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
April 23, 2024
non destructive testing
Pulsed Eddy Current Array (PECA) applied to marine terminal inspection
The Pulsed Eddy Current Array technique is a useful tool in the inspection of structures and components at marine terminals.
April 20, 2024
non destructive testing
April 4, 2024
non destructive testing
Non-Destructive Testing Methods for Coke Drum Inspection
In refining, coke drums, subjected to extreme conditions, require non-destructive testing to detect failures.
March 30, 2024
non destructive testing
March 17, 2024
non destructive testing
Advances in the Evaluation of High Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTHA): Ultrasonic Phase Coherence Imaging (PCI) Technique
Author: Ing. Carlos Alvarez, March 13, 2024.
High Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTHA) represents a significant risk
for industrial equipment operating in environments with high hydrogen content, especially in sectors such as petrochemicals and refining. Recent advances in ultrasound technology, particularly Phase Coherence Imaging (PCI), offer promising solutions to improve HTHA assessment.
March 13, 2024
