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Advanc is a platform where people in the oil and gas inspection industry can share their knowledge with the people who need it. Also, an excellent resource if you are preparing for the API certification exams, as you will find in the study guide a useful roadmap to guide you through your learning journey.

Terrence McFadden

Houston, United States (US)

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Asked: November 12, 2020In: Pressure Vessel Inspection

The pressure in a vessel shall be gradually increased not more than one-half of the test pressure. Thereafter, the test pressure shall be increased in steps of approximately ______ of the test pressure until required test pressure has been reached.

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Anonymous

Asked: August 23, 2020In: Pressure Vessel Inspection

Which of the following relief devices is intended to work with steam boilers?

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Abdullah Malik

United Arab Emirates

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Asked: July 28, 2020In: Piping Inspection

Piping system corrosion rates shall be calculated on?

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Chris Powell

Calgary, Canada

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Asked: June 17, 2020In: API

When is a pressure test normally required without being specifically requested by an API inspector?

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Brandon Caleb

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Asked: May 24, 2020In: General

Accessible flange faces should be examined for distortion and to:

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Terrence McFadden

Houston, United States (US)

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Asked: May 8, 2020In: Piping Inspection

What are the two main considerations in welding austenitic stainless steel?

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Chris Powell

Calgary, Canada

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Asked: May 2, 2020In: General

An in-situ chemical test can be administered to vessel parts to determine the type of material that has been used in the vessel’s construction. Which of the following is such chemical?

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Sarah Mcbride

New Orleans, United States (US)

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Asked: April 28, 2020In: Piping Inspection

A leak test on a new piping system if done per B31.3 general rules would exceed the yield strength of the piping material at test temperature, in that case, it is permissible to;

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Terrence McFadden

Houston, United States (US)

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Asked: April 26, 2020In: Non Destructive Testing

The best result when conducting a magnetic particle inspection can be achieved when?

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Solomon Ajaezi

Houston, United States (US)

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Asked: December 26, 2019In: Pressure Vessel Inspection

A pressure vessel with a 32” ID has an actual thickness of 0.712”, and original thickness of 0.875”. The vessel was designed for a pressure of 562.7 psi with a stress of 17200 psi. During fabrication, the longitudinal joints were spot welded with backing in place. If the vessel has been in service for 14 years, what is the remaining life based on this information?

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