non destructive testing
Data analysis in NDT: Key to defect management
Data analysis strengthens Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), to manage defects with greater accuracy and anticipation.
June 6, 2025
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..
Publications of Euclides Quiñonez
maritime terminals and monobuoys
Evaluation and structural analysis of springs
Structural analysis of springs: key to safe and efficient port operations.
May 10, 2024
maritime terminals and monobuoys
Technical guide for designing oil transfer hoses
Key criteria for designing hoses for the safe transport of liquid hydrocarbons.
May 4, 2024
corrosion and materials
Ecological inhibitors vs. traditional ones in corrosion control
Comparison between ecological inhibitors vs. traditional for sustainable solutions.
April 21, 2024
codes and standards
API Q1 and Q2: Improving operational efficiency in the oil industry
Examination of API Q1 and Q2 standards and how they drive process improvement, risk management, and operational efficiency in industrial systems.
April 3, 2024
corrosion and materials
Types of corrosion in hydrotreating and hydrodesulfurizing units
Author: Ing. Euclides Quiñonez, March 22, 2024.
Hydrotreating and hydrodesulfurization (HT/HDS) in oil refineries are combined processes that play a decisive role in reducing sulfur content, mainly in fuels, which allows compliance with environmental regulations. However, these processes involve severe conditions that expose assets or equipment to various types of corrosion.
March 29, 2024
assets
Common causes of process piping flanged joint failures
Author Ing. Euclides Quiñonez, March 21, 2024.
Flanged joints are key elements in process piping systems, allowing secure and flexible connections for ease of maintenance, inspection, and system modification. Despite their importance, these joints are prone to various failures that can significantly compromise the safe and efficient operation of industrial facilities.
March 21, 2024
