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Causas comunes de fallas en uniones bridadas de tuberías de proceso
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Common causes of process piping flanged joint failures

Author Ing. Euclides Quiñonez, March 21, 2024.
Flanged joints are key elements in process piping systems, allowing secure and flexible connections for ease of maintenance, inspection, and system modification. Despite their importance, these joints are prone to various failures that can significantly compromise the safe and efficient operation of industrial facilities.

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Inspección y mantenimiento de válvulas de alivio en plantas en servicio
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Inspection and maintenance of relief valves in plants in service

Author: Analyst. Jose Lopez, March 15, 2024.
Pressure Relief Valves (PRV) are safety components in industrial plants, protecting systems against overpressure situations that could cause damage or even catastrophic consequences. They are designed to release overpressurization in order to protect assets, following international standards and regulations.

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Maximizando la eficiencia Optimización en equipos rotativos
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Maximizing efficiency: Optimization in rotating equipment

Author: Inspector. José López, 08 March 2024.
Maximizing efficiency in rotating equipment is a fundamental element in various industries. Efficient rotating equipment leads to cost savings, extended equipment life, improved safety, increased productivity and better resource management.

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Compresores: El núcleo de la producción de petróleo
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Compressors: The core of oil production

Author: Analyst. José López, 01 March 2024.
A compressor is a device capable of increasing the pressure of a compressible fluid while reducing its volume. They are important components in the petroleum industry, playing a key role in the production, processing and transportation of natural gas through a variety of equipment, including pipelines, valves, separators and filters, by providing the necessary pressure and flow. Driving efficiency and profitability throughout the hydrocarbon supply chain.

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Mecanismos de deterioro en internos de las válvulas de procesos en plantas de alquilación
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Deterioration mechanisms in process valve internals in alkylation plants.

Author: Ing. Euclides Quiñonez, February 28, 2024.
Deterioration of valve internals can cause critical failures, affecting the safety, operational efficiency and profitability of alkylation plants, which are of great importance in the oil industry. High octane components for gasoline are produced in these units.

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