API 1169 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
If we are w/in 50ft of a populated place/ gathering place/
dwelling, CFR 195.210 says you must add ____inches of
additional cover
-methods for isolating the test segment
-the test medium used, fill rates, fill volumes
-diagram indicating lengths, elevations of the testing segment
Correct Answers a detailed hydro test procedure should include
----,----,----
-overhead wire mark outs
-Mechanical machinery are sufficient distance from hazards
-Checking line list
-Confirm temporary work space is approved prior to use
-Requirements for rock blasting
-Recording starts and stops of all items: temp fencing, stripping,
grading, depths, ect... for each segment Correct Answers
Examples of things that inspectors required to monitor
· API 6D-,can be found in CFR 192 Correct Answers what is
the specification for pipeline valves? and what reference can it
be found in?
(two 4hr tests) Correct Answers for MAOP confirmation, how
many hydro tests are required and for how long?
§ Any acidity that creates a sheen on the surface of the water
§ Any discharge that effects water quality standards
,§ Any discharge that creates a sludge or emulsion to be
deposited beneath the surface of the water or shoreline Correct
Answers Three areas that trigger mandated reporting under the
clean water act:
§ Covers the site clean up, and response to a contaminated site
§ In CFR 300, it references Clean water act and CERCLA
Correct Answers Comprehensive Environmental response
compensation and liability Act (CERCLA)
§ What are the hazards associated with main tasks and
mitigation tactics for those tasks
§ What are the hazards associated with main tasks and
mitigation tactics for those tasks
§ General Hazards (slips trips and falls) and related mitigations
§ Site specific Hazards (terrain, overhead wires, ect..)
§ Environmental Hazards (wild life, weather)
§ Hazardous materials
§ Climatic hazards (heat exhaustion, heat stroke, frostbite,
hypothermia)
§ Emergency Conditions, what do we expected to do in the case
of an emergency? (where is our tornado shelter, earthquake
response) Correct Answers list common JSA Tasks
1-2, 3 Correct Answers CP test stations are installed every ___
miles (not to exceed __mi)
1: 1 Correct Answers (ref q) Max slope ratio of B soil
1. hours Correct Answers Leak test pressure is typically
LESS than ____ and the duration is ___ or longer.
,1. hours Correct Answers Strength Test pressure ratio is
typically ____ and the duration is ____ or longer.
1.25 typical pressure ratio Correct Answers what is the typical
pressure ratio of a Strength hydro Test?
1.5:1 Correct Answers (ref q) Max slope ratio of C soil
10 psig/min or lower Correct Answers What would be a
typical pressurization rate?
100 ft Correct Answers according to FERC ref, when using a
nearby water source for a hydro test, Pumps must be ____ away
from any water body or wetland
100' Correct Answers Remain _______ from any pipe being
hydro-tested
100% radiographic inspection , (not natural gas pipe though, as
national gas facilities are subject to 192) Correct Answers You
can perform______ in lieu of Hydro test but not with _____
100ft Correct Answers valves must be located on each side of
a water crossing more than _____ ft
12" Correct Answers min. Installation between all hazardous
liquid pipelines (including natural gas) is _____
12" Correct Answers Minimum padding in rocky terrain =___
, 12", FERC Upland Correct Answers At least ________ of
topsoil shall be removed and segregate/ stock pile separately, per
what reference document?
12", such as sandbags, soil, polyurethane bags Correct Answers
Minimum thickness of padding required in the ditch when
lowering pipe in is____, Such as ____
143+52, 0+10 Correct Answers Make the following into
station makers: 14352 ft, 10ft
15 MI Correct Answers in class 2 location what is the max
spacing of valves?
150%, 50PSIG Correct Answers plastic pipe requires pressure
test of _____% MAOP or ______, which ever is greater
15min Correct Answers when dewatering, you should check
the deadweight reading every ____mins
18" Correct Answers According to the CGA, the excavation
tolerance zone is __________.
18" Correct Answers Ensure all sides of shoring or shielding
extend a minimum of __________ above the outside soil level.
18" Correct Answers trench box must extend out of ground by
how much?
