LOTO: Safe Practice for the control of hazardous energy
LOTO ensures a Zero energy state and protects workers from hazardous energy.
Euclides Quiñonez
Mechanical Engineer with specialization in industrial maintenance. 43 years of experience in the oil, petrochemical, gas, metalworking and food industries. Content developer, expert analyst in equipment and corrosion inspection and plant shutdown technical management. Qualified and certified in non-destructive testing techniques UT, PT, VT, MT, RT.
All Euclides Quiñonez publications
Corrosion on offshore platforms for oil and gas extraction
Corrosion in oil and gas extraction on offshore platforms is a critical challenge that requires continued attention.
Hydrostatic testing of pipes: critical errors and hidden risks
Ensuring operational integrity and safety through hydrostatic pipelines testing.
Corrosion under insulation in AST tanks: Causes and solutions
Causes, detection, and solutions for corrosion under insulation in AST tanks to ensure safety and reliability.
In-service underwater inspection: Monitoring and structural integrity
In extreme conditions, underwater inspection and structural monitoring enable the identification of signs of corrosion or fatigue in platforms and pipelines.
Thermal monitoring in industrial furnaces: Hot spot detection
Thermal monitoring in industrial furnaces optimizes efficiency and safety by detecting early faults using infrared thermography and preventive maintenance.
API 510: Best practices for inspecting vessels in service
Learn about API 510 best practices to ensure the integrity of pressure vessels in operation.
TFMi: Next-generation ultrasonic inspection
TFMi combines TFM and Full Matrix Capture for accurate, clear, and reliable ultrasonic inspections in critical industries.
API 500: Electrical area classification in petroleum installations
API 500 guides electrical classification in hazardous oil and gas areas to ensure safety and protect equipment.
Oil exploration 4.0: Innovation in the search for reserves
Oil exploration combines traditional methods and 4.0 technology to locate and evaluate reservoirs accurately and sustainably.
Key practices for improving the durability of marine hoses
Analyzing best practices to improve the durability of marine hoses in offshore operations.
API 537: Design, safety, and sustainability in flare systems
API 537 guides the safe and sustainable design of flare systems, optimizing combustion and reducing methane and VOC emissions.