Standard Specimens - API Training & Qualifications

Sonaspection International Ltd is proud to have been the chosen manufacturers of Qualification Specimens for the API Program. We now offer a set of flawed specimens which are manufactured to API requirements.

Our sets are available as either training/ practice
sets or examination sets. In both cases the specimens
are manufactured to API / EPRI requirements but:
  - Training / practice sets: Are supplied with ‘limited’
   documentation - ultrasonic reports and CAD drawing
   to show the flaw details.
  - Examination sets: Comprehensive documentation
   package including photographs of flaws, material
   and welding consumable certification, flaw size statement,
   radiographs etc. exactly as supplied to API / EPRI for
   their qualification specimens

Ultrasonic Set
As recommended by API

1 Plate

2 Pipes (SV)

Thk

Prep

Lgth

Dia

Thk

Section

1/2”

SV

15”

8”

Sch80

360º

1”

SV

15”

12”

Sch80

120º

Porosity

Slag Inclusions

Lack of Fusion

Lack of Penetration

Root & Toe Cracks

Centreline Cracks

The specimens will contain these type of flaws (as recommended by API)

Flaw size tolerance +/- 0.080”

Flaw sizes, tolerance, number and distribution will be similar to the API Qualification Specimens