FlawTech Oil & Gas Sector UT – Shear Wave Kit is a training and testing kit designed specifically to prepare technicians for API and ASNT/ISQ exams in the oil and gas sector, with an emphasis on shear wave ultrasound. Designed for both conventional UT and PAUT, the kit covers defects from both production and operation in real components.

Key features and benefits

• Four test pieces: two plates and two pipes – designed to mimic typical oil and gas components.

• A total of 12 defects; the number of defects per sample varies with random placement, which improves the realism of the training.

• Materials: carbon steel (A36 plate) and seamless pipes (A106B), providing representative response for relevant industrial metals.

• Includes documentation package: Certificate of Conformance, "as built" CAD drawings and test/measuring equipment certificates.

• Designed for both detection and dimensioning of defects in line with API standard OGUTSW4 Rev 00, ensuring the user practices against current requirements.

Technical specifications

• Samples: 4 pcs.

• Geometries and dimensions:
  • Plate – 1.0″ thickness with weld length 12″ × 15″
  • Plate – 0.25″ thickness with weld length 10″ × 12″
  • Pipe (360°) – 8″ diameter Sch20, wall thickness 0.25″, length 12″
  • Pipe (180°) – 12″ diameter Sch80, wall thickness 0.688″, length 12″

• Weight: approximately 180 lb , which is equivalent to approximately 82 kg .

Areas of application

• Preparation for API UT shear wave exams like QUTE / QUSE

• Demonstration and practice with both production and operational defects

• Training in both conventional UT and phased array UT (PAUT)

• Use in courses, certification and training centers where practical skills are required