engineering
The Atomium: Icon of materials engineering and its preservation over time
The Atomium’s conservation challenges and its relevance as an icon of materials engineering are analysed.
November 1, 2024
Publications of Yolanda Reyes
corrosion and materials
Eco-Friendly Inhibitors: The Future of Corrosion Control
The use of soluble inhibitors in the corrosive medium are the commonly used alternatives due to their low costs, easy application and maintenance. Due to the toxicity of the substances traditionally used as inhibitors of the corrosive process, there is a growing interest in the development of a series of investigations aimed at exploring efficient, economical and environmentally friendly inhibitors.
August 10, 2022
new energies
Biotechnology and its impact on the oil industry
Advances in biotechnology increase the possibilities of going beyond current alternatives for energy supply by introducing more efficient and environmentally sound technologies.
August 4, 2022
new energies
Geothermal: The Hot New Energy Trend Explained
Geothermal energy, although known since ancient times, is now a key energy trend in the fight against climate change.
August 1, 2022
non destructive testing
Explore Acoustic Emission: The Future of Non-Destructive Testing
Author: Ph.D. Yolanda Reyes, July 13, 2022.
Acoustic Emission (EA) is a Non Destructive Testing (NDT) method, based on a physical phenomenon that takes place inside materials. It is defined as the spontaneous energy emitted by a material, in the form of transient elastic waves. They constitute a method applied to detect and locate leaks and defects such as cracks or corrosion in pressure equipment, machines, installations, cranes, bridges, etc. The advantage of the method is that defects can be recorded before they become problems.
July 13, 2022
engineering
Women engineers: breaking barriers
The International Day of Women in Engineering was created by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) in the United Kingdom (year 2014). Due to the boom that this date has taken, it has received the sponsorship of UNESCO in 2016, annually distinguishing 50 female engineers around the world who have excelled in their profession.
June 22, 2022
new energies
Innovative Solutions for Low-Carbon Hydrogen Production
This article describes the current processes and technologies with the greatest future potential for mass production of hydrogen: production from natural gas, through electrolysis, and with alternative sources such as biomass.
June 16, 2022
