History of metals: origin and evolution throughout humanity
The history of metals reveals their essential role in human evolution, from copper to steel, transforming culture, economy and technology.
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How offshore platforms operate and extract oil
Offshore platforms are structures that, through advanced engineering, enable hydrocarbons to be extracted under certain conditions and sustain the energy supply that fuels the global economy.
The historical and scientific evolution of metal corrosion
Metal corrosion has been studied since the earliest empirical observations up to modern electrochemical theories.
Types of corrosion: technical classification and predictive monitoring
Understanding the types of corrosion is key to industrial asset management, as it helps prevent critical failures, optimize maintenance and reduce operating costs.
Computational detection of corrosion in photovoltaic panels: From algorithmic analysis to artificial intelligence
Algorithms and artificial intelligence monitor and predict corrosion in photovoltaic panels, optimizing maintenance and reducing failures.
Anticorrosive performance of Corten steel
Corten steel combines alloy elements that form a passive protective layer, ensuring resistance to atmospheric corrosion in exposed applications.
Stress corrosion cracking in 316 stainless steel welds
This topic discusses the vulnerability of welded 316 stainless steel joints to Stress Corrosion, analyzing how microstructural heterogeneity, residual stresses, and thermal sensitization affect strength.
PLA: The polymer challenging petroleum in modern industry
Polylactic acid (PLA) stands out as an environmentally friendly solution to the use of conventional plastics, reducing environmental impact thanks to its renewable origin and biodegradability.
Inclusions and their impact on the corrosion of chromium alloys
Inclusions affect the corrosion resistance of chromium alloys in industrial applications.
Ethylene glycol: properties industrial uses hazards and safe handling
Ethylene glycol is a chemical compound widely used in industry for its antifreeze properties and polyester fibers. Although useful, its toxicity requires safe handling.
Types of chemical reactions applied in chemical engineering
Types of chemical reactions enable the design of processes based on their conditions, ensuring efficiency, safety, and viability in chemical engineering.
Corrosion prevention technologies in renewable energies
The renewable energy sector is expanding rapidly, driven by the global need to mitigate climate change and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Technologies such as wind, solar, hydro…