Chapter 15 Pressure Vessels

Question 1

ASME, Section VIII, UG-99 gives the Standard Hydrostatic Test requirement for pressure vessels as:
A) 1.5 MAWP
B) 2.3 MAWP
C) 2.5 MAWP
D) 1.3 MAWP

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Many jurisdictions, inspectors and owners, require that the organization performing the hydrostatic test must have to provide:
A) A pressure vessel guide
B) A certificate of pressure margin
C) A quality control construction inspection sheet
D) A written test procedure

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The symbols “U” stamped on an ASME inspection plate verifies:
A) The pressure vessel is exempt from inspection of ASME Section VIII regulations
B) The pressure vessel has been certified by the Underwriters according to the ASME Section VIII regulations
C) The pressure vessel has been hydrostatically tested to ASME Section VIII regulations
D) The pressure vessel has been inspected and tested to ASME Section VIII regulations

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The symbols “UM” stamped on an ASME inspection plate verifies:
A) The pressure vessel has been hydrostatically tested
B) The pressure vessel is exempt from inspection
C) The pressure vessel has been certified by the Underwriters regulations
D) The pressure vessel has been inspected and tested

Answer 4

B

Question 5

Using the ASME Code Section III, Division 1, identify the Part Number for the definition of a pressure vessel.
A) U-2(4)
B) U-2(5)(b)(1)
C) U-1(a)(2)
D) U-2(5)(2)(e)

Answer 5

C

Question 6

When conflict exists between any of the codes and standards, the:
A) The Jurisdiction inspector verifies by inspection, if a conflict exists.
B) CSA B-51 standard takes precedence over the ASME Code, if a conflict exists.
C) The manufacturer is responsible for performance and takes precedence, if a conflict exists.
D) ASME Code takes precedence over the CSA B-51 standard, if a conflict exists.

Answer 6

B

Question 7

The ASME Section VIII, Division 1 sets forth:
A) Minimum requirements for ensuring safe design and construction
B) Three different parties to inspect and monitor design and construction
C) Maximum requirements for ensuring safe design and construction
D) Four different parties to inspect and monitor design and construction

Answer 7

A

Question 8

UG-116(2) of the ASME Pressure and Vessels Code states:
A) Name of the Manufacturers of the pressure vessel preceded by the words “certified by”
B) As an alternative to nameplates and stamping
C) The marking and certification of all pressure vessels
D) The complete required markings may be applied to each independent chamber

Answer 8

A

Question 9

The ASME Code Section III, Division 1, Code Part UW-12 Refers to Table UW-12 which gives the ______________________ to be used in PG-27.2.1.1.
A) Jurisdiction
B) RT value of the weld
C) Maximum calculated pitch
D) Joint Efficiency ( E )

Answer 9

D

Question 10

Formula for the design of formed heads under internal pressure maybe found in :
A) Mandatory Appendix 1-4
B) Head to Shell Attachments HW-715
C) Cylindrical Parts Under Internal Pressure HG-301
D) Section II – Part D Table a

Answer 10

A