Pressure Vessel Inspector: API-510 Exam

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  • Exam Code: API-510
  • Exam Name: Pressure Vessel Inspector
  • Certification Provider: API
  • Corresponding Certification: Individual Certification Programs
  • Updated: Oct 14, 2026
  • No. of Questions: 175 Questions & Answers with Testing Engine
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API API-510 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:American Petroleum Institute (API)
Exam Name:Pressure Vessel Inspector
Exam Number:API-510
Passing Score:Minimum scaled score of 70%
Real Exam Qty:145 (Part A) + 10 (Part B)
Related Certifications:API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification
API 570 Piping Inspector
API 653 Tank Inspector
Certificate Validity Period:3 years
Available Languages:English
Exam Price:USD 1,050 - 1,300 (varies by region/retake)
Exam Duration:240 (Closed Book) + 180 (Open Book)
Exam Format:Closed Book, Open Book, Multiple Choice
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Exam Way:Online (Computer Based Testing) or Paper-based at approved test centers.
Pre Condition:Minimum of 5 years experience in pressure vessel inspection, design, fabrication, or repair. Education may substitute for up to 2 years of experience.
Official Syllabus URL:https://www.api.org/products-and-standards/certifications-and-licensing/individual-certification-programs/icp-pressure-vessel

API API-510 Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionObjectives
Part B - Open Book (Afternoon Session)- ASME PCC-2: Repair of Pressure Equipment and Piping
  • 1. Welding Requirements
  • 2. Repair Procedures
- ASME BPVC Section V: Nondestructive Examination
  • 1. Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
  • 2. Radiographic Testing (RT)
  • 3. Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
  • 4. Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
- ASME BPVC Section VIII: Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels
  • 1. Material Selection
  • 2. Division 1 - General Requirements
  • 3. Design and Fabrication
Part A - Closed Book (Morning Session)- API 510: Pressure Vessel In-service Inspection Code
  • 1. Pressure Testing
  • 2. Repairs, Alterations, and Rerating
  • 3. General Requirements
  • 4. Inspection and Maintenance Practices
- API 576: Inspection of Pressure-Relieving Devices
  • 1. Design and Operation
  • 2. Inspection and Testing
- API 572: Inspection Practices for Pressure Vessels
  • 1. Inspection Techniques
  • 2. Types of Damage Mechanisms

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The API Pressure Vessel Inspector is API's certification exam for Individual Certification Programs, at the Intermediate level. It's demanding enough to intimidate — timed practice is the cure. Related credentials include API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector Certification, API 570 Piping Inspector, API 653 Tank Inspector.

240 (Closed Book) + 180 (Open Book) for 145 (Part A) + 10 (Part B) questions. The PrepAwayPDF APP engine imitates the real test — set timed exams, mark performance, point out mistakes — so exam day feels rehearsed.

The API Pressure Vessel Inspector blueprint spans 2 domains — including Part A - Closed Book (Morning Session), Part B - Open Book (Afternoon Session). The complete outline above lists every subtopic; our IT staff keep the material aligned daily.

Minimum of 5 years experience in pressure vessel inspection, design, fabrication, or repair. Education may substitute for up to 2 years of experience. Eligibility rules change over time, so verify the current requirements on the official page (official API-510 exam page) before registering.

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API Pressure Vessel Inspector Sample Questions:

Pressure relieving device repair organizations shall have a fully documented quality control system and which of the following?

  • A. A Valve Repair Certificate of Authorization issued by the National Board
  • B. Fully documented training program
  • C. A Valve Repair Certificate of Authorization issued by the ASME
  • D. A valve Repair Certificate of Authorization issued by the API
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Correct Answer: B  🗳️

After an alteration to a pressure vessel, in lieu of a hydrostatic test, special inspection procedures will be carried out.
What must be done prior to carrying out the special inspection procedures?

  • A. Consult with the chief inspector of the jurisdiction
  • B. Review all NDE procedures prior to commencement of the NDE used to waive the hydrostatic test requirement
  • C. Make certain it is permitted by any jurisdictional rules that may exist and consult with an engineer experienced in pressure vessel design and the Authorized Pressure Vessel Inspector
  • D. Check with the NBIC Authorized inspector
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Correct Answer: C  🗳️

Explain the critical safety considerations that API-510 mandates for pressure vessels operating in hazardous environments.

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Correct Answer:

API-510 mandates several safety considerations for pressure vessels in hazardous environments, such as using materials and construction methods that are suitable for the specific conditions (e.g., corrosion-resistant materials), installing adequate safety relief systems, and ensuring that the vessel design accommodates possible fluctuations in pressure and temperature. Regular and thorough inspections are required to detect any potential degradation early.

The surface remote from a welded joint is defined as:

  • A. 2 inches on either side of the weld
  • B. 1 inch on either side of the weld or twice the minimum thickness whichever is less
  • C. For vessels with inside diameters less than 60 inches 20 inches or ½ the vessel diameter
  • D. 1 inch on either side of the weld or twice the minimum thickness whichever is greater
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Correct Answer: D  🗳️

If a vessel is subjected to temperatures above design, what may happen

  • A. The relief device may fail
  • B. The rupture disk may implode
  • C. Precipitation at the grain boundaries may occur.
  • D. Creep of the vessel's material may occur
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Correct Answer: D  🗳️

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