I.

Word fusion is widely used in which code

piping.
2. Before bolting, mating gasket contact surfaces shall be aligned to each other with
measure across the diameter.
3. Maximum Allowance for Rotation of flangefrom indicated position -
4. Flange bolt holes shall be aligned within a maximum offset of-
5. If the thickness of HDPE Pipe with SRD = 17 is 23.2 mm, what will be the diameter of
pipe? Ans =
6. Binders qualification for thermoplastic pipe (PVC & CPVC) shall be as per which code?
(WELDERS NOT BINDERS)
7. Joiners qualification for Linear (PP, PVDF, PFA, PTFE) shall be as per which code?
.
8. Who allows the pneumatic test in piping system -
9. For the pipe walls thickness less than 32mm (1.25in) thick, the minimum wall thickness at
any point shall not be less than hickness.

10. For the pipe walls thickness more than 32mm (1.25in) or thicker, the minimum wall
thickness at any point shall not be less than of the specified thickness.

11. Adhesive bonded joint is also called -

12. For connection of thermoplastic piping which joint is used -
13. For butt-fusion joints, removal of the ID. beads shall be at the option of the

14. Heat fusion joint for HDPE Pipe shall be as per WPS or JPS?
15. Industry code for thermoplastic piping is?
16. Industry code for thermosetting piping is?
17. In hydrostatic test for RTR Piping, at high elevation pressure shall not be less than -

18. What is the abbreviation of "Glass-Fiber Reinforced thermosetting resin"?

19. A bonded joint made by applying plies of reinforcement saturated with resin
to the surfaces to be joined is called -
20. A process initiates when Curing agent react with resin is called -
21. What is the other name of curing agent-
22. FRP Piping should not be used in compressed gas services with a design pressure
greater than -
23. Who is the Responsible of accepting performance qualification test ofjoiner
or welders - Employer I Client I Owner
24. Which resin gives the highly cross-linked thermoset copolymers -

25. A type of thermoplastic joint forms by heating the ends to be joined and then rapidly
pressing them together to form a homogeneous bond is called -

26. What is the other name of butt fusion joint

2 7. 100% Examination of all specified kind ofitem in a designated lot ofpiping is called -

28. Partial Examination ofall specified kind ofitem in a designated lot ofpiping
is called -
29. A Person who witnesses or verifies compliance to the specified requirements -

30. For HDPEfusionjoint shall not be visually angled more than -

Sec. III-2)
31. Haunching is done under the pipe spring-line for what purpose -

32. Minimum height ofthe hydrant pumper nozzle is ?

33. What type ofsupport is provided to Wyes, Tees & Elbows in pressure piping?

34. What type ofmechanicalfittings are used in thermoplastic piping?

35. Thermoplastic lined metallic pipes arejoined by using -

36. HDPE isjoined as per?

3 7. Personals who madejoint for PP are called?
38. Pipes having same diameter but different SDR-31, SDR, 26, SDR-20 & SDR-9 which
SDR Pipe will have more thickness?

39. Head Loss in pressure piping system due to -

40. At any point in the test section, the hydrostatic test pressure shall not be less than the

41. The hydrostatic test pressure at any point in the test section -

42. If two pipes are having different temperature and pressure rating then the valve
connecting to both lines shall be rated at? The most sever condition ofcoincident internal
or external pressure and temperature expected during service.
43. A 24m pipe is connected from valve box 1 to valve box 2 with a slope of3%. What will be
the invert level at valve box 2 ?
44. A 36m pipe is connected from catch basin manhole with a slope of 1.5%. What will be the
invert level at manhole?

45. Different computational method can be used to determine the head loss in fiber
glass pipe, except?
A) Hazen Williams Equation B) Darcy-Welsbach equation
C) Manning equation D) Reynolds number equation refer-.,
46. How many types of lamination required .
47. Gasket forflat face matingflanges shall have hardness no of
48. Flanges other thanflat faceflanges gasket having a hardness no of 50 - 70 Shore A
durometer on condition that appropriate spacer or filler rings shall be used to prevent
overstressing o(fiat f(lce flanges
49. - Fiber glass reinforcements embedded in or surrounded by cured
thermosetting resin.
50. Filament winding-A process to manufacture tubular products by winding continuous
fibrous glass strand roving, saturated with liquid resin or pre-impregnated with partially
cured resin, onto the outside of a mandrel in a predetermined pattern under controlled
tension.
Winding ofFiber glass strand+ liquid resin
Winding ofFiber glass strand+ pre-impregnated with partially cured resin.

