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API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector Chapter 1 Interpreting ASME and API Codes Passing the API ICP examination is, unfortunately, all about interpreting codes. As with any other written form of words, codes are open to interpretation. To complicate the issue, different forms of interpretation exist between code types; API and…

Non Destructive Testing   Non Destructive Testing  is the use of noninvasive techniques to determine the integrity of a material, component or structure or quantitatively measure some characteristics of an object. It is the testing of materials, for surface or internal flaws or metallurgical condition, without interfering in any way with the integrity of the…

  NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING NDT NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING NDT: Introduction to NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING NDT Overview of Six Most Common NDT Methods Principle, Working & Application INTRODUCTION: What is  NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING  NDT ?                            The use of noninvasive techniques to determine the integrity of a material, component or structure or quantitatively measure some characteristic…

API 570 Question 1.For 8” ND Sch 40 and   8” ND Sch 80 pipes, OD for both pipes will be same IDs and ODs for both pipes will be different Average pipe diameters for both will be same ID for both pipes will be same   2.Hot tapping is best described by statement: It…

  Welder Training TRAINING MODULES OF ESL: SMAW – ARC (1G to 4G) GTAW – TIG (1G to 6G) GMAW – MIG (1G to 4G) WHAT IS WELDING? Welding is nothing more than the art of joining metals together. It is one of the most valuable technologies that played a huge part in the industrial…

  API 510 Questions   A PQR was qualified in SG position using a new welder. But production welding is to be done by   the same welder in 3G position. Which of the following are applicable as a minimum? Both procedure and welder shall be re-qualified in 2G position. The qualified procedure can be used,…

EDDY CURRENT 1. In a feed through encircling coil eddy current system, what would be the purpose of running a calibration defect several times but in various positions (such as top, bottom, left and right)? a.To check the phase selectivity b.To ensure proper centring of the material in the test coil c.To select the modulation…

RBI Risk Based Inspection   Chapter 3 Basic Concepts What is Risk? Risk is something that we live with on a day-to-day basis What is a Risk Decision? Examples from every day life An Example of a Risky Decision   Acceptance of Risk We accept risk because the probability of a serious catastrophe is sufficiently…

RISK BASED INSPECTION RBI CHAPTER II Definitions and Acronyms in RISK BASED INSPECTION Consequence Consequence: Outcome from an event. There may be one or more consequences from an event. Consequences may range from positive to negative. However, consequences are always negative for safety aspects. Consequences may be expressed qualitatively or quantitatively. Damage Tolerance and Deterioration…