578 Study Guide Questions And Answers

MTR {Ans: Mill Test Report showing material specifications}PMI Specialist {Ans: Responsible for verifying material verification program by suppliers}Alloy Element(s) in Flux {Ans: PMI testing necessary if contained in welding electrode}X-rays {Ans: Cause a spectrum of radiation when striking material}Electric Arc {Ans: Causes a spectrum of radiation when striking material}Material Verification Program {Ans: Established for construction, repairs, and alterations of pressure equipment}API 580 {Ans: Document for developing risk-based methodologies for PMI}Portable X-Ray Fluorescence {Ans: PMI tool analyzing emitted radiation spectrum for material composition}Inspection Lot {Ans: Includes materials from a common source, material type, and same heat}API 578 {Ans: Material Verification Program for New and Existing Assets}Material Verification Program Adequacy {Ans: Reviewed and approved by specific parties}Weld Cap PMI {Ans: Determines if weld met specifications}Optical Emission Spectrometry {Ans: PMI method analyzing emitted light spectrum for material elements}Hardenable Alloy {Ans: Alloy that may cause failure in carbon steel systems}Substitution {Ans: Incorrect material replacement in piping components}Material Assurance System {Ans: Guidelines for verifying all materials or specific alloys}Calibration {Ans: Required every 4 hrs or as specified by manufacturer}PMI Testing {Ans: Positive Material Identification testing}XRF Analyzers