51. Polyester- Resin Product by the polycondensation of dihydroxy glycols and dibasic
organic acids or anhydrides where at least one component contributes ethylenic
unsaturation, yielding resins that can react with stvrol monomers to give highly
cross­linked thermoset copolymers.
52. Surfacing Veil-A thin mat offine fiber used primarily to produce a smooth, corrosion -
resistance, resin-rich surface on a reiriforced plastic laminate.
53. - Resin characterized by reactive unsaturation located predominately in
terminal positions that can react with styrol monomers to give highly cross-
linked thermoset copolymers.
54. Surfacing veil -
a. The surfacing veil used in laminate shall be chemical resistance glass or
organic fiber determined to accept the chemical service by either ASTM C581
or verified case history.
b. The surfacing shall be a minimum of 0.254mm (10 mils) in dry thickness.
55. Chopped strand reinforcement- Chopped strand reiriforcement shall be E-Type or E-CR
Type glass fiber 25mm to 50mm (Jin to 2in) long applied in a uniform layer with random
orientation.

56. _A Glass Fiber Reinforcing material made by the weaving of glass fiber roving is___:::_
Woven roving.
57. Valves and equipment that may transmit excessive loads to the piping shall be -

58. shall be done for newly constructed line prior to startup in service.
59. Two dissimilar non-metallic piping flanges join which torque value shall be considered
for - v
60. In Fire water system non-metallic piping connects to metallic hydrant riser, flange
connection value shall be taken-
61. Industry code for non-metallic piping-
62. To enable proper clearance for the buttery
N
fly valve with thermoplastic lined material - A

63. GRP Piping yielding resins that can react with styrol monomers to give highly cross­
linked thermoset copolymers is -
64. GRV Piping in terminal positions that can react with styrol monomers to give highly
cross-linked thermoset copolymers is-
65. Equipment's that is not to be tested shall either be disconnected from the piping or
isolated by blinds or other means during the test-

66. FRP Pipe shall not be used to support other piping unless agreed by -
67. In HDPE Pipe and tube shall not be connecting by threading joint is a true statement or
false?
68. In flat and the zero level what is the stack height for HDPE Pipes-
69. SDR is the ratio op
70. The fluid handled is nonflammable, nontoxic and not damaging to human tissue are
defined as-
71. Minimum requirements for sand bedding-
72. Minimum requirements for rocky Area-
73. If the line is crossing existing pipeline, how many sand beddings is required-
74. Which type of the fluid is used in hydrotesting- .
75. Chapter of nonmetallic piping in B31.3 -
76. Type of gasket used in non-metallic RTRflanges

77. Which load effect the buried pipe?

78. Element used between nut and bolt -
79. A document providing detail the required variables and procedure for the bonding
process to ensure repeatability in the bonding procedure -

80. Cathodic protection is used in non-metallic

81. Thermoplastic procedures shall be qualified in accordance with
(ANY ONE OR BOTH)
82. Reactive material that when combined with resin material initiates polymerization or
reacts the resin to polymerize the resin also referred to - (ALSO CALLED CURING AGENT)
83. A record of variable recorded during the bonding of the test pieces is called as
84. Gel time and room temperature of thermosetting resin shall be prescribed

