Asset Integrity Articles | Lifecycle, Criticality and Performance Management

The importance of recycled aluminum in geodesic domes lies in the fact that it retains the material’s mechanical properties while significantly reducing the energy…

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Field machining: Flange facing according to ASME B16.5

Mario Toyo · March 10, 2026

Field machining allows sealing surfaces on industrial flanges to be restored without dismantling equipment.

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Internal floating roof tank: Function in emission control

Mayuly Rodríguez · February 10, 2026

Tanks with internal floating roofs reduce emissions, preserve product, and improve storage reliability.

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Brownfield Restart in aging refineries: CAPEX, OPEX, and modernization

Antonio Zavarce · February 3, 2026

Brownfield restart for aging refineries focused on CAPEX-OPEX decisions, mechanical integrity, digital upgrades, energy transition and operational risk management.

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Thermal monitoring in industrial furnaces: Hot spot detection

Euclides Quiñonez · January 5, 2026

Thermal monitoring in industrial furnaces optimizes efficiency and safety by detecting early faults using infrared thermography and preventive maintenance.

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Mechanical seals: Innovations and trends defining 2026

José López · January 3, 2026

Artificial intelligence is beginning to influence how mechanical seals are designed and optimized.

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Pipeline Integrity: Smart inspection technologies

Mario Toyo · December 20, 2025

Pipeline integrity evolves with smart inspection technologies that enable accurate, predictive, and reliable diagnostics on industrial assets.

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Floating roof seals: functions, types, and materials

Mayuly Rodríguez · December 11, 2025

Floating roof seals control vapors, reduce emissions and evaporation losses, improve operational safety, and maintain the mechanical stability of the roof.