Mechanical Integrity Articles | Inspection, Corrosion, NDT and Reliability

The borescope enables non-destructive internal inspections in difficult areas, optimizing industrial maintenance and avoiding costly disassembly of key equipment.

Codes and Standards

API 653: 35 years ensuring tank integrity

Simón Petit · April 12, 2025

API 653 ensures inspection, repair, and safety in storage tanks.

Assets

Pressure vessels: The ASME evolution for a sustainable future

Euclides Quiñonez · April 9, 2025

Evolution of pressure vessels under the ASME code and its impact on industrial safety and sustainability.

Corrosion and Materials

Smart Prediction for Corrosion Failures with AI

Antonio Zavarce · April 8, 2025

AI revolutionizes corrosion failure prediction, reducing costs and increasing asset life through multivariate analysis.

Assets

Hydraulic turbines: principles, design, operation and innovations

José López · April 6, 2025

Hydraulic turbines convert water's kinetic energy into mechanical energy, driving hydroelectric efficiency.

Corrosion and Materials

AMPP: Four years transforming the global economy against corrosion

Simón Petit · April 4, 2025

AMPP drives innovation in materials protection. Connect with experts at the AMPP 2025 Annual Convention and lead change.

Corrosion and Materials

Control of test stations in cathodic protection test systems

Yolanda Reyes · April 3, 2025

The test stations allow monitoring of cathodic protection, avoiding infrastructure problems and reducing maintenance and repair costs.

Corrosion and Materials

Industrial painting: Cost savings through planned maintenance

Marcelo Hamsi · April 2, 2025

The planned maintenance of industrial paint is essential for the corrosion protection of assets.

Corrosion and Materials

Dezincification of brass: Causes, prevention, and best practices

Antonio Zavarce · April 1, 2025

Brass dezincification is a critical problem in materials exposed to aggressive environments, affecting their structural strength and functionality over time.