC. ShouldD. Must

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    PRACTICE QUESTIONSSET 4 (Open)

    ASME SECTION VIII, DIV. I

    204. When a value of E is taken from column (a) of Table UW-12what are the values for Type 1 and Type 2 welded joints?

    A. 1.00&0.90B. 1.00&O.85C. 0.85 & 0.70D. 0.85 & 0.65

    205. What would be the value of E for a butt-welded longitudinal jointwelded from both sides?

    A. 1.00B. 0.85C. 0.45D. 0.60

    206. A seamless vessel section is welded into a vessel with therequirements of UW-1 1 (a)(5)(b) spot radiographyrequirements met. What value of E would be used in thecalculation for the shell?

    A. 0.85B. 0.65C. 0.90D. 1.00

    207. A seamless head is welded to a vessel shell using a Type 4 joint.What value of E would be used in the calculation for the head?

    A. 0.55

    B. 0.45C. 0.85D. 1.00

    208. An ERW pipe is being used as the shell of a vessel, what E valuewould be used in the calculation of the shell if the requirementsof UW-1 1 (a)(5)(b) were met?

    A. 1.00B. 0.85C. 0.45D. 0.60

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    209. A single unreinforced opening meeting the requirements of UG-36(c)(3) is located in a Category B weld joint. What radiographicrequirements must be met?

    A. A radiograph must be taken that is two times the diameterof the hole in length

    B. A six inch radiograph must be taken which is centeredover where the hole will

    be placedC. A twenty inch radiograph must be taken which is centered

    over the hole areaD. A radiograph must be taken that is three times the

    diameter of the hole in length

    210. Strength calculations are required for which of the followingnozzle configurations?

    A. Figure UW-1 3.2, sketch hB. Figure UW-16.1, sketch a-1C. Figure UW-16.1, sketch bD. Figure UW-13.1, sketch d

    211. Reinforcing plates and saddles of nozzles attached to the outsideof a vessel shall be provided with at least one telltale hole ____in size.

    A. Maximum NPS 1/4 tapB. Maximum NPS 2C. Maximum NPS 1/2 tapD. 2 in.

    212. The largest throat size required for a ~ fillet weld when onlypressure loading is being considered is:

    A. 3/4 in.B. 1/3 the thickness of the nozzleC. 3/l6in.D. 1/4 in.

    213. A nozzle similar to Figure UW-16.1, sketch (e) has a shellthickness of 9/16 in. and a nozzle thickness of 3/4 in., what isthe value of tmin,?

    A. 9/16 in.B. in.C. 1 inD. 1 in.

    214. When calculating the allowable load on fillet welds a jointefficiency of _____% is used.

    A. 60B. 55C. 1.0

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    D. 85

    215. Welding procedures used in welding pressure parts and injoining load-carrying nonpressure parts shall be qualified in

    accordance with:A. AWSB1B. ASME Section IXC. ASME Section VIIID. Company engineering specifications

    216. When welding nonpressure-bearing attachments, which have noload-carrying function, is made by any automatic weldingprocess procedure qualification testing is:

    A. Required when thickness exceeds 1/2"B. Required for pressure pants onlyC. Not required

    D. Not required unless requested by the inspector217. Each welder and welding operator shall be assigned a/an _____

    by the manufacturer/repair firm.

    A. Clock numberB. Welding helmetC. Blue uniformD. Identifying number, letter or symbol

    218. It is recommended that no welding be performed when themetal is lower than _____0F.

    A. 32B.

    60C. 0D. 5

    219. Tack weldsused to secure alignment shall be:

    A. Removed completelyB. Ground on the starting and stopping endsC. Examined with the PT methodD. Either 1 or 2

    220. Surfaces to be welded shall be cleaned within what distancefrom the weld joint?

    A. 1 B. Two times the plate thicknessC. There is no mandatory distance0. As required by the inspector

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    221. Two shells are to be butt welded together to form acircumferential joint. Each shell is 1" thick. What is the

    maximum permitted offset?A. 3/16 in.B. 1/4tC. 1/8in.D. 3/4 in.

    222. What is the maximum permitted weld reinforcement for a buttin a pressure vessel shell that is 1-1/2 in. thick?A. 1/2 in.B. 3/32 in.C. 1/8 in.D. 1/4in.

    223. When welds are identified by stamping, each welder or weldingoperator shall stamp their identification at what intervals forsteel fabrications?

