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API 653 Exam 2016/2017

1) What Source side hole IQI designation would be required, using Gamma-ray
radiography, for examination of a weld repair in AST that is 1” thick??
Answer: 30. Ref: API 650, 8.1.3.4 /ASME V, T-276

T= 1 + 3/32= 1.09375 in.

2) During an internal inspection of a tank, pitting that measures 0.30 inches deep with
dimension along vertical line is 1.5 in. length 8 in. was found in the shell (0.625
Thickness). The required thickness of the shell in this area is 0.5 inches. Comment on
the acceptability of the corroded condition.
Answer: Rejected because of the depth Ref: API 653, 4.3.2.2

t min.=t required = 0.5 in. , t initial = 0.625 in. , so C.A = 0. 625 – 0.5 =0.125 in.
t initial = 0.625 in. t depth pitting =0.3 , so Thickness at bottom of pit = 0.625 –
0.3=0.325 in.
Thickness at bottom of pit (excluding C.A.)= 0.325 in. -0.125 =0.2 in.
The pits are acceptable if:
Thickness at bottom of pit (excluding C.A.) ≥ ½ tmin.; and

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Sum of dimensions in 8” length ≤ 2 ,
Thickness at bottom of pit (excluding C.A.)= 0.2 in. and ½ tmin.=1/2 x 0.5= 0.25
in. ,So Thickness at bottom of pit (excluding C.A.) < ½ tmin. ------------ not ok
Sum dimension along vertical line is 1.5 in. length 8 in.----------------------ok

3) {How far past the outer perimeter of the foundation must the drip ring extend?} /
The drip ring shall extend at least ______________beyond the outer periphery of the
foundation ringwall and then turn down (up to 90°) at its outer diameter}.
Answer: 3 in. (75 mm). Ref: API 650, 5.4.5 (3)

4) When qualifying either a procedure or a scanning operator, Plate for procedure of

tank bottom less than 0.5 in., the operator must be able to detect_________.
Answer: more than 90 % to 100 % Ref: API 653, G.5.2.2

5) What is the maximum fill-rate for the “top” course of a tank with a ½” thick bottom
shell course?
Answer: 12 in./hr. Ref: 650, 7.3.6.5 & Table

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6) hot tap connection size 18 NPS will be installed on the shell in an in-service tank,
what is the minimum shell thickness if the material is of recognized Toughness?
Answer: 1/2 inch. Ref: API 653, 9.14.1.1 (a) / Table 9.1

7) What is the required fillet weld size for the tombstone reinforcement pad when a
new bottom is installed under the existing tombstone reinforced nozzle for a ¾”
shell thickness?
Answer: 1/4 inch. Ref: API 653,Figure 9.10 / API 650 par 5.1.5.7

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8) What will be Allowable hydrostatic test stress for ASTM A-516, Grade 70 in first
course (lower course) shell in tank?
Answer: 33,000 psi. Ref: API 653, 4.3.3.1 / Table 4.1

9) What is the minimum acceptable shell plate thickness for a tank shell made of A 285
grade C material, 70 feet in diameter and 50 feet high? Specific gravity of contents is
0.8. Original joint efficiency was 100 %.? Stress not given
Answer: 0.304 in. Ref: API 653, 4.3.3.1

10) A tanks bottom course has corroded in a general uniform manner (including the
welds). The tank’s diameter is 137 feet and its height is 40 feet. The liquid stored in
the tank is hydrocarbon with a specific gravity of 0.82 and it is not corrosive. The
tank was constructed from ASTM A-285, Grade C carbon steel with allowable
product stress of 23,600 psi . Determine the minimum thickness of the bottom
course for full height operation. Round to the nearest hundredth.
Answer: 0.483 in. Ref: API 653, 4.3.3.1

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11) What is the minimum acceptable thickness of the bottom course of an existing AST
that is 135 feet in diameter, maximum fill height is 56.5 feet? The product stored in
the tank has a specific gravity of 0.87 and all shell butt- welds were 100%
radiographically examined. The yield strength of the material is 30,000 and the
tensile strength is 60,000.
Answer: 0.7 in. Ref: API 653, 4.3.3.1
D = 135 feet , H= 56.5 feet , E= 1 , G=0.87
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S: Maximum allowable stress, lbf/in (from Table 4.1 for materials listed in the current and previous
editions of API 12C and API 650)
If not found in table , it can be calculated as the following:
For first Two courses (from the bottom)= smaller of 0.80 Y or 0.429T
For other courses= smaller of 0.88Y or 0.472T
Where: Y : Minimum Yield Strength =30,000 PSI
T: Tensile strength =60,000 PSI
So : S: smaller of S= 0.8Y=24,000 PSI OR S= 0.429T= 25,740 PSI
S= 24000 psi
tmin = 2.6(H-1) DG/SE = 2.6(55.5)135x0.87/ (24000) = 0.7061”
12) The minimum width of the stairways is___________
Answer: 28 in (710 mm). Ref: API 650, 5.8.10 /Table 5.18 (2)]

13) Give product specific gravity less than 1 of unknown material and give thickness of
first shell course is 0.5 in and its Stress 23,600 psi, the required bottom plate
minimum Thickness is _____
Answer: 0.17. Ref: API 653,4.4.6.2 /Table 4.5

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14) What is the weld joint efficiency factor for Corroded area if far 10 in. from joint for a
tank built in 1954 as per API 12C with a single butt welded joint with a ‘back-up bar’?
Answer: 0.85. Ref: API 653, Table 4.2

15) What is the weld joint efficiency factor for Corroded area if far 10 in. from joint for a
tank built for API-12C 14th Edition with a single butt welded joint with a ‘back-up
bar’?
Answer: 0.85. Ref: API 653, Table 4.2

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16) Tanks fabricated from steels of unknown material specifications, 1/2 in. and
operating at a shell metal temperature 20 °F , these tanks___________.
Answer: safe for use. Ref: API 653, 5.3.8/Figure 5-2
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17) During Alterations and reconstruction full not at lowest one day temperature per API
650 Fig. 4-2, these tanks to be ___________.
Answer: Hydrotested to demonstrate fitness for continued service.

