API RP 2X

Sonaspection produces a recommended practice set typical of those required in API RP 2X for advanced UT training and examination of a technician in flaw detection, sizing and characterization for the offshore industry.

This set contains three weld profiles from the table below as recommended in the code, these can be supplied in any combination as per customer requirements.

Each specimen contains 2 to 4 flaws, which can be designed around level ‘C’ or level ‘A’ criteria, although no specific sentencing would be expressed.

Recommended for:

  • Students preparing for the API examination
  • Training organizations or organizations setting the API examination

Methods:

  • Ultrasonic testing

Materials:

  • Carbon steel

Typical defects:

  • Slag inclusion
  • Lack of fusion
  • Lack of penetration
  • Root cracks
  • Centre line cracks

Document package includes:

  • CAD generated as-built drawing
  • Manual UT and PT/MT report
  • Material certificates
  • Weld log and consumable certificates
  • QA release note
UT samples
‘T’ connection bevel profile T connection bevel profile
Diagonal connection bevel profile Diagonal connection bevel profile
16″ O.D. pipe longitudinal weld bevel profile 16
Diagonal connection bevel profile Diagonal connection bevel profile
Simulated pipe splice bevel profile Simulated pipe splice bevel profile