Jesús Contreras

Metallurgical engineer, with two diplomas in Business Management, and who has developed his career for more than 20 years in the area of Non Destructive Testing, today, he is the owner of his company Tecno NDT LLC in Madrid, Spain.

All Jesús Contreras publications

Detecting Corrosion Under Insulation with Advanced NDT Methods

Jesús Contreras. October 10, 2022 Article

The selection of the NDT method depends on the type of insulation, wall thickness and accessibility of the pipe.

Unlocking Tank Commissioning: The Crucial Role of NDT

Jesús Contreras. September 28, 2022 Article

NDTs allow for the evaluation and assurance of optimal tank conditions during deployment, repair, and industrial maintenance.

Discover NDT’s crucial role in tank commissioning

Jesús Contreras. September 26, 2022 Article

NDTs ensure that a storage tank meets safe and operational conditions before being put into operation.

Tank Inspection Techniques (part 2)

Jesús Contreras. May 30, 2022 Article

Inspection of storage tanks according to American Petroleum Institute (API) standards are important to prevent not only catastrophic failures, but also to avoid problems related to the mechanical integrity of the assets affected mainly by corrosion in floors, walls and ceilings.

Tank inspection techniques (part 1)

Jesús Contreras. May 25, 2022 Article

The field of storage tank inspections comprises in-service and out-of-service inspections of vertical and horizontal above-ground and subway tanks. A combination of techniques including engineering calculations according to API 653 and API 650 and other relevant specifications are used to perform a comprehensive inspection of the overall condition of the tank.

Impact of Non-Destructive Testing in Aerospace Innovation

Jesús Contreras. March 9, 2022 Article

Non-Destructive Testing in the aerospace industry ensures the safety of critical components through advanced techniques such as Time Reversal and Eddy Currents.