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How Corrosion Fuels Environmental Pollution

Corrosion is a natural process of material degradation, with multiple consequences, not only economic, but also environmental and human.
Current research has focused its studies on the problems presented by metallic corrosion, caused by the progressive deterioration of the environment. However, there are few studies on the reverse case in relation to the effect that corrosion has on the environment.

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Tank Inspection Techniques (part 2)
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Tank Inspection Techniques (part 2)

Inspection of storage tanks according to American Petroleum Institute (API) standards are important to prevent not only catastrophic failures, but also to avoid problems related to the mechanical integrity of the assets affected mainly by corrosion in floors, walls and ceilings.

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Tank inspection techniques (part 1)

The field of storage tank inspections comprises in-service and out-of-service inspections of vertical and horizontal above-ground and subway tanks. A combination of techniques including engineering calculations according to API 653 and API 650 and other relevant specifications are used to perform a comprehensive inspection of the overall condition of the tank.

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Factors Affecting Visual Inspection

Author: Ing. Carlos Álvarez, May 11, 2022.
Visual inspection is a simple test compared to other non-destructive testing methods; however, since the main tool for carrying out this activity is the human eye, various factors can affect the sense of sight and distort the observation of surface imperfections.

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Testek Group expands its market in Latin America

The Testek Group, in its expansion process to new markets in Latin America, announces that it is pleased to announce that they are the new official distributors of the prestigious Waygate Technologies brand in Peru, where it will present to the Peruvian market firsts and advances in digital innovation, such as the support for the transformation process applied in non-destructive testing

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“Heavenly Watcher” The Angel of the North

This time we head to North East England (UK) specifically to Gateshead, County of Tyne and Wear whose capital is Newcastle, to talk about a relatively new iconic structure known as The Angel of the North. What makes this monument special, apart from its impressive dimensions and construction process, from the point of view of a corrosionist, is the material used.

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