    A. 6 ft.B. 2 ftC. 10 ft.D. 3 ft.

    224. Peening shall not be used on which of the following welds if thevessel is not subsequently post weld heat treated?

    A. Initial (root layer)B. Intermediate layers

    C. Final face layerD. 1 and 3

    225. What is the minimum overlap that must be provided when avessel is heat treated in more than one heat in a furnace?

    A. 10 ft.B. 5 ft.C. No minimum specifiedD. 15 ft.

    226. Postweld heat treatment when required shall be done _____

    A. Either before or after the hydrostatic test

    B. Prior to minor repairsC. Before hydrostatic testD. After hydrostatic test

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    227. An example of nominal thickness for the purpose of determiningheat treatment time is:

    A. The depth of a repair weldB. The thickness of the attachment when a non pressure partis welded to a pressure part

    C. The thickness of the tubesheet in shell to tubesheetconnections

    D. The thicker of the two adjacent welded butt welded pants

    228. Surface weld metal buildup is required to be examined over thefull surface of the deposit by which of the following?

    A. RadiographicB. UltrasonicC. Magnetic ParticleD. Acid etching

    229. The Inspector shall assure that which of the following has beenaccomplished?

    A. Welding procedures used have been qualifiedB. Welders used have been qualifiedC. Postweld heat treatments have been correctly performedD. All of the above

    230. When pneumatic testing is used instead of hydrostatic testingwhich of the following welds must be examined with MT or PT?

    A. All welds around openingsB. Welds around openings over 12 in. CD

    C. Attachment welds with throat thickness exceeding 3/8 in.D. None of the above

    231. When full radiography is required the radiographic personnelshall be qualified to which standard?

    A. Manufacturer'sB. ISO 926C. SNT-TC-1AD. AWS-1104

    232. A longitudinal butt weld is being fully examined. The weld is 3/4in. thick which includes 1/16 in. reinforcement. What is thelongest elongated inclusion permitted?

    A. 3/16 in.B. 1/4in.C. 3/4 in.0. 1/2t

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    233. For spot radiography, one spot shall be examined on each vesselfor each

    A. 50 ft.B. 25 ft.C. 60 ft.0. 10%

    234. The minimum length of a spot radiograph shall be _____

    A. 24in.B. No minimum specifiedC. 12 in.D. 6in.

    235. When a spot radiograph does not meet Code requirements

    ________ of length.

    A. The entire increment will be acceptable if the weld isrepaired at the failed spot

    B. Two additional spots shall be examinedC. One additional spot shall be examinedD. The entire increment must be rewelded and a new spot

    examined

    236. Ultrasonic examination when required is performed in

    accordance with _____

    A. Section V, Article 5B. Appendix 8C. Appendix 12D. Appendix 7

    237. For welded construction the carbon content for carbon and lowalloy steels shall not exceed

    A. 0.035B. 0.35C. 3.50. 10

    238. SA-36 and SA-283 Grades A, B, C, and 0 steel plates may beused as pressure parts for which of the following applications?

    A. Unfired steam boilers not exceeding 50 PSIB. Vessels containing lethal substancesC. Vessels processing gasolineD. None of the above

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    239. The term nominal thickness for determination of postweld heat

    treatment holding time is defined as:A. Thickness of the weld including corrosion allowanceB. Thickness of the base metalC. Thickness of the weld excluding corrosion allowanceD. Thickness of the base metal plus one-half the corrosion

    allowance

    240. When pressure parts of two different P-Number groups arejoined by welding the postweld heat treatment shall be thatspecified in:

    A. UCS~6 or UHT-56B. UCS-56 or UHA-32

    C. UHT-56 or UHA-32D. UNF-56 or UCS-56

    241. The temperature of the furnace shall not exceed _____0F at thetime the vessel or part is placed in it.

    A. 600B. 500C. 800D. 300

    242. Above 8000F the heating rate shall not be more than ______A. 5000F/hour divided by the maximum metal thickness

    B. 4000

    F/hour divided by the maximum metal thicknessC. 9000F/hour divided by the maximum metal thicknessD. 2000F/hour divided by the maximum metal thickness

    243. During the postweld heat treatment holding period there shallbe no greater difference than _____0F between the highest andlowest temperature throughout the portion of the vessel beingheat treated.

