API 653 Questions with CORRECT Answers
Question:
Authorize all repairs that require hydrotest engineer Authorize repairs that do not
require a hydrotest Inspector or engineer Designate inspection hold points for repairs &
alterations Inspector or engineer Specify min documentation to be submitted after
repairs & alterations Inspector or engineer During repairs and alteration, approve
proposed design, mtls, WPSs, etc Inspector or engineer Approve all repair, alteration
and reconstruction work at hold points Inspector or Engineer Approve all repair,
alteration and reconstruction work at completion Inspector or engineer Design door
sheets that differ from API 653 designs engineer Approves in-writing, door sheet designs
that differ from API 653 owner Allow lap-patch repairs to used on tank shells owner
Determine life of nonmetallic repairs engineer Evaluated whether nonmetallic repair
restores needed hoop strength Engineer, owner and composite manufacturer Review &
approve the use of non-code specified lap patches on bottom engineer Approve lap
patch in critical zone if bottom thickness is less than 0.100" engineer Run the hot tap
machine A qualified operator Authorize all reconstruction work Inspector or Engineer
Designate inspection hold points for reconstruction inspector Specify minimum
documentation to be submitted after reconstruction Inspector Access to Repair Org's
welding records Inspector or Owner Review the use of Preheat or Controlled Deposition
welding in lieu of PWHT engineer Concur in writing use PWHT alternative for materials of
unknown toughness Engineer and owner Approve the use of friction stud welding Owner
& Repair Organization Review & approve exempting a hydro after a major repair or
alteration Engineer and owner Authorize FFS evaluation to exempt a hydro after repair
owner Perform FFS evaluation to exempt a hydro after repair engineer Request
nameplate for existing tank without a nameplate owner Tank without nameplate,
oversee attachment of new nameplate Inspector Perform tank settlement survey
experienced person Do rigorous stress analysis for floor settlement exceeding 653 limits
engineer Floor scan qualifications
Answer:
Decide to use Annex G or modify Annex G owner
Question:
Authorize all repairs that require hydrotest engineer Authorize repairs that do not
require a hydrotest Inspector or engineer Designate inspection hold points for repairs &
alterations Inspector or engineer Specify min documentation to be submitted after
repairs & alterations Inspector or engineer During repairs and alteration, approve
proposed design, mtls, WPSs, etc Inspector or engineer Approve all repair, alteration
and reconstruction work at hold points Inspector or Engineer Approve all repair,
alteration and reconstruction work at completion Inspector or engineer Design door
sheets that differ from API 653 designs engineer Approves in-writing, door sheet designs
that differ from API 653 owner Allow lap-patch repairs to used on tank shells owner
Determine life of nonmetallic repairs engineer Evaluated whether nonmetallic repair
restores needed hoop strength Engineer, owner and composite manufacturer Review &
approve the use of non-code specified lap patches on bottom engineer Approve lap
patch in critical zone if bottom thickness is less than 0.100" engineer Run the hot tap
machine A qualified operator Authorize all reconstruction work Inspector or Engineer
Designate inspection hold points for reconstruction inspector Specify minimum
documentation to be submitted after reconstruction Inspector Access to Repair Org's
welding records Inspector or Owner Review the use of Preheat or Controlled Deposition
welding in lieu of PWHT engineer Concur in writing use PWHT alternative for materials of
unknown toughness Engineer and owner Approve the use of friction stud welding Owner
& Repair Organization Review & approve exempting a hydro after a major repair or
alteration Engineer and owner Authorize FFS evaluation to exempt a hydro after repair
owner Perform FFS evaluation to exempt a hydro after repair engineer Request
nameplate for existing tank without a nameplate owner Tank without nameplate,
oversee attachment of new nameplate Inspector Perform tank settlement survey
experienced person Do rigorous stress analysis for floor settlement exceeding 653 limits
engineer Floor scan qualifications
Answer:
Decide to use Annex G or modify Annex G owner
