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.

All Carlos Álvarez publications

IRRSP Practical Examination Guide for Industrial Radiography

Carlos Álvarez August 8, 2024 Artículo

Training candidates for the IRRSP practical exam, ensuring their competence in radiological safety in industrial radiography.

ASME’s role in the standardization of NDT

Carlos Álvarez August 2, 2024 Artículo

The standardization of NDT by ASME ensures reliable inspections, highlighting the importance of the code in the industry.

NDT in carbon steel vs. stainless steel: a comparative analysis

Carlos Álvarez July 28, 2024 Artículo

This article provides a detailed analysis of non-destructive testing on carbon and stainless steel.

Main types of NDT and their applications in the petroleum industry

Carlos Álvarez July 26, 2024 Artículo

The oil industry relies on NDT to maintain the integrity of equipment and structures, ensuring continuous operations.

Non-destructive analysis using thermography in predictive maintenance

Carlos Álvarez July 9, 2024 Artículo

Predictive maintenance reduces downtime and operating costs by anticipating failures through non-destructive analysis of equipment.

The impact of NDT on equipment and pipeline service life

Carlos Álvarez July 6, 2024 Artículo

Examining the impact of Nondestructive Testing on equipment and pipeline service life.

Where is underwater welding headed? Future trends and challenges

Carlos Álvarez July 4, 2024 Artículo

Improve underwater subsea welding techniques for safer and more efficient infrastructure maintenance.

Application of Non-Destructive Testing in the foundry industry

Carlos Álvarez June 28, 2024 Artículo

Application of NDT in the Foundry Industry: techniques, defects, properties, personnel selection and training.

Quality assurance strategies for pressure vessel manufacturing

Carlos Álvarez June 18, 2024 Artículo

Ensure quality and safety in the manufacture of pressure vessels.

Drone inspection in the energy industry: 4 success cases

Carlos Álvarez June 11, 2024 Artículo

Demonstrating how drone inspection improves efficiency and safety in the energy industry.

Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particles: HTHA Detection Guide

Carlos Álvarez June 3, 2024 Artículo

Detecting High Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTHA) is most effective with wet fluorescent magnetic particles and magnetic flux.

NDT Automation in Industry 4.0: From Digital Testing to NDT 4.0

Carlos Álvarez May 31, 2024 Artículo

The integration of automated NDT in Industry 4.0 enables real-time monitoring and improves predictive maintenance.