Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC): Common pitfalls
Uncover the roles and challenges of MIC and MID, focusing on electrochemical processes and microbial impacts.
Reza Javaherdashti.
June 25, 2024
Energy transition: Future vision of fossil fuels
Introduction Today, it is clear that the age of fossil fuels is coming to an end. The climate emergency and the obligations of international treaties
Javier Colina.
July 18, 2023
Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI): The hidden danger that can corrode industrial assets
Corrosion Under Insulation affects carbon steel piping and equipment, learn about the importance of proper coatings, installation and maintenance.
Félix E. Pino
March 18, 2023
API RP 579-1/ASME FFS-1: Fitness-For-Service
Introduction Fitness-For-Service procedures for evaluating fitness for service (FFS, Fitness For Services) of pressure equipment that contain defects or damage have been developed since the
José Martínez de Munck.
February 15, 2023
Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Strategies
Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) improves asset reliability and optimizes investment in predictive and preventive maintenance.
José Martínez de Munck.
January 15, 2023
“THE SURVIVOR” GREAT BUDDHA OF KAMAKURA
Continuing with this initiative that I have called “Corrosion Tourism, a trip to learn about the beauty and importance of corrosion in iconic structures”, this time we are going to Japan, in the city of Kamakura, to learn about the history of a bronze statue of Amida Buddha, known as The Great Buddha of Kamakura, the second largest Buddha in Japan
Gustavo Romero.
December 14, 2022
Positive Material Analysis (PMI) by X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF).
Positive Material Identification (PMI) is a fast, non-destructive method for verifying the chemical composition of metals and alloys. The portable and cost-effective PMI can be
José Martínez de Munck.
November 21, 2022
Monitoring of boiler tube and component temperatures to generate inspection priorities
This article presents a proposal to be considered, to move from a routine of periodic regulatory inspections and a traditional operational control focused on the assurance of the required steam production, based on the Condition Assessment methodology.
Carlos Lasarte.
October 31, 2022
Cold Bonding a solution for repairing corroded deck plates of marine vessels
As ships and platform structures age, they deteriorate through corrosion and fatigue. External deck corrosion has become a major concern for owners and operators. Marine vessel deck plates and upper shore structures are constantly exposed to a highly corrosive environment (saline medium), not to mention various forms of mechanical actions.
Daniel Contreras.
October 26, 2022
Advanced NDT techniques for the detection of Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI)
Introduction What is Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI)? Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI, Corrosion Under Isolation) is a phenomenon that normally affects carbon steel pipes and pressure
Jesús Contreras.
October 10, 2022