85. How many joining methods are used in thermoplastic piping-

86. Minimum test pressure for fire water -

87. Non-Metallic piping is based from section which section of ASME B31.3 -
88. Standard and manufacturer table based on thickness of pipe is-
89. Underground pipe can extend through a wall or slab by minimum of-
90. Correct statement listed below are requirements from buried non-metallic line except -
a. Line must have sand bedding and buried.
b. Line which is not tested can be backfilled but exposed joint.
c. Cathodic protection. (OR PROVISION FOR VENT AND DRAIN)
91. Which procedure is used for PVC Joints -
92. Which standard is used for PE pipe design and Installation -
91. Which standard is used for RTRpipe design and Installation-AWWA
92. Which test is required for butt and wrap lamination joint
a. Non-Destructive.
b. Radiography Test.
c. Dry film Thickness.
d. Barco! Hardness test
93. Group of nonmetallic material which can be softened by temperature and can be
hardened by temperature repeatedly
a. Fiber glass reinforced thermosetting resin.
b. Nonmetallic materials.
c. Thermoplastic
d. RTR.
96. Which tool is used for Butt fusion joint -
97. Width of trench -
94. The fluid shall be water unless there is the possibility of damage due to freezing or to
adverse effects ofwater on the piping or the process. In that case, another suitable
nontoxic liquid may be used.
99. If the liquid is flammable, its flash points hall beat least and consideration
shall be given to the test environment. (LIQUID USED FOR HYDROSTATIC TEST)
100. The hydrostatic test pressure at every point in a metallic piping system shall be not
less than 1.5 times the design pressure.
[Link]- indicating valve from the following. (No standard reference found)
a. Gate Valve
b. Post indicating
valve.
c. Butterfly valve. (UNKNOWN REFERENCE)
d. Globe valve.

102. 2-4.2.3 Cold Spring. Cold spring is the intentional deformation of piping during
assembly to produce a desired initial displacement and stress. Cold spring is beneficial in
that it serves to balance the magnitude of stress under initial and extreme displacement
conditions. Cold spring is an acceptable means ofcontrolling thermal loads and
 displacements in FRP systems. However, special consideration should be given to the
design and system layout when cold spring is present, including loads on connections.
Consideration should be given to the effects of construction methods and environmental
conditions on the accuracy of cold-spring design. Cold spring shall not be used for
alignment of the piping system during construction.
103. The test pressure shall be not less than 1.1 times nor more than 1.33 times the design
pressure, except where the designer allows for a variance due to service or safety
concerns.
104. Gasket for RTR Pipes is - Class 150.
105. Distance between supports - 3 meters.
106. Diameter of RTR Pipe ranges
from - 1 Inch to 144 Inch (25mm to 3600 mm)
107. Thickness of RTR Pipe - .OJ Inches to 3 Inches (3mm to 80 mm).
108. Assembly of 24 Inch pipe outside the trench is not Acceptable.
109. Adhesive can be used with Threaded joint is a true statement or false? False.
110. Helical winding: filament winding where the reinforcement is placed at a specified
angle (other than O deg or 90 deg) to the axis of rotation. Mostly it could be at 55 deg but
not specific.
111. Structure layer; Portion of lamination that provides mechanical strength.
112. Squareness of Ends;
a. 3 mm (1/8 in.) up to and including 600 mm (24 in.)
b. 5 mm (3/16 in.) for all diameters greater than 600 mm (24 in.)
113. Centrifi1gal casting- The process of manufacturing tubular products by moving of
rotating cylindrical mold by applying resin and reinforcement. Outer diameter will be
specified by internal diameter if mold and internal diameter depends upon thickness of
resin and reinforcement.
114. Pressure Class- The maximum sustained pressure for which pipe is design.
115. Pressure - The maximum long term operating pressure a manufacturer
rating recommends of given product.

116. The pipe deflection should be limited to 12. 5mm maximum.

117. A miter bend which makes a change in direction at a single joint (angle in Fig. 304.2.3)
greater than 45 deg, or is welded in accordance with para. 3 11.2.1, may be used only for
Categorv D Fluid Service.
118. If a miter bend which makes a change in direction at a single joint ( angle in Fig.
304.2.3) is used for Category D Fluid Service then angle shall be - greater than 45
Degree.