    A. 150B. 200

    C. 300D. 250

    244. During the heating and cooling periods, the furnace atmosphereshall be controlled as to avoid

    A. Excessive corrosionB. Excessive bendingC. Excessive stressD. Excessive oxidation

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    245. Above 8000F cooling shall be done in ______

    A. A furnaceB. A furnace or cooling chamberC. A cooling chamberD. Still air

    246. Above 8000F the cooling rate shall not be more than

    A. 5000F/hour divided by the maximum metal thicknessB. 4000F/hour divided by the maximum metal thicknessC. 9000F/hour divided by the maximum metal thicknessD. 2000F/hour divided by the maximum metal thickness

    247. What 15 the normal holding temperature for a P-No. 1 Group 3?A. 11000FB. 12000FC. 9000FD. 6000F

    248. What is the minimum holding time for a P-No. 1 Group 2 weldedjoint 2 in. thick?

    A. 4 hoursB. 2 hours 15 minutesC. 2 hoursD.

    3 hours249. What is the minimum holding time for a P-No. 1 Group 3 welded

    joint 1/8 in. thick?

    A. 1 hourB. 12.5 minutesC. 15 minutesD. None of the above

    250. What is the minimum holding time for a P-No. 3 Group 2 weldedjoint 6 in. thick?

    A. 3 hours

    B. 3 hours 30 minutesC. 2 hours0. 5 hours

    251. A welded joint in a P-No. 1 Group 1 material is 1 3/16 in. thick.No special service requirements apply. What would the minimumholding time be?

    A. 1 hour 11.25 minutesB. No PWHT requiredC. 2 hours

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    D. None of the above

    252. The special service conditions of UW-2 apply to a P-No. 1 Group3 material. Which of the following can be exempted from PWHT

    if a minimum 200

    0

    F preheat is applied?A. Groove welds not over 1/2 in. that attach nozzles with an

    inside diameter of 2 in.B. Fillet welds with a throat thickness of 3/4 in. that attach

    non pressure parts to pressure partsC. Any weld less than 11/2 in.

    D. Any weld not over 11/4 in.

    253. The maximum depth of a repair weld using the temper beadprocess that does not require a repostweld heat treatment for aP-No. 1 Group 2 material is _____

    A. 2 in.B. 1-1/4 in.C. 1-1/2 in.D. 5/8 in.

    254. After completing all welding, the repair area shall be maintainedat a temperature of --------- for a minimum period of _____hours.

    A. 3004000F 5 hoursB. 400-5000F 5 hoursC. 450-5500F 4 hoursD. 400-5000F 4 hours

    255.The alternative postweld heat treatment temperate of 950

    0

    F isto be used for a P-No. 1 Group 2 weld joint of 4 in. thick. Whatwould the minimum holding time be?

    A. 10 hours 45 minutesB. 10 hoursC. 4hours0. 2 hours 30 minutes

    256. For P-No. I Group 1 material full radiography is required whenthe thicknesses exceeds ______ in.

    A. 0B. 1-1/2

    C. 1-1/4D. 5/8

    257. Unless otherwise exempted impact testing is required for acombination of thickness and

    A. Minimum design metal temperatureB. Maximum design temperatureC. Specification and grade of materialD. Allowable stress

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    258. Components, which are to be evaluated to establish impact testexemptions, are:

    A. ShellsB. HeadsC. Attachments, which are essential to the structural integrity

    of the vessel when, welded to pressure retainingcomponents

    D. All of the above

    259. The governing thickness tg for a corner, fillet or lap welded jointis defined as:

    A. The throat thickness of the attaching weldB. The thinner of the two parts joinedC. The nominal thickness of the thickest welded joint

    D. The thickness of the thicker member divided by 4260. When the governing thickness for a welded joint exceeds

    ______ in. and is colder than ______0F impact tested materialshall be used.

    A. 4, -50B. 4, 120C. 6, 120D. 2, -50

    261. The governing thickness of a fiat nonwelded tubesheet of 16 in.thickness is:

    A. 4in.B. 16 in.C. Dependent on the attaching shell thickness

    D. 6 in.

    262. If the governing thickness of a nonwelded part exceeds 6 in.,below what MDMT must the material be impact tested?

    A. 1000FB. 600FC. 1200FD. None of the above

    263. What is the basic minimum design metal temperature for a SA-

    216 Grade WCB casting which is produced to a fine grainpractice and water quenched and tempered with the largestnominal thickness 11/2 in.?

