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Piping Inspector Certification Program (API 570)

•Introduction•Minimum Qualification Requirements•Publications Effectivity Sheet For API 570 Exam Administration: June 1, 2011•570 Examination Samples

Introduction

• The American Petroleum Institute (API) initiated the Piping Inspector Certification Program (PICP) to provide a continued high level of safety through the use of inspectors specialized in process piping; to improve management control of process unit inspection, repair, alteration and rerating; and to reduce the potential for inspection delays resulting from regulatory requirements.

• This program is based on API Standard 570, Piping Inspection Code: Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Rerating of In-Service Piping Systems; and RP 574, Inspection of Piping, Tubing, Valves, and Fittings.

• The program promotes self-regulation and establishes a uniform program that assists state and local governments in process piping regulations.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• You must be employed by or under contract to an authorized inspection agency or owner/user organization as defined in API 570.

• You must satisfy one of the combinations of education and experience for the certification you are applying for.

Education

Minimum Experience Required

Skills

BS (or higher) in engineering

1 year

Supervision or performance of inspection activities of piping systems as described in API 570.

2-year degree or certificate in engineering or technology

2 years

Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection of piping systems, of which 1 year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 570.

High school Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection in-service piping

diploma or 3 years systems, of which 1 year must be in supervision or performance of

equivalent inspection activities as described in API 570.

None

5 or more years

Design, construction, repair, operation, or inspection in-service piping systems, of which 1 year must be in supervision or performance of inspection activities as described in API 570.

The API 570 examination are derived from the publications

• Questions on the API 570 examination are derived from the publications listed in the effectivity sheet included in the current application package.

• Please be sure to bring those documents to the examination with you.

Publications Effectivity SheetFor API 570 Exam Administration: June 1, 2011

• Listed below are the effective editions of the publications required for the API 570, Piping Inspector Certification Examination.

1. API Standard 570, 3rd Edition, November 2009.

2. API Recommended Practice 571, Damage mechanisms Affecting fixed equipment in the refining industry, 1st Edition, December 2003.( includes only the portions listed below)


• ATTENTION: Only the following mechanisms listed in API 571 to be included.

4.2.7 – Brittle Fracture4.2.9 – Thermal Fatigue4.2.14 – Erosion/Erosion Corrosion4.2.16 – Mechanical Fatigue4.2.17 – Vibration Induced Fatigue4.3.1 – Galvanic Corrosion4.3.2 – Atmospheric Corrosion4.3.3 – Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI)4.3.5 – Boiler Water Condensate Corrosion4.3.7 – Flue Gas Dew Point Corrosion4.3.8 – Microbiologically Induced Corrosion (MIC)4.3.9 – Soil Corrosion4.4.2 – Sulfidation4.5.1 – Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking (ClSCC)4.5.3 – Caustic Stress corrosion Cracking (Caustic Embrittlement)5.1.3.1 – High Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTTA)


3.API Recommended Practice 574, Inspection Practices for Piping System Components, 3rd Edition, November 2009.

4.API Recommended Practice 577 –Welding Inspection and Metallurgy, 1st edition, October 2004.

5.API Recommended Practice 578, Material Verification Program for New and Existing Alloy Piping Systems,2nd Edition, March 2010.

6.American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, 2007 Edition with 2008


7. ASME Section V, Nondestructive Examination, Articles 1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 23(Section SE797 only).

8. Section IX, Welding and Brazing Qualifications, Welding only (ASME)

9. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

i. B16.5, Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, 2003 Edition

ii. B31.3, Process Piping, 2008 Edition• Package includes only the above items

necessary for the exam.

Non-Destructive Examination - Applying ASME Code Requirements (Section V)

• This course provides an overall understanding of the basic principles and applications of the major non-destructive examination (NDE) methods as they relate to ASME Code Sections V, VIII, and XI.

• You Will Learn• The use of basic NDE equipment and material • Principles, procedures, evaluation, reporting and

ASME Code requirements of NDE procedures • Testing techniques including: visual testing,

penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, radiographic testing, ultrasonic testing, eddy current testing

SECTION V NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION

• Alternative Rules for Ultrasonic Examination of Cladding and• Base Metal Clad Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2309• Evaluation of Nonrelevant and Geometric Reflectors . . . . . . . . . 2275• Radiography Using Phosphor Imaging Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2476• Use of• Manual Phased Array E-Scan Ultrasonic Examination Per• Article 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2558• Manual Phased Array S-Scan Ultrasonic Examination Per• Article 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2557• Manual Phased Array Ultrasonic Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . 2541• Metric Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2523• Metric Units Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code . . . . . . . . . . . . N-7441• SA-278 Material for Part HLW Construction of Lined• Headers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2329• Wire IQIs Manufactured in Accordance With Earlier• Editions of SE-747 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2241

SECTION IXWELDING QUALIFICATIONS

• Electrodes and Fluxes for Submerged Arc Welding SFA-5.17• and SFA-5.23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2141• F-Number Grouping for• Cr-Fe-Ni-Mo-Cu, Classification UNS R20033 Filler Metal . . 2473• Ni-Cr-Fe, Classification UNS N06052, Filler Metal . . . . . . . . 2142• Ni-Cr-Fe, Classification UNS W86152 Welding• Electrode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2143• Ni-Mo Classification UNS N10629 Filler Metal . . . . . . . . . . . 2340• Ni-Mo Classification UNS W80629 Welding Electrode . . . . . 2341• Ni-23Cr-16Mo-1.6Cu Classification UNS N06200 Filler• Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2337• Ni-23Cr-16Mo-1.6Cu Classification UNS W86200 Filler

