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
Strategies for Selecting NDT according to API RP 577
API RP 577 standard facilitates the accurate selection of NDT methods in welding inspections.
December 17, 2023
non destructive testing
Inspection of steam reformer tubes with combined NDT
Author: Ing. Carlos Álvarez, December 10, 2023.
Steam reformer tubes used in the refining, petrochemical and fertilizer industries are manufactured by the centrifugal casting process of heat-resistant austenitic alloys, such as HK-40, HP-40 and HP-Niobium modified materials. These tubes are prone to various degradation mechanisms such as creep, the useful life of these tubes depends largely on operation and maintenance. Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) plays a fundamental role in detecting these failures.
December 10, 2023
non destructive testing
Advanced evaluation of composite materials in modern engineering
Current techniques for analyzing composite materials in high-performance industrial sectors.
December 2, 2023
codes and standards
ASME VIII: Keys to pressure vessel fabrication
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.
November 26, 2023
non destructive testing
Transforming Manufacturing: The Power of END 4.0 Optimization
Explore the intersection between NDT 4.0 and manufacturing process optimization, highlighting its impact on quality, productivity and operational excellence.
November 20, 2023
non destructive testing
Microwave Non-Destructive Testing: Innovation in NDT technology
The application of microwaves improves non-destructive inspection of dielectric materials, offering high sensitivity without altering the properties of the tested object.
November 14, 2023
