API 510 - Section - 8 Flashcards
Repair & Alteration:
All repairs and alterations to pressure vessels shall be performed by a ,,,,
repair organization
Repairs to pressure-relieving devices should be in accordance with ,,,, and the ,,,,,
API 576
approved relief valve QA manual
Authorization (RAR)
All repair and alteration work shall be authorized by the ,,,,, before the work is started by a repair organization.
inspector
Authorization (RAR):
Authorization for alterations to pressure vessels that comply with ASME Code, Section VIII Divisions 1 and 2 may not be given until ,,,,, has also authorized the work
an engineer (Means both AI & E)
Authorization (RAR):
The ,,,,, will designate the hold points that are required for repairs and alterations
inspector
Authorization (RAR):
The inspector may give prior general authorization for ,,,,,, repairs on a specific vessel provided the,,,,, is satisfied with the competency of the repair organization and the repairs are the kind that will not require a ,,,,
limited or routine
inspector
pressure test
Approval (RAR):
Before any repairs or alterations are performed, all proposed methods of design, execution, materials,
welding procedures, NDE, and testing shall be approved by ,,,,,
the inspector or engineer
Approval (RAR):
For alterations, major repairs, and temporary repairs, approval by ,,,,, is required.
both the inspector and engineer
Approval (RAR):
The ,,,,,shall approve all specified repair and alteration work at designated hold points and after completion of the work in accordance with the repair plan
inspector
Design:
,,,,, shall approve all nozzle installations
An engineer
Material:
The material used in making repairs or alterations shall conform to the ,,,,,,,
applicable construction code
Material:
Materials used for welded repairs and alterations shall be ,,,, and ,,,,,,with the original material
of known weldable quality
be compatible
Material:
Carbon or alloy steel with carbon content over ,,,,shall not be welded
0.35 %
Material:
carbon steel with carbon contents over ,,, may need special attention and preheating to avoid weld cracking
0.30 %
Repairs:
Temporary repairs may be conducted on pressure vessels as long as the ,,,,, are satisfied that the repair will render the vessel fit for continued service until permanent repairs can be conducted
inspector and engineer
Repairs:
Temporary repairs should be ,,,, with suitable permanent repairs at the next available maintenance opportunity
removed and replaced
Repairs:
Temporary repairs may remain in place for a longer period of time only if evaluated, approved, and documented by ,,,,
the engineer and inspector
Fillet-welded patches used for temporary repairs unless ,,, determine that the cracks will not be expected to propagate from under the patch
the engineer