Importancia de la Inspección Basada en Riesgos en la gestión de activos midstream
oil & gas midstream

Importance of Risk-Based Inspection in midstream asset management

Author: Inspector. Jose López, January 24, 2024.
The oil industry is segmented into three fundamental sectors: upstream, midstream and downstream. Midstream asset management, particularly in the oil and gas industry, involves the planning, operation and maintenance of infrastructure related to the transportation and storage of hydrocarbons.

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corrosion and materials

How to select quantitative and qualitative approach in CUI assessment under RBI?

Author: Ing. Mario Toyo, January 23, 2024.
Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) poses a considerable challenge in critical sectors such as oil, gas, chemicals and energy. Risk-Based Assessment (RBI) emerges as a key tool to address this problem. The question that arises is: Under what approach, qualitative or quantitative, should this evaluation be carried out? The answer is critical to developing effective corrosion management strategies.

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Desafíos y soluciones en la inspección de soldaduras de acero inoxidable y disímiles mediante Ultrasonido por Arreglo de Fases
non destructive testing

Challenges and solutions in the inspection of stainless steel and dissimilar welds using Phased Array Ultrasound

Author: Ing. Carlos Álvarez, January 22, 2024.
In the field of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), ensuring the integrity of critical components in industries such as oil and gas is essential. An advanced technique that has been gaining prominence is Phased Array Ultrasound Testing (PAUT), especially when applied to the examination of stainless steel welds.

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Optimización de la gestión de activos a través de flujos de trabajo automatizados
operation management

Optimizing asset management through automated workflows

Author: Ing. Jesús V, January 21, 2024.
In the organizational world, assets are one of the most important aspects, because they are widely related to production and business performance. Therefore, it is essential that these resources are in good condition and can function optimally. That’s where the term “asset management” comes from; which has been subject to evolution thanks to the implementation of automated workflows.

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Tendencias en el mercado de bombas industriales
assets

Trends in the industrial pumps market

Author: Inspector. José G. López M, January 20, 2024.
The industrial pumps market is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technological developments and changing market needs. Pumps play a critical role in industrial operations, representing necessary components in various processes.

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Corrientes Eddy Pulsadas para la identificación de corrosión en anillo anular de tanques
non destructive testing

Pulsed Eddy Currents for the identification of corrosion in annular ring of storage tanks in service

Author: Ing. Carlos Álvarez, January 19, 2024.
In the field of industrial infrastructure, storage tanks play an important role in the storage of various liquids, from water to petrochemicals. Ensuring the structural integrity of these tanks is necessary to prevent leaks, environmental contamination and possible dangers. One area prone to corrosion is the annular ring, a critical component that supports the tank and maintains its stability.

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