API Exam API-571 Topic 1 Question 76 Discussion

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Question #: 76
Topic #: 1

____________ is often found in piping and equipment that handles caustic, including HS and mercaptan removal units, as well as equipment that uses caustic for neutralization in sulfuric acid and HF acid units.

ACarburization

BSulfide corrosion

CCaustic embrittlement

DHydrogen cracking

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by Kimbery at Nov 24, 2023, 08:04 PM

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Johnetta

2 months ago

Caustic embrittlement, huh? Sounds like a real pain in the pipes! I bet the engineers have their hands full with that one.

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Ettie

1 months ago

C) Caustic embrittlement

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Matilda

1 months ago

B) Sulfide corrosion

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Sherron

2 months ago

A) Carburization

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Brent

3 months ago

Ooh, I remember learning about caustic embrittlement in one of my classes. This should be easy!

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Sophia

2 months ago

C) Caustic embrittlement

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Juan

2 months ago

B) Sulfide corrosion

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Abraham

2 months ago

A) Carburization

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Ozell

3 months ago

Caustic embrittlement seems like the most logical choice here. I bet that's the culprit.

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Nieves

1 months ago

Carburization could also be a factor in causing damage to piping and equipment handling caustic substances.

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Tom

1 months ago

I think it's sulfide corrosion that causes the most damage in those situations.

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Armando

2 months ago

I agree, caustic embrittlement is a common issue in those types of equipment.

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Merilyn

3 months ago

Hmm, this one's tricky. Gotta think about the equipment handling caustic substances.

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Arlene

1 months ago

D) Hydrogen cracking

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Mari

1 months ago

C) Caustic embrittlement

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Lai

1 months ago

B) Sulfide corrosion

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Cassi

2 months ago

A) Carburization

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Xochitl

3 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be B) Sulfide corrosion.

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Benton

3 months ago

I agree with Lynelle, caustic embrittlement makes sense in this context.

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Lynelle

3 months ago

I think the answer is C) Caustic embrittlement.

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