corrosion and materials
Flash rust: Causes, formation and methods of prevention on metallic substrates
Flash rust is an immediate surface oxidation that affects the adhesion of coatings and reduces metal service life.
March 25, 2025
Mayuly Rodríguez
Mechanical Engineer with experience in the oil and gas sector, has technical skills in static equipment inspection, project control, development of work scopes and quality assurance. Contributes to the exchange of knowledge and best practices by writing technical articles related to the energy sector..
Publications of Mayuly Rodríguez
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Revitalize Refining: Essential Equipment Cleaning Solutions
Author: Ing. Mayuly Rodríguez, February 25, 2024.
Process equipment such as heat exchangers, towers, drums, furnaces and boilers in refining plants typically become less efficient over time, because during the operational period, scale deposits are deposited inside them, causing a decrease in operating efficiency below their design value.
February 25, 2024
reliability
Planning of plant shutdown inspections
Author: Ing. Mayuly Rodríguez, February 10, 2024.
The planning and control of plant shutdown inspections transcends the need to ensure compliance with required or requested inspection activities to ensure the integrity and reliability of the plant under maintenance.
February 10, 2024
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Vibrations in hydrocarbon pipelines: How to detect and prevent failures
Author: Ing. Mayuly Rodríguez, February 6, 2024.
The detection and prevention of vibrations in hydrocarbon pipelines is of utmost importance. It is not only about protecting the physical integrity of the pipelines and associated systems, but also about protecting the environment and the safety of workers and communities. Additionally, uncontrolled vibrations can lead to a decrease in operational efficiency, increase maintenance costs, and reduce equipment life.
February 6, 2024
health & safety management
Comprehensive occupational health: Prevention and control in the workplace
Comprehensive occupational health encompasses the prevention of occupational diseases and accidents, considering factors that affect physical, mental and social health.
January 25, 2024
codes and standards
Impact of robotics on API RP 581 inspection methodology
The integration of robotics in the API RP 581 methodology improves safety, efficiency and accuracy in inspections, optimizing structural integrity assessment.
January 24, 2024
new energies
The macro processes of the oil industry and their influence on the energy transition
The macro processes of the oil & gas industry are crucial for the transformation towards a more sustainable and responsible energy future.
December 27, 2023
