codes and standards
ASME’s role in the standardization of NDT
The standardization of NDT by ASME ensures reliable inspections, highlighting the importance of the code in the industry.
Carlos Álvarez
August 2, 2024
codes and standards
Implementation of Fitness For Service in petroleum asset integrity management
Introduction In the oil and gas industry, operational safety and efficiency are paramount. The concept of “Fitness For Service” (FFS) refers to evaluating the operational
Antonio Zavarce.
July 20, 2024
codes and standards
API Q1 and API Q2 in the improvement of operational efficiency in the Oil & Gas Industry
The Oil & Gas industry is facing unique challenges, from market volatility to the need to comply with environmental and safety regulations. In this context, improving operational efficiency in the oil & gas industry is not just a competitive advantage, it is a necessity. The API Q1 and API Q2 standards are presented as fundamental tools, providing a solid framework for optimizing operations and ensuring quality in the industry.
Euclides Quiñonez.
April 3, 2024
codes and standards
Criteria for the selection of pumps in the oil industry according to API 685
The centrifugal pump is the most commonly used pump type in all industries due to its flexibility, reliability, favorable flow-to-input ratios, reasonable prices and well-developed technologies.
José López.
March 31, 2024
codes and standards
Integrity of storage tanks under API 653 standards
Author: Ing. Mayuly Rodriguez, March 26, 2024.
Ensuring the integrity of these containers through the requirements of API 653 is essential for the continuity of operations, to maintain the supply and marketing chain and to avoid failures that generate accidents that affect the safety of personnel and the environment.
Mayuly Rodríguez.
March 26, 2024
codes and standards
The American Petroleum Institute (API) and its role in energy efficiency
Author: Ing. Euclides Quiñonez, March 12, 2024.
Energy efficiency has become a global imperative in the fight against climate change and sustainable resource management. In this context, the American Petroleum Institute (API) contributes significantly to maximizing energy efficiency, exploring initiatives ranging from standards development and research to efficiency certification and energy policy collaboration.
Euclides Quiñonez.
March 12, 2024
codes and standards
AMPP guidelines on corrosion management of assets in the Oil & Gas industry
Author: Ph.D. Yolanda Reyes, 05 March 2024.
Corrosion is one of the main problems in the oil and gas industry because it can cause equipment and pipeline failures, loss of productivity and additional costs for repair and replacement of affected assets. AMPP in corrosion management plays an important role in the integrity of industrial assets.
Yolanda Reyes.
March 5, 2024
codes and standards
Maximizing Performance: Operational and Security Benefits of a Comprehensive API Inspection
Author: Ing. Mario Toyo, January 30, 2024.
The oil and gas industry, with its complexity and dynamism, demands robust practices to ensure safe and efficient operations. In this context, Comprehensive Inspections under the regulations of the American Petroleum Institute (API) represent a fundamental pillar for asset management and maintenance of industrial facilities.
Mario Toyo.
January 30, 2024
codes and standards
Impact of robotics on API RP 581 inspection methodology
Author: Ing. Mayuly Rodríguez, January 24, 2024.
The integration of robotics into the API RP 581 inspection methodology has improved the way inspections are performed, providing a series of technological advances and improvements in safety, efficiency, coverage and the quality of inspection data, which has led to more accurate and reliable assessments of equipment integrity.
Mayuly Rodríguez.
January 24, 2024
codes and standards
Optimizing the integrity of aboveground oil storage tanks with API RP 651
API RP 651 provides guidelines for cathodic protection of oil tanks, focusing on preventing corrosion on tank floors.
Euclides Quiñonez.
January 13, 2024
