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
Materiales compuestos
non destructive testing

Composite materials: Advances in Non-Destructive Testing to guarantee structural integrity

Inspenet, December 2, 2023.
This article highlights “Advances in the evaluation of composite materials”, focusing attention on “Non-Destructive Testing”. It addresses the following technologies: advanced ultrasound, digital radiography, active thermography and artificial intelligence, in order to understand how these tools ensure the excellence and reliability of the materials that drive the technological era.

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ASME Sección VIII
codes and standards

ASME Code Section VIII: Essential Strategies for Successful Implementation in Pressure Vessel Manufacturing

Section VIII of the ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Code is a fundamental standard in the pressure equipment industry. This section establishes requirements for the design, manufacture and inspection of pressure vessels. ASME Section VIII Division 1 is a comprehensive standard with several requirements and guidelines for testing and certification of pressure vessels.

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