Articles

Minería Espacial
aerospace

Space mining: The future of resource extraction in space

Inspenet, October 19, 2023.
Investment in space companies has experienced exponential growth in recent years, in the development of research dedicated to space mining. Mining asteroids and celestial bodies has generated great investor interest in space exploration. Thanks to its potential to supply valuable raw materials, such as rare metals and helium.

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Inspenet- PC
corrosion and materials

Points to take into account in the Cathodic Protection of structures in marine and deep water environments

Inspenet, October 18, 2023.
Structures such as oil platforms, underwater pipelines and docks are constantly exposed to corrosive environments. The salinity of seawater, marine life, among others, contribute to speeding up this process. Therefore, it is imperative to take preventive measures. In this article, some considerations in the cathodic protection of these structures are presented.

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Inspenet-Localizacion
oil & gas

How Location Classes Optimize Pipeline Integrity Management

Inpenet, October 17, 2023.
Pipeline and pipeline integrity management is an essential component in the oil and gas industry. However, its operation is not without risks. Failures can have catastrophic consequences, both from an economic and environmental perspective. At this point, location classes become of fundamental importance.

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Inspenet-API RP 580
codes and standards

Success stories in the application of API RP 580 in risk assessment

Inspenet, October 16, 2023.
Currently, safety and risk prevention occupy a priority place in the industry. For this reason, risk assessment has become a fundamental practice to guarantee the integrity of assets and the protection of people. In this context, API RP 580 (Recommended Practice 580) has emerged as a tool in effective risk assessment in various industries.

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Inspenet-Offshore
upstream

Asset integrity management on offshore platforms

Inspenet, October 16, 2023.
In the productive and energy industries, effective asset integrity management on offshore platforms is essential; where in the maritime sector it has historically been a challenge. In this sense, each process and component demands comprehensive control, supervision and maintenance strategies.

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