General Questionnaire

1) What is an Inspection & Test Plan? What is a YERPITP?

 It is a mandatory item in the Quality Plan to guide and assure
quality in a specific type of work in a specific sequence of QC
activity steps. A YERTIP is a YER Inspection & Test Plan indexed
by YERP/ARAMCO standards.

2) What is a Quality Control procedure?

 A document that details the specific steps needed to fulfil the QC
activity in the ITP.

3) What is a Quality Control Form?

 A written documentation detailing a specific activity in the ITP &
QC Procedure.

4) What references will be found in ITPs?

 YERP/ARAMCO STDs, Procedures and code references,
specifications

5) What are specifications?

 Specifications (Specs) are guideline details for construction
requirements to assure minimum quality standards are listed and
met.

6) What 4 types of Inspection Action points are found in the ITP &
Explain?
 Hold, Witness, Surveillance, Review
Hold- QA/QC organization shall be notified of the timing of
inspection or test in advance. Inspection or test shall not be
carried out without the QA/QC organization representative in
attendance.
 Witness- QA/QC organization shall be notified of the timing of
Inspection or test in advance. However, the inspection or test
shall be performed as scheduled if the QA/QC organization
representative is not present.
Surveillance- QA/QC organization to monitor work in progress
without notice from Construction Organization.
Review- Review and approval of documents.

7) What is a P&ID?
 Piping & instrument Diagram shows piping layouts and detailed
notes relating to piping and instrumentation.

8) What is material receiving inspection?

 Match physical condition in field to service condition shown on
Drawings/Hardware lists
 Specification and marking/color-coding & PMI
 Identification of grade by ASTM spec listed on dwg/bolting list will
give clear reqmts.
 Identification of fittings and flanges by correct ratings, sizes, class,
schedules as marked on fittings & mill certificates.
 For the correct Scheduling of Pipe, by a Vernier Caliper and
ensure piping is within tolerances.

9) What is NCR, CAR, DR?

 NCR: (Non Conformity report): A record reporting the variation from the
specified requirements.
 CAR: Corrective action report: A record reporting the action taken
to eliminate the effect and causes of an existing non –conformity,
defect or other undesirable situation in order to prevent
recurrence.
 DR: Deviation report: A record of the concessions granted by
client or owner to certain deviation from project specification.
10) What is an SIS?
 Safety Instruction Sheet that gives full design details related to a
piping system or line.

11) What are the general requirements of an ITP?

i. Process description
ii. Quality control requirements
iii. Notification requirements for Requests For Inspections (RFI)
(minimum 24 hours for site work, 48 hours for weekend
inspections, except when YERP personnel will require special
qualifications.)
iv. Responsibilities
v. Applicable procedures
vi. Acceptance criteria
vii. Percentage of tests to be done (including increased inspection
levels when performance requirements are not met.)
viii. Verifying documents
ix. Review, Witness ,Hold Surveillance points

12) What is a Material List or Material Take-Off Sheet (MTO)?

 Details of materials used in construction of Isometric.

13) What is the different ASME 31 code for pressure piping?

A. ASME B31.1 - Power piping.
B. ASME B31.2 - Fuel Gas Piping.
C. ASME B31.3 - Process piping.
D. ASME B31.4 - Pipeline Transportation system for liquid
hydrocarbon & other liquid.
E. ASME B31.5 - Refrigeration Piping.
F. ASME B31.8 - Gas transmission & distribution piping system.
G. ASME B31.9 - Building services piping.
 H. ASME B31.11 - Slurry transportation piping system.

14) What are the different sections of ASME code? Where these
sections are referred?
A. ASME section I : - Rules for construction of power boiler.
B. ASME Section II : - Materials.
Part A – Ferrous materials.
Part B – Non-Ferrous materials.
Part C – Specification for electrodes & filler wire.
Part D – Properties.
C. ASME Section IV : - Rules for construction of Heating Boiler.
D. ASME Section V : - Non- destructive Examination.
E. ASME Section VI : - Recommended rules for care & operation of
heating boiler.
F. ASME Section VII : - Recommended guidelines for care of power
boiler.
H. ASME Section VIII : - Rules for construction of pressure vessels.
(Division I & II)
I. ASME Section IX : - Welding & Brazing qualification.

15) Describe the difference between QA & QC?

 Quality Control is the operational techniques (Inspection,

Examination & Testing) that are used to fulfil requirements for
quality. Quality Assurance is the system of action and planning
needed to provide confidence that a Product or Service will satisfy
quality requirements

16) What is Schedule ‘Q’?

 Schedule Q stands for Owner’s minimum quality requirements for
Contractor/Subcontractor quality system.

