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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 Vogler October 16, 2023

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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

corrosion and materials

Importance of insulating joints in cathodic protection systems.

In Cathodic Protection, insulating joints are used to isolate different metal sections, which in contact could compromise the effectiveness of the control method. These gaskets are considerable, and must be durable, reliable and efficient to keep the system operating in optimal conditions.

Inspenet. October 14, 2023

technology

Materials inspired by nature: Advances and challenges in Biomimetics

Inspenet, October 12, 2023.
At the confluence between sustainability and innovation is Biomimetics, an emerging and promising field that is dedicated to exploring how the patterns and strategies inherent in nature can be emulated to develop innovative materials.

Mayuly Rodríguez October 13, 2023

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codes and standards

Importance and benefits of API Standards in the oil and gas industry

Inspenet, October 5, 2023.
The American Petroleum Institute (API) is an organization that has established a series of technical standards for the oil and natural gas industry. These standards cover everything from drilling and production to transportation and refining. Its objective is to ensure that processes are safe, efficient and environmentally friendly.

Antonio Zavarce. October 11, 2023