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Inspection of storage tanks according to American Petroleum Institute (API) standards are important to prevent not only catastrophic failures, but also to avoid problems…

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Tank inspection techniques (part 1)

Jesús Contreras. · May 25, 2022

The field of storage tank inspections comprises in-service and out-of-service inspections of vertical and horizontal above-ground and subway tanks. A combination of techniques including…

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Factors Affecting Visual Inspection

Carlos Álvarez · May 11, 2022

Author: Ing. Carlos Álvarez, May 11, 2022. Visual inspection is a simple test compared to other non-destructive testing methods; however, since the main tool…

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Testek facilitates your inspections with the Krautkramer USM 100

Yolanda Reyes · May 3, 2022

The company Waygate Technologies through its commercial representative the Testek Group, leaders in the manufacture and marketing of equipment and materials in non-destructive testing…

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Testek Group expands its market in Latin America

Simón Petit · May 2, 2022

The Testek Group, in its expansion process to new markets in Latin America, announces that it is pleased to announce that they are the…

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Inspection in storage tanks in service

Mayuly Rodríguez · April 18, 2022

Storage tanks are equipment with infrequent maintenance periods, so they require continuous external inspections, to have a better control of their conditions during the…

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Laser Induced Plasma Spectroscopy (LIBS)

José Martínez de Munck. · January 3, 2022

Summary Laser Induced Plasma Spectroscopy (LIBS) represents one of the most useful techniques for the selection and identification of materials. This article describes a…

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The inspector

José Martínez de Munck. · December 22, 2021

Summary. Brief dissertation about the characteristics of the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspector and the peculiarities of our work as industrial inspectors; which is not…

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Unlocking Acoustic Emission: Basics and Breakthroughs

Antonio Zavarce · December 20, 2021

Acoustic Emission (EA) is a very versatile NDT method; during the evaluation, the structure is not required to be out of service. The application…

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Cutting-Edge Tech Boosts Tank Floor Inspections

Yolanda Reyes · November 23, 2021

Author Ing. Edward Madriz, November 23, 2021. Storage tanks play a very important role in the oil, gas and petrochemical industries, since the products…