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Tipos de  corrosión en las unidades de hidrotratamiento e hidrodesulfuración
corrosion and materials

Types of corrosion in hydrotreating and hydrodesulfurizing units

Author: Ing. Euclides Quiñonez, March 22, 2024.
Hydrotreating and hydrodesulfurization (HT/HDS) in oil refineries are combined processes that play a decisive role in reducing sulfur content, mainly in fuels, which allows compliance with environmental regulations. However, these processes involve severe conditions that expose assets or equipment to various types of corrosion.

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Estrategias y tecnologías en la descarbonización del sector minero
mining

Strategies and technologies in the decarbonization of the mining sector

The mining industry, responsible for approximately 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, faces a serious challenge on its path to a more sustainable future. Climate change demands a fundamental transformation towards more environmentally friendly mining, and decarbonization of the mining sector is the only viable option to ensure a prosperous future for both the sector and the planet.

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Integridad de tanques de almacenamiento bajo la normativa API 653
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.

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Cómo las tecnologías digitales están acelerando el camino hacia la sostenibilidad del sector Oil & Gas
technology

How digital technologies are accelerating the path to sustainability in the Oil & Gas industry

Author: Ing. Antonio Zavarce, March 25, 2024.
In a context where sustainability has become the main objective of industries, the Oil & Gas sector faces significant challenges. Historically considered as one of the main drivers of environmental and energy issues, this sector is at a crucial moment of transformation towards digital technologies in order to accelerate the path towards a more sustainable and responsible operation.

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Desarrollo de materiales avanzados para mejorar la resistencia a la corrosión en paneles solares
corrosion and materials

Development of advanced materials to improve corrosion resistance in solar panels

Author: Ph.D. Yolanda Reyes, March 24, 2024.
Corrosion in solar panels represents a significant problem in the solar energy industry, caused by exposure to aggressive environmental conditions. Corrosion in photovoltaic modules will lead to a reduction in module power output and affect the entire output of your system. In this respect, advances in materials play an important role, especially in the manufacture of these components.

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