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1. Who has overall responsibility for the compliance of the ASME B31.3

A. Owner
B. Manufacturer
C. Fabricator
D. Erector

2. What is Intent of the code ASME B31.3

A. Intend to set forth engineering requirements deemed necessary for safe design and
construction of process piping installation.
B. Intend to apply to the operation, examination, inspection, testing, maintenance, or
repair of piping that has been placed in service.
C. Intend to set forth engineering requirements deemed necessary for the safe design
and construction of power piping installation.
D. Intend to set forth engineering requirements deemed necessary for the safe design
and construction of pressure vessels installations.

3. The Code B31.3 have been developed considering piping typically found
except

A. Petroleum Refineries
B. Chemical
C. Pharmaceutical
D. Nuclear Products

4. Refrigerant Piping is covered by what ASME code

A. ASME B31.1
B. ASME B31.3
C. ASME B31.4
D. ASME B31.8

5. A fluid service as per B31.3 may be classified as Category D if

A. The design pressure exceeds150 PSI
B. The design temperature is greater than 186 degree (366 F)
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C. The fluid handled is nonflammable, nontoxic & not damaging to human tissues
D. Fluid temperature (excluding atmospheric condition causes) is not less than -46
degree (-50F)

6. A fluid service as per B31.3 in which the potential for personnel exposure is
judged to be significant & in which a single exposure to a very small quantity
of a toxic fluid, cause by leakage, can produce serious irreversible harm to
persons on breathing or bodily contact, ever when prompt restorative
measures are taken…. Is called

A. Category D Service
B. Category M Service
C. Lethal Service
D. Normal Fluid Service

7. As per B31.3, rapid cooling of a heated metal ….is called

A. Annealing
B. Normalizing
C. Quenching
D. Tempering

8. As per B31.3, uniform heating of a structure or portion thereof to a sufficient

temperature to relieve the major portion of the residual stress, followed by
uniform cooling slowly enough to minimize development of new residual
stress

A. Preheating
B. Heat Treatment
C. Stress Relief
D. Tempering

9. As per B31.3, in MT or PT exams, a closed surface area marking a

discontinuity requiring evaluation whose longest dimension is a least three
times the width of indication…… is
A. Imperfection
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B. Linear Indication
C. Rounded Indication
D. Relevant Indication

[Link] per B31.3 pipe having a longitudinal butt joint wherein coalescence is
product in the performed tube by manual or automatic electric arc welding &
welds may be single (welded from one sided) or double (weld from inside &
outside) and may be made with or without the addition of the filler metal

A. Electric Fusion Welded Pipe

B. Electric Resistance welded pipe
C. Furnace butt welded pipe, continues welded
D. None of these

[Link] is the steel castings for valve, flanges and fittings and other piping
components

A. MSS-SP-6
B. MSS-SP-25
C. MSS-SP-55
D. None of these

[Link] includes components designated as “tube” or “tubing” in the material

specification, when they are

A. ½ NPS and greater

B. ¾ NPS and greater
C. Intended for pressure service
D. None of these

[Link] per B31.3 which of these CS piping specification are limited to category D
fluid service

A. API 5L Gr A & B seamless

B. ASTM A 53 Type F
C. ASTM A 53 Seamless
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D. None of these are correct

[Link] per B31.3 which statement Is false regarding socket weld joints

A. Socket dimensions shall confirm to ASME B16.5 (Flanges) & ASME 16.11 (other
components)
B. They should be avoided in any service where crevice corrosions or severe erosion
may occur
C. Socket weld larger than NPS 2 shall not be used under severe cyclic conditions
D. Socket weld larger than NPS 2 shall not be used under severe cyclic conditions

[Link] per B31.3, what is the code required gap for socket weld joint

A. There is no gap requirement per code

B. The maximum gap is 3mm before welding
C. The maximum gap is 1.5mm after welding
D. None of these is correct as per code

[Link] per B31.3 which statement is true regarding seal welds

A. They shall be avoid in any service where crevice corrosion or severe erosion may
occur
B. They shall be considered as contributing to the strength to the joint

C. They may be used only to prevent leakage of threaded joints

D. They shall not be used under severe cyclic conditions

[Link] per B31.3 which statement is true regarding Normal Fluid Service
Threaded Joints

A. When threaded joints to be seal welded, thread sealing compound shall not be used
B. They shall avoided in any service where crevice corrosion can occur
C. They shall avoided in any service where severe erosion can occur
D. They shall avoided in any service where cyclic loading can occur

[Link] statement is false for leak testing of the piping

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A. All joints, welds (including Structural attachment welds to pressure containing

components and bonds shall be left uninsulated and exposed for examination
during leak testing.
B. Joints previously tested in accordance with this code ASME B31.3 may be
insulated or covered
C. All joints may be primed and painted prior to leak testing unless a sensitive leak
test is required
D. All joints previously 100% radiographed can be coated

[Link] per piping system (API 5L Gr B MAWP = 550 PSIG at 650 F is being
hydrostatically tested at 80 F using calibrated gauges, what is the code
required hydro test pressure
Note: Owner’s procedure allows you to round the psig value to the nearest 5 psig

A. 610 PSIG
B. 830 PSIG
C. 690 PSIG
D. 880 PSIG

[Link] per B31.3 hardness test of production weld & hot bent & hot formed
piping are

A. Intended to verify satisfactory heat treatment

B. Necessary to verify acceptable hardness results
C. Necessary to verify acceptable grain refinement
D. None of these is correct

[Link] possibility of stress corrosion cracking when exposed to cyanides, acids,

acid salts, or wet hydrogen sulfide, a maximum hardness limit is usually
specified in

A. NACE MR0175
B. NACE MR0103
C. NACE MR0175
D. None of the above
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[Link] temperature shown for a given pressure rating by class is

normal………….