    A. 880FB. 140FC. 430FD. 510F

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    264. When the coincident ratio as defined in Figure UCS-66.1 is 0.70what is the further reduction in the MDMT of the material?

    A. 200FB. 300FC. 400FD. 1100F

    265. No impact testing is required for B16.5 steel flanges used atdesign metal temperatures no colder than ______0F.

    A. 1200FB. -200FC. -500FD. 200F

    266. No impact testing is required for UCS materials less than______ in. thick.

    A. 1.000B. 0.099C. 0.098D. 0.250

    267. If postweld heat treating is performed on a weld joint joining P-No. I materials when not otherwise required by Section VIII anadditional ______0F in impact testing exemption temperaturemay be given to the minimum permissible temperature fromFigure UCS-66.

    A. 30B. 35C. 50D. 70

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    ASME QUESTIONS ANSWER KEY

    Section VIII General Questions

    1. C2. C

    3. A4. A5. D6. B7. B8. B9. C10 B

    11. D12. B13. B14. B15. A16. C17. A18. D19. B20. B21. A22. C23. A24. C

    25. B26. D27. A28. D29. C30. D31. A32. B33. A34. C

    35. C36. B37. D38. C

    39. D40. A41. B42. B43. C44. A45. B46. C47. D48. A49. B

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    50. A51. B52. D53. A

    54. B55. A56. D

    57 A58.D

    59 B60. C61. A

    62.B63.C64.C

    65. C66.D

    67. B

    68.C69. A70. A71. A

    72.B73. C

    74. A75. C76. C77. C78. D79. C

    Subsection A80. B, Foreword81. 0, U-1 (e)82. A, U-1 (j)83. A, U-1 (j)84. C, U- (2)85. A, Table U-386. C UG-4 (a)87. B, UG-4 (b)88. A, UG-5, Note 289. D, UG-990. B, UG-l091. B; UG-16 (b)(1)92. D, UG-16(c)93. D, UG-16 (d)94. A, UG-16 (e)95. C, UG-20 (a)

    96. B, Figure UCS-66.297. D, UG-20 (f)(1)(b)98. C, UG-20 (f)(1)(a)99. D, UG-22100. A, U G-24 (a)

    101 B, UG-27(c) & UG-16 (e)102. D, Table UW-12

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    103. C, UG-28104. A, UG-28(c)(1) Step 2

    105. C, UG-28(c)(1) Step 4106. B, UG-32 (a)

    107. D, UG-32 (d)108. D, UG-32 (d)109. B, UG-32 (e)110. B, UG-32 (o)111. A, UG-34

    112. C, UG-34(c)(2) & UW-12113. A, UG-34(c)(2)114. A, UG-36(c)(3)(a)

    115. B, UG-36(c)(3)(c)116. C, UG-37 (a)117. A, UG-37 (a)

    118. B, Figure UG-37.1119. C, UG-37 (a)120. C, Figure UG-37.1 & UG4O (b)(1) & (2)

    121. A, UG-40 (e)122. B, UG-76(c)123. A, UG-77 (a)

    124. D, UG-77 (b)125. A, UG-79 (b)126. D, UG-80 (a)127. B, UG-82 (a)128. A, UG-82 (b)

    129. D, UG-84(c)(1)

    130. B, UG-84(c)(2)131. C, UG-84(c)(3)

    132. A, Figure UG-84.lb

    133. C, UG-84(c)(4)(b)134. B, Table UG-84.2135. D, TabIe UG-84.4

    136. B, UG-85

    137. 0, UG-90(c)(1)138. A, UG-93 (a)(1)

    139. C, UG-93 (d)140. A, UG-96141. C, UG-98 (a)142. A, UG-98 (b)143. C, UG-99 (b)

    144. A, UG-99(c)

    145. 0, UG-99 (d)146. B, UG-99 (e)147. A, UG-99 (f)

    148. C, UG-99 (g)149. B, UG-99 (h)150. B, UG-99 (h)151. A, UG-99 (h)

    152. C, UG-99 (h)153. D, UG-99 (h)

    154. A, UG-99 (k)155. C, UG-10O (b)

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    156. D, UG-100(c)157. A, UG-100 (d)158. B, UG-1O0 (d)

