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Beneficios operativos y de seguridad de una inspección integral API
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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.

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API RP 2001
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Transforming fire safety in refineries: A comprehensive look at API RP 2001

Inspenet, December 6, 2023.
API RP 2001, formally known as “Recommended Practice for Fire Protection in Refineries”, developed by the American Petroleum Institute (API), is an essential guide for industry professionals, designed to mitigate the risks of devastating fires in one of the most challenging and dangerous environments.

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ASME Sección VIII
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ASME VIII: Keys to pressure vessel fabrication

Section VIII of the ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Code is a fundamental standard in the pressure equipment industry. This section establishes requirements for the design, manufacture and inspection of pressure vessels. ASME Section VIII Division 1 is a comprehensive standard with several requirements and guidelines for testing and certification of pressure vessels.

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Inspenet-API RP 580
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Success stories in the application of API RP 580 in risk assessment

Inspenet, October 16, 2023.
Currently, safety and risk prevention occupy a priority place in the industry. For this reason, risk assessment has become a fundamental practice to guarantee the integrity of assets and the protection of people. In this context, API RP 580 (Recommended Practice 580) has emerged as a tool in effective risk assessment in various industries.

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Importance and benefits of API Standards in the oil and gas industry

Inspenet, October 5, 2023.
The American Petroleum Institute (API) is an organization that has established a series of technical standards for the oil and natural gas industry. These standards cover everything from drilling and production to transportation and refining. Its objective is to ensure that processes are safe, efficient and environmentally friendly.

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