health & safety management
OSHA compliance guards for machine safety
Ensuring occupational safety through the correct implementation of guards on machinery, complying with OSHA regulations.
September 6, 2024
Publications of Antonio Zavarce
non destructive testing
Understanding slug catchers: Operation, types and maintenance in gas plants
Author: Ing. Antonio Zavarce, December 24, 2023. In the oil and gas industry, the efficiency and safety of production processes are crucial. Among the essential components for this type of environment are “slug catchers”, devices designed to handle specific phenomena in oil and gas flow lines.
December 24, 2023
new energies
Transportation Electrification: Catalyst for a new energy era
Inspenet, December 21, 2023.
The transportation sector is one of the largest consumers of petroleum products, contributing significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and energy dependence on crude oil. The electrification of transportation, including electric vehicles (EVs), electric trains and other non-petroleum-dependent modes of transportation, is emerging as a promising solution.
December 21, 2023
equipment inspection
Ensuring the industrial future: Innovations in industrial inspection, integrity monitoring, and data management
Innovations in industrial inspection are essential to meet the challenges of aging infrastructures and the growing demand for sustainable practices.
December 16, 2023
midstream
The strategic link in the energy industry: A comprehensive analysis of the midstream sector
Inspenet, December 1, 2023.
In the intricate and vast universe of the energy industry, the midstream sector often remains in the shadows of its more visible counterparts, the upstream and downstream. The importance of this sector lies in ensuring that energy resources are transported efficiently and safely, from extraction sites to markets and refineries.
December 1, 2023
corrosion and materials
Points to take into account in the Cathodic Protection of structures in marine and deep water environments
Inspenet, October 18, 2023.
Structures such as oil platforms, underwater pipelines and docks are constantly exposed to corrosive environments. The salinity of seawater, marine life, among others, contribute to speeding up this process. Therefore, it is imperative to take preventive measures. In this article, some considerations in the cathodic protection of these structures are presented.
October 18, 2023
corrosion and materials
Nano-resilience: Transforming corrosion management in the oil industry
Inspenet, September 7, 2023.
In the oil industry, corrosion management is important to ensure the operational safety, efficiency and sustainability of equipment and infrastructure. Nano-resilience combines nanotechnology and advanced materials to improve the resistance of materials to corrosion, prolonging their useful life and reducing maintenance costs.
September 7, 2023
