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API 650 standardizes the design, manufacture, assembly, and inspection of steel atmospheric tanks, ensuring structural integrity and leak tightness with verifiable criteria.

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NACE TM0190 and its application in the evaluation of aluminum anodes

Yolanda Reyes · February 6, 2026

The NACE TM0190 standard defines the test for validating the electrochemical performance of aluminum anodes.

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ASME Section IX: Qualified welding on BPVC pressure vessels

Mayuly Rodríguez · January 27, 2026

ASME Section IX governs welding in pressure vessels, ensuring technical qualification, document traceability, and BPVC compliance during industrial fabrication.

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API 520: Sizing and selection of pressure relief devices

José López · January 25, 2026

The correct application of API 520 is critical to ensure the protection of pressurized equipment against overpressure scenarios.

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GD&T certification: Applying ASME Y14.5 correctly

Mayuly Rodríguez · January 21, 2026

GD&T certification aligns design, quality, and production, reducing dimensional conflicts through consistent application of ASME Y14.5.

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ASME B31.1: Design, fabrication, and inspection of power piping

Mario Toyo · January 19, 2026

Technical guide on ASME B31.1 applied to the design, manufacture, inspection, and operation of power piping in power plants.

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ASME PCC-3: Visual inspection and risk based planning

Mayuly Rodríguez · December 29, 2025

Visual inspection under ASME PCC-3 strengthens the risk-based approach by linking CoF, PoF, and visual data with reliable decisions.

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API 510: Best practices for inspecting vessels in service

Euclides Quiñonez · December 19, 2025

Learn about API 510 best practices to ensure the integrity of pressure vessels in operation.

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API Inspections: Essential practices of API 510, 570, and 653

Mario Toyo · November 30, 2025

Comprehensive inspection API (510, 570, 653). Mechanical integrity in the Oil & Gas industry (NDT and Certified Inspector). Reduce failures, optimize costs, and ensure…