Mechanical Integrity Articles | Inspection, Corrosion, NDT and Reliability

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LRUT inspection for CUI: From detection to monitoring

Mario Toyo · September 16, 2026

The value of guided waves lies not only in inspecting more pipe with limited access, but also in converting periodic screening and degradation monitoring…

Assets

AST tank turnarounds: How to control scope, inspections, and repairs

Euclides Quiñonez · September 15, 2026

Control scope, inspections, findings and repairs during AST tank turnarounds using API 653 criteria and complete technical traceability.

Assets

Overvoltage protection in classified areas with OVP and OVP2

Yolanda Reyes · September 14, 2026

Surge protection using OVP and OVP2 protects insulation joints against AC faults and lightning strikes.

non destructive testing

Fine defects in welds: Computed radiography with HD-CR 35 NDT

Simón Petit · September 13, 2026

Computed radiography using the HD-CR 35 NDT scanner ensures the detection of fine defects in welds in accordance with ISO 17636-2 and ASTM E2445.

non destructive testing

Localized corrosion in large‑diameter pipes: Guided Wave Screening and Scanning

Guided Ultrasonics LTD. · September 10, 2026

Inspection of localized corrosion in large-diameter pipelines using guided wave techniques to determine the remaining wall thickness.

Engineering

Oil facility revamp: Detail engineering to increase capacity

Euclides Quiñonez · September 9, 2026

Revamp eliminates bottlenecks and expands production through detail engineering.

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Flow control valves facing overpressure risks

Euclides Quiñonez · September 7, 2026

Learn how to select and operate valves to control flow and prevent overpressure during fluid transfer operations.

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Remote inspections: Resident ROV to reduce offshore exposure

Mayuly Rodríguez · September 5, 2026

Resident ROVs support remote subsea inspections, IMR activities and reduced offshore personnel exposure.

Corrosion and Materials

Over voltage protection: Critical differences between spark gaps and DC decouplers

DAIRYLAND ELECTRICAL · September 4, 2026

Isolation joints and cathodic protection systems can be exposed to lightning and high-energy AC faults. Understanding the differences between spark gaps and DC decouplers…