API 570 Certification

Module # 2 Homework

Open Book Name:______________

1. What is the most cost effective pipe schedule for the following pipe system?
Pipe size: 10 NPS, Design Pressure: 400 psig at 600oF, corrosion allowance 0.125”
Pipe Material: ASTM A53 gr. B, electric resistance welded

a) Schedule 20
b) Schedule 30
c) Schedule 40
d) Schedule 80

2. What is the required thickness of a new blind?

Gasket ID: 10.50”, Design Pressure: 300 psig at 700oF
Blind material: ASTM A 516 gr. 55
Pipe Material is: A53 gr. B, electric resistance welded
Corrosion Allowance: 0.125” for both the pipe and blind

a) 0.657”
b) 0.712”
c) 0.760”
d) 0.782”
e) 0.837”

3. Determine the total thermal expansion for a 316 SS line that is 300’ long and operates at
850oF .

a) 7.3”
b) 9.5”
c) 21.8”
d) 28.4”
e) 30.3”
f) 62.1”
g) 80.8”

4. What is the quality factor for a welded pipe that has a single butt weld that is made by
electric fusion? The weld has been spot radiographed per B31.3.

a) 0.80
b) 0.85
c) 0.90
d) 1.00

5. Determine the following pressures for an A-105 Class 600 flange, design temperature is
500 oF.
a) Max Pressure: ____________
b) Max Hydrotest Pressure: ____________

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6. Calculate – The following retirement thicknesses

a) A-106 gr B, 8 NPS, 500 psig at 700oF _____________________

b) A-53 gr A electric resisted welded, 14 NPS, 200 psig at 300oF _________________

7. Calculate – The most cost effective pipe schedule for replacement piping

a) A-106 gr C, 4 NPS, 600 psig at 800 oF , corrosion allowance 1/8” _________

b) A-426 gr CP5, 8 NPS, 300 psig at 900 oF , ca = 0.100” ____________

8. Calculate – Required new thickness of a blank (ordered thickness)

Gasket ID = 12.5” , 400 psig at 600 oF , mat` 1 A-516-60, CA = 0.125 ___________

9. Calculate – Thermal Growth

a) 316 SS Line, 4001 long, temperature 600 oF ____________________

10. What is the recommended amount of CUI to perform in suspect areas on a Class 2 pipe?

a) 10%
b) 25%
c) 33%
d) 50%

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Closed Book

1. What is the B31.3 classifications for a 100 psig nitrogen line?

a) Category D
b) Category M
c) Normal Service
d) Class 3
e) Class 4

2. Per B31.3, a linear indication in a RT is:

a) always reject able

b) an indication that is at least 3 times the width of the indication
c) the result of a metal being notch-sensitive
d) always parallel to the direction of the weld

3. Which of the following is included in the Scope of B31.3?

a) Pipeline piping
b) Boiler piping inside boiler proper
c) Non-toxic piping that operates at 10 psig at -25oF
d) A distributor pipe inside a vessel
e) Furnace cross-over piping (internal to heater)

4. During construction, which of the following is responsible to ensure that the examination
and testing requirements are met?

a) Manufacturer’s Inspector
b) Owner’s Inspector
c) Fabrication Forman
d) Designer

5. Which of the following is not a major contributor to piping fatigue?

a) Line vibration
b) Thermal cycles
c) Pressure cycles
d) Stress levels
e) Fluid properties

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6. What is the maximum under tolerance for most of the rolled and welded piping that is
used in the petrochemical industry?
a) -0.000”
b) -0.010”
c) -1/16”
d) -12.5% of the pipe wall

7. What is the temperature range where CUI generally occurs on stainless steel
components?

a) 0 – 212 oF
b) 25 – 250 oF
c) 50 – 300 oF
d) 150 – 400 oF

8. Seal welding piping threads:

a) is not allowed per B31.3
b) may be used to increase the strength of the joint
c) may be used to prevent leakage
d) is allowed only for pipe sizes less than 1” NPS

