API-571 Exam - Topic 1 Question 107 Discussion

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Question #: 107
Topic #: 1

Preventative measures to minimize the potential for brittle fracture in existing equipment are limited to controlling _______ and ________, minimizing pressure at ambient temperatures during start-up and shutdown and periodic inspections at high stress locations.

ATemperature, stress

BStress, pressure

CVelocity, stress

DTemperature, Pressure

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by Chantay at Mar 04, 2025, 10:28 AM

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Julianna

6 months ago

I remember it being about temperature and stress back in the day.

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Chantay

6 months ago

Wait, are we sure about that? Sounds off.

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Lilli

6 months ago

Totally agree with Merlyn on this one!

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Blondell

6 months ago

I think it's stress and pressure, not temperature.

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Merlyn

7 months ago

It's definitely temperature and pressure!

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Idella

7 months ago

I’m leaning towards temperature and pressure, but I’m not completely confident. I wish I had reviewed more on brittle fracture prevention.

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Glenn

7 months ago

I feel like I've seen a similar question before, and it was about temperature and stress. Maybe that's the right choice?

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Isadora

7 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about stress being a major factor. Could it be stress and pressure?

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Leslee

7 months ago

I think the answer might be related to temperature and pressure since those are critical factors in preventing brittle fracture.

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Josue

7 months ago

I've got this! Controlling temperature and stress are the critical factors to prevent brittle fracture. Periodic inspections at high stress locations will also be important. I feel confident I can tackle this type of question.

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Alline

7 months ago

Ah, this is a tricky one. I'm not entirely sure about the relationship between velocity and stress in this context. I'll need to review my notes to make sure I'm on the right track.

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Ma

7 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. Controlling temperature and pressure during start-up and shutdown seems important to minimize the potential for brittle fracture. I'll need to make sure I understand those concepts well.

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Sherell

8 months ago

Hmm, this seems straightforward. I think the key is to focus on the factors that can contribute to brittle fracture, like temperature and stress.

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Shala

1 year ago

Wait, where's the 'All of the above' option? Surely they can't expect us to choose just one... that's like asking Goldilocks to pick between the bears.

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Ty

11 months ago

User 4: Wait, where's the 'All of the above' option? Surely they can't expect us to choose just one... that's like asking Goldilocks to pick between the bears.

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Elenora

11 months ago

User 3: I'm going with B) Stress, pressure.

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Jesse

11 months ago

User 2: No, I believe it's D) Temperature, Pressure.

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Cathrine

12 months ago

User 1: I think the answer is A) Temperature, stress.

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Taryn

1 year ago

I'm going with C) Velocity and stress. Hey, if it's good enough for the Roadrunner, it's good enough for me!

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Erasmo

11 months ago

I agree with you, C) Velocity and stress seem like the right choices to prevent brittle fracture.

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Margart

12 months ago

I believe D) Temperature and pressure are the critical elements to manage.

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Mattie

12 months ago

I think A) Temperature and stress are the key factors to control.

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Aleisha

1 year ago

B) Stress and pressure - bingo! Controlling those two factors is crucial to keeping equipment from going all 'Humpty Dumpty' on us.

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Mel

12 months ago

B) Stress and pressure - bingo! Controlling those two factors is crucial to keeping equipment from going all 'Humpty Dumpty' on us.

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Luisa

12 months ago

B) Stress, pressure

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Aleisha

1 year ago

A) Temperature, stress

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Elmira

1 year ago

D) Temperature and pressure - really? I mean, pressure is important, but stress is the main culprit for brittle fracture, not velocity.

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Latanya

11 months ago

B) Stress, pressure

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Cordell

11 months ago

D) I agree, stress is a major factor in brittle fracture.

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Corinne

11 months ago

A) Temperature, stress

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Lashunda

1 year ago

I'm not sure, but I think it's important to consider both temperature and stress in preventing brittle fracture.

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Ashlyn

1 year ago

I agree with Elin, because controlling temperature and stress can help prevent brittle fracture.

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Cecilia

1 year ago

A) Temperature and stress - that seems like the obvious answer here. Minimizing temperature and stress fluctuations is key to preventing brittle fracture.

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