IFIA Petroleum Inspector Certification Programme Test .
IFIA Petroleum Inspector CertificationProgrammeTest QuestionsEnglish Language Seventh Edition January 2020
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IFIA Petroleum Inspector CertificationProgrammeTest QuestionsEnglish Language Seventh Edition January 2020Question updates since previous version:Revised/replaced: 1.18, 1.21, 1.27-1.28, 1.31, 1.34, 1.36, 2.20, 2.25, 2.43,3.11, 4.08, 4.10, 4.31, 4.46, 4.72, 4.87, 4.88, 4.90, 5.03, 5.18, 5.41, 5.45,5.74, 5.78, 5.81, 5.82, 5.89, 6.07, 6.25-6.26, 6.34, 6.40-6.41, 6.49, 6.53,6.72, 7.41, 8.22, 9.05, 10.16Added: 1.37, 4.91-4.92, 5.91-5.95, 6.84-6.86, 9.06, 10.18-10.27Copyright 2020 TIC CouncilAll rights reservedNo part of this document may be reproduced by any means, or transmittedor translated into a machine language without the written permission of TICCouncili
DisclaimersThis document is designed to be used as part of the IFIAPetroleum Inspector Certification Programme. TIC Councilmakes no warranty, express or implied, that it is fit for anypurpose whatsoever or to the absolute sufficiency of thematerial presented. It cannot be assumed that every procedureis covered.TIC Council assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies inreproduction or errors in interpretation of any authority. TICCouncil reserves the right to modify or amend this documentwithout prior notification but assumes no responsibility to updateor issue corrections.Reference is made in this document to the American PetroleumInstitute’s Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards (APIMPMS), to International Standards Organisation (ISO)documents and to the Energy Institute’s HydrocarbonManagement (HM) documents (previously Institute ofPetroleum Measurement Manual, IP PMM). These are copyrightpublications and questions or requests for information regardingthese standards should be addressed to the respectiveorganisation.UK First Edition published February 2003International First Edition published October 2004 (fully compatible)International Second Edition published January 2008International Third Edition published March 2009 (questions fully compatible)International Fourth Edition published November 2012Fifth Edition published April 2016(replaces International Fourth Edition and Americas version Sixth Edition)Sixth Edition published August 2016 – question 8.43 revisedSeventh Edition Published January 2020 – rebranded as TIC Councilii
IntroductionThis document has been produced by the TIC CouncilPetroleum and Petrochemical Committee to represent a basicbody of knowledge which is expected of a petroleum inspector.A sub-set of 100 of these questions will be used to form theexamination which must be passed as part of the qualification“Certified Inspector of Petroleum”. The pass level is 75%.Candidates must have completed a minimum of 6 monthsworking as a petroleum inspector and a specified programme offield and classroom training. This is detailed in the TIC CouncilPetroleum Inspector Training Requirements List and must befully documented in the employer’s internal training records.The Petroleum Inspector Certification Programme is aninternational programme and the qualification is internationaland transferable.The guidelines governing the Petroleum Inspector CertificationProgramme are determined by the TIC Council Petroleum andPetrochemical Committee.The programme has been approved by US Customs and byEnergy Institute committee representatives from a number ofmajor oil companies and is recognised as key indicator of aninspector’s competence.This seventh edition of the test questions includes metric andtraditional units with alternate content in square brackets; [ ].Figures are not equivalent.To obtain a copy of the guidelines or for any other enquiriesconcerning the programme please visit the website at www.ticcouncil.org. Further contact details are available there.iii
