Mechanical Integrity Articles | Inspection, Corrosion, NDT and Reliability

Inspenet, October 24, 2023. In the world of industrial inspection, the constant search for innovative technologies that allow a more precise and efficient evaluation…

Corrosion and Materials

Problems and solutions in a Cathodic Protection system

Yolanda Reyes · October 21, 2023

Identifies problems such as electrical interference and high soil resistivity in cathodic protection systems.

Corrosion and Materials

Keys to Cathodic Protection in marine and deepwater environments

Antonio Zavarce · October 18, 2023

The design of the system depends on the coating, soil resistivity and type of structure to be protected.

Corrosion and Materials

Stress Corrosion Cracking: Mechanism, control and practical cases

Yolanda Reyes · October 16, 2023

SCC compromises metallic structures by combining mechanical stress and corrosion, requiring environmental control and appropriate material selection.

Codes and Standards

Success stories in the application of API RP 580 in risk assessment

Jesús Vogler · October 16, 2023

Review of real-life experiences with API RP 580, applied to optimize maintenance decisions and assess operational risks.

Corrosion and Materials

Environmental factors in the corrosion of marine structures

Mayuly Rodríguez · October 15, 2023

Marine corrosion is enhanced by environmental conditions that alter the electrochemical behavior of metallic materials.

Corrosion and Materials

Importance of insulating joints in cathodic protection systems

Inspenet. · October 14, 2023

Insulating gaskets are essential to maintain electrical separation and prevent interference in cathodic protection systems.

Codes and Standards

The critical role of API standards in the petroleum industry

Antonio Zavarce · October 11, 2023

Compliance with API standards reduces operational risks and improves the integrity of oilfield equipment.

Corrosion and Materials

NACE SP0169 and its role in external corrosion control in pipelines

Mayuly Rodríguez · October 10, 2023

In the constant battle against structural degradation induced by external corrosion, particularly in infrastructures operating in restricted access areas where inspections are difficult to…