A. The Temperature of the flanged fittings

B. The Temperature of the process fluid within
C. The process temperature minus 20 F
D. A and B

[Link] pressure does ASME B16.5 limit flanged fittings during system testing

A. 1.5 times the 100 F pressure rating, rounded to the next highest
B. 1.5 times of the flange class plus 25 psig (ASME B16.5 Page # 28 8.2.2)
C. The maximum pressure rating for the flange
D. 1.5 times of the MAOP of the system to be tested

[Link] the flanges and flanged fittings meet the requirements of ………
Specification or the requirements of more than one grades of the sp……….
Marked in accordance with ASME B 16.5 which of the following pressure
used

A. Any applicable pressure rating

B. The lowest must be used
C. The highest must be used
D. Flanges may only meet one material specification

[Link] of the following is not required to be marked on ASTM flanged fittings

A. Manufacturers name & trade mark

B. Material
C. Rating class and B16
D. Temperature
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[Link] two flanges in a flanged joint do not have the same pressure and
temperature rating are marked in accordance with ASME B16.5, which of the
following pressure rating may be used

A. Average pressure rating of the two flanges at that temperature

B. Lower of the two flanges at that temperature
C. 1.5 times of the MAOP of the system to be tested
D. Any flange rating

[Link] Material is permitted for use in the construction of which following

A. Flange hubs
B. Blind flange
C. Elbows
D. All of the above

[Link] number of flange bolt holes is always a multiple of

A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8

[Link] joint gasket must be in accordance with which of the following

A. ASME B16.21
B. ASME B16.5
C. ASME B16.20
D. ASME B16.47
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1. What is the meaning of P&ID?

Ans: Piping & Instrument Diagram

2. Percentage of Accuracy of Pressure Gauge

Ans: 5%

3. Extent of radiography for Category D fluid

Ans: Extent to Satisfy Examiner/Owner’s Inspector

4. Meaning of Category of D Fluid

Ans: The fluid Service, nontoxic, non-flammable no harmful for human

5. API standard for Bolted Bonnet Steel Gate Valve

Ans: API 600

6. Formula of Blind flange

Ans:t=d √CP /SE +1.9WhG /SED 3
❑

7. Formula of Blank

Ans tm¿ dg x
√ 3 p +c
16 SEW

8. As per B31.3 piping connected to PRV shall be designed to

Ans: Facilitate Drainage
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9. Minimum Thickness of pipe required for 2” treaded joint.
Ans: Sch 40

[Link] is the size of fillet weld with throat thickness of 7mm

Ans: 10mm

[Link] is the size of throat thickness of the fillet weld with 14mm leg length
Ans: 9.8mm

[Link] temperature for A333 P1 Gr. 6 Pipe.

Ans: ≤25 ≤1 none (10°C)
>25 >1 %C ≤ 0.30 (10°C)
>25 >1 %C > 0.30 (95°C)

[Link] is Annealing,
Ans: Heating to and holding at a suitable temperature above the transformation
temperature range, followed by slow cooling to well below the transformation
temperature range.

[Link] is Normalizing
Ans: Heating a ferrous metal to a temperature above the transformation
temperature range, followed by cooling in room-temperature still air to well below
the transformation temperature range.

15. What is Quenching

Ans: A rapid cooling process that results in microstructural stabilization or changes
in material properties

[Link] is Tempering
Ans: Reheating a hardened metal to a temperature below the transformation range
to improve toughness.

[Link] of fillet weld for the slip on flange if the thickness is 7mm
Ans: 10mm

[Link] Standard of general purpose of pipe threads

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Ans: ASME B1.20.1

[Link] allowable tolerance of LOF & LOP for girth weld as per table ASME
B31.3 341.3.2 Category D Fluid?
Ans: Applies Symbol C Table 341.3.2 ≤38mm (1.5in.) in any 150mm (6in.) weld
length or 25% of total weld length, whichever is less

[Link] is the sole responsible for the materials of process piping industry?
Ans: Manufacturer, Fabricator, and Erector

[Link] of Preheat as per B31.3?

Ans: For slow down the cooling rate / hydrogen escape/Prevent Hydrogen
Cracking/ hydrogen diffusion rates.

[Link] per B31.3 if slip-on flange will be used as lap flange, what is the required size
pipe for class 300 rating?
Ans: 8”

[Link] Standard for corrosion resistance bonnet gate valve

Ans: API 603

[Link] standard follows for marking material?

Ans: MSS-SP-25

[Link] many specimen are tested for impact Testing

A.3 nos. B.4 nos. B.9 nos. C. none

[Link] is leak Test?

Ans: A pressure test to ensure tightness of flanged and threaded joints at the test
pressure. It is normally conducted before initial start-up and after T&Is. This leak
test is different from tightness test

[Link] of Tightness Test

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Ans: A pressure test to ensure tightness of the piping system (i.e., no leaks in the
system) at the test pressure

[Link] of Strength Test

Ans: A pressure test at an internal pressure determined in accordance with this
standard and the applicable Code to verify the integrity of the piping systems for
service at the design pressure.

[Link] of Pressure Gauge

Ans: 30 Days

[Link] of branch fitting to fitting Like drain

3.2 mm

[Link] is the Cold Spring?

Ans: An intentionally deformation of piping during assembly to produce a desired
initial displacement and reaction.

[Link] is the Preheat zone?