SECTION IXWELDING QUALIFICATIONS

• Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2338• 9Cr-1Mo-V FCAW Consumable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2297• Titanium-Ruthenium Alloy (Ti 0.1 Ru) Classification UNS• R52255 Filler Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2336• Titanium-Ruthenium Alloy (Ti-3Al-2.5V-0.1Ru)• Classification UNS R56324 Filler Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2467• Parallel Plate Explosion Welding for Butt Joints Between• Dissimilar Metals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2493• Ultrasonic Examination in Lieu of Radiographic Examination• for Welder Qualification Test Coupons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2326• Use of• Metric Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2523• Metric Units Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code . . . . . . . . . . . . N-

7441

Examination Information

1. API examination consists of 150 multiple-choice questions with an open and closed book sections. The examination is administered by participating members of the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors and by the Professional Examination Service (PES). Total length of examination is 8 hours. Individual jurisdictions may charge a sitting fee to take the examination in their jurisdiction. Please contact the jurisdiction you select for an exact amount. There is no additional sitting fee at the locations where examination is administered by PES.

2. If you pass the examination, and all sections of your application are complete, you will be certified and receive a wallet card and a certificate approximately 3 months after the examination date.

Examination Information3. API grants each applicant three consecutive attempts during

the 18-month period to sit and pass the test, starting with the first exam administration the applicant registers for. If you fail the examination on your first attempt, you may retake it twice. If you fail to appear for the test, it will still count as an official attempt.

4. If you do not pass the examination on the first attempt, you need to submit a $50.00 rescheduling fee. If you do not pass it on the second attempt, you must also submit an updated Employment Reference form. If the candidate is unsuccessful on the third attempt, a new application must be submitted with a new application fee.

5. Examination results will be mailed to you approximately 8 weeks after you have taken the exam. DO NOT call API, PES, or your jurisdiction for examination results; these results WILL NOT be given over the telephone.

Examination Information

What to Bring to the Examination No. 2 pencils; A non-programmable calculator (a calculator with only

simple functions); The applicable API and ASME reference publications.

Please note: highlighting, underlining, page tabs, and notes written in margins of the code books are acceptable. However, loose pages inserted in the code books are not acceptable.

Note: API and ASME publications are copyrighted material. Photocopies of publications are not permitted at the exam;

Your examination site confirmation letter; A picture ID (i.e. driver’s license).

570 Examination Samples

Which of the following are least likely to experience corrosion under insulation (CUI)?

a. Areas subject to process spills, moisture, and/or acid vapors

b. Areas exposed to mist from cooling towers

c. Piping systems that operate above 250° F

d. Areas exposed to steam vents


• Incorrect substitution of carbon steel is most likely to be found in:

– a. Chrome steels. – b. Stainless steels. – c. Any ferritic steel.

– d. Any non-ferrous.


• How does Portable Optical Emission Spectrometry determine the elements in a material?

– a. An electric arc causes a spectrum of light to be emitted from the tested material. The light is analyzed.

– b. X-rays striking the material cause a spectrum of x-rays to be emitted from the tested material. The x-rays are analyzed.

– c. Specific chemicals deposited on the tested material cause a spectrum of colors to be emitted. The colors are analyzed.

– d. The surface is polished and etched. A replication is preformed and is analyzed with a microscope


• An alloy weld overlay is applied to carbon steel base metal. Who has the responsibility to establish the minimum alloy requirements of the as-deposited weld metal?

» a. Authorized inspector » b. Owner/User » c. Repair organization » d. Engineering organization


• Marking pens should not contain: » a. Carbon. » b. Chrome. » c. Oxides.

» d. Sulfur.


• An alloy material is any metallic material that contains alloying elements that are added:

a. Only to improve mechanical properties.

b. Only to improve corrosion resistance.

c. To improve either mechanical properties or improve corrosion resistance


• A documented material verification program should be established by the:

a. Authorized inspector.

b. Owner/User.

c. Repair organization.

d. Engineering organization.


Which of the following are least likely to experience corrosion under insulation (CUI)?

a. Areas subject to process spills, moisture, and/or acid vapors

b. Areas exposed to mist from cooling towers

c. Piping systems that operate above 250° F

d. Areas exposed to steam vents


• Which of the following descriptions best identifies the cracks expected in corrosion observed during a visual inspection for a chlorine leak that has been dripping on an austenitic pipe?

a. Following the grain boundariesb. Transgranular and branchingc. Bright and facetedd. A pattern of carbon stringers


The preferred method for inspecting piping injection points involves:

a. Visual inspection and ultrasonics.

b. Ultrasonic and/or acoustic emission testing.

c. Eddy current and/or radiography.

d. Radiography and/or ultasonic


• Inspection records contain the following information for a particular thickness measurement location (TML) in a return bend:

• Thickness Year• 0.500 0• 0.425 5• 0.400 10• On the basis of the information above, the long-term

corrosion rate for the location is:a. 1 ½ mils per year.b. 5 mils per year.c. 10 mils per year.d. 100 mils per year.


• A greater loss in metal thickness will usually be observed near a restriction or change in direction in a pipe line. What usually causes this?

a. The effects of turbulence or velocity.

b. The effects of stagnation or fretting.

c. The effects of corrosion or declination.

d. The effects of oxidation or waning.


• Stainless steel such as type 304 18 Chr.-8 Ni in the presence of temperature above 100 degrees F. may crack because of the presence of:

a. nitrates

b. sulphides

c. chlorides

d. dissolved oxygen


• Bodies of valves that operate in severe cyclic temperature service should be checked internally for:

a. erosion

b. fouling

c. cracks

d. pitting

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