10. Per B31.3, listed material are

a) 25 – 150 micro inch

b) 25 – 250 micro inch
c) 150 – 400 micro inch
d) 125 – 250 micro inch

11. Pipe alterations should be authorized by:

a) inspector
b) engineer
c) inspector or engineer
d) both inspector and engineer

12. The publication that provides requirements for hot tapping is: ____________

13. A Class 2 piping system should be externally inspected every:

a) 3 years
b) 5 years
c) 10 years
d) Lesser of 5 years
e) Lesser of 10 years or ½ life

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14. During pipe fabrication, the Owner’s inspector should have how many years of
experience?

a) 1 year
b) 3 years
c) 5 years
d) 10 years

15. List the 3 primary area of responsibility of the Authorized Inspector for In-Service
piping.

a) _____________
b) _____________
c) _____________

16. The 2 primary factor of RBI are:

a) _____________
b) _____________

16. RBI assessments that exceed all API 570 inspection intervals must be reviewed by the:

a) Inspector
b) Engineer.
c) Inspector or engineer
d) Both inspector and engineer.

18. Which material is most susceptible to temper-embrittlement?

a) carbon steel
b) low chromes
c) stainless steels
d) high nickel alloys

19. In a process with sulfur, sulfidation of carbon steels can occur when the metal
temperature exceeds:

a) 250 oF
b) 300 oF
c) 450 oF

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d) 800 oF
20. Every owner/user must:

a) maintain record of pipe class for all fluids handled

b) employ authorized inspectors
c) employ authorized inspector and engineers
d) conduct RBI assessments

21. When thickness measurements on a piping circuit are taken, how many TMLs should be
examined?

a) At least 50% of the TMLs

b) All of the TMLs
c) A representative sampling of the TMLs
d) All of the TMLs at elbows

22. Small bore piping is defined as piping that is less than or equal to ________ NPS.

23. Determine the API 570 piping class for the following system:

Product In Unit In Tank Farm Crosses Road or stream

Crude
Gasoline
Propane
Sulfuric Acid
Hydrogen

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Open Book

1. Schedule 30(0.303`) tmin = 0.145”, tw/CA = 0.145 + 0.125 = 0.270” Welded pipe, do not

need to adjust for mill tolerance, so pick next larger schedule

2. 0.781” tmin = 0.656”, tw/CA = 0.656 + 0.125 = 0.781

3. 28.4” G = (9.46 × 300) / 100 = 28.4”

4. c) 0.90

5. a) 1200 psig
b) 2225 psig PT = 1.5 × 1480 = 2220 Round up to 2225 psig

6. a) 0.129”
b) 0.102”

7. a) Schedule 80 (0.337”) tmin = 0.110”, tw/CA = 0.110 + 0.125 = 0.235”, tadj = 0.269”
b) Schedule 80 (0.250”) tmin = 0.123”, tw/CA = 0.123 + 0.100 = 0.233”, No mill tolerance

8. 1,000” tmin = 0.862”, tw/CA = 0.862 + 0.125 = 0.987”, order 1,000”

9. 25” G = (6.24 × 400) / 100 = 25”

10. c) 33%

Closed Book
1. a) Category D
2. b) an indication that is at least 3 times the width of the indication
3. c) Non-toxic piping that operates at 10 psig at -25
4. d) Owner’s Inspector
5. e) Fluid properties
6. b) -0.010”
7. d) 150 – 400 oF
8. c) may be used to prevent leakage
9. d) materials identified in the B31.3 stress tables
10. 125 – 250 micro inch

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11. both inspector and engineer

12. API 2201
13. b) 5 year
14. d) 10 year
15. a) Testing
b) Inspection
c) Examination

16. a) Likelihood
b) Consequence

17. d) both inspector and engineer

18. b) low chromes

19. c) 450 oF

20. a) maintain record of pipe class for all fluids handled

21. c) a representative sampling

22. 2 NPS

23. Piping class

Product In Unit In Tank Farm Crosses Road

or Stream
Crude Class 3* Class 3 Class 1
Gasoline Class 2 Class 3 Class 1
Propane Class 1 Class 1 Class 1
Sulfuric Acid Class 2 Class 3 Class 1
Hydrogen Class 2 Class 2 Class 1

 Depends on Temperature – Hot Crude would be a Class 2.