Mechanical Integrity Articles | Inspection, Corrosion, NDT and Reliability

Author: Ing. Mayuly Rodríguez, February 10, 2024. The planning and control of plant shutdown inspections transcends the need to ensure compliance with required or…

Assets

Methods to prevent vibrations in hydrocarbon pipelines

Mayuly Rodríguez · February 6, 2024

The correct prevention of vibrations in hydrocarbon pipelines minimizes risks and prolongs the useful life of the systems.

non destructive testing

Electromagnetic mapping to assess corrosion in industrial assets

Carlos Álvarez · February 4, 2024

Technical analysis of ACFM, MFL and Eddy current methods applied to electromagnetic corrosion mapping in complex metallic structures.

Corrosion and Materials

CO2 corrosion in pipelines: Prevention and mitigation strategies

Euclides Quiñonez · February 3, 2024

CO₂ corrosion in hydrocarbon pipelines can be controlled by selecting specific inhibitory materials and techniques.

Assets

Unbreakable pillars: Mechanical integrity as the key to failure

Antonio Zavarce · January 31, 2024

Mechanical integrity in petroleum operations minimizes failures, enhances equipment reliability, and ensures compliance with safety regulations.

Assets

Optimizing the performance of industrial fans

José López · January 29, 2024

How modifications in design, control, and operation directly influence the technical performance of fans in complex industrial environments.

Assets

Key tips for evaluating steel chimneys in the petroleum industry

Euclides Quiñonez · January 28, 2024

Detailed and optimal inspection of steel chimneys in the oil industry is essential to ensure efficient, safe operation and compliance with environmental and safety…

Codes and Standards

Impact of robotics on API RP 581 inspection methodology

Mayuly Rodríguez · January 24, 2024

The integration of robotics in the API RP 581 methodology improves safety, efficiency and accuracy in inspections, optimizing structural integrity assessment.