17) What is an isometric drawing?

 A detailed piping system/line drawing with reference to construction
and material requirements.
18) What things are found in a Piping Isometric drawing?
 Line conditions, references to drawings, materials of
construction(Bill Of Materials), continuations, orientation, piping
and drawing details and notes, revision control and approval status.

19) What is a PIP?

 Process Industry Practice details requirements for fabrication as
Industry Practice.

20) Name the different types of Service Conditions?

 Temperature, pressure and fluid type

21) What are the different types of YER documents?

 YEREP- Yanbu Export Refinery Engineering Procedures
Uniform method of assembling directions to accomplish various
engineering activites.
 YERES-Yanbu Export Refinery Engineering Standard
Minimum requirements for the selection, design, construction, test,
maintenance and repair of equipment & related facilities.
 YERMS-Yanbu Export Refinery Material Specifications
To establish minimum engineering, design, fabrication and testing
requirements for the procurement of material and equipment.
 YERSD- Yanbul Engineering Refinery Standard Drawing
Engineering drawing that is pre approved by JER Management for
through out the company.
 YERITP-Yanbu Export Refinery Inspection And Test Plan
Minimum requirements set by the company to conduct inspection
 YEREF-Yanbu Export Refinery Engineering Forms
YER developed forms that shall be used as a tool for Design,
Construction and Pre-commisioning.
22) What is YERP Package EPC-1?
 Package stands for Delayed Coker unit.
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23) What is YERP?
 YERP Stands for YANBU EXPORT REFINARY PROJECT..

24) What is color coding?

 Marking of piping bulk materials to identify the Material.

25)What are the Five Types of Non Destructive Examination:

a) Liquid Penetrant Test

b) Magnetic Particle Test
c) Radiographic Test
d) Ultrasonic Test
e) Visual Test

26) What are Three Types of Destructive Examination

a) Impact Test
b) Bend Test
c) Tensile Test

27)What is punch list?

 List of unfinished work or unmatched item according to DRWG and
specifications before Hydro test.
A - To be done before Hydro test
B - To be done before MC
C - To be done after MC but before commissioning
D - To be done before Plant Acceptance

28)What is the Insulation Kit?

 To isolate between above ground and under ground.

29) What is the difference between Pipe and Tube?
 Pipe is identified by NPS and thickness is defined by Schedule
whereas Tube is identified by OD & thickness identified by
Birmingham Wire gauge.

1) What is the ASTM code for the following?

Pipes:-
I. Carbon Steel: - ASTM A53 Gr. A/B, ASTM A106 Gr. A/B/C, ASTM
A333 Gr.1/Gr.6
II. Alloy Steel: - ASTM A335 Gr.P1/P2/P5/P7/P9/P11/P12/P22.
III. Stainless Steel:
ASTMA312TP304/TP304L/TP304H/TP308/TP310/
TP316/TP316L/TP316H/TP317/TP321/TP321H/TP347/TP347H/TP3
48/TP348H.
IV. Nickel Steel: - ASTM A333Gr.3/ Gr.8.
1) Define Hydrostatic Test, Pneumatic Test, Pressure Test, Service Test

Hydrostatic test-A pressure test conducted using water or other

approved liquid as the test medium.
Pneumatic Test- A pressure test conducted using air or other
approved gas as the test medium or in conjunction with liquid.
Pressure Test- A test conducted to piping or equipment by subjecting
it to an internal pressure using liquid or gas to ensure strength or
tightness of the system at the test pressure.
Service Test- A leak test conducted at operating pressure using the
service fluid.
2) What are the formats/ reports in a hydro test package?
a) Table of contents
b) Safety Instruction sheet for critical services
c) Flow Chart of Test Packages
d) Pre-Test Punch List
 Test Procedure & Pressure Test Diagram
 Related P&ID and Isometric Drawings
 Line List
 Pre-test Punch List Checklist I Form
e) QA/QC Documentation of the system to be tested.
 Weld Inspection Summary Sheet
 Weld Map
 NDE Record/s
 As-Built drawings
 Isolation valve Test Certificates
 Flange Joint Inspection Report
 Internal Cleanliness I Flushing Report
f) Pressure Testing
 Verification of Temporary gaskets
 Verification of Test blind rating
 Checklist for Verification of system readiness for
Testing
 Calibration certificates for Pressure gauge & PSV
 Calibration certificates for Pressure & Temperature
recorders
 Test manifold Certificate
 Water Analysis (test medium)
 Pressure Test Report Form
 System Lay-Up Certificate
 Re-Instatement or Final Assembly Inspection (Final
Punch List)