API Exam API-571 Topic 1 Question 91 Discussion

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Corrosion from oxygen in boiler feed water usually creates:

AUniform corrosion.

BIsolated pitting.

CIntergranular cracking.

DTransgranular cracking.

EHard and brittle zones.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Karina at Jul 10, 2024, 11:37 AM

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Stephen

4 months ago

I think the correct answer is C) Intergranular cracking because oxygen can cause stress corrosion cracking.

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Judy

4 months ago

I'm gonna have to go with B. Isolated pitting. Sounds like the most straightforward result of that pesky oxygen.

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Ronnie

3 months ago

Transgranular cracking sounds like it could be a problem too.

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Tamar

3 months ago

I'm not sure, but intergranular cracking sounds serious.

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Malissa

3 months ago

I think uniform corrosion could also be a possibility.

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Jesusita

3 months ago

I agree, isolated pitting seems like the most likely outcome.

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Ardella

4 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be A) Uniform corrosion.

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Edgar

5 months ago

Haha, I bet the correct answer is 'all of the above'. Oxygen in your boiler water is just a recipe for disaster all around!

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Justine

3 months ago

C) Intergranular cracking.

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Gayla

3 months ago

B) Isolated pitting.

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Long

4 months ago

A) Uniform corrosion.

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France

4 months ago

C) Intergranular cracking.

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Robt

4 months ago

B) Isolated pitting.

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Therese

4 months ago

A) Uniform corrosion.

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Belen

5 months ago

I disagree, I believe it's D) Transgranular cracking.

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Catalina

5 months ago

E. Hard and brittle zones? Really? That sounds like a weird side effect. I'll pass on that one.

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Casie

5 months ago

I'm going with C. Intergranular cracking can happen when you have oxygen corrosion, right? Seems like the most technical answer to me.

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Salina

4 months ago

C) Intergranular cracking can happen when you have oxygen corrosion, right? Seems like the most technical answer to me.

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Theresia

4 months ago

A) Uniform corrosion.

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Demetra

5 months ago

Definitely B. Isolated pitting is the classic result of corrosion from oxygen in boiler feed water. I've seen it firsthand in my plant.

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Isadora

4 months ago

Have you implemented any specific measures to prevent isolated pitting in your plant?

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Yesenia

4 months ago

Isolated pitting can lead to serious damage if not addressed promptly.

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Emilio

4 months ago

It's important to monitor and control the oxygen levels in boiler feed water to prevent this type of corrosion.

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Serina

5 months ago

I agree, isolated pitting is a common issue with oxygen corrosion.

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Vinnie

5 months ago

I think the answer is B) Isolated pitting.

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