119. Material which is no more insoluble or unfuseable after curing by heat or another
means is
a. Thermosetting.
b. Thermoset resin.
c. Thermoplastic.
120. How much clearance is required for fire water pipe passing below foundation or
structure- 300mm.
121. Primer is used for
a. PVC. (ANSWER)
b. HDPE.
C. RTR
122. He is responsible to conduct qualification test for bonder, welder
a. Engineer.
b. Employer.
c. Client.
d. Inspector.
123. Bolt length is equal to - (Coupling + washer + nut + gasket) thickness.
123. For butt fusion joints, Removal ofID Beads is due to
a. Hydraulic loss.
b. As per manufacturer recommendation
c. As per design specifications. (ANSWER)
124. The reported Barco! hardness value shall be at least 90% of resin manufacturer's
specified hardness for the cured resin.
125. A plastic that, after having been cured by heat or other means, is substantially
infusible and insoluble - thermoset resin.
12 7. The instantaneous average speed offluid through a pipe or fitting at a given point. It is
stated disregarding laminar and turbulent flow effects that create different velocity zones
within the cross section - bulk flow velocity.
12 8. External loading and dynamic forces exerted by anticipated traffic and environmentally
induced loads. These can require additional burial depths or installation within a casing.
129. Invert level definition.
130. Imperfection not permitted in adhesive cemented joint is.
a. Cracks.
b. Unfilled Area in joint.
c. Unhanded area in joint.
d. All ofAbove.
131. Threaded joints shall not be used in PE piping is statement.
a. True
b. False.
 Table 5-34 QuaUfication for Thermoplastic Joining Procedures
Joining [Link] Specilkation Type
Thermoplastic Procedure/ Joining Procedur.c [Link] (Note (lH
Method
For Pipe and Fittinw,
ABS AWS BZ.4 WPS
CPVC Solvent-cement v,elding AWS 82.4 WPS
PVC Solvent-cement v:elding AWS 82.4 or the mam1fac:turer's WPS
procedure qualification
AWS 82.4 JPS
pp Contact c,r nm1cont:act WPS
!using
Socket fusion
Electmfus:ion
P\iDF or PVDF ropolyrner Heat fusion or AWS 82.4 WPS
ncmcontact fusirq;
Socket fusion
Electrofus:ion
PA-ll JPS
c_o_n_t_a_ct_fu_.s _i_n =g____ Mandatory Appendix .I
... _.
Electrnfus:ion
PE Contact [Link] ASME BPVC, Section lX or AWS FPS m: WPS
Saddle fosion 82:.4 Mamlator/ Appendix I FPS
Electrolusfon ASME HPVC, Section !X or A\\iS 82:.4 FPS or VilPS
For Lim:rs
Pf', PVDF (homopotyn:mr or Butt [Link] Chapter 7 JPS
copolymer). P'FA, or PTFE
w
GENERAL NOTE: The term "fusing is [Link]! in J\SME BPVC, Section !X, and "fusion� is used in A\\'S 82.4. Both terms are [Link] the

same. NOTE.: fl) Envirnnmcntat rnrn:lition recommendations [Link] be included in alt prm:edure sprciric:ations.

Table 5·4-1 Qualification for Thermoplastic Fusion Equipment Operators, Welders, and Installers
Joining Procedure/
Thermoplastic Method [Link] Pcnmnncl Qualification Requirement
For Pipe and Fittinll,S
ABS Solvent-cement
welding
CPVC Solvent-cement AWS BZ.4
welding
PVC Solvent-cement Welder A\VS llZ..f
welding
Ccmt:act heat
fusing
pp Contact or [Link] Welder- AWS l:lZ.4
fos:lng

E lectrofusion Contact
l'VDF or P\IDF copolymer or noncontact Welder AWS B:Z.4
fuslng
Socket fusion
Elcctrnfusion
l'A-11 C_o_n_ta_• _ct fu._!>J_·n_g�--- Fusing machlne operator Mandatory Apj>em:lix [
t- _ ---t
Electrofusion or joiner

PE Heat fusion Fusing machine operator ASME !:!PVC, Section IX. Article XXH or A\lfS 82.4
or- welder
Saddle fusion Fusing machine operatnr· M,[Link] Appendix I or AWS B2.4
or welder
E lcctrnfosion Fusing machine oper,1tor ASM.E l:lPVC, Set:tion fX or AWS ff2.4
or welder
For Liners
PP, PVDF (honmpolymer or Heat fusion Joineir JPS and Chapter 7
copolymer), PFA, or PTFE
 Table A341.3.2 Acceptance Criteria for Bonds
------------=------ ----------- RTR
Thermoplastic Material and RPM Materials
[Note (1)] - Adhesive
Type of Imperfection Hot Gas Welded Joint Solvent Cemented Joint Heat Fusion Joint Cemented Joint
Cracks None permitted Not applicable None permitted None None permitted None
Unfilled areas in joint llnbonded None permitted None permitted permitted None permitted None
areas in joint Inclusions of None permitted None permitted permitted None permitted None
charred material Unfused filler None permitted Not applicable permitted Not permitted None
material inclusions Protrusion of None permitted Not applicable applicable Fused permitted Adhesive,
material into pipe Not applicable Cement, 50% material, 25% 25%
bore, % of pipe wall thickness
NOTE: (1) RTR "" reinforced thermosetting resin; RPM "' reinforced plastic mortar.

