CNMI Pressure Vessel Installer Certification Exam
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When designing a pressure vessel for wind loads, what
factors must be taken into account?
1. geographical location
2. vessel shape
3. thermal loads
4. additional items on the pressure vessel (ladders, piping,
etc)
A) 1, 2
B) 2, 3, 4
C) 1, 2, 3
D) 3, 4
E) 1, 2, 4 - Answer-E) 1, 2, 4
Pressure nozzle reinforcement is in additions to
1. weight loads
2. shell thickness required for pressure
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3. wind loads
4. earthquake loads
A) 2, 3, 4
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 2, 3
D) 1, 2, 3, 4
E) 1, 3, 4 - Answer-D) 1, 2, 3, 4
The symbol below,(U) verifies that the pressure vessel has
been _____ according to the requirement of Section VIII.
A) manufactured
B) welded
C) inspected and tested
D) tested
E) inspected - Answer-C) inspected and tested
Local stresses at a circular opening are highest ______.
A) it depends on the circular hole reinforcement thickness
B) at 1/4 the length of the circular hole reinforcement
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C) at the edge of the reinforcement away from the edge of
the hole
D) at 1/2 the length of the circular hole reinforcement
E) at the edge of the circular hole - Answer-E) at the edge
of the circular hole
The official Code “U†symbol is applied to vessels
after they have been _________.
A) purchased
B) manufactured
C) inspected
D) hydro-tested
E) designed - Answer-C) inspected
All pressure vessel welds, carried out during the course of
fabrication, must follow:
A) a qualified welding procedure identified in ASME codes
B) rigid safety requirements
C) a certain order
D) post weld treatment
E) ABSA inspection - Answer-A) a qualified welding
procedure identified in ASME codes
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What is the key to maximizing the production and life of
pressure vessel(s)?
A) operations
B) shutdowns
C) proper design
D) maintenance
E) testing - Answer-D) maintenance
ASME Section I, division I, sets minimum requirements for
ensuring
1. safe design
2. system functions
3. safe construction
4. degrading conditions
5. perceived integrity of pressure vessel
A) 2, 4
B) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
C) 1, 3
D) 3, 5
E) 1, 4 - Answer-C) 1, 3