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Term
Definition
The service (s) that has

potential for none or very
few CMLs on circuit
Olefin Cold
Side,
1.
Anhydrous
Ammonia
2.
Answer found API 570: 5.6.2

Term
Definition
Service (s) that Valves

should be inspected for
thermal fatigue
Cat Reformer
See API 570 section 5.10

Term
Service(s) with reatively

uniform corrosion
Definition
1.
Sulfidation,
2.
Sour Water
Term
Definition
What class abbreviation is used to helpJOC

define the
API 570 Repair Organization
J= one who is autherized by

theJurisdiction
O= Owner/User who repairs
thier own equipment
C= Contractor that is
acceptble to Owner/User
Answer found in API 570: 3.1.79
Term
Definition
What class abbreviation is used to help

define the
JUIC
API 570 Authorized Inspection Agency

(AI's Employer)
J= Inspection Org. of
the Jurisdiction
U = Owner/User who maintians

inspection Org.
I = Inspection Org. of
an Insurance Company
C= Contractor employed by Owner

/User

Term
Definition
The class abbreviation that is used to

help:
Determine of corrosion Rate for New
Service or Change in Service
is?
SOPI
S= Same or Similar Servic
e,
O= Owners Experience,
P= Published Data, or
I= Inspection in 3 months
Answer found in API 570:7.1.2
Term
Definition
What is the Class

TIE
Abbreviation to help
T= Testing
reminber the
Primary Resonsiblities ofI= Inspection
API 570 Authorized
Inspector
E= Examination

Term
AIRRis the Class

Abbreviation for?
Definition
API 570 Scope which is:
A = Alteration,
I
= Inspection,
R = Repair,
R = Rerate.
Term
Definition
On repairs the minimum radius of an

insert patch is
Min of a 1" Radius
Answer found
API 570: 8.1.4.2.c/ Fig C.2
Term
Definition
When performing NDE inspection what

is the maximum diameter of the CML
examination point for lines equal to or
less than 10 NPS
max dia. of 2"
Answer found API 570 : 3.1.20

Term
Definition
When performing NDE examinations of

lines greater than 10 NPS what is the
maximum diameter of the CML
Max dia. of 3"
Answer found API 570 : 3.1.20

Term
Definition
For partially buried pipe What is the

soil-to-air distance above the soil
interface that is considered for
corrosion
6" above soil interace shall be

considered
Answer found API 570:3.1.87

Term
Definition
What is the distance below the soil dig 6"-12" when inspection for soil-tointerface to dig when inspecting for soilair corrosion
to-air corrosion
Term
Definition
For partially buried pipe What is the

soil-to-air distance below the soil
interface that is to be considered for
corrosion
12" below soil interface
Answer found
API 570: 3.1.87
Term
Definition
At an Injection point curcuit what is theminimum 12" upsteam of the injection

minimum upsteam limit of a more
nozzle shall be examined
extensive examination.

Term
Definition
For underground piping what is the 6 to 8 feet will need to be excavated for
minimum length of buried pipe to
inspection
expose when excavating for inspection
Term
Definition
Difine:
Alteration is a Physical change in any

component that has design implications.
ALTERATION
Note: Comparable or duplicate
replacements and the addition of smallbore attachments that do not require
reinforcement or additional support are
not considered an alteration

Term
Definition
Define:
Repair
Restore to
Suitablecondiction for safe
operation at designed
condition
Term
Definition
Define:
Defect is difined as
Defect
An Inperfection that
exceeds acceptance
criteria
Term
Definition
Define:
Inperfection
Discontinuity that may or

may not exceed the
acceptance criteria
Term
Definition
RBI's two Primary factors

are?
1.
Probability of failure
2.
Consequence of
failure
Answer found in API 570:5.2
Term
Definition
What word is used to

Represent-ative
define the number of
CML's to obtain thickness
readings during NDE Representative sampling should
include data for all the various
inspection
types of components and

orientations found in each cicuit.
Answer found in API 570: 6.5
Term
Definition
CML's
CMLs with the earliest
that shall be measured
renewal date
during a Thickness NDE
as of the previous
Inspections, are?
inspection
Answer found in API 570: 6.5
Term
Definition
Intervals for Pressurerelieving devices