19.5% - 23.5% Correct Answers Safe oxygen levels are
________
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
If we are w/in 50ft of a populated place/ gathering place/
dwelling, CFR 195.210 says you must add ____inches of
additional cover
-methods for isolating the test segment
-the test medium used, fill rates, fill volumes
-diagram indicating lengths, elevations of the testing segment
Correct Answers a detailed hydro test procedure should include
----,----,----
-overhead wire mark outs
-Mechanical machinery are sufficient distance from hazards
-Checking line list
-Confirm temporary work space is approved prior to use
-Requirements for rock blasting
-Recording starts and stops of all items: temp fencing, stripping,
grading, depths, ect... for each segment Correct Answers
Examples of things that inspectors required to monitor
· API 6D-,can be found in CFR 192 Correct Answers what is
the specification for pipeline valves? and what reference can it
be found in?
(two 4hr tests) Correct Answers for MAOP confirmation, how
many hydro tests are required and for how long?
§ Any acidity that creates a sheen on the surface of the water
§ Any discharge that effects water quality standards
,§ Any discharge that creates a sludge or emulsion to be
deposited beneath the surface of the water or shoreline Correct
Answers Three areas that trigger mandated reporting under the
clean water act:
§ Covers the site clean up, and response to a contaminated site
§ In CFR 300, it references Clean water act and CERCLA
Correct Answers Comprehensive Environmental response
compensation and liability Act (CERCLA)
§ What are the hazards associated with main tasks and
mitigation tactics for those tasks
§ What are the hazards associated with main tasks and
mitigation tactics for those tasks
§ General Hazards (slips trips and falls) and related mitigations
§ Site specific Hazards (terrain, overhead wires, ect..)
§ Environmental Hazards (wild life, weather)
§ Hazardous materials
§ Climatic hazards (heat exhaustion, heat stroke, frostbite,
hypothermia)
§ Emergency Conditions, what do we expected to do in the case
of an emergency? (where is our tornado shelter, earthquake
response) Correct Answers list common JSA Tasks
1-2, 3 Correct Answers CP test stations are installed every ___
miles (not to exceed __mi)
1: 1 Correct Answers (ref q) Max slope ratio of B soil
1. hours Correct Answers Leak test pressure is typically
LESS than ____ and the duration is ___ or longer.
,1. hours Correct Answers Strength Test pressure ratio is
typically ____ and the duration is ____ or longer.
1.25 typical pressure ratio Correct Answers what is the typical
pressure ratio of a Strength hydro Test?
1.5:1 Correct Answers (ref q) Max slope ratio of C soil
10 psig/min or lower Correct Answers What would be a
typical pressurization rate?
100 ft Correct Answers according to FERC ref, when using a
nearby water source for a hydro test, Pumps must be ____ away
from any water body or wetland
100' Correct Answers Remain _______ from any pipe being
hydro-tested
100% radiographic inspection , (not natural gas pipe though, as
national gas facilities are subject to 192) Correct Answers You
can perform______ in lieu of Hydro test but not with _____
100ft Correct Answers valves must be located on each side of
a water crossing more than _____ ft
12" Correct Answers min. Installation between all hazardous
liquid pipelines (including natural gas) is _____
12" Correct Answers Minimum padding in rocky terrain =___
, 12", FERC Upland Correct Answers At least ________ of
topsoil shall be removed and segregate/ stock pile separately, per
what reference document?
12", such as sandbags, soil, polyurethane bags Correct Answers
Minimum thickness of padding required in the ditch when
lowering pipe in is____, Such as ____
143+52, 0+10 Correct Answers Make the following into
station makers: 14352 ft, 10ft
15 MI Correct Answers in class 2 location what is the max
spacing of valves?
150%, 50PSIG Correct Answers plastic pipe requires pressure
test of _____% MAOP or ______, which ever is greater
15min Correct Answers when dewatering, you should check
the deadweight reading every ____mins
18" Correct Answers According to the CGA, the excavation
tolerance zone is __________.
18" Correct Answers Ensure all sides of shoring or shielding
extend a minimum of __________ above the outside soil level.
18" Correct Answers trench box must extend out of ground by
how much?
19.5% - 23.5% Correct Answers Safe oxygen levels are
________