    159. A, UG-100 (e)160. A, UG-102 (a)161. B, UG-102 (a)

    162. A, UG-102 (b)163. C, UG-102 (b)

    164. A, UG-102 (b)165. D, UG-102(c)166. B, UG-103

    167. C, UG-103168. B, UG-115 (b)

    169. B, UG-116 (a)(3)

    170. 0, UG-116 (b)(1)171. A, UG-116(c)172 B, UG-116 (e)(2)

    173. C, UG-116 (e)(3)174. D, UG-116 (e)(4)

    175. C, UG-116 (e)(1)

    176. B, UG-116 (e)177. A, UG-116 (f)(1)

    178. C, UG-116 (f)(2)179. D, UG-120 & Appendix W

    180. C, UG-120(c)

    181. A, UG-125(c)182. D, UG-128

    183. A, UG-134 (a)

    Subsection B

    184. D, UW-2

    185. A, UW-2 (a)186. B, UW-2 (a)

    187. A, UW~(d)(2)188. C, UW-3 (a)(1)

    189. B, UW-3 (a)(2)190. B, UW-3 (a)(1)191. C, UW-3 (a)(3)

    192. D, UW-3 (a)(4)193. A, UW-3 (b)194. A, UW-5 (a)

    195. B, UW-5 (b)196. D, UW-5 (b)(3)

    197. A, UW-9(c)198. B, UW-9 (d)

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    199. A, UW-11 (a)(1)200. D, UW-11 (a)(2) & (4)

    201. B, UW-11 (a)(5)(b)202. C, UW-11 (a)(7)

    203. D, UW-12204. A, Table UW-12 Column (a)

    205. B, Table UW-12 Column (b) type 1206. D, UW-12 (d)

    207. C, UW-12 (d)208. A, UW-12 (e)

    209. D, UW-14 (b)210. B, UW-15 (b)211. A, UW-15 (d)

    212. D, UW-16 (b)213. A, UW-16 (b)214. B, UW-18 (d)

    215. B, UW-28 (b)216. C, UW-28(c)(2)

    217. D, UW-29(c)218. C, UW-30

    219. D, UW-31(c)220. C, UW-32 (a)

    221. A, Table UW-33222. C, Table UW-35

    223. D, UW-35224. D, UW-39 (a)

    225. B, UW40 (a)(2)

    226. C, UW40 (e)227. A, UW40 (f)(6)228. C, UWA2 (b)(2)

    229. D, UW47, 48, 49230. A, UW-50

    231. C, UW-51 (a)(2)232. B, UW-51 (b)(2)233. A, UW-52 (b)(1)

    234. 0, UW-52(c)235. B, UW-52 (d)(2)

    236. C, UW-53

    Subsection C237. B, UCS-5 (b)238. C, UCS-6(b)239. A, UCS-56 (a)240. B, UCS-56(c)241. C, UCS-56 (d)(1)242. B, UCS-56 (d)(2)243. A, UCS-56 (d)(3)244. D, UCS-56 (d)(4)8th Floor, Al-Subeaei Towers, King Abdulaziz cor. Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Streets, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia

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    245. B, UCS-56 (d)(5)246. A, UCS-56 (d)(5)247. A, Table UCS-56, P-No. 1 material248. C, Table UCS-56, P-No. 1 material

    249. C, Table UCS-56, P-No. 1 material250. A, Table UCS-56, P-No. 3 material251. B, Table UCS-56, P-No. 1 material252. A, Table UCS-56, P-No. 1 material253. C, UCS-56 (f)(2)254. D, UCS-56 (~(4)(c)255. A, Table UCS-56.1256. C, Table UCS-57257. A, UCS-66(a)258. D, UCS-66(a)259. B, UCS-66(a)(1)(b)260. B UCS-66(a)261. A, UCS-66(a)(3)262. C, UCS-66(a)(5)

    263. A, Figure UCS-66 & Table UCS-66264. B, Figure UCS-66.1265. B, UCS-66(c)266. C, UCS-66(d)267. A, UCS-68(c)

    APPENDICES268. C, Appendix 1-1, Formula 1269. D, Appendix 4-2(c)270. B, Appendix 4, Table 4-1271. C, Appendix 6-3272. D, Appendix 7-3(a)(1)273. A, Appendix 7-3(a)(3)274. C, Appendix 74(a)

    275. D, Appendix 84276. B, Appendix 8-2277. C, Appendix 12-1(b)278. A, Appendix 12-2

    279. D, Appendix 12-3(b)

    280. B, Appendix 12-4281. C, Appendix W, Form U-IA

    282. A, Appendix W, Form U-2