ASME B31.8 M2 Ch I and II

Which of the following categories of materials and equipment can be used subject to method of qualification under the B31.8 Code? (Multiple answers)

• Items that conform to standards or specifications referenced

• Items of a type for which no standard or specification is referenced in this Code

• Items that only subject for piping systems as per other B31 sections.

• None of the above

Existing/used piping may be used for a new application provided it meets the requirements of which paragraph?

• 802

• 896

• 824

• 817

The welding procedures must be qualified appropriately - either to the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section IX Standard or which of the following?

• API 1104

• ASME B31.8-S

• ASME B31.1

• API 5L

The minimum number of welds which must be examined varies by:

• Location Class

• Cost benefit analysis

• At the discretion of the welding inspector

• Every weld must be examined regardless of location or type

Maximum hi-lo for weld joint for equal wall thickness is:

• 1/3 thickness

• 2.38 mm

• as per ASME B31.3

• 3/32 inches

Acceptance standards for weld joints in pipeline shall be as per:

• ASME IX

• ASME B31.3

• ASME B31.8 Appendix A

• API 1104

All welders shall be requalified at least______

• every 5 years

• every 6 months

• once each year.

• prior to a new project start