Section -1 (Scope)

Question 1

API 653 covers steel storage tanks built to ……

Answer 1

API 650 and its predecessor API 12C

Question 2

The scope of API 653 is limited to the …….

Answer 2

Tank foundation, 
Bottom, 
Shell, 
Structure, 
Roof, 
Attached appurtenances, and
nozzles to the face of the first flange, 
first threaded joint, or first welding-end connection

Question 3

Many of the Design, Welding,

Examination, and Material requirements of API 650 can be applied in the…….

Answer 3

maintenance inspection, rating, repair, and alteration of in-service tanks.

Question 4

In the case conflicts between the requirements of API 650 /API 12C and API 653……this standard shall govern for tanks that have been placed in service

Answer 4

API 653 standard shall govern for tanks that have been placed in service

Question 5

API 653 employs the principles of …..

Answer 5

API 650 & Tanks constructed to owner/operators specific tank specifications

Question 6

API 653 is intended for use by organizations that…….

Answer 6

maintain or have access to engineering and inspection

personnel technically trained and experienced in tank design, fabrication, repair, construction, and inspection

Question 7

API 653 does not contain rules or guidelines to cover existing tank

Answer 7

If following are not meets 
Design
construction
As built standard details 
Level of integrity equal to  current edition of API 650

Question 8

API 653 recognizes fitness-for-service assessment concepts for evaluating

Answer 8

in-service degradation of pressure containing components

Question 9

When API 653 does not provide specific evaluation procedures or acceptance criteria for a specific type of degradation than,,,

Answer 9

API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 may be used to evaluate the

various types of degradation or test requirements

Question 10

………………………has ultimate responsibility for complying with the provisions of this standard

Answer 10

The owner/operator

Question 11

The application of API 653 is restricted to organizations

Answer 11

that employ or have access to an authorized inspection agency

Question 12

………………. should assign a party for certain tasks .such as Relocating & Reconstructing a tank

Answer 12

Owner/operator

Question 13

The limits of responsibility for each party shall be defined by ………………….. prior to commencing work

Answer 13

Owner/operator

Question 14

If any provision of API 653 presents a direct or implied conflict with any statutory regulation…..

Answer 14

the regulation shall govern

Question 15

If the requirements of API 653 are more stringent than the requirements of the regulation……..

Answer 15

The requirements of API 653 shall govern

Question 16

………………………..shall be made For potentially hazards jobs when conduction Internal tank Inspections, making repairs, or dismantling tanks.

Answer 16

An assessment

Question 17

For hazards jobs a procedures shall be developed according to the……

Answer 17

API 2015 and API 2217A

Question 18

Procedures developed for hazards job should include……

Answer 18

Safeguard for personnel health and safety,

Prevention of accidental fires and explosions, Prevention of property damage

Question 19

Conformance to permit procedures is an essential safe work practice for ………

Answer 19

protection of personnel and property

Question 20

Where welding and hot work are involved,…….

Answer 20

A hot work permit shall be obtained before starting any work