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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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