Euclides Quiñonez
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.
Loading hoses in refineries: A vital link in the supply chain
Cargo hoses not only facilitate the transfer of products, but play an essential role in the efficiency and security of the supply chain, especially in monobuoy operations, dock-to-ship and ship-to-ship loadings.
Robotic innovation in surface treatments, coating and inspections
Inspenet, October 26, 2023.
Robotic innovation has revolutionized procedures related to the preparation of metal surfaces, the application of coatings and inspection in the industrial field. The incorporation of robots has contributed to greater efficiency, precision and substantial cost reduction, while improving the quality of final products.