Ans: Shall be at above the specified minimum temperature in all directions from
the point of welding for distance of 75mm or 1.5 times the greater nominal
thickness

The base metal temperature for tack welds shall be at or above the specified
minimum temperature for a distance not less than 25 mm (1 in.) in all directions
from the point of welding.

[Link] is Tie in Temperature weld?

Two pipeline strings together,
An existing pipeline to a pipeline under construction,
A pipeline to an anchor,
Pipeline sections to an intermediate mainline valve that is being inserted.
All of Above

[Link] for overall projects?

Ans: Owner
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[Link] is API standard for Ball valve?

Ans: API 608

[Link] the welder is qualified in 2G & 5G how many position he can weld?
Ans: All position

[Link] is the requirement of WPS (Performance Qualification)?

PQR, Testing (ASME Sec IX)

[Link] is the requirement of weld impact test?

Ans: Low Temperature line -29°C

[Link] is the requirement of weld backing material?

B31.3 inspection
To avoid burn through, Excess Penetration,
When backing rings are used, they shall conform to the following:
A. Ferrous Metal Backing Rings. These shall be of weld able quality. Sulfur
content shall not exceed 0.05%.

B. If two abutting surfaces are to be welded to a third member used as a backing

ring and one or two of the three members are ferritic and the other member or
members are austenitic, the satisfactory use of such materials shall be
demonstrated by welding procedure qualified as required by para. 328.2. Backing
rings may be of the continuous machined or split-band type. Some commonly used
types are shown in Fig. 328.3.2.

C. Nonferrous and Nonmetallic Backing Rings. Backing rings of nonferrous or

nonmetallic material may be used, provided the designer approves their use and the
welding procedure using them is qualified as required by para. 328.2.

[Link] is high purity fluid service?

Ans: a fluid service as high purity, ultra high purity, hygienic, or aseptic.
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A fluid services that requires alternative methods of fabrication, inspection,
examination, and testing not covered elsewhere in the code with the intent to
produce a controlled level of cleanness.

[Link] is Electric Resistance-Welded Pipe?

Ans: Pipe having a longitudinal butt joint wherein coalescence is produced by the
heat obtained from resistance of the pipe to the flow of electric current in a circuit
of which the pipe is a part, and by the application of pressure.

[Link] butt Welding pipe process?

Ans: Pipe having its longitudinal butt joint forge welded by the mechanical
pressure developed in passing the hot-formed and edge heated skelp through a set
of round pass welding rolls.

[Link] is Electric Fusion Welded Pipe?

Ans: Pipe having a longitudinal butt joint wherein coalescence is product in the
performed tube by manual or automatic electric arc welding & welds may be single
(welded from one sided) or double (weld from inside & outside) and may be made
with or without the addition of the filler metal

[Link] is double submerged arc welded pipe?

Ans: Pipe having a longitudinal butt joint produced by at least two passes, one of
which is on the inside of the pipe. Coalescence is produced by heating with an
electric arc or arcs between the bare metal electrode or electrodes and the work.

[Link] is spiral pipe process?

Ans: having a helical seam with a butt, lap, or lock-seam joint that is welded using
an electrical resistance, electric fusion, or double submerged arc welding process
as per ASME B31.3.

[Link] is Seamless Pipe Process?

Ans: Pipe produced by piercing a billet followed by rolling or drawing, or both.

[Link] is the meaning of sever cyclic condition?

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Ans: Conditions applying to specific piping components or joints for which the
owner or the designer determines that construction to better resist fatigue loading is
warranted.

[Link] is the NDT method used to detect the bevel surface?

Ans: PT & MT

[Link] is the minimum acceptance criteria for LPT?

Ans: Four or more relevant rounded indications in line separated by 1.5 mm (1⁄16
in.) or less, edge to edge

Relevant rounded indications >5.0 mm (3∕16 in.)

[Link] is soldering?
Ans: A metal joining process wherein coalescence is produced by heating to
suitable temperatures and by using a nonferrous alloy fusible at temperatures
below 427°C (800°F) and having a melting point below that of the base metals
being joined.

[Link] is modulus of elasticity?

Ans: The reference modulus of elasticity at 21°C (70°F), Ea. and the modulus of
elasticity at maximum or minimum temperature,

[Link] is Caulked Joint

Ans: A joint in which suitable material (or materials) is either poured or
compressed by the use of tools into the annular space between a bell (or hub) and
spigot (or plain end), thus comprising the joint seal.

[Link] is the requirement of seal welding of threaded joint prior for welding?
Ans: Before seal welds shall cover all exposed threads.

[Link] are completed 100% PWHT how many hardness test to be taken the weld
joint?
Ans: Depends on Project Material Specification (3mm HAZ Area)
3 readings to be taken on the weld (Haz, Weld, Haz)
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[Link] of bending & forming for heat treatment?

Ans: After hot bending and forming, heat treatment is required for P-Nos. 3, 4, 5,
6, and 10A materials in all thicknesses. Durations and temperatures shall be Para
300 of ASME B31.3 which refer to QB/QW-422 of ASME Sec IX

Pipe may be bent and components may be formed by any hot or cold method that
is suitable for the material, the fluid service, and the severity of the bending or
forming process. The finished surface shall be free of cracks and substantially free
from buckling. Thickness after bending or forming shall be not less than that
required by the design.

[Link] would be fillet size if header pipe thickness is 10 mm and socket thickness is
12 mm
Ans: A. 10 mm B.11mm C.12mm D.9mm

57.A335 24” NPS pipe SCH 160 preheat temperature minimum?