Ref: API 653, 5.3.1/ Figure 5.1

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18) hot tap connection size 18 NPZ will be installed on the shell in an in-service tank,
what is the minimum shell thickness if the material is of recognized Toughness?
Answer: 1/2 in. Ref: API 653, 9.14.1.1 (a) / Table 9.1

19) A new bottom will be installed through an existing tombstone reinforcing plate Shell
plate thickness of 1/2ʺ and required the distance from the splice weld to existing
shell penetration is ________.
Answer: 3 in. (H) Ref: API 653, Figure 9.12

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20) A new bottom will be installed through an existing tombstone reinforcing plate, Shell
plate thickness of 1/2ʺ and required the distance from the splice weld to new
bottom is__________
Answer: 3 in. (J) Ref: API 653, Figure 9.12

21) What is the allowable edge settlement of a 120 feet diameter tank that has an area
of settlement that starts to slope 4 feet from the shell and the bottom lap weld is
approximately parallel to the shell?
Answer: 4.6 inches. Ref: API 653, B.3.4.1 /Fig. B11

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22) The lowest one day mean temperatures for Los Angles is _______
Answer: 35 °F. Ref: API 650, Figure 4.2

23) The lowest one day mean temperatures for California is _______
Answer: 30 °F. Ref: API 650, Figure 4.2

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24) What is the Sulfuric acid corrosion rate if the Sulfuric acid 85% and Temperature 125
ºF?
Answer: 50mpy Ref: API 571, 5.1.1.11.3 (b)/ Figure 5-21

25) The fabricator may stress relieve at a temperature of 1000°F when it is impractical to
stress relieve at a minimum temperature of 1100°F providing _____.
Answer: The holding time is increased to 4 hours per inch of thickness.

Ref: API 653, 5.7.4.5

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26) What is product “Class” of heavy sticky crude oil ?

Answer: Class H. Ref: API 653, Table H.1

27) What is the minimum number of radiographs required when a 12” x 24” rectangular
plate section was replaced?
Answer: 6 films Ref: API 653, 12.2.1.6.2

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28) Thickness readings taken on a tank shell after 5 years of service show a minimum
thickness of 0.750 inches. The data sheet shows the original thickness as 0.725
inches. What is the maximum interval between visual external inspection if tmin is
0.630 inches?
Answer: 4.5 years. Ref: API 653, 6.3.2.1
What is Corrosion Rate (N)?
N = Metal Loss / time = ( t initial– t present) / time
N= (0.750 – 0.725) / 5 = 0.005
N = 0.005 in./year = 5 mils/year
What is Remining Corrosion rate RCA?
RCA = t actual – t required
RCA= 0.725- 0.630 = 0.095
N = 0.095 in.= 95 mils
What is the maximum interval between visual external inspection ?
I = at least every 5 years or RCA/4N years whichever is less.
I = 5 years or (95/4X5)= 4.75 years whichever is less.
I = 4.75 years

29) A 125 feet diameter and 40 feet high storage tank has questionable thickness
annular plates. The first shell course thickness is 0.61 in. The thickness of the
corrosion allowance for the tank is 0.125 in. The product specific gravity is less than
1. What is the stress of the first course?
Answer: 18700 psi. Ref: API 653, Table 4.5, formula Note (b)
Stresses are calculated from [2.34D (H – 1)]/t.
Stress= 2.34 x125x39 / 0.61 = 18700 psi.

30) An existing tank, 48 feet high with a diameter of 430 feet, is undergoing major
repairs. What is the maximum out-of-plumbness allowed?
Answer: 5 in. Ref: API 653, 10.5.2.1
(H=48 x 12= 576 in. ---- maximum out-of-plumbness= 576/100 = 5 in.)

31) New tank has Shell seams lining up with roof seam matches up - that has to mean
plumbness shall ___________
Answer: not exceed 1/200 of the total tank height. Ref: API 650, 7.5.2

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32) If there is a conflict of technical requirements between API 650 or its predecessor
API 12C and API 653 on activities that must be carried out on an in-service tank,
what actions would you take?
Answer: the API 653 standards govern Ref: API 653, 1.1.2

33) Prior to welding the new vertical joints, the existing horizontal welds shall be cut for
a minimum distance of __________beyond the new vertical joints.
Answer: 12 inches. Ref: API 653, 9.2.2.2

34) All requirements of _______, shall be considered before changing the service of a
tank to operation at temperatures above 200 F.
A) API 650, Annex M
Answer: API 650, Annex M Ref: API 653, 4.2.4.3

35) Critical length (L): L= 𝟑.𝟕 √𝑫𝒕𝟐 , but not more than ______.
Answer: 40 in. Ref: API 653, 4.3.2.1 (b)

36) Critical length (L): L= 𝟑.𝟕 √𝑫𝒕𝟐 , ( L ) is ______.

Answer: Maximum vertical length. Ref: API 653, 4.3.2.1 (b)
37) Procedure is qualified on plate 0.5 thick which of the following thicknesses is not
qualified?
Answer: 1/8 in. Ref: ASME IX, Table QW-451.1
38) If piping near the tank enters the ground, the soil should be excavated _____inches
for inspection.
Answer: 6-12. Ref: API 575, 8.2.10
39) In order to comply with API 650, the finished surface of a weld reinforcement on
plate ½ ʺ thick horizontal butt joint may have a reasonably uniform crown not to
exceed_____________ for radiographic examination.
Answer: 1/16 in. Ref: API 650, 8.1.3.4

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40) If a repair/modification weld is made on a tank shell plate that is thicker than 1ʺ, the
base metal I thin 3ʺ inches of the welding shall be heated to a temperature of
approximately _______degrees.
Answer: 140 F Ref: API 653, 10.4.2.3
41) How many root bend and face bend are required to qualify Welder a 3/8ʺ plate
groove weld?
Answer: 2 (I root, 1 face). Ref: ASME IX, Table QW-452.1(a)
42) The maximum acceptable undercutting on horizontal butt weld of a reconstructed is
_________ inch
Answer: 1/32 Ref: API 653, 8.5.2(b)
43) According the WPS AND PQR given AWS E-7018 and the inspector found the welder
start welding by E-7010 what action taken by the inspector:
Answer: Cutting the weld and used E-7018 the weld.
Ref: ASME IX, Table QW- 253 / QW-404.4
44) What is the primary reason(s) for using floating roof?
Answer: To minimize vapor space. Ref: API 575, 4.2.3
45) Tank is constructed as per API 650, 40 feet Nominal tank diameter, Nominal tank
diameter, 8 feet Hight of shell course and 0.125 in., the designed corrosion
allowance and minimum thickness t2 is among following reading (0.345ʺ, 0.4ʺ, 0.3ʺ,
.025ʺ, 0.45ʺ) if the location of the critical length is 1 feet from the second course of
the shell what is the value of H in the formula for calculating tmin?
Answer: 31 feet (H=40-8-1=31 feet) Ref: 653 ,4.3.3.2 /API 650, 5.6.3.2
46) All peripheral seals and their attachment to the floating roof shall be designed to
accommodate ________of local deviation between the floating roof and the shell.
Answer: ±100 mm (±4 in.) Ref: API 650, H.4.4.3
47) What’s the most effective method of inspection before decide the method of
repairing of lining?
Answer: visual inspection Ref: API 652, 10.2

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48) The best way to determine the extent of lining before repair is by ______.
Answer: Visual inspection. Ref: API 652, 10.2
49) Cracks in the shell-to-bottom weld are allowed under which condition?
Answer: None. (They are never allowed) Ref: API 653,4.3.6
50) Work necessary to maintain or restore a tank to a condition _____
Answer: suitable for safe operation. Ref: API 653, 3.26

51) When service of a tank is changed from heavy stored naphta to diesel service Vents
shall be _____
Answer: inspected for proper operation. Ref: API 653, 4.2.4.5.1

52) Cracks in the shell-to-bottom weld _____

Answer: Shall be removed. Ref: API 653,4.3.6

53) API supports the use of a release prevention system (RPS) to_________.
Answer: maintain the integrity of tank bottoms & thus protect the environment.

