1.

Cause for cracking on a NPS CS high point vent on a steam relief line is likely due to:
A) Mechanical Fatigue

B) Vibration-induced fatigue

C) Stress Corrosion Cracking

D) Original fabrication weld defect

Answer = B See Para. 4.2.17.4/5/6 (Affected Units/Appearance/Prevention)

2. The most important factor in determining component resistance to Mechanical Fatigue is:
A) Design

B)Operation

C) Material

D) Time (Number of cycles)

Answer = A See Para. 4.2.16.3.a (Critical factors)

5. Which materials are highly (most) susceptible to Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking?
A) Martensitic SS

B) Duplex SS

C) 300 Series SS

D) Nickel based alloys

6. Also ask about CL-SCC temp (above 140F), NI-base alloys resistant, best inspected by PT &
ECT analysis
7.Sulfidation temp (above 500F)- resist by alloy containing Cr
8.. Sulfidation damage is accelerated by the presence of:
A) Hydrogen B) Sulfur

C) Salts

D) Corrosive Water

9.Sulfidation appearance (General Thinning).

10.ask if there is a caustic , best material Upgrade NI base alloys
11.Brittle fracure, the potential concern is during start up, SD, Upset conditions.
12.Brittle fracture at low temp below charpy values, main problem in thick equipments, related
to toughness of material, appearance: Straight, non-branching cracks largely without evidence of
any associated plastic deformation, best prevented by PWHT

13-18. CUI becomes more severe at this metal temperature range (where water is less likely to
vaporize and insulation stays wet longer):
A) Between 212F (100C) & 250F (121C)

B) Between Ambient & 212F (100C)

C) Between 212F (100C) & above (unlimited)

D) Between 212F (100C) & 350F (177C)

Also know well temp. ranges for c.steel and st.steel, effect on both of them Localized corrosion
of carbon steels and chloride SCC of austenitic stainless steels.
34. Location of equipment is a concern for CUI. Areas of high moisture that require close
surveillance of CUI include which of the following:
A) Areas down-windfrom cooling towers, near steam vents
B) Areas with deluge systems and areas near supplemental cooling withwater spray
C) Areas where acid vapors are present
D) All of the above are correct
Answer: D API 571, Para. 4.3.3.5.a Corrosion under Insulation Question
8. Prevention of CUI is best achieved by:
A) Carefully planned periodic inspections

B) Using quality coatings

C) Careful visual exam of insulation covers

D) None of these are correct

37. A form of corrosion caused by living organisms such as bacteria, algae or fungi that is often
associated with thepresence of tubercles or slimy organic substances is known as:
A) MIC

B) Soil Corrosion

C) Atmospheric Corrosion

D) None of these

Answer: A API 571, Para. 4.3.8.1 Microbiologically Induced Corrosion (MIC) Question
38. MIC is usually found in aqueous environments or services where water is:

A) Always or sometimes present and especially where stagnant or low-flow conditions allow
and/or promote the growth of microorganisms
B) Adequately treated with biocides, ozone, UV light or other means.
C) Subject to high velocities
D) None of these are correct
40. The deterioration of metals exposed to soils is referred to as:
A) MIC

B) Soil Corrosion

C) Atmospheric Corrosion

D) None of these are correct

Answer: B API 571, Para. 4.3.9.1 Soil Corrosion Question

API 570 EXAM (16 DMS OF API 571 & API 574 Points) API 570, PARA. 5.4.1.3
41. Soil corrosion affects:
A) Carbon steel, cast iron, & ductile irons
B) CS, cast & ductile irons, low alloy steels
C) CS, cast & ductile irons, low alloy & SS
D) None of these are correct
Answer: A API 571, Para. 4.3.9.2 Soil Corrosion Question
42. Which of the following critical factors below apply to Soil corrosion?
A) Operating temperature, moistureand oxygen availability
B) Soil resistivity (condition &characteristics), soil type (water drainage), & soil homogeneity
C) Cathodic protection, stray current drainage, coating type, age, andcondition.
D) All of the above are correct

Answer: D API 571, Para. 4.3.9.3.a Soil Corrosion Question

43. Regarding soil corrosion, Soil resistivity is frequently used to estimate soil corrosivity,
mainly because it is easy to measure. Soil resistivity is related to:
A) Soil moisture content
B) Amount of dissolved electrolytes in soils water
C) Both A & B are correct
D) None of these are correct
Answer: C API 571, Para. 4.3.9.3.c Soil Corrosion Question
44. Soils with high moisture content/dissolved salt concentrations/high acidity are usually:
A) Most corrosive

B) Least corrosive

C) No difference exists

D) None of these

Answer: A API 571, Para. 4.3.9.3.d Soil Corrosion Question

45. Soil-to-air interface areas are often much more susceptible to other areas of corrosion in
the rest of the structure because of:
A) Moisture at the air to soil interface

B) Oxygen (from air) at air to soil interface

C) Both A & B are correct

D) None of these are correct

Answer: C API 571, Para. 4.3.9.3.e Soil Corrosion Question

11. Due to HTHA considerations, what steel alloy is no longer recommended for new
construction in hot hydrogen services?
A) Mn Mo

B) 1 Cr Mo

C) 1Cr Mo

D) C 0.5 Mo

Answer = D See Paragraph 5.1.3.1.6.c&d below Prevention/Mitigation

-Mechanical fatigue appearance (beach marks-clam shell)
-Thermal fatigue appearance (dagger shaped)

-Erosion is the accelerated mechanical removal of surface material as a result of relative

movement between, or impact from solids, liquids, vapor or any combination thereof.
-All types of equipment exposed to moving fluids and/or catalyst are subject to erosion
and erosion-corrosion.
-For galvanic corrosion: A form of corrosion that can occur at the junction of dissimilar metals
when they are joined together in a suitable electrolyte , three conditions must be met:
1) Presence of an electrolyte, a fluid that can conduct a current. Moisture or a separate
water phase is usually required for the solution to have enough conductivity.
2) Two different materials or alloys known as the anode and the cathode, in contact with
an electrolyte.
3) An electrical connection must exist between the anode and the cathode.
-A form of corrosion caused by living organisms such as bacteria, algae or fungi. It is often
associated with the presence of tubercles or slimy organic substances (MIC).
-MIC corrosion is usually observed as localized pitting under deposits or tubercles that shield
the organisms.
-Soil corrosion appears as external thinning with localized losses due to pitting.
-The most effective protection for Soil corrosion is a combination of a corrosion resistant coating
and a cathodic protection system.