(PRD's) are
determined by:
Performance
The API 570 sec 6.7.3.1 states that
PRD's shall be tested and inspected
at intervals that are frequent
enough to verify that the valves
perform reliably in the particular
service conditions.
Answer found in API 570: 6.7.3.1

Term
Definition
API 570 Piping
Classification Inspection
scheme in section 6.3.4 is
based on:
Consequence of
failure
See API 570 6.3.1

Term
Definition
Corrosion -Method by
which process leaks can
lead to brittle failure is
Auto-Refigeration
API 570 section 6.3.4.2.a

Term
Definition
Crrosion- Type of soil that

is most corrosive is soil
with
Low Resistivity
Answer found in
API 570 section 9.2.4
Term
Definition
Number of Repairs of new

flange assemblies to be
inspected during repairs
Representative
and alterations is refered API 570 section 5.12 States: The

markings on a representative
to as
sample of newly installed fasteners
and gaskets should be examined to
determine whether they meet the
material specification.
Answer found API 570: 5.12

Term
Definition
What pipe size is RT preferred for

thickness readings
1 NPS
570: 5.7.1
Term
Definition
What is the pipe size where UT

thickness reading may require
specialized UT equipment
2 NPS
570 5.7.1
Term
Definition
The term small bore piping refers to

piping that is
2 NPS
570 3.1.86
Term
Definition
What P-numbers allow the use of preheat in lieu of PWHT
P1 & P3
570: 8.2.3.2
Term
For flanges, the thread engagement

acceptance criteria is
Definition
-1
570: 5.12
B31.3:335.2.3
Term
Definition
What is the minimum # of

thremocouples required when
performing a local PWHT instead of a
360 degree band
Term
570:8.2.3.3.d
Definition
When performing
an Internal Inspection on
piping, What code should
be followed ?
API 510
Pressure Vessel
Inspection Code
Answer found API 570 5.5.1
Term
Definition
What recommended
practice is used for
API 578
Positive Meterial
Indentification (PMI)
The Recommedned
Pratice for:
Material Verification
Program for New and

Existing Piping Systems
Answer can be found in API 570
sec 5.9
Term
Definition
What Standard is used

for
API 579
Fitness for Service (FFS)

Answer is found in API 570: 7.4
Term
Definition
What Recommended
Practice covers
API 580
Risk based Inspections
Answer found in
Answer found API 570:

5.2
Term
Which standard covers
API 570: 5.2

Definition
API 598
Valve Inspection and

Testing
Term
Answer is found API 570: 5.10
Definition
What is the
Recommended Practice
for
API 651
Cathodic Protection
Cathodic Protection of aboveground
Petroleum Storage Tanks

Term
Definition
When
API 2201
Welding on In-Service
Equipment containing
Flammbles,
Safe Hot Tapping

Practices in the
Protroleum and
Petrochemical Industries
What Publication shall

be followed?
Answer found in
API 570: 8.2.1
Term
Definition
What is the minimum flash point temp
120F
of hydrocorbons used for leak testing
Answer found
API 570: 5.8.1
Term
Definition
At what temperature are special

procedures needed for UT thickness
readings
>150F
Answer found
API 570 5.7.1
Term
Definition
When welding, What minimum preheat temp is substituted for PWHT
300F
API 570: 8.2.3.2

Term
Definition
What is the minimum pre-heat

temperature, when a local PWHT is
substituted for a full encirclement
PWHT
Term
300F
570: 8.2.3.3.c
Definition
When developing a Inspection

plan, at what operating temperature
should a Corrosion Specialist be
consulted
Term
>750F
570:5.1.1.1
Definition
What is the Minimum base metal temp

during pressure testing when the wall
(Minimum design metal
thickness is 2" thick
temperature) MDMT + 10F
570:5.8.3
Term
Definition
What is the Minimum base metal temp

during pressure testing when the wall
thickness is > 2" thick
(Minimum design metal

temperature) MDMT + 30F
570:5.8.3
Term
Definition
Whats the minimum duration of a

hydro test to evluate integrity of buried
pipe
8 hr's
570: 9.3.7
Term
Definition
Whats the Maximum time for obtaining

thickness reading when corrosion rate
on new pipe is not known (no other data
available)
Term
3 months
API 570: 7.1.2.c
Definition
Whats the suggested interval for abovegrade Visual surveillance of buried pipe
6 months
570: 9.3.1
Term
Definition
What is the length of time a API 570 AI

must recertify
3 years
API 570 A.3.1

Term
Definition
What is the max thickness

inspection interval for an injection
point
Term
Lesser 3yrs or 1/2 life
Definition
What is the Max External Inspection

interval for
Class 1 & 2 Piping
Term
5 Years
API 570 6.7.3.2

Definition
What is the Maximum Interval for

Relief devices in fouling or corrosive
service
5 years
API 570: 6.7.3.2

Term
Definition
What is the suggested interval for

closed-interval Potential Survey of
buried pipe with poor CP
5 Years
API 570: 9.3.2

