Redactor Carlos Álvarez

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
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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).

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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.

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