Mechanical Integrity Articles | Inspection, Corrosion, NDT and Reliability

The anchor profile in coatings determines the adhesion and durability of anticorrosive systems by defining the microgeometry where the coating mechanically bonds to the…

Codes and Standards

NDT SNT-TC-1A certification: Applied technical guide

Mayuly Rodríguez · March 8, 2026

SNT-TC-1A certification ensures competence and traceability, allowing companies to define specific scopes by method and procedure without losing control.

Corrosion and Materials

Selection and specification of anti-corrosive coatings in biofuels

Yolanda Reyes · March 6, 2026

Anti-corrosion coatings in biofuels must withstand complex chemical environments to prevent polymer degradation and loss of structural integrity.

equipment inspection

Rope access inspection in critical Oil & Gas assets

Antonio Zavarce · March 4, 2026

Rope access inspection allows critical assets in Oil & Gas to be assessed by integrating NDT, risk control, and operational efficiency.

Corrosion and Materials

Ballast tanks: Application and inspection of marine coatings

Mayuly Rodríguez · March 2, 2026

Ballast tank coatings create an anti-corrosive barrier against salts and wet-dry cycles, protecting integrity and operational availability.

Corrosion and Materials

Thermal spraying: Application, inspection, and typical failures

José López · February 27, 2026

Thermal spraying applies atomized materials onto substrates to enhance properties such as wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and thermal insulation.

non destructive testing

Non-magnetic crawler robots for field NDT inspection

Antonio Zavarce · February 25, 2026

Non-magnetic crawler robots for field NDT inspection on coated surfaces and stainless steel, improving asset safety and integrity.

non destructive testing

Non-Destructive Testing in industrial shutdown planning

Mario Toyo · February 24, 2026

Non-destructive Testing (NDT) enhances shutdown planning by integrating Risk-Based Inspection (RBI), optimizing failure detection and prioritizing critical assets.