Articles

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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Influencia de la condiciones ambientales en la corrosión atmosférica
corrosion and materials

Influence of environmental conditions on atmospheric corrosion

Author: Ing. Mayuly Rodriguez, March 9, 2024.
Atmospheric corrosion does not depend exclusively on the affected asset, since it develops under the influence of corrosive factors or agents present in the atmosphere. These factors are humidity, ambient temperature, wind, salinity, acid gases, suspended particles, among others.

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Maximizando la eficiencia Optimización en equipos rotativos
assets

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.

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Avances científicos en la protección contra la corrosión mediante recubrimientos de grafeno
corrosion and materials

Scientific advances in corrosion protection using graphene coatings

Author: Ph.D. Yolanda Reyes, 07 March 2024.
Coatings of graphene, a polymeric nanomaterial, represent an innovative advance in corrosion control. Composed of layers of carbon arranged in a hexagonal structure, graphene is extraordinarily strong and lightweight, promising to transform industries with its versatility and unique properties.

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