Dew point is the temperature at which Correct answer- condensation occurs.
You are the NACE Inspector on a tank lining project where a 50% solids epoxy
... [Show More] tank lining is being applied. After application of the 19 coat you notice small blisters in some areas of the applied lining. Your FIRST preferred course of action is to:
Correct answer- Document the problem and advise the Contractor and Owner's representative.
If a contractor is using a poorly maintained compressor to supply air for abrasive blast cleaning and conventional airspray, the coating inspector should perform a
Correct answer- blotter test for the presence of oil and water.
Upon arrival of coating materials, the inspector should
Correct answer- observe and document the amount of material and batch numbers.
Relative humidity is
Correct answer- a measure of the amount of moisture in the air compared to saturation level.
Galvanic corrosion occurs on which of the following substrates? Correct answer- Metal
When applying Thermal Spray Coatings the specification is most likely to reference: Correct answer- SSPC-CS 23.00/AWS C2.23/NACE No. 12
What is the minimum recommended distance away from an edge that an inspector should take a measurement with a dial type magnetic pull off Dry Film Thickness(DFT) gauge?
Correct answer- 2.5 cm (1 inch)
Polymerization is the process of?
Correct answer- Monomers joining together.
An exposed area of the substrate or previous coat of a conductive material, often caused by poor application technique is called:
Correct answer- Holiday
Checking is:
Correct answer- a fine crack in the surface of a coating that rarely reaches the substrate.
Inspection documentation is important because:
Correct answer- Owners use the documentation for a variety of purposes.
An Inspectors personal log book should contain:
Correct answer- No comments regarding the application team.
You have just received your NACE CIP Level 1 certification when you are asked to supervise a team of uncertified field pipeline inspectors. Your FIRST preferred course of action is to:
Correct answer- Review the NACE Attestation prior to making a decision.
Good record can provide maintenance departments with detailed information about ALL of the following EXCEPT:
Correct answer- How the item was coated.
Non Conformance Reports are completed by the Inspector:
Correct answer- When the Inspector and Contractor deem it to be significant non conforming item.
The initial steel condition is important to the NACE Inspector because: Correct answer- The Inspector may have to reject the steel.
The form of corrosion that has the largest potential for unexpected catastrophic failure is:
Correct answer- Galvanic Corrosion
What is used to determine compressed air cleanliness? Correct answer- Profilometer
Osmotic blistering is most likely to occur as a result of: Correct answer- Airless spray application.
When performing tests for oil and grease using an ultra violet light, the NACE Inspector should be aware that:
Correct answer- Synthetic oil or grease may not be identified.
To achieve consistently accurate results with ALL alt test equipment: Correct answer- wash your hands before sampling.
When holiday testing is required the Inspector is always required to enforce what standard?
Correct answer- NACE SP 0188
If the specifier does not identify a restriction level in accordance with SSPC PA 2, the default restriction level is:
Correct answer- Level 3
Fine cracks in the surface of a coating that rarely reach the substrate are called: Correct answer- Checking
It is good practice for the NACE Inspector to have instrument calibration certificates available:
Correct answer- At all times.
In a non convertible coating the role of the primary solvent is to: Correct answer- To control the evaporation rate.
Removal of weld splatter is required:
Correct answer- When specifically identified in the owners specification.
Common errors that may produce inaccurate readings when using a Dial Type Magnetic Pull Off Dry Film Thickness(DFT) gauge include:
Correct answer- Failing to determine the Base Metal Reading(BMR),Rotating the dial too fast when taking measurements, and Measuring ditty, tacky, or soft films.
Conventional spray us good choice when: Correct answer- High quality finishes are required.
Which of these tests uses a syringe? Correct answer- Bresle Patch
Which one of these elements is not necessary for corrosion to occur: Correct answer- Reference Cell
Digital hygrometers
Correct answer- determine relative humidity, air temperature,and dew point temperature. [Show Less]