Ref: API 653,4.4.3

54) A formal visual external inspection by an Authorized Inspector shall be made
Answer: At least every 5 years or RCA/4N years. Ref: API 653,6.3.2.1
55) The RBI assessment shall be reviewed and approved by a team at intervals not to
exceed____________________
Answer: 10 years or more often if warranted by process, equipment, or
consequence changes Ref: API 653, 6.4.2.2.
56) The RBI assessment shall be performed by __________
Answer: Personal knowledge in RBI methodology and Tank Design.
Ref: API 653 ,6.4.2.2.2

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57) Corrosion rates from low inspection effectiveness such as spot UT shall ____
Answer: not be used in the RBI process. Ref: API 653 ,6.4.2.2.2

58) The results of any experiences with _______shall be documented on

repair/alteration history.
Answer: Coating and linings Ref: API 653, 6.8.4

59) The minimum repair plate dimension is ____________.

Answer: 4 in. Ref: API 653, 6.8.4

60) Welded-on patch plate shall not be placed over area of the tank bottom that
have________.
Answer: Global dishing Ref: API 653, 9.10.1.1(c)
61) Welded-on patch plats are not permitted in the critical zone on a tank bottom with
an operating temperature__________ for carbon steel.
Answer: Exceeding 200 F Ref: API 653, 9.10.1.2.3
9.10.1.2.3 Welded-on patch plates are not permitted in the critical zone on a tank bottom with an
operating temperature exceeding 200 F for carbon steel or 100 F for stainless steel.

62) Welder identification is not required for _______

Answer: Roof plate welds and flange-to-nozzle neck welds Ref: API 653, 9.4

63) Low-hydrogen electrodes shall be used for welding temporary and new permanent
attachments to shells of API 650 Group IV, IVA, V, or VI materials. The welding
procedure selected shall not cause_______
Answer: underbead cracking Ref: API 653, 9.4
64) Measurements to verify these tolerances shall be taken_____________
Answer: before the hydrostatic test of the reconstructed tank Ref: API 653, 10.5.1.2

65) {What is method NDT enable continues monitoring for Crack is _____}/ {Method
most used to detected cracks is__________}
Answer: PT/MT

66) A full hydrostatic test can be waived on a tank _______.

Answer: if the owner or operator has authorized the exemption in writing.
Ref: API 653, 12.3.2.2 (b)
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67) Radiographs of repaired work and records of radiographs of repaired work shall be
marked with__________.
Answer: the letter “R” Ref: API 653, 12.2.3.2
68) How many settlement points are required for an external settlement of AST If the
nominal diameter is 75 feet?
Answer: 8 Measurements {N= D/10 = 75/10 =7.5 (but not less than 8). }
Ref: API 653, 12.5.2/ Annex B, Fig.B-1
69) Minimum required number of settlement measurement points shall
Answer: not be less than 8 Ref: API 653, 12.5.2/ Annex B, Fig.B-1

70) The maximum spacing of measurement points around the perimeter of a tank for an
hydrostatic test is?
Answer: 32 feet Ref: API 653, 12.5.2/ Annex B, Fig.B-1

71) Internal measurement for tank bottom settlement taken across the diameter of the
tank must be taken at what maximum spacing of readings across the ID?
Answer: 10 feet Ref: API 653, 12.5.2/ Annex B, Fig.B-1

72) Where does the new nameplate need to be attached to a reconstructed tank?
Answer: Adjacent to the existing nameplate Ref: API 653, 13.1.1.2

73) How much time do you need to keep the radiographs of a reconstructed tank?
Answer: at least one year. Ref: API 653, 13.2.3 (d)
74) Measurement of tank settlement should be performed by ______________.
Answer:personnel experienced in the types of measurement procedures being
performed. Ref: API 653, B.2.1
75) Out-of-plane settlement that does not meet these limitations should be further
examined by ___________________.
Answer: a more rigorous engineering assessment to determine the need for repairs.
Ref: API 653, B.3.2
76) Before roof tank inspection, the deck plate shall be ______.
Answer: UT testing. Ref: API 653, C.1.4.1

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Note:- For safety, before accessing the roof, check with ultrasonic instrument or
lightly use a ball peen hammer to test the deck plate near the edge of the roof for
thinning
77) Presence of crushed rock under the steel bottom usually results in ______.
Answer: severe underside corrosion. Ref: API 653, C.1.1.4
78) Swing line inspection for the purpose of ______.
Answer: check the freedom movement of the line. Ref: API 653, C.2.11.6
79) The bottom-scanning examiners (operators and or UT examiner) should be re-
qualified when ___________.
Answer: API 650, Section 8.5.1. Ref: API 653, F
80) As per API 653, examiner for Visual inspection qualification shall be as per ________.
Answer: the authorized inspection agency has reason agency has reason to question
the ability of the examiner. Ref: API 653, G.4.9
81) Ambient Conditions: Any differences in the following factors between the control
tank and the candidate tank must be assessed in determining whether the candidate
tank is in similar service as the control tank:
Answer: low one day mean temperature Ref: API 653, H.2.1.9
82) The floating-roof tank is designed to______________.
Answer: breathing losses. Ref: API 575, 4.2.3
83) The presence of clay, wood, gravel, or crushed stone as contaminants in a sand pad
may cause _____________at each point of contact.
Answer: pitting corrosion. Ref: API 575, 5.2.1
84) Internal corrosion of these tanks in the vapor space caused by________.
Answer: hydrogen sulfide vapor, water vapor, oxygen. Ref: API 575, 5.2.2
85) Flame arrestors should be ______________________.
Answer: opened at appropriate intervals. Ref: API 575, 8.2.10

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86) Which is the maximum allowable slope of a frangible roof of a tank 15 m or

greater?
Answer: 2:12. Ref: API 650, 5.10.2.6 (a)(1)
87) Personnel who perform and evaluate radiographic examination shall be qualified
according to_________.
Answer: ASNT SNT-TC-1A. Ref: API 650, 8.1.3.2
88) NED shall with the applicable required in accordance with a that is certified with the
applicable requirement of_________.
Answer: section V of the ASME code. Ref: ASME V, T-150

89) When an array of components in a circle is radiographed, at least ________ shall

show on each component image
Answer: one IQI. Ref: ASME V, T-277.2(b)(8)

90) performing a ________of the bottom and welds prior to performing the vacuum-box
test
Answer: visual examination Ref: API 650, 8.6.2(a)

91) Vacuum box testing requires how many psig of Partial vacuum test minimum?
Answer: 3psig Ref: API 650, 8.6.3

92) When do you use thin film linings?

