equipment inspection
ILI and ASNT Certification: NDT accuracy in pipeline inspection
ASNT certification In Line Inspection ensures competence in the evaluation of pipelines and ducts.
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
Advanced HTHA detection with PCI technology
The PCI technique allows the identification of HTHA damage in materials subjected to critical operating conditions.
March 13, 2024
non destructive testing
Phase Array Ultrasound (PAUT) in corrosion control of minor pipelines
Advanced phased array ultrasound evaluation for corrosion inspection on smaller diameter lines.
March 6, 2024
non destructive testing
Flange defect detection using Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing
Technical review of the use of phased array ultrasound to evaluate flange defects within pressure and piping systems.
March 2, 2024
non destructive testing
Inspection techniques for air exchanger tubes
Evaluation of methods for detecting defects and degradation in air-cooled heat exchanger tubes in industrial environments.
February 27, 2024
non destructive testing
Corrosion mapping in storage tanks using Phase-Guided Beamforming
The service life and reliability of Aboveground Storage Tanks depend on ensuring their structural integrity through corrosion mapping.
February 20, 2024
non destructive testing
3D corrosion detection enhanced by total focusing method (TFM)
Integration of TFM in ultrasonic testing improves corrosion assessment with accurate 3D imaging and better detection in critical zones.
February 12, 2024
