Inspection in storage tanks in service
Storage tanks are equipment with infrequent maintenance periods, so they require continuous external inspections, to have a better control of their conditions during the time they…
Structure of the quality management system according to ISO 9001:2015
ISO 9001:2015 defines 'stakeholder' as a person or organization affected or influenced by a decision or activity.
Microbiological Corrosion
Article on bacteriological corrosion. Some bacteria thrive in anaerobic conditions and produce compounds that cause iron oxidation ..
How reliable and safe is your boilers? (2nd part)
It is to reflect! In the first part of this sequence of articles, reference is made to the accidents that have occurred since 2016, related explosions…
Model for an ongoing inspection program
This document is a guide for selecting and including pipes and static equipment in an ongoing inspection program for the Oil and Gas Industry.
Hydrogen reformer: protocol for emergency shutdowns
A detailed technical protocol for handling emergency shutdowns in a hydrogen reformer within industrial plants is presented.
Asset Evaluation Under ISO Standards: Differential Aeration Corrosion
In this article, it is intended to describe the corrosion processes associated with exposed metal structure systems in environments with high relative humidity; causing different deterioration…
Coating inspection: Essential procedures for asset reliability
Technical guide on the steps, inspections, and conditions required for applying industrial paint protection systems.
Pros and Cons of Encapsulating a Pipe Section
The encapsulation process welded in pipe; It is the result of wrapping a metal pipe with a diameter (Example 4” Ø) with another metal pipe (6”…
Eiffel Tower: Discover the Grace of the Iron Lady
The Eiffel Tower, also known as The Iron Lady, a wrought-iron marvel that has exceeded its design life of 20 years (it is currently 121 years…