Extra Questions NM2.

1. Single miter elbow Angle -Less than 22.5 Degree.
2. For inside miter joint elbow 30- 50 % of the required miter joint shall be applied as an
inside lay-up
3. Inside lay-up is mandatory for miter where Di > 600 mm (24 Inches) Diameter.
4. For all branch connections for which the inside joint is accessible ,30 % to 50 % of the
required reinforcement shall be applied inside lay-up. A corrosion barrier shall be
applied over the inside joint. The requirement for an inside lay-up is mandatory for
branch connections between D > 600 mm (2-f. Inches) and d > 200 mm (8 Inches)
5. Curing agent reacts with resin to polymerize it is - Hardener.
6. Abbreviation,
a. BPS- Bonding procedure specification.
b. FSP- Fusion Procedure Specifications.
c. JPS- Joining Procedure Specifications.
d. WPS- Welding Procedure Specifications.
e. PQR- Project Quality Record.
f FQP- Fusion Performance Qualification.
g. EP- Epoxy, epoxide.
h. FF- Furan Formaldehyde Resin.
i. FRP- Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermosetting Resin.
j. HDB-Hydrostatic design basis.
k. HDP-Hydrostatic design pressure.
l. MAOP- Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure.
m. MA WP- Maximum Allowable Working Pressure.
n. EFW - Electro fusion welding.
7. Angle of single miter elbow - Less than 22. 5 Deg.
8. Minimum width of Reinforcement pad- 75mm.
9. Minimum thickness of corrosion barrier - 6mm.
10. Finish radius of putty for branch connection shall not exceed - 10mm (3/8 In)
11. Layer Applied for branch connection shall have a minimum length to thickness ratio of
4: 1.
12. The minimum full joint thickness of but joints is 50mm- 2in.
13. The butt-joint laminate shall taper at a minimum length to thickness ratio of 6: 1 on each
side.
14. In burst pressure, Test Assembly shall be subjected to 6 times pipe rated pressure.
15. In hydrates!, Test assembly shall be subjected to Ptfor not less than 1 hour.
16. Before bolting mating, gasket contact surfaces shall be aligned with each other within 1
mm measure across any diameter.
17. Pneumatic test pressure shall not be less than 1.1 times of the design pressure and shall
not exceed 1.33 times of the design pressure.
18. The winding angle shall be 55 deg± 2 deg.
19. The resin inner surface shall contain less than 10% by weight of reinforcing material and
have a thickness between 0.25mm to 0.50 mm (010 in to .020 in) per !aver.
20. Length of each piece place of plain end pipe shall not vary more than 50mm (2 inches)
from the ordered length.
21. Pipe shall be cut square with axis of the pipe within 3mm (1/8 in)for all diameters Upto
and including 600 mm (24 inch).
22. Pipe shall be cut square with axis of the pipe within 5mm (3/16 in)for all diameters
greater than 600 mm (24 inch).
23. FRP Material cannot be usedfor support or anchors.
24. Width of supports shall be greater of one nominal pipe diameter or 75mm.
25. When butt and wrap joint is used in FRP Piping then thrust block is not required.
26. The required parametersfor the winding process shall be as follows:
(1) The winding angle shall be 55 deg± 2 deg.
(2) The reinforcement content of the filament wound layers shall be 60% to 75% by weight
for a resin with a cured specific gravity of 1.1.
(3) The rovings of each layer shall be placed parallel and close together with little or no
gap.
(-a) No single gap within the band or between adjacent bands shall exceed 3 mm (1/8 in.).
(-b) During winding, if more than 5% of the rovings in the winding band break or if two
adjacent rovings break, the winding shall be interrupted to replace the broken rovings.
(4) The winding pattern shall be consistent and shall produce a uniform laminate without
voids or unreinforced resin pockets that exceed acceptance criteria. See para. IV-6.2. (5)
The winding pattern of each cover shall be complete, with the pattern closing at the
conclusion of the cover.
(6) The structural layer shall consist of a minimum of two complete covers.

