570 Study Guide - Section 3 - Definitions Flashcards
Which of the following is considered a piping alteration?
A. Adding a 2 NPS small bore drain that does not require reinforcement?
B. Weld build-up in a locally corroded area
C. Replacement 4 NPS portion of a line with a 6 NPS section
D. Addition of fillet weld patch
C. Replacement 4 NPS portion of a line with a 6 NPS section
An alteration on a piping system is defined as:
A. Any physical change with design implications
B. The work necessary to restore a piping system to new conditions
C. The work necessary to restore a piping system to a suitable safe condition
D. Any cutting or welding performed on the piping’s pressure boundary
A. Any physical change with design implications
Which of the following inspection organizations is NOT considered an acceptable API 570 Authorized Inspection Agency?
A. Piping fabricator
B. Insurance company that writes insurance for piping systems
C. The owner/user
D. the jurisdiction
A. Piping fabricator
Which of the following is considered an API 570 Authorized Inspection Agency?
A. The owner/user’s operating department
B. The inspection organization of the jurisdiction
C. An NDE contract organization
D. The inspection department of a piping manufacturer
B. The inspection organization of the jurisdiction
A CML is:
A. An examination point
B. A point or plan through the pipe
C. A spot designated for performing only UT thickness readings
D. A Critical Monitoring Location
B. A point or plan through the pipe
A critical check valve is on that:
A. Could cause a hazardous event (like boom!) if it fails
B. Is difficult to access
C. Is difficult to take out of service
D. Is part of a Class 1 piping system
A. Could cause a hazardous event (like boom!) if it fails
A defect is defined as:
A. A response from an NDE examine
B. Any discontinuity
C. Any flaw
D. A discontinuity that exceeds the applicable code’s criteria
D. A discontinuity that exceeds the applicable code’s criteria
What is maximum diameter of an examination point on an 8 NPS line?
A. 1”
B. 2”
C. 3”
D. 4”
B. 2”
An imperfection is:
A. Always rejectable
B. Defined as a flaw
C. Not always an indication
D. Defined as a defect
B. Defined as a flaw
An imperfection is:
A. Always rejectable
B. Defined as a flaw
C. Not always an indication
D. Defined as a defect
B. Defined as a flaw
An indication is:
A. A response from an NDE examine
B. Defined as a discontinuity
C. Defined as a defect
D. Defined as a imperfection
A. A response from an NDE examine
An injection point does NOT include:
A. Process mix points
B. Introduction of caustic added to process
C. Introduction of anti-foulants added to process
D. Introduction of water washes added to process
A. Process mix points
What is an integrity operating envelope?
A. Just a fancy title for design pressure and design temperatures
B. Term used to describe an approval process for process changes
C. Key process limits that are set because of a potential degradation mechanism
D. Strong gorilla proof mailed from UPS
C. Key process limits that are set because of a potential degradation mechanism
What is management of change?
A. Documented work experience for inspectors and NDE examiners
B. Term used to describe a documented system to review process changes
C. Key process limits that are set because of a potential degradation mechanism
D. A big jar in the corner that holds pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters
B. Term used to describe a documented system to review process changes
What is a mixing point?
A. A location where small quantities of a material are injected into a process stream
B. A piping component with special internals that stirs up viscous fluids
C. A piping component that combines two process streams of differing composition.
D. A special tee using to join several pipes of differing size
C. A piping component that combines two process streams of differing composition.
Off-site piping is:
A. Piping in a plant that is not in a process unit
B. Outside the fence of a petrochemical plant
C. Piping that is being built in a remote location
D. A long pipe that disappears into the horizon, its off-site
A. Piping in a plant that is not in a process unit
A piping circuit:
A. Must always be inspection with a represented # of UT readings
B. Must always be inspected by an authorized inspector
C. Is piping of similar metallurgy that is exposed to the same process environment.
D. In hydrogen service is classified as Class 1 piping
C. Is piping of similar metallurgy that is exposed to the same process environment.
The purpose of PMI is to determine:
A. The thickness of a piping component
B. The impact toughness of a piping competent
C. That piping components are the specified materials
D. That welders are appropriately qualified
C. That piping components are the specified materials
Pressure design thickness:
A. Is another name for minimum required thickness
B. Considers only design pressure and design temperature
C. Considers only structural loadings
D. Considers both design pressure and design temperature and structural loadings
B. Considers only design pressure and design temperature
A piping repair are defined as:
A. Any physical change with design implications
B. The work necessary to restore piping system to new condition
C. The work necessary to restore a piping system to a suitable safe
D. Any cutting or welding performed on the pressure boundary
C. The work necessary to restore a piping system to a suitable safe
A propane 4 NPS line has experience damage by CUI. About 150ft will be replaced during the next turnaround. Which of the following is true?
A. This work is considered an alteration
B. This work is considered repair
C. This work is considered rerate
D. This work must be done in accordance with API 2201
B. This work is considered repair
Which of the following inspection organization is NOT considered an acceptable API 570?
A. A contract company that is acceptable to the owner/user
B. The governing jurisdiction based on the location of the piping system
C. The owner/user that owns the piping system
D. An organization authorized by the jurisdiction
B. The governing jurisdiction based on the location of the piping system
Which of the following is NOT considered a piping rerate?
A. Decrease the MA WP
B. Increase the MAWP
C. Decrease the design temperature
D. Increase the fluid viscosity
D. Increase the fluid viscosity
Secondary process piping is defined as pipe that is:
A.
D. Downstream of normally closed block valves
Small bore piping is defined as pipe:
A.
C.
The soil-to-air zone is considered to be:
A. 6 inches above the interface and 6 inches below the interface
B. 6 inches above the interface and 12 inches below the interface
C. 12 inches above the interface and 6 inches below the interface
D. 12 inches above the interface and 12 inches below the interface
E. 6 to 12 inches below the interface
B. 6 inches above the interface and 12 inches below the interface
