Articles

Inspección y mantenimiento de válvulas de alivio en plantas en servicio
assets

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.

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Soluciones digitales para el control de la corrosión en el sector oil & gas
corrosion and materials

Digital solutions for corrosion control in the oil & gas industry

In the oil and gas industry, corrosion represents one of the most significant and costly challenges, affecting not only the integrity and safety of facilities, but also operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. Faced with this challenge, the oil sector has focused on the search for digital solutions with advanced technology for corrosion monitoring and control.

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Avances en la evaluación del Ataque por Hidrógeno a Alta Temperatura HTHA Técnica Ultrasónica de Imágenes por Coherencia de Fase (PCI)
non destructive testing

Advances in the Evaluation of High Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTHA): Ultrasonic Phase Coherence Imaging (PCI) Technique

Author: Ing. Carlos Alvarez, March 13, 2024.
High Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTHA) represents a significant risk
for industrial equipment operating in environments with high hydrogen content, especially in sectors such as petrochemicals and refining. Recent advances in ultrasound technology, particularly Phase Coherence Imaging (PCI), offer promising solutions to improve HTHA assessment.

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El American Petroleum Institute (API) y su papel en la eficiencia energética
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.

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ROVs y Mini-ROVs: Vanguardia de la inspección y mantenimiento de estructuras complejas
technology

ROVs and Mini-ROVs: State-of-the-art inspection and maintenance of complex structures

Author: Ing. Antonio Zavarce, March 11, 2024.
In the field of industrial engineering and maintenance, ensuring the integrity and efficiency of complex structures is critical to operational safety. Faced with the challenges of accessibility and associated risks, ROVs, especially Mini-ROVs, have emerged as innovative alternatives, fundamentally changing the way these essential tasks are performed.

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Análisis estadísticos para la delimitación de inspecciones en circuitos de tuberías
reliability

Statistical analysis for the delimitation of inspections in piping circuits

Author: Ing. Mario Toyo, 10 March 2024.
In the world of engineering and infrastructure maintenance, pipeline loop inspections ensure the safety, efficiency and reliability of these systems. Pipeline failures can have devastating consequences, from service interruptions to environmental and safety incidents, proactively identifying when and where inspections are required becomes a priority.

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