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N° Q or A Question / Answer
Which API spec recalls Drift Test? a) API526 b) API 6A c) API6d d) API598 e) None of the
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above
API 598 - Backseat Test is not applicable for which valve type? a) Check and Globe Valves.
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b) Ball and Gate Valves. c) Plug and Check Valves. d) A and C e) None of the above.
API6DSS – In Duplex used for containing pressure components, Delta Ferrite should be
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within which range? a) 0.10-0.30% b) 0.20-0.30% c) 0.35-0.65% d) 0.75-0-80%
API6DSS – During the operational test, how many times the valve shall be operated each
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side? a) 3 times b) 4 times c) 10 times d) 15 times
API 623 – When is Hardfacing of both the seat and disc seating surface required for Globe
11 Q Valves? a) DN > 100 and Class < 600 b) DN > 100 and Class > 600 c) Class 900 and higher
rated valves d) Class 1500 and higher rated valves e) All of the above
Air or gas is a suitable substitute for performing a hydrostatic test as long as the buyer
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agrees to it? A. True B. False
Which of the following typical API standard refers to inspection and testing of valves? A.
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API 610 B. API 602 C. API 598 D. API 653
What is the correct position of the gate during the backseat test? A. Fully Closed B.
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Partially Closed C. Partially Open D. Fully Open
The term soft seat is used to identify valves that usually employ a non-metal to metal seat
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to affect a seal? A. True B. False
23 Q Which API specification apply for Safety Relief valves?
26 Q Which valve types need to undergo a Shell test?
28 Q When would you do a Shell test? Before or after painting?
31 Q Valve castings are examined to what MSS Standard?
33 Q What is the purpose of the Backseat test?
35 Q What position is the gate or ball during Shell test?
During a Backseat test should the Packing gland be tight or loose and should the valve be
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fully open or closed ?
39 Q Is leakage permitted on a Backseat test?
41 Q Describe the procedure for a low pressure Seat test on a solid wedge Gate valve
According to API 598, for the testing of Austenitic Stainless Steel valves, water Chlorides
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content shall be no higher than:
44 Q Is it permissible to supply Gate valves with slots rather than holes in the Packing gland?
TRUE or FALSE: Allowable Seat leakage for a check valve is greater than allowable leakage
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for a Gate Valve of the same size
48 Q What additional mechanical test is done for low temperature service materials?
50 Q What is the advanteg of using Felxible Wedge instead of Solid Wedge?
52 Q What is the Hydrotest sequence for an internal coated valve?
53 Q Which American Standard covers face to face and end to end dimensions of valves?
55 Q How would you measure raised face (RF) finish?
57 Q Name four types of Shut-off valves
58 Q Which API specification covers flanged steel Safety relief valves?
Which stem packing material for a sliding stem control valve selected for NACE MR0175
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service would be most likely used if the temperature is below 400 F?
62 Q Up to 400°F(204°C) what valve packing is recommended?
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