Answer: When the tank is new or has light corrosion Ref: API 652, 6.1

93) The anchor pattern required for linings is typically____________.

Answer: 1.5 mils to 4.0 mils (38 microns to 102 microns) Ref: API 652, 7.5

94) Holiday testing of thick-film linings shall be carried out with __________in
accordance with NACE RP0188.
Answer: a high-voltage detector Ref: API 652, 9.3.4

95) Holiday testing for thin-film should be done with_____

Answer: low-voltage (67.5V) wet sponge applicator Ref: API 652, 9.3.4

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96) Holiday testing for “Thick” film coatings should be done with_____
Answer: High-voltage. Ref: API 652, 9.3.4

97) the mere physical presence of bacterial deposits [e.g. sulfate reducing bacteria (SRB)
and acid producing bacteria (APB)] can promote_________.
Answer: aggressive pitting corrosion Bacteria by the concentration cell mechanism.

Note: - In some cases, severe corrosion has been attributed to Microbiologically

Influenced Corrosion (MIC). Ref: API 652, 4.5

98) What’s the most likely effect on the failure of the lining of tank bottom?
Answer: wrong coating specification. Ref: API 652, 5.2

99) What is the minimum density, in the area of interest, for gamma ray source
radiography?
Answer: 2 Ref: ASME V, T-282
100) The portion of the base metal whose mechanical properties or microstructure have
been altered by the heat of welding or thermal cutting IS ________.
Answer: heat affected zone (HAZ) Ref: API 577, 3.1.30
101) What is the suitable gauge used for measurement of weld preparation Angel?
Answer: Bridge cam gauge Ref: API 577, 9.3.2.4(b)

102) Cathodic Protection surveys shall be performed ___________.

Answer: Annual. Ref: API 651, 11.3.1.2

103) prior to commissioning a cathodic protection system is to _______.

Answer: measure the structure-to-soil potential. Ref: API 651, 11.3.1.1

104) All sources of impressed current should be checked at intervals _______.

Answer: not exceeding two months. Ref: API 651, 11.3.2.2

105) Records related to the effectiveness of cathodic protection should be retained for a
period of ____________unless a shorter period is specifically allowed by regulation.
Answer: five years. Ref: API 651, 11.4.7

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106) Each MFL operator, who only use the bottom scanning equipment, shall receive a
minimum of ___________hours of training.
Answer: 40. Ref: API 653, G.4.4

107) The unit’s meter reading of magnetizing shall___________________, relative to the

actual current value as shown by the test meter.
Answer: not deviate by more than ±10 % of full scale. Ref: ASME V, T-761.1 (c)

108) {Reinforcement pad welds should be pneumatically tested at _____} / {which Leak
test pressure for reinforced plate is_______.}
Answer: 15 psig. Ref: API 650, 7.3.4
109) Welders who qualify on the required tests for plate groove welds Are
_________.
Answer: also qualified on most fillet welds. Ref: ASME IX, QW-303.1 / Table 452.6

110) To minimize burn through, the first weld pass to equipment or piping less than 1/4
in. (6.35 mm) thick should be made with 3/32 in. (4.76 mm) or_________.
Answer: smaller diameter welding electrode to limit heat input. Ref: API 577, 11.2.4.1

111) An interruption of the typical structure of a material, such as a lack of homogeneity

in its mechanical metallurgical physical characteristics is _______.
Answer: discontinuity. Ref: API 577, 3.1.22
112) What is the thickness of an IQI designation 17?
Answer: 0.035 in. (0.89 mm). Ref: ASME V, Table T-233.1
113) {Which of the following has most atmospheric corrosion?}/ {which of the following
was the most corrosive?}
Answer: marine area (environment). Ref: API 575, 5.2.1/ API 571, 4.3.2.3 (a)

114) {If there is any doubt about the condition of the grounding connection, so your
action is __________} / {During visual inspection the tank ground connection is
observed to have electrical damage so your action is_____________}.
Answer: its resistance can be checked. Ref: API 575, 8.2.5

115) Inorganic zinc (zinc silicates) is often applied to internal tank surface
however_______.
Answer: it is not considered a thin film coting according to API 653. Ref: API 652, 6.2.1

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116) The best method to measure the depth of isolated pitted area____________.
Answer: pit gauging. Ref: API 575, 8.4.4

117) Caustic embrittlement is a form of stress corrosion cracking characterized by that

_____________occur in piping and equipment exposed to caustic, primarily adjacent
to non-PWHT’d welds.
Answer: surface-initiated Cracks Ref: API 571, 4.5.3.1

118) Carbon steel and 300 Series SS have serious corrosion problems in high strength
caustic solutions above about_________________.
Answer: 150°F (66°C). Ref: API 571, 4.3.10.6 C

119) Connected pipe outside tank and go underneath ground, the soil around pipe shall
be removed and _____________________at the point where they enter the earth or
attach to a grounding rod and at the tank.
Answer: the pipe visually examined for corrosion. Ref: API 575, 8.2.5

120) Bolting flange shall conform to____________.

Answer: ASTM A 193 B7. Ref: API 653, 4.7 (a)

121) {Inspectors should be alert to accumulation of dry pyrophoric material (self-igniting

when exposed to ambient conditions) during internal inspection. These
accumulations may occur on ______________.} /{During internal inspection
accumulation of self-ignition sources can be found on_________.}
Answer: the tank bottom, in the seal rim space areas, or on the top of rafters.
Ref: API 575, 8.4.2
122) Usually, close visual inspection is sufficient when checking for cracklike flaws but for
increased detection capability, ___________.
Answer: liquid penetrant or magnetic particle examination should be used.

Ref: API 575, 8.2.8.6.