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ContentsSection 1Section 2Section 3Section 4Section 5Section 6Section 7Section 8Section 9Section 10CalculationsDefinitionsLoss ControlMarine MeasurementSafetySamplingTank GaugingTemperature DeterminationMeteringEthicsiv
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CalculationsPage 1SECTION 1 – CALCULATIONS1.01a.* b.c.d.As the density of a material increases, what happens tothe API Gravity?It becomes higherIt becomes lowerIt does not changeAnswers a., b. and c. are all wronga.b.* c.d.Density of any substance is the ratio of its mass to itsvolume, usually at a specified temperature. RelativeDensity is the ratio of the density of a substance at aspecified temperature to the density of what othersubstance?Pure ethanol at the specified temperatureAcetone at the specified temperaturePure water at the specified temperatureVegetable oil at a specified temperature1.021.03a.b.c.* d.1.04a.* b.c.d.When a capacity table indicates a reference API Gravityand an API Gravity correction per barrel variance for ashore tank, what data must be available to calculate afloating roof correction?Weight of the roof onlyAPI Gravity of the contents at 60 F ; API Gravity for whichthe capacity table was calculated; correction in barrels foreach degree of difference in API GravityObserved API Gravity of the contents; Weight of the roof;correction in barrels for each degree of difference in APIGravityObserved API Gravity of the contents; API Gravity for whichthe capacity table was calculated; correction in barrels foreach degree of difference in API GravityWhen calculating the Gross Standard Volume (GSV) in ashore tank at a pressure of 1 atmosphere, the factor 'Ctpl'/ 'CTL' is the same as which other factor?Vessel Experience Factor (VEF)Volume Correction Factor (VCF)Weight Correction Factor (WCF)Voyage Analysis Report (VAR) TIC Council Petroleum and Petrochemical CommitteeSeventh Edition January 2020
Page 2Calculations1.05* a.b.c.d.1.06If a cargo does not contain S&W, the Gross StandardVolume and the Net Standard Volume are the same.TrueFalse* a.b.c.d.For a crude oil cargo, what information does the formulaGOV x VCF give?GSV (Gross Standard Volume)NSV (Net Standard Volume)TCV (Total Calculated Volume)VCF (Volume Correction Factor)* a.b.c.d.The Total Calculated Volume is equal to the GrossStandard Volume plus what?Free waterS&WRoof CorrectionFree Water and S&Wa.b.* c.d.For a trim correction to apply, which of the followingconditions must exist?Vessel must be down by the sternLiquid may not contact the forward bulkheadLiquid must touch all four bulkheadsConditions a., b. and c. must all exist* a.b.c.d.What is the equation used to calculate a vessel's 'trimfactor'?Trim divided by the length between perpendicularsTrim divided by the vessel's widthTrim divided by the tank lengthTank length divided by the length between perpendiculars1.071.081.09 TIC Council Petroleum and Petrochemical CommitteeSeventh Edition January 2020
Calculations1.10*a.b.c.d.1.11a.* b.c.d.1.12a.* b.c.d.1.13Page 3What must roof corrections be based on?The density or API gravity at the observed temperature ofthe oil in the tankThe density or API gravity at standard temperature of the oilin the tankThe barrels per inch calculated from the tank capacity tableThe critical zoneWhat is the 'trim factor' of a vessel?The amount the vessel is trimmedThe slope per linear foot (or metre) of the vesselThe slope per square foot (or metre) of the vesselThe length between perpendiculars times the trimTanks on barges or other small vessels do not requiretrim corrections because they are too small for acorrection to make a significant difference.TrueFalsea.b.* c.d.When an automatic in-line sampler is used correctlyduring the discharge of a crude oil vessel, what will theresulting sample include?Oil and S&WOil, S&W and sludgeOil, S&W & Free WaterS&W and Free Water onlya.b.* c.d.A tank has a measured gauge height of 15.000 m [45']and is filled to a 10.000 m [40'] innage with no free water.To take a middle spot sample, to what point in the tankmust you lower the sampler?5.000 m [20'] below the reference gauge point7.500 m [22.5'] below the reference gauge point10.000 m [25'] below the reference gauge point7.500 m [25'] from the tank bottom1.14 TIC Council Petroleum and Petrochemical CommitteeSeventh Edition January 2020
Page 4Calculations1.15a.b.c.* d.A tank has a measured gauge height of 15.000 m [45']and is filled to a 9.000 m [30'] innage with no free water.To take a lower spot sample, to what point in the tankmust you lower the sampler?3.000 m [10'] below the reference gauge point5.000 m [15'] above the tank bottom12.000 m [30'] below the reference gauge point13.500 m [40'] below the reference gauge pointa.* b.c.d.A tank has a measured gauge height of 15.000 m [45']and is filled to a 9.000 m [36'] innage with no free water.To take an upper spot sample, to what point in the tankmust you lower the sampler?6.000 m [12'] above the tank bottom7.500 m [15'] below the reference gauge point9.500 m [21'] below the reference gauge point6.000 m [15'] above the tank bottoma.* b.c.d.A tank has a measured gauge height of 15.000 m [45']and is filled to a 12.000 m [40'] innage with no free water.To take a top spot sample to what point in the tank mustyou lower the sampler?5.000 m [5' 00"] below the reference gauge point3.150 m [5' 06"] below the reference gauge point9.000 m [11' 08"] below the reference gauge point0.150 m [12' 06"] below the reference gauge pointa.* b.c.d.What is generally accepted as the density [API Gravity] offree water for cargo calculations?60 kg/m3 [6]1000 kg/m3 [10]14.5 kg/m3 [15]1.0 kg/m3 [1]a.b.* c.d.The term specific gravity has been replaced by whatterm?API gravityDensity in vacuumRelative densityDensity in air1.161.171.181.19 TIC Council Petroleum and Petrochemical CommitteeSeventh Edition January 2020
Calculations1.20* a.b.c.d.1.21Page 5When a vessel's capacity tables are graduated to greaterthan 1/8", 0.01', or 3 mm, you should interpolate tocalculate the volume at the gauged level in the tank.TrueFalse* a.b.c.d.Which API Chapter contains density/weight/volumeconversion routines for cargo quantity calculations?Chapter 11.5Chapter 11.1Chapter 12.1Chapter 12.2* a.b.c.d.In what units is a metric tape graduated?MillimetersFeetHundredths of a footInchesa.b.* c.d.How many centimeters equal one inch?3.162.752.54Answers a., b. and c. are all wronga.b.* c.d.What term has been replaced by relative density?Density in vacuumDensity in airSpecific gravityGravity by pyknometer1.221.231.241.25What is the formula to calculate API gravity at 60 F whenrelative density is known?a.b.c.* d.(141.5 Relative Density @ Observed Temperature) - 131.5(141.5 Relative Density @ 60/60F) -131.5(131.5 Relative Density @ 60/60F) - 141.5(141.5 Relative Density @ 60/60F) - 131.5 TIC Council Petroleum and Petrochemical CommitteeSeventh Edition January 2020
Page 6Calculations1.26a.b.c.* d.1.27a.* b.c.d.1.28What is the equivalent of 0 degrees Celsius on theFahrenheit scale?0 F12 F50 F32 FIs the density used in the measurement calculations (APICh 11.5) density in air or vacuum?AirVacuuma.b.* c.d.A product has API gravity at 60 F of 21.3. What tablewould be used to find the equivalent density at 15degrees Celsius?Table 8 (API Ch 8.2)Table 11 (API Ch 17.1)Table 3 (API Ch 11.5)Table 6B (API Ch 11.1)a.* b.c.d.What table should be used to convert m3 at 15 C tometric tons in air?Table 8 (API Ch 8.2)Table 56 (API Ch 11.5)Table 6B (API Ch 11.1)Table 13 (API Ch 11.6)a.b.c.* d.A list correction is most similar to which of the followingcalculations?A wedge formulaA vessel experience factorA voyage ratioA trim correction1.291.30 TIC Council Petroleum and Petrochemical CommitteeSeventh Edition January 2020
Calculations1.31* a.b.c.d.1.32a.* b.c.d.1.33Page 7The correction for the effect of temperature on the shellof a non-insulated shore tank should be calculated if thecontents of the tank are at 15 C [ 60 F].TrueFalseIt is necessary to know the Vessel Experience Factor of aship before you can accurately determine whether therehas been a loss or gain of cargo in transit.TrueFalsea.b.c.* d.Which API MPMS Chapter or Energy Institute HMdocument contains guidelines for the calculation of oilquantities?Chapter 3.1 / HM 4Chapter 8.1 / IP 475Chapter 17.11 / HM 52Chapter 12 / HM 1a.* b.c.d.What table should be used to convert barrels at 60 F tocubic metres at 15 C?Table 11 (API Ch 8.2)Table 52 (API Ch 11.5)Table 6A (API Ch 17.1)Table 13 (API Ch 11.1)a.b.* c.d.Who decides whether to apply a line displacementdifferential to a shore figure?CustomsInspection company personnelThe Buyer and Seller or Terminal proceduresEither a. or c. can decide1.341.35 TIC Council Petroleum and Petrochemical CommitteeSeventh Edition January 2020
Page 8Calculations1.36a.* b.c.d.1.37a.* b.c.d.What table should be used to convert barrels at 60 F tolong tons?Table 8Table 11Table 13Table 6BWhich API Chapter contains temperature/pressurevolume correction factor routines for cargo quantitycalculations?Chapter 11.5Chapter 11.1Chapter 12.1Chapter 12.2 TIC Council Petroleum and Petrochemical CommitteeSeventh Edition January 2020
DefinitionsPage 9SECTION 2 – DEFINITIONS2.01*a.b.c.d.What does the API Gravity scale indicate?DensityVolumeWeight in VacuumRatio of weight to densitya.b.c.d.What is a hydrometer?A device to measure viscosityA device to measure hydrationA device to measure densityA device to measure water flow2.02*2.03a.*b.c.d.2.04*d.What is a permanent ballast tank?A tank that contains ballast at all timesA tank that is designated to contain only ballastA tank that is used only to maintain a permanent listconditionAnswers a., b. and c. are all wronga.b.c.d.What does the abbreviation S&W stand for?Sand and WaterSediment and WasteScale and WaterSediment and Watera.b.c.2.05*What is ballast?Water in the tanks of a vessel used for laundry andother sanitation purposesAny water on board a vessel in any tankWater that is used to clean cargo tanksWater that allows the vessel to maintain stability andto control stress and trim TIC Council Petroleum and Petrochemical CommitteeSeventh Edition January 2020
Page 10Definitions2.06*a.b.c.d.Which of the following are equivalent to a volume ofone cubic metre?264.172 US gallons6.28981 US Barrels1000 litresAnswers a., b. and c. are all correct*a.b.c.d.What is a Bill of Lading?A receipt for the cargoEvidence of the contractA document confirming ownership of cargoAnswers a., b. and c. are all correct2.072.08a.b.*c.d.2.09*a.b.c.d.What is clingage?The wedge shaped volume of oil remaining in a tankafter dischargeThe non-liquid wedge-shaped volume of oil remainingin a tank after dischargeThe cargo that adheres to the internal vertical surfacesof a tank after it has been emptied.The ability of a liquid to cling to the inside surface of acontainerWhat is a datum plate?A level metal plate located directly under the referencegauge point to provide a fixed contact surface fromwhich liquid depth measurement can be made.A metal plate located next to the gauging point on atank indicating the reference gauge height.A metal plate located close to the gauging point on atank listing all the relevant tank dataA level metal plate located at the top of a gauge hatchon a tank from which the gauge height is measured. TIC Council Petroleum and Petrochemical CommitteeSeventh Edition January 2020
DefinitionsPage 112.10d.What is deadwood?Wooden cup-case thermometer cases that are nolonger fit for useAny piece of gauging equipment made of wood (i.e.wooden handles of gauge tapes, cup-casethermometer cases) that have been exposed tochemicals and have been damaged as a resultAny tank fitting or structural member inside a tank thataffects the capacity of the tankAnswers a., b. and c. are all wronga.b.c.d.What is the formula for density?Length divided by widthVolume divided by temperatureMass divided by volumeMass divided by relative densitya.b.*c.2.11*2.12*a.b.c.d.*a.2.13b.c.d.The density of a liquid will change as itstemperature changes.TrueFalseWhat is relative density?The ratio of the mass of a given volume of liquid at astated temperature to the mass of an equal volume ofpure water at a stated temperatureThe relative ability of a liquid to remain in a liquid statewhen cooled below standard freeze pointA measure of the relative viscosity of a liquidThe ratio of a given mass of a liquid when comparedwith its mass at 60 F TIC Council Petroleum and Petrochemical CommitteeSeventh Edition January 2020
