API Exam API-580 Topic 3 Question 96 Discussion

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Question #: 96
Topic #: 3

If a very aggressive acid is carried over from a corrosion resistant part of a system into a downstream vessel that is made of carbon steel, the result would be

ARapid corrosion could result in failure in a few hours or days.

BGeneral corrosion over a period of time could result in metal loss

CNo deterioration will take place since carbon steel is resistent to aggressive acid

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by Novella at Sep 19, 2024, 09:35 AM

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Janey

8 days ago

I think option A is more likely because aggressive acids can cause rapid corrosion in carbon steel.

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Arthur

10 days ago

B) General corrosion over a period of time could result in metal loss.

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Adela

13 days ago

A) Rapid corrosion could result in failure in a few hours or days.

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Doug

14 days ago

I think option A is more likely because aggressive acids can cause rapid corrosion on carbon steel.

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Ruthann

16 days ago

B) General corrosion over a period of time could result in metal loss.

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Bev

18 days ago

Wow, this question is a no-brainer! Option A is clearly the correct answer. An aggressive acid in a carbon steel vessel? That's a recipe for disaster, no doubt about it.

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Joseph

21 days ago

A) Rapid corrosion could result in failure in a few hours or days.

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