API Exam API-571 Topic 1 Question 101 Discussion

Actual exam question for API's API-571 exam

Question #: 101
Topic #: 1

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Protection in a boiler from boiler feed water corrosion is accomplished by:

AInjecting chlorines to kill microbiological bugs.

BInjecting caustic to lower the ph to < 4.0.

CLowering solids content in boiler feed water to less than 50 ppm.

DMaintaining a protective corrosion layer of magnetite (Fe3O4).

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Suggested Answer: D

by Azzie at Oct 22, 2024, 02:25 AM

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Ettie

1 months ago

D is the way to go. Maintaining that protective oxide layer is the key to keeping your boiler in tip-top shape.

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Glenn

1 months ago

Ha, B? Lowering the pH to less than 4.0? Might as well just dip the whole boiler in some battery acid while they're at it!

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Gussie

1 months ago

I'm going with C on this one. Keeping the solids content low is a surefire way to avoid any nasty buildup or corrosion issues.

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Cecil

2 days ago

I see your point, but I still believe C is the most effective way to prevent corrosion in a boiler.

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Latosha

6 days ago

Maintaining a protective layer of magnetite is also important for corrosion prevention.

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Louis

10 days ago

Definitely, high solids content can lead to corrosion problems.

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Eleonore

12 days ago

I agree, keeping it below 50 ppm is crucial for protection.

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Vicky

14 days ago

I think C is the best option. Lowering solids content is key.

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Leonard

17 days ago

I disagree, I think D is the correct answer. Maintaining a protective corrosion layer of magnetite is crucial for boiler protection.

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Shad

22 days ago

I think C is the best option too. It's important to keep the solids content low to prevent corrosion.

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Tracey

2 months ago

I agree with Shelton, because magnetite helps prevent corrosion in the boiler.

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Abel

2 months ago

D, definitely D. Maintaining that magnetite layer is crucial to prevent corrosion. Plus, it sounds way cooler than just 'lowering pH' or 'injecting chlorine'.

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Bev

23 days ago

True, but maintaining the protective corrosion layer is crucial for long-term protection.

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Lili

1 months ago

I think injecting chlorines to kill microbiological bugs is also important.

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Bev

1 months ago

Yeah, it's important to prevent corrosion in the boiler.

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Lanie

1 months ago

I agree, maintaining that magnetite layer is key for protection.

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Shelton

2 months ago

I think the answer is D) Maintaining a protective corrosion layer of magnetite (Fe3O4).

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