Term
Definition
What the suggested interval fo

evaluation of Soil Corrosivity for
buried pipe with no CP
5 years
API 570 9.3.4

Term
Definition
What is the max thickness inspection

interval for Class 1 Piping
Lesser of
5 years or 1/2 life
570 table 2
Term
Definition
What is the maximum interval for

Relief devices in non- fouling or nocorrosive srvice
10 years
570: 6.7.3.2
Term
Definition
Whats is the Maximum External

Inspection interval for Class 3 Piping
10 years
570: Table 2
Term
Definition
Whats the maximum Thickness

Inspection interval for Class 3 piping
10 years
570: table 2
Term
Definition
What the maximum interval for RBI

Re-assessment
Per table 2
570: 5.2.4
Term
Definition
When should temporary welded

piping repairs be replaced
Next Opportunity
570: 8.1.4.1
Term
When shall non-welded repairs &

temporary leak sealing devices be
Definition
Next turnaround
removed and pipe repaired

570: 8.1.5
Term
Definition
What is the maximum size fillet weld Size of a the fillet weld patch should not
patch on pipe repairs
exceed 1/2" the pipe diameter
Answer found
API 570: Fig C.2
Term
Definition
At an Injection point curcuit what is the12" or 3 pipe dia. whichever is greater

minimum upsteam limit that is to be
examined
Answer found
API 570: 5.5.9
Term
Definition
At an Injection point curcuit what is the

10 pipe dia. downstream of the injection
minimum downstream limit of a more
point
extensive examination
Term
Definition
What is the minimum downstream limit

of an Injection point curcuit
Lesser of:
1st change in direction + 25'
or
2nd change in direction
API 570: 5.5.9

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The service (s) that has

Answer found API 570: 5.6.2

Service (s) that Valves

See API 570 section 5.10

Service(s) with reatively

What class abbreviation is used to helpJOC

API 570 Repair Organization

J= one who is autherized by

Answer found in API 570: 3.1.79

What class abbreviation is used to help

API 570 Authorized Inspection Agency

U = Owner/User who maintians

C= Contractor employed by Owner

Answer found in API 570: 3.1.6

The class abbreviation that is used to

Answer found in API 570:7.1.2

What is the Class

Answer found in API 570: 4.3.4

AIRRis the Class

Answer found in API 570: 1.1.1

On repairs the minimum radius of an

Min of a 1" Radius

When performing NDE inspection what

max dia. of 2"

Answer found API 570 : 3.1.20

When performing NDE examinations of

Max dia. of 3"

Answer found API 570 : 3.1.20

For partially buried pipe What is the

6" above soil interace shall be

Answer found API 570:3.1.87

For partially buried pipe What is the

12" below soil interface

At an Injection point curcuit what is theminimum 12" upsteam of the injection

Answer found API 570: 5.5.9

Alteration is a Physical change in any

Answer found in API 570: 3.1.2

Discontinuity that may or

RBI's two Primary factors

Answer found in API 570:5.2

What word is used to

types of components and

Answer found in API 570: 6.5

Intervals for Pressurerelieving devices

Answer found in API 570: 6.7.3.1

API 570 Piping

See API 570 6.3.1

API 570 section 6.3.4.2.a

Crrosion- Type of soil that

Number of Repairs of new

and alterations is refered API 570 section 5.12 States: The

Answer found API 570: 5.12

What pipe size is RT preferred for

What is the pipe size where UT

The term small bore piping refers to

What P-numbers allow the use of preheat in lieu of PWHT

For flanges, the thread engagement

What is the minimum # of

Program for New and

What Standard is used

Fitness for Service (FFS)

Risk based Inspections

Answer found API 570: