Pressure Vessel Inspection and Authorized Inspectors
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Which of the following is NOT an example of an authorized inspection agency?

  • An independent organization or individual under contract to and under the direction of an owner-operator
  • The inspection organization of the jurisdiction in which the pressure vessel is used
  • A consulting engineer's firm (correct)
  • The inspection organization of an insurance company licensed or registered to write pressure vessel insurance

    • What is the primary purpose of a condition-monitoring location (CML)?

  • To determine the thickness of the pressure vessel
  • To monitor the condition of the vessel using various examination methods (correct)
  • To inspect the entire pressure vessel
  • To repair or alter the pressure vessel

    • Who can perform inspections under the Pressure Vessel Inspection Code?

  • Any independent contractor with no certification
  • Any employee of an authorized inspection agency (correct)
  • Any employee of an owner-operator of pressure vessels
  • Any employee of an insurance company

    • What is the term used to refer to an authorized pressure vessel inspector in API 510?

    <p>Inspector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum requirement for an owner-operator's inspection program when using contract inspectors?

    <p>The program must provide the controls necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a thickness-monitoring location (TML)?

    <p>A type of condition-monitoring location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can be an authorized inspection agency?

    <p>Any of the listed options</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of an authorized inspection agency?

    <p>To perform inspections under the Pressure Vessel Inspection Code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of an owner-operator in regards to pressure vessels?

    <p>Exercising control of the vessel and pressure relief device inspection program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the abbreviation for Procedure Qualification Record?

    <p>PQR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for Corrosion Under Insulation?

    <p>CUI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Postweld Heat Treatment (PWHT)?

    <p>To relieve stresses in the weld</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the abbreviation for Phased Array Ultrasonic Examination?

    <p>PAUT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for Minimum Design Metal Temperature?

    <p>MDMT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the abbreviation for Gas Metal Arc Welding?

    <p>GMAW</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for Pressure Equipment Integrity?

    <p>PEI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of an in-service pressure vessel?

    <p>A pressure vessel that is idle in an operating site or inactive due to a process outage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an inspection plan?

    <p>To outline the strategy for inspecting, examining, repairing, and maintaining a pressure vessel or PRD.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the API 510 code referred to as in the pressure vessel inspection code?

    <p>Inspection Code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of an authorized inspector?

    <p>To conduct external, internal, or on-stream evaluations of a pressure vessel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for established limits for process variables that can affect the integrity of a pressure vessel?

    <p>Integrity Operating Window</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of inspection involves evaluating a pressure vessel from the inside using visual and/or NDE techniques?

    <p>Internal inspection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for corrosion that is confined to a limited or isolated area of a pressure vessel?

    <p>Localized corrosion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a legally constituted governmental administration that adopts rules relating to pressure vessels?

    <p>Jurisdiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a management of change (MOC) process?

    <p>To document and approve changes to pressure vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a manufacturer's data report?

    <p>To certify the materials of construction meet specified standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum design metal temperature (MDMT) based on?

    <p>The resistance of the material to brittle fracture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a major repair and an alteration?

    <p>The impact on the design temperature or MAWP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) based on?

    <p>The minimum thickness of the vessel's shell, exclusive of corrosion allowance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a rerating assessment?

    <p>To obtain a revised MAWP after changes to the vessel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the calculation of the maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP)?

    <p>The minimum thickness of the vessel's shell, static head pressure, and nonpressure loads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between the minimum allowable temperature (MAT) and the minimum design metal temperature (MDMT)?

    <p>The MAT is an envelope of temperatures, while the MDMT is a single temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of an owner-operator in relation to pressure vessels and relief devices?

    <p>To control activities related to rating, repair, alteration, and engineering assessments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an owner-operator's quality assurance (QA) inspection/repair management system?

    <p>To contain and maintain inspection systems, inspection/repair systems, and procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the owner-operator's inspection plans?

    <p>Developing and documenting inspection plans and risk-based assessments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of internal auditing for compliance with the QA inspection manual?

    <p>To ensure compliance with the QA inspection manual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for inspection personnel regarding inspection tools, techniques, and technical knowledge base?

    <p>Only training requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for all repairs and alterations?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of controls necessary for inspection measurement, NDE, and testing equipment?

    <p>To ensure that all inspection measurement, NDE, and testing equipment are properly maintained and calibrated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for contract inspection or repair organizations?

    <p>The work of contract inspection or repair organizations meets the same inspection requirements as the owner-operator organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for inspectors in relation to annual vision tests?

    <p>Inspectors must have an annual vision test and be capable of reading standard J-1 letters on standard Jaeger eye test type charts for near vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the owner-operator's quality assurance (QA) inspection/repair management system in relation to pressure-relieving devices (PRDs)?

    <p>To establish internal auditing requirements for the QC system for PRDs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Authorized Inspection Agency and Inspector

    • An authorized inspection agency is one of the following: inspection organization of the jurisdiction, insurance company, owner-operator, or independent organization under contract to an owner-operator.
    • An authorized pressure vessel inspector is an employee of an authorized inspection agency, qualified and certified to perform inspections under this code.

    Pressure Vessel Inspection

    • In-service inspection is all inspection activities associated with a pressure vessel after installation, but before it is decommissioned.
    • Inspection is the external, internal, or on-stream evaluation of the condition of a vessel conducted by the authorized inspector or designee.
    • Inspection plan is a strategy defining how and when a pressure vessel or PRD will be inspected, examined, repaired, and/or maintained.

    Pressure Vessel Terms

    • Condition-monitoring location (CML) is a designated area on pressure vessels where periodic examinations are conducted to directly assess and monitor the condition of the vessel.
    • Integrity operating window (IOW) is established limits for process variables that can affect the integrity of the equipment if the process operation deviates from the established limits for a predetermined amount of time.
    • Maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) is the maximum gauge pressure permitted at the top of a pressure vessel in its operating position for a designated temperature.
    • Minimum design metal temperature/minimum allowable temperature (MDMT/MAT) is the lowest permissible metal temperature for a given material at a specified thickness based on its resistance to brittle fracture.

    Owner-Operator Inspections Organization

    • The owner-operator is responsible for the function of an authorized inspection agency and controls activities relating to the rating, repair, alteration, and engineering assessments of its pressure vessels and relief devices.
    • The owner-operator inspection organization shall develop, document, implement, execute, and assess pressure vessel/pressure-relieving device inspection systems, inspection/repair systems, and procedures that meet the requirements of this inspection code.

    Owner-operator Systems and Procedures

    • The owner-operator organization shall document and maintain a quality assurance (QA) inspection/repair management system that includes:
    • Organization and reporting structure for inspection personnel
    • Documenting of inspection and QA procedures
    • Documenting and reporting inspection, examination, and test results
    • Developing and documenting inspection plans
    • Developing and documenting risk-based assessments applied to inspection activities
    • Establishing and documenting the appropriate inspection intervals
    • Corrective action for inspection and test results
    • Internal auditing for compliance with the QA inspection manual
    • Review and approval of drawings, design calculations, engineering assessments, and specifications for repairs, alterations, and reratings

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    Learn about authorized inspection agencies and inspectors for pressure vessels, including their roles and qualifications. Understand the process of in-service inspections and related code requirements.

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