DOMAINS COVERED: 1. Knowledge of Scope and General Application of 510 (5 knowledge statements) 2.

KnowIedge of Damage Mechanisms (14 knowledge statements) 3. Knowledge of Repairs (9 knowledge statements) 4. Knowledge of NDE (Procedures, limitations, advantages, techniques, responsibilities, applications) 5. Knowledge of Welding (19 knowledge statements) 6. Knowledge of Design (13 knowledge statements) 7. Knowledge of Inspection Planning (12 knowledge statements) 8. Knowledge of Inspection and Testing Practices (16 knowledge statements) 9. Knowledge of Pressure Relief Devices (11 knowledge statements 10. Knowledge of Data Evaluation (13 knowledge statements) 11. Knowledge of Roles and Responsibilities (11 knowledge statements)

Review previous inspection reports/basic design/history/changes in service Determine or adjust number and placement of condition monitoring locations (CML) Plan type of inspection (e.g., internal, external, on-stream) Identify areas of special concern (e.g., nozzle issues, lining issues, previous repairs, external issues) Identify inspection requirements (e.g., jurisdictional, industry codes, inspection frequency, interval) Plan the inspection (degree and extent) for the expected damage mechanisms (e.g., corrosion, stress cracking, CUI, embrittlement, erosion, environmental cracking, high-temperature mechanisms) Specify inspection procedures and techniques (e.g., NDE) Schedule the next inspections (e.g., TBI, CBI, RBI, internals, externals, on-stream) Review the inspection plan specific to the equipment item Perform the inspection (e.g., internal, external, on-stream, thickness, CUI) in accordance with the inspection plan Perform the inspection in accordance with the relevant safety procedures Direct the necessary NDE inspection (including flaw detection and sizing) Confirm that NDE data collection is done in accordance with approved procedures (including proper maintenance and Specify and witness pressure and leak tests Confirm the inspection and testing of the pressure relieving device(s) in accordance with the inspection plan Perform calculations to determine code required fitness for continued service (e.g., corrosion rate, remaining life, inspection interval, MAWP, minimum required thickness) Record inspection information and data Evaluate locally thinned areas (e.g., pitting and erosion) and indications (e.g., cracking, weld flaws, blisters) in regard Document the evaluation Document completed repairs, alterations, and rerating Recommend course of action based on inspection and evaluation results (e.g., interval changes, repairs, monitoring, Document recommendations Specify repairs and alteration work prior to commencement of work, including identification of inspection hold points Verify correct materials used in repairs and alterations Confirm that all work complies with approved procedures and standards Approve all repairs and alterations when complete Approve use of welding procedure specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) to assure Verify welders qualifications Confirm welding is performed according to approved procedure (e.g., pre-heat, weld groove, filler metal) Confirm correct filler metals are properly stored Confirm PWHT is performed according to procedure Review and approve repair plan Review and approve alteration plans Knowledge of: scope of API 510 standard and applicable standards specific applications and limitations inspector certification and recertification intent limitations acid corrosion (low pH) (e.g., CO2, H2S, Sour H2O, HCl) atmospheric boiler H2O condensate corrosion brittle fracture caustic cooling H2O

CUI embrittlement erosion fatigue (mechanical, thermal, corrosion) HTHA stress corrosion cracking (e.g., caustic, Cl, amine) sulfidation wet H2S /HIC/blistering defect removal definitions (e.g., repair, defect, indication, flaws) documentation fillet welded patch minimum distance apart calculation inspection and testing (QA-QC) materials permanent repairs (e.g., insert plates) vs. temporary (e.g., fillet welded plates) types of repair organizations (e.g., owner-user, R-stamp holder) weld thickness calculation for overlays and build-up (where the weld rod material has a lower tensile strength than ASME Section VIII RT requirements (full, spot, or none) Eddy current general requirements from Section V - Article 1 HBN IQI determination Liquid Penetrant Test (LPT)/Magnetic Partical Test (MPT) PMI qualifications of the examiners radiography/film interpretation thickness measurement UT - Flaw detection CDW - Controlled Deposition Welding cutting (e.g., thermal, water, cold) discontinuity, defects dissimilar metals filler metals hot-tapping and in-service welding overlay P-numbers, F-numbers, A-numbers positions and techniques post-weld heat treatment (e.g., temperature and holding time) welding processes size of the weld (e.g., leg, throat, cap height, max allowable reinforcement) symbols and nomenclature weld acceptance criteria weld preparation welding inspection (before, during, and after) welding metallurgy WPQ WPS/PQR

allowable stress alterations definitions (e.g., pressure vessel, circumferential strength, required thickness, applicable construction code) equipment with minimal documentation external pressure calculations fabrication techniques joint efficiency materials and properties MAWP calculations MDMT determination nozzle reinforcement calculations rerating t-required calculations cleanliness requirements CMLs criteria for substituting on-stream for internal inspection issues associated with new equipment or change of service (e.g., corrosion rate, base-line data) documents for planning (e.g., history, recommendations, areas of special concern) inspection intervals/scheduling inspection requirements (e.g., jurisdiction, code) intermittent service maintenance preparation/access RBI similar service types and extent of inspection (e.g., internal, external, on-stream, CUI, thickness) calculation and/or procedure for pneumatic tests calculation for hydrotest pressure (including temperature compensation) external inspection considerations (e.g., atmospheric, CUI, soil) flange inspection (including bolting and gaskets) heat exchangers in-service welds internal and external linings/coatings (e.g., metallic, polymeric, refractory) internal inspection considerations mechanical tests (e.g., charpy, tensile, bend) non-pressure components (e.g., tray rings, trays, clips, ladders) pressure vessels that are buried or in contact with the ground pressure/leak tests safety precautions static head calculation techniques/methods tools cause of improper performance (e.g., handling, failed springs, plugging, corrosion, performance tolerance) calibration of test equipment external inspection inspection of inlet and outlet piping inspection and test intervals online testing (assisted lift)

records/reports service/repair organizations (e.g., quality assurance, approval of) servicing (including testing) set pressure types/applications (e.g., relief valves, safety valves, rupture disk) calculation for corrosion rate (long and short) calculation for external inspection interval calculation for internal inspection interval (given thickness data or remaining life) calculation for remaining corrosion allowance calculation for remaining life if given corrosion rates (ST and LT) calculation for remaining life if given thickness data evaluation of corroded areas in heads evaluation of inspection results evaluation of locally thinned area evaluation of pitting evaluation of thickness readings fitness for continued service joint efficiency adjustments for locally thinned areas authorized inspection agencies' roles authorized inspectors' roles corrosion specialists' roles items requiring approval by an authorized inspector items requiring approval by an engineer items requiring approval by an inspector and engineer items requiring consultation by a corrosion specialist NDE technicians/examiners' roles owner/users' roles (e.g., systems and procedures, Management of Change, Integrity Operating Windows) pressure vessel engineers' roles repair organization roles SECTION 4: RECOMMENDATION FOR PRESSURE VESSEL (510) INSPECTOR EXAM CONTENT Listed below are the 11 domains that may be covered on a Pressure Vessel (510) Inspector exam. What percentage should be assigned to each domain if the total score equaled 100? Please use only whole numbers (such as: 12, 20, 35, 47). If you think an area should not be represented, type 0 in the space provided. The total of all domains must equal

Scope and General Application of 510 Identification, Prevention, and Mitigation of Damage Mechanisms Repairs NDE (Procedures, limitations, advantages, techniques, responsibilities, applications) Welding Design Planning Inspection and Testing Practices Pressure Relief Devices Data Evaluation Roles and Responsibilities
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