API QUTE flashcards

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API 510

Standard for pressure vessel inspection, repair, alteration, and rerating. It covers in-service inspection and is a core reference for the API 510 certification exam.

API 570

Standard for in-service piping inspection, rating, repair, and alteration. It applies to metallic piping systems and is central to the API 570 certification.

API 653

Standard for tank inspection, repair, alteration, and reconstruction. It applies to aboveground storage tanks and is the basis for the API 653 certification.

API 1169

Certification for pipeline construction inspectors. The exam covers API 1104 welding, ASME B31.4 and B31.8, and inspection practices for pipeline construction.

ICP eligibility

Requirements to sit for an API ICP exam typically include a minimum of five years of relevant experience, with reductions for engineering degrees or other certifications.

ICP exam format

API ICP exams are computer-based, open-book, multiple-choice tests. Results are reported as pass/fail based on a scaled passing score.

ICP recertification

API ICP certifications are valid for three years. Recertification requires either re-examination or earning professional development hours within the cycle.

API 510 exam scope

The API 510 exam tests knowledge of pressure vessel inspection, repair, alteration, and rerating, referencing API 510 and ASME BPVC Section VIII.

API 570 exam scope

The API 570 exam covers in-service piping inspection, rating, repair, and alteration, referencing API 570 and ASME B31.3.

API 653 exam scope

The API 653 exam assesses knowledge of aboveground storage tank inspection, repair, alteration, and reconstruction, referencing API 653 and API 650.

API 1169 exam scope

The API 1169 exam tests pipeline construction inspection knowledge, including welding per API 1104 and pipeline design per ASME B31.4 and B31.8.

API 510 experience requirement

Candidates for API 510 need at least five years of experience in pressure vessel inspection or related work, with possible reductions for engineering degrees.

API 570 experience requirement

API 570 candidates must have a minimum of five years of experience in piping inspection or related activities, with reductions for relevant education.

API 653 experience requirement

API 653 candidates require at least five years of experience in aboveground storage tank inspection or related work, with reductions for engineering degrees.

API 1169 experience requirement

API 1169 candidates typically need a minimum of five years of experience in pipeline construction or inspection, with reductions for relevant education.

ICP exam references

API ICP exams are open-book; candidates may bring specified API standards and ASME codes, but not personal notes or commercial study materials.

API Monogram Program

A licensing program that allows manufacturers to mark products with the API monogram when they conform to specific API product specifications, such as API 6A or API 5CT.

APIQR

API Quality Registrar provides management system certification, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and API Q1/Q2, for organizations in the oil and gas industry.

API Q1

A quality management system standard for organizations manufacturing products for the oil and natural gas industry, specifying requirements for design, production, and service.

API Q2

A quality management system standard for service supply organizations in the oil and gas industry, covering service design, execution, and continual improvement.

API standards consensus

API standards are developed through a consensus process involving committees, drafting, balloting, and publication; they are voluntary unless adopted by regulation.

API certification types

API offers product certification (Monogram), management system certification (APIQR), and personnel certification (ICP), each with distinct requirements and audits.

API standard editions

API standards are periodically revised; the edition referenced in a contract or regulation governs unless the parties agree otherwise.

API audit and surveillance

API licenses and certifications require initial and ongoing audits and surveillance to verify continued compliance with applicable standards.

API 6A

Specification for wellhead and Christmas tree equipment. It is a common API product specification used in the Monogram Program.

API 5CT

Specification for casing and tubing. It is a widely referenced API product specification and a basis for Monogram licensing.

API 1104

Welding of pipelines and related facilities. It is a key reference for pipeline construction and the API 1169 certification exam.

ASME B31.3

Process piping code. It is referenced in API 570 for piping inspection, repair, and alteration in process plants.

ASME B31.4

Pipeline transportation systems for liquids and slurries. It is referenced in API 1169 for pipeline construction inspection.

ASME B31.8

Gas transmission and distribution piping systems. It is referenced in API 1169 for pipeline construction inspection.

API 650

Welded tanks for oil storage. It is referenced in API 653 for the design, fabrication, and inspection of aboveground storage tanks.

API 510/570/653 recertification

These ICP certifications are valid for three years; recertification requires re-examination or earning professional development hours within the cycle.