Api 510 Asme PCC2
Api 510 Asme PCC2
Fillet-welded patches
According to API codes, which of these items are allowed to have fillet-welded ‘lap’
patches added as a permanent repair for wall-thinning corrosion?
a)Pipework
b)Unfired pressure vessels
c) Atmospheric oil storage tanks
d) None of the above
Qu 2: Scope of Post Construction Codes (PCCs)
When doing site weld repairs to pressure envelope components using PCCs, one
criterion of the construction code which is commonly overridden is:
a) PWHT requirements
b) Welding consumable P-No
c) Welder qualifications
d) WPS essential variables
Qu3. Pipework welded repairs
Which of these is only allowed as a temporary repair on process pipework?
a) Flush ‘insert’ patches
b) Grinding out a through-wall defect and rewelding
c) Full encirclement welded split sleeve
d) Weld overlay
Qu4. Fillet welded patch restrictions
Which of these features is prohibited on fillet-welded patches to API 570?
Which of these features is prohibited on fillet-welded patches to API 570?
a) A patch on material of 20,000psi tensile strength
b) 3in long patch on a 12in line
c) A patch on material of 35,000psi tensile strength
d) 8in long patch on a 12in line
Qu 5: Weld overlay repair on flange faces
When can weld overlay be used to build up a heavily corroded area on a flange face?
a) Never; it is not allowed by construction code or PCC
b) If the flange is not yet corroded to minimum code thickness
c) If Carbon Equivalent is less than 0.3%
d) In all cases, as long as the materials are compatible