Ans: Alloy steel ½% cc 2% = 200”CP4 material.

[Link] standard for cryogenic plants?

Ans: ASME B31.3

[Link] of the below may only use for category D fluid services?
ASTM A333 GRADE 6
API 5L GRADE X46
ASTM A106 GARDE B
ASTM A53 GRADE F

[Link] SCHEDULE FOR 1” NPS for normal fluids?

Sch 20
Sch 40
Sch 80
None of the above

[Link] is the minimum schedule for 1” NPS category D fluids?

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SCH 40
SCH 20
SCH 80
None of the above Table 314.2.1

[Link] chloride content in stainless steel?

Ans: Equal or less than 50PPM

[Link] value for water testing criteria?

Ans: PH value equal or greater than 5 S PH 25.5 water PH shall be 5.5 in all
conditions. As per SAES-A-004

[Link] Dewatering for how many days prior shall achieve dew point prior to final
lay up?
Ans: Dry lay-up using hot or dew point controlled air may only be used for
systems where the required dew point can be successfully reached within one (1)
week.

For pipelines, re-measure the dew point at all original test locations one (1) week
after reaching final lay-up pressure

Air drying may be used for small in-plant piping systems, if drying can be
completed in less than one (1) week.

[Link] found during pressure testing what inspector will do?

a. RENDT
b. RE PRESSURE TEST
c. REPAIR
d. NONE OF THE ABOVE

[Link] many additional samples will be taken when spot or random examination
reveals a defect?
Ans: 2 Joints

[Link] is the code for metals gasket?

Ans: B16.20
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[Link] is the code for socket welded & threaded fitting?

Ans: ASME 16.11

[Link] for blind flange thickness?

Ans: tm=t+c

[Link] shall be done when slip on flange subject to sever erosion, crevice corrosion
cyclic loading?
Ans: Shall be double welded when the service is crevice corrosion cyclic loading

[Link] angular offset produced b/w the two jointed parts does not exceed?
Ans: 3 degree

[Link] is packaged equipment piping?

Ans: piping that interconnects pieces or stages within a packaged equipment
assembly.

[Link] is packaged equipment?

Ans: An assembly of individual pieces or stages of equipment, complete with
interconnecting piping and connections for external piping. The assembly may be
mounted on a skid or other structure prior to delivery.

[Link] is the qualification of owner’s inspector?

1. Have at least 10 years of experience in the design, fabrication, or examination of
industrial pressure piping. Each 20% of satisfactorily completed work toward an
accredited engineering degree shall be considered equivalent to 1 year of
experience, up to 5 years total.

2. Have a professional engineering registration or nationally recognized equivalent

with at least 5 years of experience in the design, fabrication, or examination of
industrial pressure piping.

3. Be a certified welding inspector or a senior certified welding inspector as

defined in AWS QC1, Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors, or
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nationally recognized equivalent with at least 5 years of experience in the design,
fabrication, or examination of industrial pressure piping.

4. Be an authorized piping inspector as defined in API 570, Piping Inspection

Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration of Piping Systems,
with at least 5 years of experience in the design, fabrication, or examination of
industrial pressure piping.

[Link] will designate the Inspector?

Ans: Owner

[Link] gap for socket weld

Ans: 1.5mm before welding

[Link] cold Bending, what is the distance to be maintain for circumfrencinal joint
Ans: 600 mm

[Link] which test, find the strength

Ans: Hydrotest

[Link] 4” and smaller including drain and vent valves and drip legs of all sizes branch
connection what the minimum distance from horizontal fixed
Ans: 610 mm

[Link] is the vertical threaded tolerance for ring girders support in above ground
piping
Ans: 6mm

[Link] PQR is qualified with X60 material what will be impact avg value.
Ans: 448 TO 517 Mpa/75 Ksi/ For 3 Specimen 20 Joules, 15 Lbf & For 1
Specimen 16 Joules, 12 Lbf

[Link] is the standard for Butt welded Fitting for piping

Ans: B16.9

[Link] hydro test equipment Gauge ,Temperature gauge and Chart recorder validity is
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A. 30 b. 45 c.60 d.90

[Link] minimum impact specimen size it may go to

A.5X5 B. 8X8 C. 10X10 D. 10X12

[Link] Safety relief valve initiates where will be the release, gas or liquid disposed.
[Link] Environment B. Facilitate Drainage C. Human area

86.SA106 Grade C. what will be impact temperature

A.-29°C B. 46°C C.96°C

[Link] test perform to verify

A. To verify Grain Structure B. Heat treatment Process. C. Hardness Value.
D. Toughness

[Link] inner coated Pipe line up to how much % can remove by Gauging
A.90% B.93% C.80% D

[Link] of threaded joint used in hazardous service

Ans: 1 ½”

[Link] a material is heated at a certain temperature and cool in a normal temperature

condition, the process is called?
Ans: Annealing

[Link] a material is heated at a certain temperature and suddenly cools in water the
process is called?
Ans: Quenching

[Link] code for slurries piping system

Ans: B31.4

[Link] code specify API 5L

Ans: Pipe Manufacturing Code. Product Specification Levels.
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[Link] gate, globe, and check valve for sizes DN 100 and smaller for the petroleum
and natural gas industries
Ans: API 602

[Link] is minimum preheat temperature for CS A106 Material w/t is 1.25”

Ans: 10 degree

[Link] compatibility with aluminum of thread compounds used in aluminum threaded

joints
Ans: To prevent seizing & Galling

[Link] requirements of the latest edition of ASME Code Section B31.3 and any
subsequent Addenda?
Ans: Addenda to the subsequent five Editions, published at three-year intervals,
were primarily used to keep the Code up to date. New Appendices were added

[Link] is the lower temperature of bolt material?

