Question 3517Deck General70% to pass
The American Petroleum Institute recommends magnetic particle inspection for _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) connecting links.
The American Petroleum Institute (API) recommends magnetic particle inspection for connecting links because this non-destructive testing method can effectively detect internal and surface defects in these critical components. Connecting links are used to join sections of anchor chain, and any flaws or cracks in these links could lead to catastrophic failure, making magnetic particle inspection an important safety precaution.
The other options - wire rope, pendant wires, and anchor chain - while also important components, are not specifically called out by the API for magnetic particle inspection in the same way that connecting links are. This makes C) the correct answer based on the API's recommended practices.
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#3515 Prior to magnetic particle inspection of anchor chain, the chain should be _______________.#3516 Grinding to eliminate shallow surface defects should be done _______________.#3518 The American Petroleum Institute recommends that connecting links and anchor shackles be inspected using _______________.#3519 A link on an anchor chain should be replaced when wear or grinding of surface cracks has reduced the cross section area by _______________.#3520 When inspecting anchor chain, the American Petroleum Institute recommends checking the length over 5 links every _______________.