123) The standard method of determining the effectiveness of cathodic protection on a
tank bottom is___________________.
Answer: the tank-to soil potential measurement. Ref: API 651, 8.3.1

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124) For the purpose surface preparation prior to lining application, the preparation
procedure is as following______________.
Answer: remove all hydrocarbon residues such as oil by solvent cleaning and high or
ultra-high pressure water or steam cleaning and followed by a fresh water rinse and
then sand blasting.
Ref: API 652, 7.2.1
125) Abrasive blasting should not be performed if the temperature of the steel surface is
_____________.
Answer: less than 5 °F (3 °C) above the dew point temperature (10 °F).
Ref: API 652, 8.3

126) The external visual inspection shall be every five years, when this inspection can be
made before this period, if the interval is __________.
Answer: calculated to be less than the one-fourth Remaining life (1/4 corrosion rate
life). Ref: API 653, 6.3.2

127) Prior to conducting internal or external inspection, the inspector should

thoroughly__________.
Answer: review any available inspection records to become familiar with previous
problems and recommendations noted.
Ref: API 575, 8.1.
128) Upon completion of welding of the new tank bottom, the welds shall be inspected
by which one of the following methods?
Answer: Vacuum or tracer gas. Ref: API 653, 7.3.3(a)&(b)

129) Newly welded bottom joints shall be tested using vacuum box and solution film or
by mean of___________________.
Answer: tracer gas and detector examination. Ref: API 653, 7.3.3(a)&(b)
130) Ultrasonic examination of shell plate for laminations shall be made in the immediate
area affected when_______________.
Answer: adding a reinforcing plate to an existing unreinforced shell penetration and
adding a hot tap connection. Ref: API 653, 12.1.2.1 (a)&(b)

131) Which of the following is considered to be an alteration?

Answer: installation of shell penetration of NPS 14 in. Ref: API 653, 3.20 (a)

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Alteration: - installing a shell penetration larger than NPS 12 beneath the design
liquid level
132) When ultrasonic thickness measurements are used to take in-service thickness
measurements, what is the maximum interval for re-inspection on a tank shell
corroding at a rate of 0.5 mils per year and has a remaining corrosion allowance of
17 mils?
Answer: 15 years. Ref: API 653, 6.3.3.2 (b)

When the corrosion rate is known, the maximum interval shall be Smaller of RCA/2N
= 17 /(2x0.5) = 17 years or 15 years.

133) There is one pit vertically on the north side of the tank, in the first course has
minimum thickness is 3/8 in and the depth of the pit 0.18 in. Comment on the
acceptability of the corroded condition?
Answer: The pitting is acceptable without repairs. Ref: API 653, 4.3.2.2

134) If the drains are blocked, an accumulation of liquid can cause ____________.
Answer: floating roofs to sink or to be severely damaged. Ref: API 575, 8.2.9

135) On a fixed roof, planks long enough to span at least----------------- rafters should laid
to use as walkways for inspection?
Answer: Two (2). Ref: API 575, 8.2.9
136) When new bottoms are installed through slots, each sketch plate should be welded
in place or securely wedged to the upper part of the shell plate before cutting the
next slot and if bottom of shell is seriously corroded, at least__________ beyond the
projection of the new bottom.
Answer: 3 in. (76 mm) sand bed. Ref: API 575, 8.2.9

137) The critical zone of the tank bottom is within the __________________.
Answer: Annular or bottom plates within 3 inches of the inside edge of the shell.
Ref: API 653, 3.10

138) Disadvantages of impressed current systems are _________.

Answer: more frequent monitoring. Ref: API 651, 6.3.3

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139) If a tank has had a suitability for service evaluation per API 653 and a tank shell
thickness is no greater than 0.5 in., the risk of failure due to brittle fracture
is___________.
Answer: Minimal. Ref: API 653, 5.2.5

140) No known tank failures attributed to brittle fracture have occurred at shell metal
temperatures of _____.
Answer: 60°F and above.
Ref: API 653, 5.2.6
141) If it is decided to change the service to a more severe service, it is necessary
to______________.
Answer: Consider the need for hydrostatic testing. Ref: API 653, 5.2.3

142) Corroded Roof plates shall be repaired or replaced when_____________.

Answer: an average thickness of less than 0.09 in. in any 100 in.2 area or roof plates
with any holes through. Ref: API 653, 4.2.1.2

143) The magnetizing yokes with an ammeter used for magnetic particle examinations
shall be calibrated _______________.
Answer: at least once a year, or whenever the equipment has been subjected to major
electric repair, periodic overhaul, or damage. Ref: ASME V, T-761.1 (a)

144) what type of damage would occur to concrete foundations when exposed to high
temperatures for an extended period of time?
Answer: Calcining. Ref: API 653, 4.5.1.2 (a)

145) the internal inspection is required solely for the purpose of determining the
condition and integrity of the _____________.
Answer: tank bottom. Ref: API 653, 6.4.1.2

146) If the internal inspection is required solely for the purpose of determining the
condition and integrity of the tank bottom, the internal inspection may be
____________.
Answer: accomplished with the tank in-service utilizing various ultrasonic robotic
thickness measurement. Ref: API 653, 6.4.1.2

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147) When a lapped patch shell repair is used, the repair plate material shall be
__________.
Answer: the smaller of 1/2 in. or the thickness of the shell plate adjacent to the
repairs, but not less than 3/16 in. Ref: API 653, 9.3.1.3

148) {Welder or welding operator's identification marks shall be located adjacent to

completed welds at intervals not exceeding______________.} / {What distance the
welder symbol shall be stamped?} / {Space between welder stencils is_______}
Answer: {3 feet} / {EVERY 3 feet} / {not exceeding 3ft}.
Ref: API 653, 11.2.2 / API 650,9.4
149) Lapped patch shell repair plates may be circular, oblong, square, or rectangular. All
corners, except at the shell-to-bottom joint, shall be _____:
Answer: rounded to a minimum radius of 2 in. Ref: API 653, 9.3.1.4

150) The maximum (allowed by API 653) vertical and horizontal dimensions of any lapped
patch shell repair plate, and also the minimum dimension is_______.
Answer: 48 inches (vertical) and 72 inches (horizontal) maximum, and minimum
repair plate dimension is 4 in. Ref: API 653, 9.3.1.7

151) No welding or weld overlays are permitted within the critical zone except for the
welding of __________ in the bottom plates.
Answer: widely scattered pits. Ref: API 653, 9.10.1.2.1
9.10.1.2.1 No welding or weld overlays are permitted within the critical zone except for the welding
of: widely scattered pits, pinholes, cracks in the bottom plates, the shell-to-bottom weld, welded-on
patch plates, or where the bottom plate welded to the shell is being replaced.

152) Minimum dimension for a welded-on patch plate repair overlapping a bottom seam
or an existing patch is________________.
Answer: 12 inches. Ref: API 653, 9.10.1.1 (a)

153) Welding on hot taps shall be done with what type of electrodes?
Answer: Low hydrogen electrodes only. Ref: API 653, 9.14.1.3

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154) Annex G may be used to provide additional guidance in qualifying personnel and
procedures when magnetic flux leakage (MFL) tools are used to examine tank
bottom, _________.
Answer: owner/operators should determine specific requirements to meet their
tank bottom integrity needs. Ref: API 653, 12.1.1.4

155) The critical of factors in brittle fracture can occur ________.

Answer: the stress concentration effect of a flaw. Ref: API 571, 4.2.7.3(a)(2)

156) If the floating swing from angle exceeds 65 degrees, _________.