Ans: ASTM 320-L7/-29°C to 204°C

[Link] Standard specification for forgings carbon and alloy steel for pipe flanges
fittings valves and parts for high - pressure transmission service
Ans: A694

100. Per B31.3 what is minimum preheat temperature for Alloy steel P No 5A?
Ans: For SMTS ≤ 414 MPa (60 ksi) 150 degree
For SMTS > 414 MPa (60 ksi) 200

101. What will be the maximum dia for branch connection in Socket & threaded
branch connections
Ans: 2”/ ¼ size of the run pipe

102. What will be the maximum dia for branch connection in pipe to pipe branch
connections
Ans: Half dia of run pipe
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103. What will be minimum rating for branch fittings

Ans: CL-3000

104. Which defect cannot found in RT

Ans: Surface Porosity, Exposed Slag, Weld Reinforcement or Internal Protrusion

105. Purging percentage for SS Material

Ans: 0.05%

106. What are the low hydrogen electrodes

Ans: 6018/7018/8018 (Electrodes which have hydrogen deposit 8ml/100gr

107. Electrode Classification

Ans: i.e., E= Electrode 70= Tensile Strength, 1 Position, 8 Coating/Flux with
Current

108. API 5L gr X60 what will impact test value for single specimen in LBF
Ans: 12 Lbf

109. If employer wants to qualify the PQR from outside what is the requirements
find false statement. (Below are true statements)
Ans: (a) The procedures meet the requirements of ASME BPVC, Section IX and
any additional qualification requirements of this Code.

(b) The employer has qualified at least one welder, brazer, or operator following
each WPS or BPS.

(c) The employer’s business name shall be shown on each WPS and BPS, and on
each qualification record. In addition, qualification records shall be signed and
dated by the employer, thereby accepting responsibility for the qualifications
performed by others.
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110. Acceptance criteria for LOF & LOP in Girth, Groove, Longitudinal weld for
normal fluid with RT & VT (base Metal thickness is 12mm)
Ans: 0mm because there is no tolerance as per Table 341.3.2

111. Which is the Most of the category generally falls in the given below?
A. Normal Fluid Service
B. Category D Fluid
C. Category M Fluid
D. High Purity Fluid Service
112. What is the minimum thickness of component with external thread for 2”?
Ans: Sch 40

113. What is the ASME standard for thread of both mating components?
Ans: ASME B1.20.1

114. What is the minimum temperature exempt impact test for ASTM A333 Gr.6
sch.40?
Ans: -46

115. The Charpy test shall be conducted in the specimen at design temperature
condition, the size at least?
Ans: 8X8

116. Definition of consumable insert?

Ans: Preplaced filler metal that is completely fused into the root of the joint and
becomes part of the weld.

117. What is the root gap for the branch connection?

Ans: As per WPS

118. What is the clearance required for the 6” 8mm WT branch pipe connect with
the 12” header sch80 to insert at least as far as inside of the header surface?
Ans: 3.2 mm
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119. Extent of required examination for normal fluid service?

Ans: 5% of Butt Miter groove weld Radiography & 100% for visual Inspection

120. When is the 100% examination required in progressive sampling?

Ans: Full Lot

121. When a circumferential weld with an intersecting longitudinal weld(s) is

examined, at least the adjacent …… of each intersecting weld shall be examined.
Ans: 1 ½” (38mm)

122. What the maximum calculated fiber elongation after cold bending or
forming exceed % of minimum elongation.
Ans: 5%

123. Distance of internal misalignment

Ans: As per WPS

124. What is the intention deformation of piping during assembly

Ans: Cold Spring

125. Definition of dead leg

Ans: Piping sections that are potential for internal corrosion due to flow stagnation

126. After heat treatment (Furnace) required hardness test %

Ans: 10%

127. Extent of required examination for visual for Normal fluid

Ans: 100%

128. Extent of required examination for radiography for normal fluid service
Ans: 5% of circumferential butt and miter groove welds
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129. As per B31.3 following statements are not correct for end preparation of
before welding (Below are True statements look for false)
Ans: 1. End preparation is acceptable only if the surface is reasonably smooth and
true, and slag from oxygen or arc cutting is cleaned from thermally cut surfaces.
Discoloration remaining on a thermally cut surface is not considered detrimental
oxidation.

2. End preparation for groove welds specified in ASME B16.25, or any other that
meets the WPS, is acceptable. For convenience, the basic bevel angles of ASME
B16.25 and some additional J-bevel angles

130. Which one is The following statements is true for end preparation/Joint
preparation of before welding (Below is true look for false)

Ans: Oil, moisture, rust, scale, sand, paint (except weldable primers for approved
applications - refer to paragraph 7.4.4 for restrictions), metallic coatings (e.g.,
zinc), or other foreign matter shall be removed from the weld surface and at least
25 mm (1 in) of adjacent base metal prior to welding, including any such coatings
on temporary

131. What is the minimum thickness for 1” (Not Notch Sensitive)

Ans: Sch 40

132. What is the minimum thickness for Normal Fluid threaded joint for 2”
(Notch Sensitive)
Ans: Sch 40

133. What is Stress Relief

Ans: Uniform heating of a structure or portion thereof to a sufficient temperature to
relieve the major portion of the residual stress, followed by uniform cooling
slowly enough to minimize development of new residual stress

