Digital solutions for corrosion control in the oil & gas industry
Digital tools enable real-time monitoring, failure prediction, and optimized corrosion control strategies for industrial sectors.
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
The American Petroleum Institute and its role in energy efficiency
Establishment of API technical standards and policies for safety, operational quality, and regulation in the hydrocarbon sector.
Valve internals deterioration in alkylation plants
Analysis of the physical, chemical, and operational factors that affect the integrity of industrial valve internals.
Flanged joints in petroleum: common faults and solutions
Description of causes and technical solutions to failures in flanged joints used in high-pressure processes in the oil sector.
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 pipelines: Prevention and mitigation strategies
CO₂ corrosion in hydrocarbon pipelines can be controlled by selecting specific inhibitory materials and techniques.
Key tips for evaluating steel chimneys in the petroleum industry
Detailed and optimal inspection of steel chimneys in the oil industry is essential to ensure efficient, safe operation and compliance with environmental and safety regulations. In this article we will explore the keys to carrying out a comprehensive inspection, addressing topics such as the evaluation of structural conditions, periodic review, safety regulations and other critical aspects that ensure the performance and integrity of these structures.
Maritime management: Drones in terminal and monobuoy inspection
Integration of drones into offshore operations for structural integrity inspections of single-buoys and offshore platforms.
API RP 651: Cathodic protection for oil storage tank floors
API RP 651 provides guidelines for cathodic protection of oil tanks, focusing on preventing corrosion on tank floors.
Keys to implementing a cryogenic tank integrity program
Technical review of critical factors and controls necessary to ensure operational reliability in cryogenic tanks.
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.
Efficient maintenance management in industrial tanks
Good tank maintenance management reduces risks, improves operations, and extends asset life.