equipment inspection
December 28, 2024
Carlos Álvarez
Mechanical Engineer, with Level III certification by the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) in Ultrasound and Radiography. He has more than 29 years of experience in the oil and gas sector in companies such as PDVSA and inspection services related to the oil sector..
Publications of Carlos Álvarez
non destructive testing
Uncovering the Hidden: How Non-Destructive Testing is Helping Solve the Industry’s Toughest Challenges
Industrial challenges require innovative solutions such as NDT to ensure integrity without compromising functionality.
May 21, 2023
non destructive testing
How do Non-Destructive Testing detect the fragility of materials?
Non-Destructive Testing in the industry is used to evaluate the properties and characteristics of materials without permanently damaging or altering them. They are commonly used in the industry to detect potential defects or anomalies in materials, including brittleness that can affect the integrity of assets.
May 7, 2023
non destructive testing
The key to avoiding disasters in the energy industry: Training in non-destructive testing
Non Destructive Testing is a powerful tool for detecting failures in components of process units in the energy industry.
April 27, 2023
non destructive testing
Phased array ultrasonic inspection of austenitic stainless steel welds
Austenitic steels are non-magnetic stainless steels, containing high levels of chromium and nickel and low levels of carbon. Known for their high resistance to corrosion, they are the most used in different applications, in the oil industry and especially in the refining area.
October 19, 2022
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Streamlined Certification for Non-Destructive Testing Experts
Author: Ing. Carlos Álvarez, July 04, 2022.
To ensure the mechanical integrity of equipment and assets typical of the oil and gas industry, it is necessary that they be inspected by qualified and certified personnel. This article aims to clarify doubts about the different standards and parties involved in the certification process and, in turn, provides information on recognized international institutions: such as the American Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT) and the International Organization for Standardization ( ISO).
July 4, 2022
non destructive testing
Factors Affecting Visual Inspection
Author: Ing. Carlos Álvarez, May 11, 2022.
Visual inspection is a simple test compared to other non-destructive testing methods; however, since the main tool for carrying out this activity is the human eye, various factors can affect the sense of sight and distort the observation of surface imperfections.
May 11, 2022
