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API API-SIEE Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Electrical Inspection Tools and Test Equipment | |
| Terms and Definitions | |
| Liquid-Immersed Transformers | - Design and Construction - Industry Codes and Standards |
| Examination Methods, Tools and Equipment | - Typical Electrical Testing Techniques - Surface Preparation and Coatings Inspections - Dimensional Inspections - Visual Inspections - Functional Testing |
| Electrical Induction Motors | - Design and Construction Standards - Motor Testing - Materials of Construction |
| Motor Control Centers Low to Medium Voltage | - Amp Capacity - Design and Construction Standards - Enclosures Types - Ground Bus - Main Isolating Switch - Main Feeder Cable Entry Compartment - Materials of Construction - Circuit Breakers |
| Source Inspection Performance | - Report Writing Nonconformance and Deviations - Inspector Conduct and Safety - Review of Project Documents |
| Source Inspection Management Program | |
| Equipment Risk Assessment | - Report Review - Development of a Source Inspection Project Plan - Development of Inspection and Test Plans |
| Switchgear Low and Medium Voltage | - LV AC Switchgear Grounding - Design and Construction - Ratings Interlocks - Bus Compartment - Wiring - Switchgear Section Compartments - LV Switchgear Grounding - Switchgear Compartment Doors - Voltage Transformers - Metering - Current Transformers - Control Power Transformers - Housing Frames and Enclosure Compartment - Electric Tie Breakers - Circuit Breakers |
| Electrical Skid Mounted Equipment | - Equipment Grounding - Industry Codes and Standards - Purged and Pressurized Equipment in Classified Locations - Electrical Equipment for Hazardous Classified Locations - AC Control Wiring - Materials of Construction - Cable Support Systems |
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The API Source Inspector Electrical Equipment blueprint has 11 domains, led by Terms and Definitions, Liquid-Immersed Transformers, Switchgear Low and Medium Voltage. Think of the weightings as the vendor's hint about where points concentrate — plan your hours accordingly. The complete outline above lists every subtopic.
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API Source Inspector Electrical Equipment Sample Questions:
According to NETA, for low voltage cables a visual inspection must verify that:
- A. the shield on power cables is properly grounded.
- B. connections are in accordance with the single-line diagram.
- C. color codes comply with IEEE requirements.
- D. all cables are connected to terminals via ring tongue lugs.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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Metallic shielding components such as tapes, wires, or braids shall be connected to a:
- A. low voltage ceramic insulator.
- B. center tap of a transformer.
- C. low voltage connector.
- D. equipment grounding busbar.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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During the course of manufacturing the supplier/vendor may propose design changes that could impact cost, schedule and/or quality. In such cases, the source inspector should:
- A. prepare a summary of the changes made for inclusion in their report and subsequent action by the purchaser.
- B. prepare a cost/benefit analysis in order to justify their acceptance or rejection of the proposed changes.
- C. request that the supplier/vendor develop a cost/benefit analysis for review and approval by the inspector.
- D. request that the supplier/vendor propose such changes in writing for review by the purchaser.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Machine vibration measurement using non contacting probes are taken:
- A. on horizontal, vertical and the axial directions on the bearing housings.
- B. on the shaft at 1.2 times the running speed.
- C. on horizontal, vertical and the axial directions on the baseplate.
- D. on the frame during residual unbalance with the feet unclamped.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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Final inspection and shipping preparations of switchgear typically consists of verifying all of the following except:
- A. all items on the manufacturer's QC checkout are signed off.
- B. all final manufacturing and drawing issues are closed.
- C. correct engraving of unit and master nameplates.
- D. visual inspection of packaging requirements.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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