Mechanical Integrity Articles | Inspection, Corrosion, NDT and Reliability

Author Ing. Euclides Quiñonez, March 21, 2024. Flanged joints are key elements in process piping systems, allowing secure and flexible connections for ease of…

Corrosion and Materials

Technologies for corrosion protection of wind turbines

Antonio Zavarce · March 19, 2024

Wind turbines are essential in the transition to renewable energies, highlighting the need to maximize their durability.

non destructive testing

Evaluation of wind turbine blades with the PAUT technique

Carlos Álvarez · March 17, 2024

Regular wind blade evaluations are essential to ensure the safety and reliability of wind turbines.

Assets

Inspection and maintenance of relief valves in plants in service

José López · March 15, 2024

Author: Analyst. Jose Lopez, March 15, 2024. Pressure Relief Valves (PRV) are safety components in industrial plants, protecting systems against overpressure situations that could…

Corrosion and Materials

Digital solutions for corrosion control in the oil & gas industry

Euclides Quiñonez · March 14, 2024

Digital tools enable real-time monitoring, failure prediction, and optimized corrosion control strategies for industrial sectors.

Codes and Standards

The American Petroleum Institute and its role in energy efficiency

Euclides Quiñonez · March 12, 2024

Establishment of API technical standards and policies for safety, operational quality, and regulation in the hydrocarbon sector.

Reliability

Analysis for the delimitation of inspections in pipe circuits

Mario Toyo · March 10, 2024

Piping circuit inspections ensure safety, efficiency and reliability, preventing failures with serious consequences on services, environment and safety.

Corrosion and Materials

Influence of environmental conditions on atmospheric corrosion

Mayuly Rodríguez · March 9, 2024

Author: Ing. Mayuly Rodriguez, March 9, 2024. Atmospheric corrosion does not depend exclusively on the affected asset, since it develops under the influence of…

Assets

Maximizing efficiency: Optimization in rotating equipment

José López · March 8, 2024

Author: Inspector. José López, 08 March 2024. Maximizing efficiency in rotating equipment is a fundamental element in various industries. Efficient rotating equipment leads to…