Final Exam

Question 1

An integrity assessment method using more focused application of the principles and techniques of direct assessment to identify internal and external corrosion in a covered pipeline segment. This process usually requires direct examination of the pipeline to confirm damage or absence of damage.

Answer 1

CDA (Confirmatory Direct Assessment)

Question 2

The use of testing techniques to ascertain the condition of a covered pipeline segment.

Answer 2

Assessment

Question 3

A process to assess a covered pipe segment for the presence of stress corrosion cracking, primarily by systematically gathering and analyzing excavation data for pipe having similar operational characteristics and residing in a similar physical environment.

Answer 3

SCCDA (Stress Corrosion Cracking Direct Assessment)

Question 4

A segment of gas transmission pipeline located in a high consequence area

Answer 4

Covered Segment

Question 5

The DOT department that governs regulations related to the transportation and storage of hazardous materials.

Answer 5

PHMSA (Pipeline & Hazardous Material Safety Administration)

Question 6

Inspections and measurements made on the pipe surface at excavations as part of external corrosion direct assessment.

Answer 6

Direct Examination (DE)

Question 7

Equipment and practices used to take measurements at ground surface above or near a pipeline to locate or characterize corrosion activity, coating holidays, or other anomalies.

Answer 7

Indirect Inspection

Question 8

A section or sections of a pipeline that have similar physical characteristics and operating history and in which the same indirect inspection tools are used.

Answer 8

ECDA Region

Question 9

The minimum yield strength, expressed in pounds per square inch, prescribed by the specification under which the material is purchased from the manufacturer.

Answer 9

SMYS (Specified Minimum Yield Strength)

Question 10

A section or sections where liquid may first enter the pipeline and encompasses the entire area along the pipeline where internal corrosion may occur and where further evaluation is needed.

Answer 10

ICDA Region

Question 11

The maximum pressure at which a pipeline or segment of a pipeline may be operated under Part 192.

Answer 11

MAOP (Max. Allowable Operating Pressure)

Question 12

A general term denoting land, property or interest therein, usually in a strip, acquired for or devoted to a specific purpose such as a highway or pipeline.

Answer 12

ROW (Right of Way)

Question 13

The Office of Pipeline Safety, which is part of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation.

Answer 13

OPS (Office of Pipeline Safety)

Question 14

The radius of impact determined by the formula r = 0.69 x Root (pxd^2) , where ‘r’ is the radius (ft) of a circular area surrounding the point of failure, ‘p’ is the maximum allowable operating pressure (psi) in the pipeline segment, and ‘d’ is the nominal diameter (in) of the pipeline.

Answer 14

PIR ((Potential Impact Radius)

Question 15

An integrity assessment method that utilizes a process to evaluate certain threats (external corrosion, internal corrosion and stress corrosion cracking) to a covered pipeline segment’s integrity. The process includes the gathering and integration of risk factor data, indirect examination or analysis to identify areas of suspected corrosion, direct examination of the pipeline in theses areas, and post assessment evaluation.

Answer 15

Direct Assessment

Question 16

A process to identify areas along the pipeline where fluid or other electrolyte introduced during normal operation or by an upset condition may reside. This process identifies the potential for corrosion caused by microorganisms, or fluid with CO2, O2, H2S or other contaminants present in the gas.

Answer 16

ICDA (Internal Corrosion Direct Assessment)

Question 17

process that is used to evaluate the threat of external corrosion to the integrity of the pipe.

Answer 17

ECDA (External Corrosion Direct Assessment)

Question 18

An offshore area or any class location unit that has 10 or fewer building intended for human occupancy.

Answer 18

Class 1 Location

Question 19

Any class location unit that has more than 10 but fewer than 46 building intended for human occupancy.

Answer 19

Class 2 Location

Question 20

Any class location unit that has 46 or more buildings intended for human occupancy or an area where the pipeline lies within 100 yards of either a building or a small, well-defined area that is occupied by 20 or more persons on at least 5 days a week for 10 weeks in any 12-month period.

Answer 20

Class 3 Location

Question 21

Any class location unit where buildings with four or more stories above ground are prevalent.

Answer 21

Class 4 Location

Question 22

An area defined by certain Class locations or a potential impact radius that must be covered by an gas operator’s integrity management program.

