API 510 Documentation and Records Management 2

Question 1

According to API 510, what is the minimum required content of an inspection record for a pressure vessel repair?

Accepted Answer

Repair description, materials used, WPS reference, and inspector signature

Answer

API 510 requires repair records to include repair description, materials, applicable WPS, and authorized inspector verification.

Question 2

Which document must be retained to demonstrate that a pressure vessel weld repair meets code requirements?

Accepted Answer

Weld procedure specification (WPS) and procedure qualification record (PQR)

Answer

Both the WPS and PQR must be on file to demonstrate the welding procedure is qualified per ASME code.

Question 3

When a pressure vessel undergoes an alteration, what document must be completed and filed?

Accepted Answer

National Board Form R-1 (Report of Alteration)

Answer

National Board Form R-1 is the required alteration report that must be completed, signed by the Authorized Inspector, and filed with the jurisdiction.

Question 4

How long must inspection records for a pressure vessel be retained after the vessel is retired from service per API 510?

Accepted Answer

Records should be retained for the life of the vessel plus any applicable jurisdictional retention period

Answer

API 510 requires vessel records to be kept for the life of the vessel and often beyond, consistent with owner-user procedures and jurisdictional requirements.

Question 5

What information must be included on a nameplate or stamping of a pressure vessel per ASME Code Section VIII?

Accepted Answer

MAWP, design temperature, code edition, manufacturer name, serial number, and ASME symbol

Answer

ASME requires the nameplate to contain design parameters, code stamp, manufacturer identification, and serial number for traceability.

(API 510) Certified Pressure Vessel Inspector Practice Test

(API 510) Certified Pressure Vessel Inspector Practice Test

API 510 Documentation and Records Management 2