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NEW QUESTION # 36
Potential source of errors in RBI analysis regarding data quality are the following except
- A. If the base line thickness were not performed the nominal thickness may be used for the original thickness
- B. If the original thickness not available, maximum at thickness readings may be used
- C. If original thickness not available, averaged at thickness readings may be used
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 37
The program that is focused on understanding failure modes, addressing the modes and therefore improving the reliability of equipment and process facilities.
- A. RBI
- B. HAZOP
- C. REM
- D. PHA
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 38
Potential source of errors in RBI analysis regarding data quality are the following except
- A. Assumptions in equipment history
- B. Advanced inspection methods
- C. Outdated drawings and documentation
- D. Inspector error
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 39
Termination of the ability of a system, structure, or component to perform its required function of containment of fluid (le loss of containment)
- A. Failure
- B. Outcome
- C. Risk
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 40
No deterioration found in the inspection program but still failure can occur under the following conditions.
- A. As a result of change or process upset condition
- B. All the above
- C. During plant construction period
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 41
Deterioration susceptibility and rate can be done
- A. Not possible to group under any circumstances
- B. By random inspection method
- C. By groupingthe same material of construction/similar process/environment
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 42
The probability of equipment item failure depends on the:
- A. maximum likelihood of any given outcome of events that may occur.
- B. likelihood that deterioration mechanisms will produce rupture.
- C. suitability of the equipment within the operating conditions.
- D. total risk determined by the likelihood and consequence of individual failure modes.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Per Section 5.5 of API 580:
"The mechanical integrity and functional performance of equipment depends on the suitability of the equipment to operate safely and reliably under the normal and abnormal (upset) operating conditions to which the equipment is exposed." Also, Section 9.4 confirms PoF depends heavily on: a) The damage mechanisms and deterioration rates under current operating conditions; b) The ability of inspection to detect these issues before failure.
Thus, the equipment's suitability within its current and anticipated operating environment directly affects its PoF.
Reference: API 580, 2nd Edition (2016), Sections 5.5 and 9.4.1
NEW QUESTION # 43
If a qra has been prepared for a process unit, the analysis can borrow extensively from this effort.
- A. Rbi likelihood
- B. Rbi probability
- C. Rbi consequence
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 44
Effective inspection program can be derived for RBI from
- A. All the above
- B. Inspection coverage
- C. Proper NDE method best suited for deterioration mechanism
- D. Inspection frequency
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 45
CORRECT TEXT
Rbi as an integrated management tool that complements.
Answer:
Explanation:
Pha
and rcm
NEW QUESTION # 46
________________ is usually not the primary objective of arbiassessment, but it is frequently a side effect of optimization.
- A. Reducing inspection costs
- B. Increasing inspection costs
- C. Increasing frequency of inspection programs
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 47
Is a risk management activity that may lead to risk reduction?
- A. Analysis
- B. Inspection
- C. Evaluation
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 48
Deterioration for specific process equipmentis not available, this can be sourced from
- A. Published data
- B. Experience with other similar equipment
- C. Previous inspection data
- D. All the above
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 49
Which of the following statements is correct with regard to the potential reduction of inspection cost by using RBI?
- A. On-stream inspections are as effective as internal inspections.
- B. RBI will probably raise the total cost of inspection for a given unit.
- C. RBI will eliminate many internal inspections.
- D. Equipment integrity is the focus.
Answer: D
Explanation:
API 580 highlights that while cost reduction is a potential benefit of RBI, the true focus is risk management and equipment integrity. From Section 12.5:
"Inspection costs can be more effectively managed through the use of RBI... The user should recognize that while there is a potential for the reduction of inspection costs through the utilization of RBI, increased equipment integrity and inspection cost optimization should remain the focus." This confirms that the main driver for RBI is not cost elimination, but rather the intelligent allocation of inspection resources to preserve equipment integrity.
Option B is incorrect because RBI does not guarantee elimination of internal inspections - only that some may be deferred or replaced with alternative methods.
Option C generalizes effectiveness without case-by-case evaluation.
Option D is false; RBI is designed to optimize, not increase costs.
Reference: API 580, 2nd Edition (2016), Section 12.5
NEW QUESTION # 50
In RBI most of the probability assessment will be
- A. Blend of quality and quantity assessment
- B. Only quantity assessment
- C. Only quality assessment
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 51
An RBI assessment of new equipment or a new project may:
- A. not be useful because there is no inspection history.
- B. yield useful information on potential future risks.
- C. be conducted only after 1000 hours of operation to establish operating and inspection data.
- D. be needed in order to define the risk criteria to be used in service.
Answer: B
Explanation:
According to API 580, Section 6.2.8:
"An RBI assessment made on new equipment or a new project while in the design stage may yield important information on potential risks. This may allow potential risks to be minimized by design and have a RBI plan in place prior to actual installation." This statement confirms the value of performing RBI even in the absence of historical data, especially for forward-looking risk identification.
Reference: API 580, 2nd Edition (2016), Section 6.2.8
NEW QUESTION # 52
___________ is usually not the primary objective of a RBI assessment, but it is frequently a side effect of
optimization.
- A. Reducing inspection costs
- B. Increasing inspection costs
- C. Increasing frequency of inspection programs
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 53
_________________curves are referred for the deterioration mechanismfor carbon and low ally steel materials.
- A. Nelson curves
- B. Ph concentration curves
- C. Schmidt curves for sulfide corrosion
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 54
The type of failure mode that likely to occur due to pitting
- A. Small hole sized leaks
- B. Cracks
- C. Catastrophic rupture
- D. Small holes to ruptures
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 55
Consequence side of the risk equation is normally managed by
- A. B&C
- B. Inspection alone
- C. Process safety personnel
- D. Management
Answer: D
NEW QUESTION # 56
In RBI program discrimination between equipment items on the basis of significance of potential failures.
- A. Determining failure modes
- B. A&B
- C. Consequence analysis
- D. Failure analysis
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation/Reference:
NEW QUESTION # 57
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