Page d.What is an emulsion?A heavy viscous liquidA heavy viscous liquid containing a large amount ofentrained sedimentAn oil & water mixture that does not readily separateA layer of free water located above a heavy viscouspetroleum productWhat is Total Observed Volume (TOV)?The total measured volume of all petroleum liquids,sediment and water, and free water at observedtemperatureThe total measured volume of all petroleum liquids,sediment and water but excluding free water, atobserved temperatureThe total volume of all petroleum liquids and sedimentand water, corrected to a standard temperature by theappropriate volume correction factor for the observedtemperature and densityThe total measured volume of all petroleum liquidsexcluding water and sediment, at observedtemperatureWhat is Gross Observed Volume (GOV)?The total measured volume of all petroleum liquids,sediment and water, and free water at observedtemperatureThe total volume of all petroleum liquids and sedimentand water, excluding free water, at observedtemperatureThe total volume of all petroleum liquids excludingsediment and water and free water, at observedtemperatureThe total volume of all petroleum liquids and sedimentand water, excluding free water, corrected to astandard temperature by the appropriate volumecorrection factor for the observed temperature anddensity TIC Council Petroleum and Petrochemical CommitteeSeventh Edition January 2020
DefinitionsPage 132.17a.b.*c.d.2.18*a.b.c.d.What is Gross Standard Volume (GSV)?The total volume of all petroleum liquids excluding freewater, water and sediment, corrected to a standardtemperature by the appropriate volume correctionfactor for the observed temperature and densityThe total volume of all petroleum liquids including freewater, water and sediment, corrected to a standardtemperature by the appropriate volume correctionfactor for the observed temperature and densityThe total volume of all petroleum liquids and sedimentand water, excluding free water, corrected to astandard temperature by the appropriate volumecorrection factor for the observed temperature anddensityThe total volume of all petroleum liquids including freewater but excluding sediment and water, corrected toa standard temperature by the appropriate volumecorrection factor for the observed temperature anddensityWhat is Net Standard Volume (NSV)?The total volume of all petroleum liquids, excludingsediment and water and free water, corrected to astandard temperature by the appropriate volumecorrection factor for the observed temperature anddensityThe total volume of all petroleum liquids, excludingsediment and water, but including free water,corrected to a standard temperature by theappropriate volume correction factor for the observedtemperature and densityThe total volume of all petroleum liquids and freewater, excluding sediment and water, corrected to astandard temperature by the appropriate volumecorrection factor for the observed temperature anddensityThe total volume of all petroleum liquids and sedimentand water and free water, corrected to a standardtemperature by the appropriate volume correctionfactor for the observed temperature and density TIC Council Petroleum and Petrochemical CommitteeSeventh Edition January 2020
Page d.What is Total Calculated Volume (TCV)?GSV plus free waterNSV plus free waterGSV less sediment and waterNSV plus sediment and waterHow is an all levels sample obtained?By submerging an unstoppe
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