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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.

Antonio Zavarce. October 18, 2023

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.

Antonio Zavarce. October 17, 2023

corrosion and materials

Stress Corrosion Cracking: Mechanism, control and practical cases

Inspenet, October 17, 2023.
Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) is dangerous because it can destroy a component at stress levels below the tensile strength of an alloy. This phenomenon manifests itself under two main conditions: high pH SCC and almost neutral SCC.

Yolanda Reyes October 16, 2023

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.

Jesús V. October 16, 2023

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.

Mayuly Rodríguez October 16, 2023

corrosion and materials

Effects of environmental conditions on the corrosion of maritime structures

Inspenet, October 15, 2023.
The structural integrity of maritime constructions guarantees safety, operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. Corrosion of maritime structures is a natural electrochemical phenomenon that deteriorates metallic materials and intensifies under certain environmental conditions.

Mayuly Rodríguez October 15, 2023