non destructive testing
Near Field Array for cooler tube failure detection
Discover how Near Field Array revolutionizes corrosion mapping in air cooler tubes.
Mechanical Integrity
codes and standards
API Q1 and Q2: Improving operational efficiency in the oil industry
Examination of API Q1 and Q2 standards and how they drive process improvement, risk management, and operational efficiency in industrial systems.
corrosion and materials
Cathodic protection in marine concrete: keys to monitoring
Steel corrosion in concrete marine infrastructure requires effective and monitored cathodic protection systems.
codes and standards
Criteria for pump selection in industry according to API 685
API 685 defines key criteria for selecting sealless pumps in petroleum processes with hazardous or toxic fluids.
non destructive testing
Non-destructive testing methods for inspecting coke drums
In refining, coke drums, subjected to extreme conditions, require non-destructive testing to detect failures.
corrosion and materials
Types of corrosion in hydrotreating and hydrodesulfurizing units
Formation of iron sulfides and hydrogen sulfide as critical causes of degradation in hydrodesulfurization units.
codes and standards
Integrity of storage tanks under API 653 standards
Author: Ing. Mayuly Rodriguez, March 26, 2024. Ensuring the integrity of these containers through the requirements of API 653 is essential for the continuity of operations,…
corrosion and materials
Advanced materials to combat corrosion in solar panel technology
Author: Ph.D. Yolanda Reyes, March 24, 2024. Corrosion in solar panels represents a significant problem in the solar energy industry, caused by exposure to aggressive environmental…
assets
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,…
corrosion and materials
Technologies for corrosion protection of wind turbines
Wind turbines are essential in the transition to renewable energies, highlighting the need to maximize their durability.
non destructive testing
Evaluation of wind turbine blades with the PAUT technique
Regular wind blade evaluations are essential to ensure the safety and reliability of wind turbines.
assets
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…