134. What is % of NDT as per MDT for radiography for onshore piping
Normal above -18C MDT 10%
Normal equal to or below -18C MDT 10% for shop welds
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100% for field welds
Category D above -18C MDT None
10% for shop welds
Category D equal to or below -18C MDT
100% for field welds
Category M 100%

135. What is % of NDT as per MDT for radiography for offshore piping

Service per B31.3 Coverage Notes

Hydrocarbon 100%
Normal Fluid 100%
Category D above -18C
10%
MDT 1, 2, 3
Category D Equal to or
100%
below -18C MDT
Category M 100%

136. What is standard of Screw Threads

Ans: ASME B1.1

137. Owner can assigned an inspector and he cannot be?

A. Owner’s inspector shall be employee of the owner
B. Owner’s Inspector shall be employee by other organization
C. Owner’s Inspector shall be employee by recognized Inspection Agency
D. Owner’s Inspector shall be employee by Piping Manufacturer, Erector,
Fabricator

138. In elevated temperature service a condition under which pressure or

temperature or both, +exceed the design conditions is known as:
A. Design condition.
B. An operating condition.
C. An excursion.
D. A duration.

139. If block of 5x5 square block is in Charpy V-notch test, it will be tested.
A. In design temperature of the material.
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B. 20F will be reduce from the design temperature
C. l0F will be reduce from the design temperature
D. 50F will be reduce from the design temperature

140. Which is True for depth for lack of penetration for girth weld (Normal fluid
service) as per ASME b31.3
A. less than 1.5mm
B. less than 2.5mm
C. less than 4.5mm
D. None for the above (less than 1mm)

141. Which is true for depth of lack of penetration and lack of fusion for girth
weld (category D fluid)
A. less than 1.5mm
B. less than 2.5mm
C. less than 4.5mm
D. None for the above(less than 1mm)

142. What is the standard for Dimension for fabricated steel pipe fittings?
Ans AWWA C208
143. Minimum thickness for carbon steel pipe for dia 34 inch and above?
Ans: Sch 10 7.92 thk (135 Diameter)

144. Which of the following element can increase strength when added with
parent metal.
A. Titanium
B. Niobium
C. Copper
D. Vanadium

145. It is permissible to inside taper bore the hubs on welding neck Hangs having
dimensions complying with ASME B 16.5 when they are to be attached to thin
wall pipe. How much permissible tapering is allowed as per ASME b31.4?
Ans: 1:3.
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146. How many additional test shall be conducted if an impact test is fail at the
first time?

Ans: 3 Specimen

147. What is the limitation of taper pipe thread for as per b31.4?
Ans: Except for sizes NPS 2 and smaller with design gage pressures not exceeding
150 psi (10 bars),

148. Which of the following is not true for a NCR can be escalate to worksheet if.
a. NCR
A. NCR repeated within six month
B. NCR is not close within the agreed completion date
C. NCR issued but not approved from SAPMT within five days
D. None of the above

149. Miter bend angle for severe cyclic condition.

Ans: ≤ 22.5 Degree

150. What is the MSS SP standard for Specifications for High Test Wrought
Butt-welding Fittings?
Ans: MSS-SP 75

151. What is the requirements of weld impact test?

Ans Tensile of base material is equal to weld material

152. What is the meaning of Annealing?

Ans: Cooling after reach the upper critical temperature in the furnace without any
source

153. What is the meaning of Quenching?

Ans: Cooling after reach the upper critical temperature in the oil or water.

154. Why do we provide Drip Leg in Steam Line?

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Ans: To remove condensate when there is a rise of same in the pipe along the flow
direction. If drip leg is not provided in steam line the condensate which forms
inside the pipe will result in water hammer effect causing damage to piping
system.

155. Percentage of flattening to perform forming or bending

Ans: Flattening of a bend, the difference between maximum and minimum
diameters at any cross section, shall not exceed 8% of nominal outside diameter for
internal pressure and 3% for external pressure)

156. Material Reheated up to below the transformation range and sudden cool
Ans: Quenching & Tempering

157. Quality standard for Integrally Reinforced Forged Branch Outlet Fittings —
Socket Welding, Threaded, and Butt-welding Ends
Ans: MSS-SP 97

158. Cumulative length of lack of fusion and incomplete penetration

Ans: 38mm (1.5in) in any 150mm in (6in.) or 25% of the weld

159. Acceptance criteria for the dents

Ans: Pipe shall not contain any dents greater than 6 mm deep and length shall
not exceed 2% diameter of pipe.

160. What should be difference in thickness of 2 base metals so that ASME B16.
25 can be followed?
Ans: No

161. What is the minimum holding time required for examination of leaks during
hydrostatic test of fire water line?
Ans: 10 Minutes Minimum

Standard for Fittings & Components

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Qus#1-What is the ASME standard of Square and Hex Bolts and Screws (Inch
Series)
(1) ASME B18.2.1
(2) ASME B16.11
(3) ASME B16.18
(4) ASME B18.2.2
Qus#2- What is the ASME standard of Square and Hex Nuts (Inch Series
(1) ASME B18.2.2.1
(2) ASME B16.4
(3) ASME B16.18
(4) ASME B18.2.2
Qus#2A- Continuous Thread Stud, Double-End Stud, and Flange Bolting Stud (Stud
Bolt) (Inch Series)
Ans: ASME B18.31.2

