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Understanding API ICP653 Reading 7-Worksheet-04 Part1

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Q17. Calculate the "L" length for an area of general corrosion found ten feet<br />

from the bottom on the north side of the shell, t2 = .125 inches.<br />

a. 3.7"<br />

b. 10"<br />

c. 13.84"<br />

d. 40"<br />

ANS: C<br />

L = 3.7√(Dt 2 ) = 13.84”<br />

Q18. There are four pits lined vertically on the south side of the tank in the<br />

first<br />

course. The pits measure 1", 1.250", 1." and .500" in length along a vertical<br />

line 8“ long. The pit depth is approximately 0.255" each.<br />

a. A repair is required.<br />

b. Because of the vertical pits, no repair is required.<br />

c. If the pit depth is only .130 inches the pits may be ignored.<br />

d. Scattered pits may be ignored.<br />

ANS: A<br />

Lpit = 3.75” thus repair required.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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