Answer: recommended installation of a limiting bracket. Ref: API 653, C.2.11.6 (i)

157) {Caustic stress corrosion cracking Failures have occurred in improperly heat-traced
piping or equipment as well as_________.} /{Caustic stress corrosion cracking occurs
in equipment as well as___________.}
Answer: heating coils and other heat transfer equipment. Ref: API 571, 4.5.3.4 (b)

158) which metal is resistance to (MIC) Microbiologically Induced Corrosion?

Answer: nickel base alloys. Ref: API 571, 4.3.10.6 (c)

159) at what temperature would cooling water corrosion become more aggressive?
Answer: 150°F . Ref: API 571, 4.3.4.3 (c)
Note :- above 140°F (60°C), a scaling potential exists with fresh water
above about 115°F (46°C) may cause serious scaling with Brackish and salt water
160) MIC corrosion is usually observed as___________.
Answer: localized pitting under deposits or tubercles that shield the organisms.
Ref: API 571, 4.3.8.5 (a)
161) If a tank was built today using an API or UL standard for tanks, it would be referred
to as:
Answer: Current applicable standard. Ref: API 653, 3.11

162) Cathode protection these measurements are commonly made with ________in
contact with the soil at several placed around the perimeter of the tank.
Answer: reference electrode placed. Ref: API 651, 8.3.1

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163) When checking for pits, bulges, and depressions during an internal inspection of the
shell and bottom of a tank using flashlight, the flash light beam gives best results
when held:
Answer: Parallel and closed to the surface to be inspected. Ref: API 575, 8.2.8.5

8.2.8.5 Visual examination should be aided by use of hand-held lighting of sufficient candlepower
(at least 100 lumens) under low ambient lighting conditions, holding the flashlight against the shell
so the light beam shines parallel to the shell surface.

164) Fitness-for-service or other appropriate evaluation methodology based on

established principles and practices to exempt a repair from hydrostatic test, this
evaluation shall be performed by _______________.
Answer: an engineer experienced in storage tank design and the evaluation
methodologies used. Ref: API 653, 12.3.2.7

165) unsupervised RT examiner shall qualify to _________.

Answer: ASNT SNT-TC-1A level II or Level III. Ref: API 653, 8.1.3.2
8.1.3.2 Personnel who perform and evaluate radiographic examinations according to this section
shall be qualified and certified by the Manufacturer as meeting the requirements of certification as
generally outlined in Level II or Level III of ASNT SNT-TC-1A. all Level-I personnel shall be under the
direct supervision of Level-II or Level-III personnel.

166) For settled areas where measured settlement B exceeds 75 % of Bew (Maximum
allowable settlement) should be examined ______________.
Answer: visually and suspect areas should be examined with either magnetic particle
examination or liquid penetrant examination. Ref: API 653, B.3.4.2

167) Riveted tank in service, the Rivet Inspection is performed by _______________.

Answer: ultrasonic examination plus hammer test. Ref: API 575, 8.2.8.7.
168) Which of the following shall be used to evaluate different conditions or new
information such as wind-induced buckling loading to take it into account?
Answer: the original standard of construction; and engineering judgment shall be used.
Ref: API 653, 4.3.3.5
169) Which of these is an repair organization to do repair?
Answer: an owner/operator of aboveground storage tanks who repairs or alters
his/her own equipment in accordance with this standard.
Ref: API 653, 3.27

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170) Roof plates corroded to an average thickness of less than 0.09 in. in any 100 in.2
area or roof plates with any holes through the roof plate shall be________.
Answer: repaired or replaced. Ref: API 653, 4.2.1.2

171) Tank with service temperature 24 °F to be reconstructed. What should you do during
welding ( 0-32 °F) or thickness thicker than 1” ?
Answer: Preheat worm to hand (140°F). Ref: API 653, 10.4.2.3
172) Reconstruction maximum hydro test unknown material, an allowable stress value of
___________________________________shall be used.
Answer: the lesser of 3/4 yield strength or 3/7 tensile strength. Ref: API 653, 8.4.3
173) Due to strength requirements, the minimum thickness of annular plate ring is
usually_____.
Answer: greater than 0.10 in. Ref: API 653, 4.4.6.2 /Table 4.5
174) Annular plate 0.3 in changed to 0.2 in thickness, the new annular plate is______.
Answer: accepted because it is more than 0.10 in. Ref: API 653, 4.4.6.2 /Table 4.5
175) Which of the following is not considered shell distortion?
Answer: Uniform settlement of a tank, rigid settlement, loss of thickness, undersize
weld……etc. Ref: API 653, 4.3.5.1
4.3.5.1 Shell distortions include out-of-roundness, buckled areas, flat spots, and peaking and
banding at welded joints.
176) Minimum diagnostic length of a radiograph is _________
Answer: 6 inches Ref: API 653, 12.2.1.7
177) Columns, ladders, and other rigid vertical appurtenances that penetrate the deck
shall be provided with a seal that will permit a local deviation of_____
Answer: ±5 in. (±125 mm). Ref: API 650, H.4.5.
Note: Appurtenances shall be plumb within a tolerance of ±75 mm (±3 in.).
178) What would happen if Inoperative drains with installed plugs (or with closed valves)
on the floating roofs?
Answer: The pontoon roof could sink. Ref: API 575, 5.5.

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Note: Inoperative drains with installed plugs (or with closed valves) can cause enough
rain water to accumulate on the roof to sink a pontoon-type floating roof.
179) In determining if adequate cathodic protection is being achieved, which of the
following would be correct?
Answer: A negative (cathodic) potential of at least 850 mV with the cathodic
protection current applied. Ref: API 651, 8.2.2.1.
180) The maximum dimension of the lapped patch repair plate Length (L) and Width from
edge of seem weld shall not exceed________________.
Answer: 48 in. length and 72 in. width. Ref: API 653, 9.3.1.7.
181) A Frangible roof where the continuous fillet weld between the roof plates and the
top angle does not exceed ________________.
Answer: 3/16 in. Ref: API 650, 5.10.2.6.
182) New construction for Carbon steel AST as per API 650, the limits design temperature
to be no more than__________.
Answer: 93°C (200°F). Ref: API 650, 1.1.1
183) The RBI assessment shall be reviewed and approved by a team at intervals not to
exceed____________________.
Answer: 10 years or more often if warranted by process, equipment, or consequence
changes. Ref: API 653, 6.4.2.2.1.
184) Process by which corrosion rates and inspection intervals are established for a
candidate tank using corrosion rates and service history from a control tank for the
purpose of establishing the next inspection date is called a(n):
Answer: Similar service assessment. Ref: API 653, 3.28.
185) What is the cause for rejection of the “B” image on a film due to excessive back-
scatter?
Answer: A Light (White) image of the “B”. Ref: API ASME V, T-284
186) New welding on the shell-to-bottom joint shall be inspected for its entire length by
______________.
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Ref: API 653, 12.1.6