Extra Questions NMJ.

1. Category D Fluid service;
a. Nonflammable, nontoxic and not damaging to human body.
b. Design pressure doesn't exceed 1035 Kpa (150 Psi).
c. Design Pressure -29 ° c to 186 ° c (-20 °F to 366°F.
2. Categ01y M Fluid service;
a. Highly toxic, can damaging to human body and can cause breathing issue and
small quantity can cause leakage.
b. Leak tightness test required to protect personnel from exposure.
HDS-Hydrotest Design basis shall be determined as per ASTM D02837.
ASTM D2992 - Standard Practice for Obtaining Hydrostatic or Pressure Design Basis
for "Fiberglass" (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe and Fittings
3. The minimum fabricated wall thickness of the monolithic reinforced sections of the
mitered elbow shall be greater than -1.25trnin o(the attached straight pipe.
4. The fabricated tolerance offitting angular direction shall be + 3 Deg.
5. The segments of the n miter bends shall be joined by butt 61sion ioints.
6. Cyclic secondary longitudinal loads shall include, but are not limited to effects of
thermal expansion, seismic anchor motfons and vibrations.
7. Noncyclic secondary longitudinal loads shall include, but are not limited to the effects
ofnon-repeated anchor motions and ground settlement.
8. The design load ofburied piping shall include, but are not limited to, soil load, wheel
loads, other surcharge loads, external pressure loads, negative pressure loads, ground
,vater pressure loads, flotation, load frost heave, soil settlement, and earthquake
9. Padding placed between piping and supports where damage to piping can occur shall
be compatible for direct contact with the piping material.
10. Where pipe supports elements contact the pipe, the load shall be distributed over the
pipe using sleeves, wraps etc. U-Bolts shall not be used.
11. Creep effects the pipe material with time.
12. Emplovers shall be responsible for all joining of thermoplastic components and
subassemblies by their personnel. + to conduct the qualification test to qualify the FPS,
JPS, WPS.
13. The retention period of qualification record shall be 5 years after qualification.
14. The term hot plate and heated tool butt welding are used to describe the butt fusion
joining. Butt fusion is also called heat fusion.
15. Other joining processes that create a bead, indention, or other change in the inside or
outside surface of the thermoplastic pipe orfitting that does not affect the joint strength
may be used as long as the difference in alignment is less than 10% ofthe wall thickness.
16. Infrared heat is used as a non-contact method of joining a limited number of
thermoplastic
17. No more than a 10% misalignment shall be allowed on outside beads even if minimum
wall thickness requirements are met.
18. The joining of PVC to CPVC is not allowed in pressure piping system.
19. at least 5% offabrication. For fused, solvent welded, and adhesive joints, each
operator's or assembler's work shall be represented and shall meet the requirements
 ofMandatory Appendix III A WS G1.10 may also be used to evaluate
thermoplastic welds for acceptance.
20. Where the test pressure of piping attached to a vessel is the same as or less than the
test pressure for the vessel, the piping may be tested with the vessel at the piping test
pressure.
(b) Where the test pressure of the piping exceeds the vessel test pressure, and it is not
considered practicable to isolate the pipingfrom the vessel, the piping and the vessel
may be tested together at the vessel test pressure, provided the owner approves and
the vessel test pressure is not less than 77% of the piping test pressure calculated in
accordance.

(d) Compression nng

Connection of PVC tubes by their ends using {a) thermal butt tusion, (b) struc tural bonding and mechanical
couplings based on (c) compression gaskets, (d} single threaded connections and (e) complex fitting systems,

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS FROM CBT

1. DISTANCE OF FIRE HYDRANT TO A BUILDING TO BE SUPPORTED?

ANSWER : (LOOKING FOR REFERENCES)

2. UNDERGROUND FIREWATER LINE DISTANCE OF FLANGE FROM ABOVE GROUND?

ANSWER: (LOOKING FOR REFERENCES)

3. WHICH THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL IS USED FOR UNDERGROUND FIRE WATER SYSTEM?

ANSWER: A. PVC
B. CPVC
C. HDPE (LOOKING FOR REFERENCES FOR THE 3 CHOICES)