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Principles and characteristics of gas turbines
Discover how the Brayton cycle drives gas turbines, optimizing their performance and efficiency.
Jose López
April 5, 2024
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Common causes of process piping flanged joint failures
Author Ing. Euclides Quiñonez, March 21, 2024.
Flanged joints are key elements in process piping systems, allowing secure and flexible connections for ease of maintenance, inspection, and system modification. Despite their importance, these joints are prone to various failures that can significantly compromise the safe and efficient operation of industrial facilities.
Euclides Quiñonez.
March 21, 2024
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Inspection and maintenance of relief valves in plants in service
Author: Analyst. Jose Lopez, March 15, 2024.
Pressure Relief Valves (PRV) are safety components in industrial plants, protecting systems against overpressure situations that could cause damage or even catastrophic consequences. They are designed to release overpressurization in order to protect assets, following international standards and regulations.
Jose López
March 15, 2024
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Maximizing efficiency: Optimization in rotating equipment
Author: Inspector. José López, 08 March 2024.
Maximizing efficiency in rotating equipment is a fundamental element in various industries. Efficient rotating equipment leads to cost savings, extended equipment life, improved safety, increased productivity and better resource management.
Jose López
March 8, 2024
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Compressors: The core of oil production
Author: Analyst. José López, 01 March 2024.
A compressor is a device capable of increasing the pressure of a compressible fluid while reducing its volume. They are important components in the petroleum industry, playing a key role in the production, processing and transportation of natural gas through a variety of equipment, including pipelines, valves, separators and filters, by providing the necessary pressure and flow. Driving efficiency and profitability throughout the hydrocarbon supply chain.
Jose López
March 1, 2024
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Steam line care to optimize energy efficiency in the oil industry
Author: Ing. Mayuly Rodriguez, February 29, 2024.
In the oil and gas industry, the optimization of steam systems is essential to reduce costs, maximize energy efficiency and contribute to environmental sustainability.
Mayuly Rodríguez.
February 29, 2024
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Deterioration mechanisms in process valve internals in alkylation plants.
Author: Ing. Euclides Quiñonez, February 28, 2024.
Deterioration of valve internals can cause critical failures, affecting the safety, operational efficiency and profitability of alkylation plants, which are of great importance in the oil industry. High octane components for gasoline are produced in these units.
Euclides Quiñonez.
February 28, 2024
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Cleaning of process equipment in refining plants
Author: Ing. Mayuly Rodríguez, February 25, 2024.
Process equipment such as heat exchangers, towers, drums, furnaces and boilers in refining plants typically become less efficient over time, because during the operational period, scale deposits are deposited inside them, causing a decrease in operating efficiency below their design value.
Mayuly Rodríguez.
February 25, 2024
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Challenges and solutions in the installation and maintenance of flanged joints in the oil and gas industry
Author: Eng. Euclides Quiñonez, 21 February 2024.
Flanged joints are highly relevant elements for connections between pipes, equipment, and accessories in industrial systems, in addition to facilitating their assembly and disassembly. However, the installation and maintenance of these seals present a number of challenges that can affect their performance and the operational efficiency of the entire system.
Euclides Quiñonez.
February 21, 2024
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Importance of compressors in the combustion of fuel gases
Author: Analyst. José López, February 15, 2024.
Compressors in gas flaring play a very important role in a variety of industrial applications involving the handling and transfer of gases. However, its effectiveness is only achieved when the technology is properly selected and applied in the relevant contexts.
Jose López
February 15, 2024