187) Qualification test plates for floor scan, with flaws, should be a minimum of____.
Answer: 70 sq. ft. Ref: API 653, G.5.1.1
188) Welders shall be qualified in accordance with_________ .
Answer: ASME Section IX. Ref: API 650, 9.3.2
189) Personnel who perform and evaluate radiographic examination shall be qualified
according to ASNT SNT-TC-1A _____________.
Answer: at least Level I. Ref: API 650, 8.1.3.2
190) All tanks shall be given a visual external inspection by an authorized inspector shall
be done at least____________.
Answer: Every 5 years or 1/4 of remaining life years whichever is less.
Ref: API 653, 6.3.2.1
191) {Hardness testing of weld and HAZ is often required to ensure welding process and
PWHT___________.}/ {Hardness test after PWHT to confirm it is______.}
Answer: {acceptable soft result} / {soft weld} Ref: API 577, 9.10
192) A welder’s performance qualification will expire if he/she has not welded with a
specific process for more than Six months should be________.
Answer: Prequalified Ref: ASMI IX, QW-322.1 /API 577 ,8.2

193) A full hydrostatic test can be waived on a tank _______.

Answer: if the owner or operator has authorized the exemption in writing.
Ref: API 653, 12.3.2.2 (b)
194) Who is responsible for decide hydrostatic test?
Answer: owner engineer. Ref: API 653, 12.3.2.2 (a)
195) Tank with service temperature 24 °F to be reconstructed, during reconstruction
welding the thickness over 1.5 in., based on the thickness of the thicker part, what is
the required preheat temperature?
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196) What is the minimum preheating temperature when using the preheat alternative
method for a weld repair on a Tank that originally had PWHT?
Answer: Preheat of 300°F (150°C) or higher, with interpass temps not exceeding 600°F
(315°C). Ref: API 653, 11.3.1 (d)
197) When removing / Dismantling an existing tank bottom, all arc-gouged areas of the
tank shell-to-bottom weld shall be__________, and defective areas repaired and re-
examined.
Answer: magnetic particle examined. Ref: API 653, 9.10.2.3
198) The magnetizing power of yokes, each weight shall be weighed with a scale from a
reputable manufacturer and stenciled with______________________.
Answer: the applicable nominal weight prior to first use. Ref: ASME V, T-762(d)
199) The magnetizing power of yokes shall be verified______________.
Answer: prior to use each day the yoke is used and whenever the yoke has been
damaged or repaired. Ref: ASME V, T-762(a)
200) Tank plates being welded which do not have proper identification (unknown
material) shall be subjected to _________.
Answer: chemical analysis and mechanical tests as required in ASTM A6 and ASTM
A370 including Charpy V-notch. Ref: API 653, 7.3.1.2
201) Vacuum Box Testing examiner/opertor qualification according to_______.
Answer: API Std 650, Section 8.6.4. Ref: API 653, Annex F/ API 650, 8.6.4
202) During routine inspection, the tank ground connection is observed Cable found
hazard of electric shock, so your action is_____________.
Answer: its resistance can be checked. Ref: API 575, 8.2.5

203) If it is decided to change the service to a more severe service, it is necessary

to_______________.
Answer: Consider the need for hydrostatic testing. Ref: API 653 5.2.3

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204) In order to qualify for a hydrotest exemption after a major repair or a major
alteration, the Owner/Operator may utilize which of the following evaluation
methodologies?
Answer: Fitness for service based on established principles and practice to exempt
repairs. Ref: API 653, 12.3.2.7
205) Thick-film Reinforced Linings are frequently used as__________________.
Answer: an alternative to replacing the steel bottom (floors). Ref: API 652, 6.4
206) New full penetration welds attaching existing shell plate to existing shell plate shall
be examined by radiographic methods in addition, for plate thicknesses greater than
1 in., the back-gouged surface of the root pass and final pass (shall be examined for
its complete length by ______________.
Answer: magnetic particle or liquid penetrant methods. Ref: API 653, 12.1.5.1
207) if you want to use A-283 instead of A-36 on patch plate, What must to do?
Answer: Obtain the prior written approval of the Purchaser. Ref: API 650, 4.1.5
208) Before work begins, all repair work on critical zone must be authorized
by__________.
Answer: An Authorized inspector or an engineer experienced in storage tank design.
Ref: API 653, 9.1.3

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Questions 209 through 214 refer to the WPS/PQR documents on the

following pages
209) How many essential variables mentioned on the WPS No. SAMW-001?
Answer: 8. Ref: ASME IX, QW-253
210) joint design on the WPS No. SAMW-001 is _____________.
Answer: missing angle bevel and groove angle. Ref: ASME IX, QW-200.1(B) /QW-253
211) Does the WPS show the maximum base metal thickness range that could be qualified
by the PQR - 001?
Answer: No, it should be 3/16 inch to 1 inches. Ref: ASME IX, QW-451.1

C)

212) Does the WPS show the Weld Metal Deposited Thickness range that could be
qualified by the PQR - 001?
Answer: No, it should be it should be 1/4 in maximum For E6010 and 3/4 in maximum
for E7108. OR No, it should be it should be 1 in maximum.
Ref: ASME IX, QW-451.1

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213) Do tensile test results shown on PQR - 001 meet the requirements for WPS?
Answer: No, specimen 2 does not meet requirements.
Ref: ASME IX, Table QW-451.1 & QW-150 (151/152/153) & QW-422 Tables
1. In order to pass the tension test, the specimen shall have a tensile strength (70,00 psi) that is
not less than the minimum specified tensile strength of the weld metal. So specimen No. (1)
mentioned on PQR breaking in the weld metal is OK at 76,200
2. if the specimen breaks in the base metal outside of the weld or weld interface, the test shall be
accepted as meeting the requirements provided the strength is not more so specimen # 2 is
rejected breaking at 65,500.than 5% below the minimum specified tensile strength of the base
metal. = 0.95 x specified tensile strength =70,000 x 0.95 = 66,500,

214) Bend test results shown on PQR - 001 are_________.

