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Visual Inspection (VT) to detect damage in oil and gas assets

Mario Toyo · August 15, 2026

Visual inspection (VT) helps detect damage in oil and gas assets, guide complementary NDT and support mechanical integrity decisions

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Shortage of Level III NDT technicians in plants: inspection validation through remote collaboration

Inspenet. · August 11, 2026

Optimize mechanical integrity in the absence of Level III NDT technicians through secure remote collaboration.

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Quality assurance vs. quality control: traceability in asset integrity

Euclides Quiñonez · August 10, 2026

How QA, QC, and traceability improve the reliability of inspections and support technical decisions on asset integrity.

Assets

AST tank emergencies: API 653 repair to recover service

Mayuly Rodríguez · August 9, 2026

AST tank emergencies disrupt operations, generate financial losses, and cause unplanned shutdowns across critical industrial storage facilities worldwide.

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Thin-walled pipeline? When to use a mechanical sleeve

Mario Toyo · August 6, 2026

Learn how to evaluate thin-walled piping and select the best in-service repair option in accordance with ASME PCC-2.

Corrosion and Materials

Field weld: Coatings against premature corrosion

Mayuly Rodríguez · August 5, 2026

Technical guide on the steps, inspections, and conditions required for applying industrial paint protection systems.

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In-service inspection programs and corrosion circuits

Mario Toyo · August 4, 2026

Practical guide to implementing in-service inspection programs, managing corrosion circuits, and protecting industrial assets during operation.

Corrosion and Materials

Galvanic corrosion in dock flanges: Electrical isolation kits for mitigation

Yolanda Reyes · August 3, 2026

Galvanic corrosion compromises the integrity of spring flanges in marine environments. Learn how electrical isolation kits help prevent this degradation mechanism.