Qus#3-What is the ASME standard Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
(1) ASME B16.1
(2) ASME B16.10
(3) ASME B16.36
(4) ASME B16.9
Qus#4-What is the ASME standard Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings
1) ASME B16.11
(2) ASME B16.50
(3) ASME B18.2.2.1
(4) ASME B16.3
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Qus#5-What is the ASME standard Gray Iron Threaded Fittings
(1) ASME B18.2.2.1
(2) ASME B16.18
(3) ASME B16.4
(4) ASME B16.9
Qus#6-What is the ASME standard Factory-Made Wrought Butt-Welding Fittings
(1) ASME B16.11
(2) ASME B16.50
(3) ASME B18.2.1
(4) ASME B16.9
Qus#7-What is the ASME standard Face-to-Face and End-To-End Dimensions of
Valves
(1) ASME B16.4
(2) ASME B16.10
(3) ASME B16.48
(4) ASME B16.24
Qus#8-What is the ASME standard Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded
(1) ASME B16.24
(2) ASME B16.14
(3) ASME B16.36
(4) ASME B16.11
Qus#9-What is the ASME standard Ferrous Pipe Plugs, Bushings, and Locknuts with
Pipe Threads
(1) ASME B16.14
(2) ASME B16.10
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(3) ASME B16.18
(4) ASME B16.1
Qus#10-Cast Bronze Threaded Fittings, Class 125 and 250
(1) ASME B16.11
(2) ASME B16.14
(3) ASME B16.48
(4) ASME B16.15
Qus#11-Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
(1) ASME B16.11
(2) ASME B16.18
(3) ASME B16.36
(4) ASME B16.50
Qus#12-Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
(1) ASME B16.15
(2) ASME B16.22
(3) ASME B16.36
(4) ASME B16.9
Qus#13-Cast Copper Alloy Pipe Flanges, Flanged Fittings, and Valves: Classes 150,
300, 600, 900, 1500, and 2500
(1) ASME B16.24
(2) ASME B16.10
(3) ASME B16.9
(4) ASME B16.36
Qus#14-What is the ASME standard Cast Copper Alloy Fittings for Flared Copper
Tubes
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(1) ASME B16.10
(2) ASME B16.26
(3) ASME B16.34
(4) ASME B16.15

Qus#15-Valves-Flanged, Threaded, and Welding End

(1) ASME B16.36
(2) ASME B16.32
(3) ASME B16.34
(4) ASME B16.48
Qus#16-What is the ASME standard Orifice Flanges, Class 300, 600, 900, 1500, and
2500
(1) ASME B16.50
(2) ASME B16.26
(3) ASME B16.48
(4) ASME B16.36
Qus#17-What is the ASME standard Malleable Iron Threaded Pipe Unions, Class
150, 250, and 300
(1) ASME B16.26
(2) ASME B16.39
(3) ASME B16.9
(4) ASME B16.10
Qus#18-What is the ASME standard Ductile Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings,
Class 150 and 300
(1) ASME B16.39
(2) ASME B16.42
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(3) ASME B16.48
(4) ASME B16.9
Qus#19-What is the ASME standard for Large Diameter Steel Flanges, NPS 26
through NPS 60
(2) ASME B16.39
(2) ASME B16.48
(3) ASME B16.50
(4) ASME B16.47
Qus#20-What is the ASME standard for Steel Line Blanks
(1) ASME B16.46
(2) ASME B16.48
(3) ASME B16.50
(4) ASME B16.9
Qus#21-Brazing Joints for Copper and Copper Alloy Pressure Fittings
(3) ASME B16.48
(2) ASME B16.50
(3) ASME B16.50
(4) ASME B16.39
Qus#22-Bioprocessing Equipment [Note (2)]
(1) ASME BPE
(2) ASME FPE
(3) ASME PBTE
(4) ASME B16.48
Qus#23-What is the API standard for Pipeline Valves [Note (3)]
(1) API 608
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(2) API 6D
(3) API 598
(4) API 600
Qus#24-What is the API standard for Flanged Steel Pressure-Relief Valves
(1) API 526
(2) API 602
(4) API 600
(4) API 599
Qus#25-What is the API standard for Check Valves: Flanged, Lug, Wafer and Butt-
welding
(1) API 602
(2) API 6 D
(3) API 594
(4) API 598
Qus#26-What is the API standard for Metal Plug Valves—Flanged, Threaded, and
Welding Ends
(1) API 608
(2) API 602
(3) API 603
(4) API 599
Qus#27-What is the API standard for Bolted Bonnet Steel Gate Valves for Petroleum
and Natural Gas Industries
(1) API 6 D
(2) API 600
(3) API 602
(4) API 608
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Qus#28-What is the API standard for Gate, Globe, and Check Valves for Sizes DN
100 and Smaller for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries
(1) API 608
(2) API 602
(3) API 594
(4) API 599
Qus#29-What is the API standard for Corrosion-Resistant, Bolted Bonnet Gate
Valves — Flanged and Butt-Welding Ends
(1) API 526
(2) API 598
(3) API 603
(4) API 604
Qus#30-What is the API standard for Metal Ball Valves-Flanged, Threaded, and
Welding End
(1) API 600
(2) API 598
(3) API 602
(4) API 608
Qus#31-What is the API standard for Butterfly Valves: Double-flanged, Lug- and
Wafer-type

(1)API 598

(2) API 526

(3) API 608

(4) API 609

Qus#32-What is Standard Finishes for Contact Faces of Pipe Flanges and
Connecting-End Flanges of Valves and Fittings

(1) MSS SP-6

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(2) MSS SP-25
(3) MSS SP-42
(4) MSS-SP-43