Answer 22

HCA (High consequences Area)

Question 23

A written plan that identifies for each covered segment, the potential threats, the methods of assessment for the threats, and a schedule for completing the integrity assessments.

Answer 23

BAP (Baseline Assessment Plan)

Question 24

A set of safety management, analytical, operations, and maintenance processes that are implemented in an integrated and rigorous manner to assure operators provide protection for HCAs.

Answer 24

Integrity Management Program

Question 25

A written explanation of the mechanisms or procedures the operator will use to implement its integrity management program and to ensure compliance with this subpart.

Answer 25

Integrity Management Plan

Question 26

Software that calculates the remaining strength of corroded pipe. It utilizes a less conservative than the ASME standard.

Answer 26

RSTRENG

Question 27

ASME standard used to determine the remaining strength of corroded pipe.

Answer 27

B31G

Question 28

Proof testing of sections of a pipeline by filling the line with water and pressurizing it until the nominal hoop stresses in the pipe reach a specified value.

Answer 28

Hydrotest

Question 29

A method of measuring the change in alternating current electrical voltage gradient in the soil along and around a pipeline to locate coating holidays and characterize corrosion activity.

Answer 29

ACVG (Alternate Current Voltage Gradient)

Question 30

The inspection of a steel pipeline using an electronic instrument or tool that travels along the interior of the pipeline in order to locate corrosion and/or material defects.

Answer 30

ILI (In-Line Inspection)

Question 31

A potential survey with structure-to-electrolyte readings generally taken a maximum of three (3) to ten (10) feet apart

Answer 31

CIS (Close Interval Survey)

Question 32

A device or survey technique used to map the current along a structure.

Answer 32

PCM ( Pipe Current Measurement)

Question 33

A method of measuring the change in direct current electrical voltage gradient in the soil along and around a pipeline to locate coating holidays and characterize corrosion activity.

Answer 33

DCVG (Direct Current Voltage Gradient)

Question 34

Testing in which the part being tested is not rendered unusable. Testing techniques include radiography (X-ray), ultrasonic, magnetic particles, dye penetrant, or Ammonium persulfate.

Answer 34

NDT

Question 35

A type of in-line inspection device designed to measure the internal geometry and configuration of a pipeline, including dents, ovality and wrinkles, bend radius and angle, and changes in wall thickness.

Answer 35

Geometry Pig

Question 36

A type of in-line inspection device designed to be run while the pipeline remains in service. This pipeline inspection gauge may be equipped with ultrasonic and/or magnetic flux capabilities that allow the tool to measure and record external or internal corrosion defects such as general wall loss, pitting, and cracking.

Answer 36

Smart Pig

Question 37

Modeling is a set of rules that describe a failure. T or F

Answer 37

False ( predict the future risk)

Question 38

“Hard Proof” data is usually what is required, “opinion” data is never accepted. T or F

Answer 38

False - data can be/ always accepted

Question 39

The scope should address whether historical failure data is accepted. T or F

Answer 39

True

Question 40

Rigidity of Approach is one of the benefits of a predefined model. T or F

Answer 40

False

Question 41

Third-Party Damage is any damage done to the pipe from parties not associated with the pipeline. T or F

Answer 41

True

Question 42

The fundamental parts of the quality process are ..

a. Value Added Work
b. Waste
c. Necessary Work
d. A and C
e. All of the above

Answer 42

e. All of the above

Question 43

Which “Basic Assumption” assumes that threat is never completely erased?

a. Relative
b. Public
c. Mitigation
d. Judgmental
e. Worst Case

Answer 43

c. Mitigation

Question 44

Repair Cost, Loss of Product, Remediation, Damage to Human Health, Clean up. Direct costs or Indirect costs?

Answer 44

Direct Cost

Question 45

Political Reaction, Loss of Market Value, Fines and Penalties. Direct costs or Indirect costs?

Answer 45

Indirect cost

Question 46

This test lets you know why the risk is that high.

Answer 46

Why is that Test

Question 47

This test makes sure all probability issues are addressed

Answer 47

What about ______ Test

Question 48

This test provides you new knowledge

Answer 48

I didn’t know that Test

Question 49

This test helps determine the risk at any given location

Answer 49

Point to map test