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
new energies

The future of Fracking: Environmental risks and economic potential

Inspenet, October 8, 2023.
Fracking, also known as hydraulic fracturing, has been a topic of debate and controversy around the world for the past few decades. This oil and gas extraction technique has revolutionized the energy industry, but has also raised significant concerns about its long-term environmental and economic impact.

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non destructive testing

Trends in Guided Wave NDT: Automation and advanced data analysis

Inspenet, September 30, 2023.
In the world of nondestructive inspection, guided wave technology has seen significant advancement in recent years. This technique has evolved rapidly, and current trends in NDT focus on automation and advanced data analysis to improve efficiency and accuracy in defect detection.

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Inspenet- Unidad de Reformación catalítica
downstream

Catalytic reforming for octane optimization: Increasing fuel performance

Inspenet, September 3, 2023.
Catalytic reforming is a state-of-the-art technology in the oil refining industry that plays an important role in optimizing the octane number of fuels. This highly advanced process from a technological point of view involves the molecular rearrangement of hydrocarbons to improve the combustion properties of the final products.

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new energies

Electromobility: The integration of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and its impact on sustainable mobility

Inspenet, July 30, 2023.
In recent years, sustainable mobility has emerged as a key solution to address the challenges of climate change and environmental pollution. Electric vehicles (EVs) have been highlighted as a promising alternative to traditional cars powered by fossil fuels. However, to achieve mass adoption of EVs, it is essential to have adequate charging infrastructure

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