BONDSTRAND BONDER/INSTALLER TRAINING

(Taper and Lamination)

Introduction:
To exam trainee’s understanding and knowledge on fiberglass piping system through
“Bondstrand Bonder/Installer training course;
Trainee is expected to answer questions correctly not less than 75%;
The open book examination shall be completed in 2 (two) hours;
Trainee shall circle only one answer for each multi-choice question.

Name: Identification No.:

Company: Date:

Marks Trainer/Marker

PART-I: INTRODUCTION
1. Which of following is NOT fiberglass product’s benefit?
a. Corrosion resistance
b. Heavy weight
c. Eliminates scale build up when carrying seawater
2. Fiberglass pipe can be used for which piping system?
a. Sea water
b. Hydraulic oil
c. Fuel oil on shipboard
3. E-glass is one of the raw glass material used in manufacturing NOV FGSpipe and
fittings. What does the “E” denote?
a. High Strength
b. Chemical resistance
c. Electrical resistance

PART-II: HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

4. For Safety and Health, wear at all time suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye
protection. Dust masks should be used during shaving, machining and sanding, is it:-
a. True
b. False
5. During work if resin or curing agent has contacted your eyes, which one of this is the
right action?
a. Use a clean cloth and wipe your eyes
b. Wash with water only
c. Wash with plenty of water and get a doctor’s assistance

6. What is purpose of “Quick Access to water”?

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 a. To drink
b. To flush in case of contact with chemical
c. To wash floor after work

PART-III: RESPONSIBILITY AND DOCUMENTATION

7. When an adhesive bonding job is done, which is the document to be completed?
a. Bonder certificate
b. Adhesive bonding joint log sheet
c. Non conformance report (NCR)
8. What is NOT the purpose of Joint Log Sheet
a. Work out daily labor hour
b. Record details of the joint assembly
c. Trace of consumer able material detail
9. If a trained bonder who has been certified for 2” to 16” Taper Joint, he could also
perform job for 8” Quick lock joint.
a. True
b. False

PART-IV: RECEIVING AND HANDLING

10. Which of the below is the right material to be used in lifting NOV FGSproducts?
a. Steel chain
b. Wire rope
c. Sling belt
11. Which of the following is UNTRUE about storage procedure of fiberglass and
fittings?
a. Must be kept in controlled temperature below 35degree C
b. Protective end cover should be in place
c. Shall be properly supported
12. What is NOT the purpose of cover on the pipe spool ends?
a. Prevent people entering
b. Prevent contamination of dirt, sand, and so on
c. Prevent impact damage

PART-V: JOINT ASSEMBLY, MODIFICATION AND REPAIR

13. After shaving, what is the critical dimension to be verified?
a. Nose thickness for Taper Male end or Spigot diameter for Quick-Lock end
b. Shaving length
c. Both of the above

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 14. Prior to applying adhesive, the bonding surface finish shall NOT be:-
a. Clean and dry
b. Dull
c. Polished look
15. How much time is allowed between surface sanding and adhesive bonding?
a. 15 minutes
b. 1 hour
c. 2 hours
16. A thick layer of adhesive onto socket (bell) will lead to:-
a. Good bonding
b. Excessive adhesive bead inside the pipe
c. Joint leak
17. When surface preparation for bonding saddle, which of followings is correct?
a. Sanding on pipe surface is not required
b. Sanding off shining surface only
c. Sanding off resin rich layer and expose glass material
18. What type washer shall be installed between nut and back of fiberglass flange?
a. Spring washer
b. Plain washer
c. Washer is not required
19. Prior to making flange joint assembly, which of followings need be carried out?
a. Inspect the flange condition, especially condition of seal rings
b. Verify flange standard of mating flanges
c. Verify any misalignment between mating flanges
d. All of above
20. When making flange joint assembly, which of following is INCORRECT?
a. Use well lubricated bolts and nuts
b. Tighten nuts in accordance with recommended torque sequence
c. Tighten nuts till it can not move anymore
21. Over-tighten a flange assembly can provide seal, but also can:-
a. Compress the flange
b. Result in crack on the flange and/or bonding joint
22. Which of following statements is INCORRECT?
a. Repair and modification shall be carried out by qualified bonders
b. Repair proposal shall be submitted to owner for approval
c. It is not necessary to record repair work

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 23. When leaking is found at adhesive bonding joint, which of following method is NOT
suitable?
a. Partial replacement (Replace pipe and/or fitting)
b. Over-wrap the adhesive bonding joint
c. Apply extra adhesive at bonding joint

PART-VI: TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

24. All of these are good practices to ensure the shaving machine is in good condition
EXCEPT:
a. Clean up the dust and dirt by means of a brush
b. Store it in dry location
c. Use grease to lubricate rotating part
d. Protect it from moisture
25. What is the function of pipe shaver?
a. Machine pipe end to specified diameter and angle
b. Sand the pipe surface to a dull and fresh surface
c. Remove sharp edge and protrusion material from pipe surface
26. If an M74 shaver is required to shave a 16” quick lock spigot, what additional work
has to be done to the tool?
a. Change the cutting blades
b. Add an extension arm
c. Change the power drive
27. What is NOT the function of heating blanket?
a. Force heat-cure adhesive bonding joint
b. Preheat the pipe jointing surface
c. Tie down the adhesive bonding joint

PART-VII: FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION

28. Support is not a very important element in ensuring the integrity and life span of the
fiberglass pipe.
a. True
b. False
29. Is there any problem to weld a steel pipe which has been connected to a fiber glass
pipe or fitting without any heat insulation?
a. Yes, it will result in damage
b. No, no harm to do that

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 30. All the below statement are true when it comes to protecting the pipe body and steel
structure, EXCEPT:
a. GRE blank saddle bonded onto pipe surface
b. PVC sleeve
c. Engraved rubber
d. Paint the pipe before putting it on steel structure

PART-VIII: TESTING
31. Which is NOT the purpose of hydro testing for installed fiberglass piping system
a. To verify all site bonding joints
b. To qualify bonder/installer
c. To verify the integrity of the installed piping system
32. During hydro testing, the test pressure shall be lifted:-
a. Quickly
b. Slowly and gradually

Part-IX: TAPER JOINT AND LAMINATION JOINT

33. For butt & wrap joint, when mixing epoxy resin and IPD curing agent, what is the
correct mixing ratio?
a. 4:1 in volume
b. 4:1 in weight
c. 1:1 in volume
d. 1:1 in weight
34. Followings are key success factors for butt & wrap joint, EXCEPT
a. Glass material wet-up
b. Number of layers
c. Lamination length
d. Standard width of glass material
35. After epoxy butt and wrap joint is completed, which of the curing method is correct?
a. Ambient curing for four hours
b. Apply heating blanket onto whole lamination area
c. Use hair dryer to blow for half an hour
36. Which is the one of the cause of poor appearance (Dry, fiber expose) for butt and
wrap joint?
a. Too much resin on finishing surface
b. Too little resin on finishing surface
c. The time frame is too long between lamination and heat curing
37. Where can you find the “Spigot taper angle” and “Insertion depth”?
a. Log sheet
b. Shaver operation manual or bonding procedure
c. Spool drawing
38. Which is NOT the feature of Taper/Taper joint?
a. Male and Female part has same angle

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 b. Male and female part has different angle
39. Immediate after taper joint assembly, it is found that the joint is over-inserted by
5mm, is “Pull the joint apart a little bit to obtain spool dimension required” good
practice?
a. Yes
b. No
40. Which shaver can NOT be used to shave taper spigot?
a. M86
b. M74
c. M87
d. M87XL

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