Euclides Quiñonez
Challenges and solutions in the installation and maintenance of flanged joints in the oil and gas industry
Author: Eng. Euclides Quiñonez, 21 February 2024.
Flanged joints are highly relevant elements for connections between pipes, equipment, and accessories in industrial systems, in addition to facilitating their assembly and disassembly. However, the installation and maintenance of these seals present a number of challenges that can affect their performance and the operational efficiency of the entire system.
Zero-based inspection for upstream oil and gas assets
Author: Ing. Euclides Quiñonez, February 11, 2024.
The upstream oil and gas sector faces constant challenges to ensure the safety, reliability and efficiency of its assets. Zero-based inspection emerges as a fundamental strategy to address these challenges, allowing for a thorough assessment of assets at an early stage without relying on background information.
CO2 corrosion in hydrocarbon pipelines: Mechanisms, prevention and mitigation strategies
Author: Ing. Euclides Quiñonez, February 3, 2024.
CO2 corrosion in hydrocarbon pipelines is a critical phenomenon that can compromise the structural integrity and safety of facilities. CO2 is a byproduct generated in oil and gas production and refining processes, which interacts with metal in pipelines, triggering corrosive mechanisms that must be addressed effectively.
Optimizing the integrity of aboveground oil storage tanks with API RP 651
API RP 651 provides guidelines for cathodic protection of oil tanks, focusing on preventing corrosion on tank floors.
Non-invasive monitoring methods for tank bottoms in service
Author: Ing. Euclides Quiñonez, January 2, 2024.
Storage tanks play an important role in the supply of processed products in the industry, since they allow the collection and availability of raw materials and finished products.
Key Elements of a Storage Tank Maintenance Management Program
Inspenet, December 26, 2023.
Almost all industries use storage tanks, within which they play a vital role, for processing products ranging from crude oil and its derivatives. Tank maintenance management is essential to prevent catastrophic failures, minimize environmental risks and ensure operational continuity.