Qus#33-Spot Facing for Bronze, Iron and Steel Flanges

(1) MSS SP-90
(2) MSS SP-78
(3) MSS SP-106
(4) MSS SP-9

Qus#34-Standard Marking Systems for Valves, Fittings, Flanges, and Unions

(1) MSS SP-70
(2) MSS SP-78
(3) MSS SP-45
(4) MSS SP-25

Qus#35-Class 150 (PN 20) Corrosion Resistant Gate, Globe, Angle and Check
Valves with Flanged and Butt Weld Ends
(1) MSS SP-45
(2) MSS SP-42
(3) MSS SP-51
(4) MSS SP-65
Qus#36-Wrought Stainless-Steel Butt-Welding Fittings Including Reference to Other
Corrosion Resistant Materials [Note (4)]
(1) MSS SP-70
(2) MSS SP-9
(4) MSS SP-95
(4) MSS SP-43

Qus#37-Steel Pipeline Flanges

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(1) MSS SP-44
(2) MSS SP-42
(3) MSS SP-43
(4) MSS SP-71
Qus#38-Bypass and Drain Connections
(1) MSS SP-51
(2) MSS SP-9
(3) MSS SP-45
(4) MSS SP-43
Qus#39-Class 150LW Corrosion Resist ant Flanges and Cast Flanged Fittings
(1) MSS SP-119
(2) MSS SP-51
(3) MSS SP-95
(4) MSS SP-85
Qus#40-High Pressure Chemical Industry Flanges and Threaded Stubs for Use with
Lens Gaskets
(1) MSS SP-80
(2) MSS SP-51
(3) MSS SP-65
(4) MSS SP-88
Qus#41-Gray Iron Gate Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends
(1) MSS SP-78
(2) MSS SP-97
(3) MSS SP-90
(4) MSS SP-95

Qus# 42 Socket-Welding Reducer Inserts

(1) MSS SP-79
Qus#43-Ball Valves with Flanged or Butt-welding Ends for General Service
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(1) MSS SP-70
(2) MSS SP-72
(3) MSS SP-75
(4) MSS SP-78
Qus#44-Specifications for High Test Wrought Butt Welding Fittings
(1) MSS SP-75
(2) MSS SP-65
(3) MSS SP-51
(4) MSS SP-97

Qus#45-Socket-Welding Reducer Inserts

(1) MSS SP-70
(2) MSS SP-65
(3) MSS SP-80
(4) MSS SP-79

Qus#46-Bronze Gate, Globe, Angle and Check Valves

(1) MSS SP-72
(2) MSS SP-80
(3) MSS SP-70
(4) MSS SP-51
Qus#47-Stainless Steel, Bonnet less, Flanged, Knife Gate Valves
(3) MSS SP-105
(2) MSS SP-119
(3) MSS SP-75
(4) MSS SP-81
Qus#48-Class 3000 Steel Pipe Unions, Socket-Welding and Threaded
(1) MS SSP-83
(2) MSS SP-80
(3) MSS SP-45
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(4) MSS SP-85
Qus#49-Gray Iron Globe and Angle Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends
(1) MSS SP-85
(2) MSS SP-119
(3) MSS SP-45
(4) MSS SP-80
Qus#50-Diaphragm Type Valves
(1) MSS SP-88
(2) MSS SP-75
(3) MSS SP-45
(4) MSS SP-105
Qus#51-Swage (d) Nipples and Bull Plugs
(1) MSS SP-80
(2) MSS SP-81
(3) MSS SP-95
(4) MSS SP-81
Qus#52-Integrally Reinforced Forged Branch Outlet Fittings — Socket Welding,
Threaded, and Butt-welding Ends
(1) MSS SP-75
(2) MSS SP-80
(3) MSS SP-106
(4) MSS SP-97
Qus#55-Instrument Valves for Code Applications
(1) MSS SP-105
(2) MSS SP-106
(3) MSS SP-45
(4) MSS SP-119
Qus#56-Cast Copper Alloy Flanges and Flanged Fittings Class 125, 150, and 300
(1) MSS SP-80
(2) MSS SP-95
(3) MSS SP-106
(4) MSS SP-81
Qus#57-Factory-Made Wrought Belled End Socket Welding Fittings [Note (5)]
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(1) MSS SP-80
(2) MSS SP-97
(3) MSS SP-119
(4) MSS SP-95

Qus#58-Refrigeration Tube Fittings — General Specifications

SAEJ513
Qus#59-Hydraulic Tube Fittings
SAEJ514
Qus#60-Hydraulic Flanged Tube, Pipe, and Hose Connections, Four-Bolt Split
Flanged Type
SAEJ518
Qus#61-Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe
(1) ASME B36.10M
(2) ASME B36.19M
(3) ASME B36.21M
(4) ASME B36.24M
Qus#62-Stainless Steel Pipe
ASMEB36.19M
Miscellaneous
Qus#63-Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR Thread Form)
ASME B1.1
Qus#64-Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)
ASME B1.20.1

Qus#65-Dry seal Pipe Threads (Inch)

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ASME B1.20.3
Qus#66-Hose Coupling Screw Threads (Inch)
ASME B1.20.7
Qus#67-Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges — Ring: Joint, Spiral Wound, and
Jacketed
ASME B16.20
Qus#68-Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe Flanges
ASME B16.21
Qus#69-Butt welding Ends
ASME B16.25
Qus#70-Surface Texture (Surface Roughness, Waviness, and Lay)
ASME B46.1
Qus#71-Thermo wells
ASME PTC 19.3 TW
Qus#72-Specification for Threading, Gaging and Thread Inspection of Casing,
Tubing, and Line Pipe Threads
API 5B
Qus#73-Pipe Hangers and Supports — Materials, Design, and Manufacture
MSS SP-58
Qus#74-Standard for Fire Hose Connections
NFPA1963