API 510 Chapter 3 – Inspection Practices (Section 5)

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Q1. API 510 section 5.10.3: inspection of in-service vessels
Which of these in-service weld defects can be assessed by the inspector alone?

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Q2. API 510 section 5.8.5: pressure testing
When would a pneumatic test be used instead of a hydrostatic test?

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Q3. API 510 section 5.8.2: test pressure
What is the minimum code hydrostatic test pressure in the ASME VIII Div 1 1999 Addendum edition?

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Q4. API 510 section 5.8.1.1: pressure testing
When is a pressure test normally required, without being specifically requested by an API inspector?

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Q5. API 510 section 5.7.1 (h): examination techniques
Acoustic emission techniques are used to detect:

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Q6. API 510 section 5.7.1 (a): examination techniques
Cracks and other elongated discontinuations can be found by:

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Q7. API 510 section 5.6.3.1: CML selection
CMLs should be distributed:

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Q8. API 510 section 5.5.6.3: CUI insulation removal
An externally lagged vessel has evidence of fluid leakage. Which of these is a viable option for an inspector who cannot insist that external lagging is removed?

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Q9. API 510 section 5.5.6.1: CUI susceptible temperature range

What is the CUI-susceptible temperature range of low alloy steel (e.g. 1¹ 4% Cr)  vessels operating at constant (non-fluctuating) temperature?

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Q10. API 510 section 5.5.4.1.2: external inspection
External inspections are conducted to check for:

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Q11. API 510 section 5.5.3: on-stream inspection
All on-stream examinations should be conducted by:

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Q12. API 510 section 5.2.1: probability assessment
A probability assessment should be in accordance with: