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Understanding API ICP653 Reading 7-Worksheet-04 Part1

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Q19. A bulge is found on the tank floor, the diameter of the bulge is 30 inches,<br />

what is the maximum permissible height for the bulge?<br />

a. 11.1"<br />

b. .463"<br />

c. .962<br />

d. 1.11"<br />

ANS: BB = 0.37R = 0.37x 15/12 = 0.463”<br />

Q20. An area of edge settlement in the tank bottom 6 feet from the tank shell<br />

has sloped down and settled. The settlement measures 2 inches at the<br />

deepest point. The edge settlement area has bottom lap welds approximately<br />

parallel to the shell.<br />

a. A more rigorous stress analysis must be performed.<br />

b. The area must be repaired.<br />

c. Sloped edge settlement is usually no problem<br />

d. The area should be documented and checked during the next<br />

inspection.<br />

ANS: D<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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