Section 6 - Inspection Plans

Question 1

An Inspection Plan is

Answer 1

recommended for tanks inspected using API 653

Question 2

Which of the following is not needed in an inspection plan for a tank

Answer 2

Type of inspection(s) needed
Due date for each Inspection type
Extent and locations for any NDE
Describe surface cleanliness requirements
Estimated cost of the needed inspections*

Question 3

Which of the following is not required to be included in an Inspection Plan

Answer 3

Next inspection date
Surface cleaning requirements
Type of NDE that will be used
Name of individual performing inspection*

Question 4

Which of the following is not required in an Inspection Plan

Answer 4

Location where NDE will be performed
Planned pressure tests
Planned repairs
Routine lighting requirements*

Question 5

The Inspection Plan for a tank should be developed by

Answer 5

ICEOPS Inspector, Corrosion Specialist, Engineer, Operations

Question 6

During the development of an Inspection Plan, one of the most significant issues is to determine

Answer 6

Both the types and location of any anticipated damage

Question 7

Which is most important when selecting type of NDE to use during an inspection

Answer 7

Ability of method to find what’s fucked up

Question 8

All RBI assessments should be conducted in accordance with

Answer 8

API 580

Question 9

In the RBI process, what are the 2 primary factors used to determine risk

Answer 9

Likelihood & Consequence of failure

Question 10

During a risk evaluation, which of the following is not a factor during the evaluation of the Likelihood of Failure

Answer 10

Current condition of the tank
Effectiveness of past inspections
Potential damage mechanisms
Location of environmental receptors*

Question 11

During a risk evaluation, which of the following is not a factor during the evaluation of the consequence of failure

Answer 11

Environmental impacts
Loss of production
Process fluids
Current thickness of tank components*

Question 12

All RBI assessments must be

Answer 12

thoroughly documented

Question 13

An RBI assessment is often used to

Answer 13

Update or revise an inspection plan

Question 14

An RBI assessment has been conducted. Which of the following is not an outcome of the assessment

Answer 14

Revision of jurisdictional requirements. RBI can’t fuck with the law bitch.

Question 15

Some Inspection intervals are based on an RBI assessment. Others are based on the API 653 interval rules. The ones based on the API 653 rules are called:

Answer 15

Interval-based