Answer: Unacceptable, because of defect greater than 1/8 in. (3 mm).
Ref: ASME IX, Table QW-451.1 & QW-150 (151/152/153)

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 FORM QW-482 FORMAT FOR WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION (WPS)
(See QW-200,1, Section iX, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code)

Organization Name WELDING COMPANY, INC By JOHN SMITH

Welding Procedure Specification No. SMAW - 001 Date 12/31/16 Supporting PQR No(s) PQR - 001
Revision No. 0

Welding Process(es): SMAW Type: MANUAL

JOINTS(QW-402) DETAILS
Joint design Singe V
Backing: Yes X No X
Backing Material (Type) Weld Metal
Refer to both backing amd retainers

X Metal Nonfusing Metal

Nonmetallic Other

BASE METALS (QW-403)

P-No. 1 Group No. 1 to P-No. 1 Group No. 1
OR
Specification and type/grade or UNS number A36
to Specification and type/grade or UNS number A36
OR
Chem. Analysis and Mech. Prop.
to Chem. Analysis and Mech. Prop.
Thickness Range:
Base Metal: Groove 1/4 to 1.5 Fillet All
Maximum Pass Thickness <= 1/2 in. (13mm) Yes X No
Other

FILLER METALS (QW-404) 1 2

Spec. No (SFA) 5.1 5.1
AWS No. (Class) E6010 E7018
F-No 3 4
A-No 1 1
Size of filler metals 3/32" - 1/8" 3/32" , 1/8" , 5/32"
Filler Metal product form Mild Steel, Cellulosic Mild Steel, Low hydrogen
Supplemental Filler Metal -- --
Weld Metal
Deposited thickness:
Groove 1/4" 5/8"
Fillet All All
Electrode-Flux (Class) -- --
Flux Type -- --
Flux Trade Name -- --
Consumable Insert -- --
Other --
 FORM QW-482 (back)

POSITIONS (QW-405) POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT (QW-407)

Position(s) of groove All Temperature range None
Welding progression: Up X Down X Time Range --
Position(s) of fillet: All positions Other --
Other

GAS (QW-408)
PREHEAT (QW-406) Percent composition
Preheat temperature, Minimum 50 °F Gas(es) Mixture Flow rate
Interpass temperature, Maximum --
Preheat Maintenance Yes, preheat during 5minutes Shielding N/A N/A N/A
Other Trailing N/A N/A N/A
(Continuous or special heating, where applicable, should be recorded) Backing N/A N/A N/A
Other N/A N/A N/A

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)

Filler metal
Other (e.g., Remarks,
Current Wire Feed Energy or Travel
Weld Comments, Hot Wire
Process Classifi- Type and Amps (Range) Speed Power Volts (Range) Speed
Passes Diameter Addition, Technique,
cation Polarity (Range) (Range) (Range)
Torch Angle, etc.)

1 SMAW E6010 3/32" - 1/8" DCEP 40-70, 80-120 N/A N/A 26-29 2 - 51 ipm --

3/32" , 1/8" , 70-110, 90-

2-n SMAW E7018 DCEP N/A N/A 19-27 2 - 81 ipm --
5/32" 160, 130-210

Amps and vots, or power or energy range, should be recorded for each electrode size, position, and thickness,etc.

Pulsing current N/A Heat Input Max N/A

Tungsten electrode Size and type N/A
(Pure tungsten, 2% thoriated, etc.)
Mode of Metal Transfer for GMAW N/A
(Spray Arc, Short Circuiting Arc, etc.)
Other --

TECHNIQUE (QW-410)
String or Weave Bead String or weave
Orifice, nozzle, or gas Cup Size N/A
Initial and Interpass Cleaning (Brushing, grinding, etc.) Hand or power tools may be used
--
Method of Back Gouging Angle grinder
Oscillation --
Contact Tube to Work Distance --
Nultiple or Single Pass (per side) E-6010 SINGLE E-7018 MULTIPLE
Multiple or Single Electrodes --
Electrode Spacing --
Peening NO PEENING
Other
 FORM QW-483 SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION RECORDS (PQR)
(See QW-200.2, Section IX, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code)
Record Actual Variables Used to Weld Test Coupon

Organization Name WELDING COMPANY, INC

Procedure Qualification Record No. PQR - 001 Date 12/31/16
WPS No. SMAW - 001
Welding Process(es) SMAW
Types (Manual, Automatic, Semi-Automatic) Manual

JOINTS (QW-402)

Groove Design of Test Coupon

(For combination qualifications, the deposited weld metal thickness shall be recorded for each filler metal and process used.)

BASE METALS (QW-403) POSTWELD HEAT TREATMENT (QW-407)

Material Spec. A516 Temperature No PWHT
Type/Grade, or UNS Number 70 Time --
P-No. 1 Group No 1 to P-No. 1 Gr 1 Other --
Thickness of Test Coupon 1/2" --
Diameter of Test Coupon N/A --
Maximum Pass Thickness --
Other --
-- GAS (QW-408)
-- Percent Composition
-- Gases Mixture Flow rate
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Shielding -- -- --
FILLER METALS (QW-404) Trailing -- -- --
SFA Specification A5.1 A5.1 Backing -- -- --
AWS Classification E6010 E7018 Other -- -- --
Filler Metal F-No 3 4
Weld Metal Analysis A-No 1 1 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (QW-409)
Size of Filler Metal 1/8" 1/8" Current DCEP
Filler Metal Product Form Cellulosic Low Hydrogen Polarity DCEP
Supplemental Filler Metal -- -- Amps. 100 and 125amps Volts 27 and 25volts
Electrode Flux Classification -- -- Tungsten Electrode Size --
Flux Type -- -- Mode of Metal Transfer for GMAW (FCAW) --
Flux Trade Name -- -- Heat Input --
Weld Metal Thickness 0.125" 0.375" Other --
Other

POSITION (QW-405) TECHNIQUE (QW-410)

Position of Groove 1F Travel Speed 6ipm and 7ipm
Weld Progression (Uphill, Downhill) -- String or Weave Bead Weave
Other -- Oscillation 3d
-- Multipass or Single Pass (Per Side) Both
Single or Multiple Electrodes Single
PREHEAT (QW-406) Other --
Preheat Temperature 50°F --
Interpass Temperature -- --
Other -- --
 FORM QW-483 (Back)
PQR No PQR - 001
Tensile Test (QW-150)

Ultimate Total Ultimate Unit Type of failure

Specimen No. Width Thickness Area Load Stress (psi) and location
1 0.765" 1/2" 0.3825" 29.146.5 76,200 weld
2 0.758 1/2" 0.379 24824.5 65,500 Base
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Guided-Bend Tests (QW-160)

Type and Figure No. Result

Face Bend Good
Face Bend 4 mm porosity is accep
Root Bend Good
Root Bend Good

Thoughness Tests (QW-170)

Impact Values
Specimen No. Notch Location Specimen size Test temperature Drop Weight Break (Y/n)
ft-lb or J % Shear Mils (in) or mm

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Comments

Fillet Weld Test (QW-180)

Result - Satisfactory: Yes -- No -- Penetration into parent metal: Yes -- No --

Macro-Results --

Other Tests

Type of Test Radiographic Test - Good

Deposit Analysis --
Other --

Welder´s Name JOHN SMITH Clock No WC-035 Stamp No. JS23

Test Conducted by NDT COMPANY Laboratory Test No LAB-252-TT-01

We certify that the statements in this record are correct and that the test welds were prepared, welded, and tested in accordance
with the requirements of Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

Organization WELDING COMPANY, INC

Date 12/31/16 Certified By

(Detail of record of tests are illustrative only and may be modified to conform to the type and number of tests required by the Code.)