Articles by corrosion and materials

Tipos de  corrosión en las unidades de hidrotratamiento e hidrodesulfuración
corrosion and materials

Types of corrosion in hydrotreating and hydrodesulfurizing units

Author: Ing. Euclides Quiñonez, March 22, 2024.
Hydrotreating and hydrodesulfurization (HT/HDS) in oil refineries are combined processes that play a decisive role in reducing sulfur content, mainly in fuels, which allows compliance with environmental regulations. However, these processes involve severe conditions that expose assets or equipment to various types of corrosion.

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Desarrollo de materiales avanzados para mejorar la resistencia a la corrosión en paneles solares
corrosion and materials

Development of advanced materials to improve corrosion resistance in solar panels

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 conditions. Corrosion in photovoltaic modules will lead to a reduction in module power output and affect the entire output of your system. In this respect, advances in materials play an important role, especially in the manufacture of these components.

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Tecnologías para la protección anticorrosiva de turbinas eólicas
corrosion and materials

Technologies for corrosion protection of wind turbines

Author: Ing. Antonio Zavarce, March 19, 2024.
At the forefront of the transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy, wind turbines are emerging as key pillars in harnessing the potential of renewable energies. As the world moves towards an energy matrix less dependent on fossil fuels, the importance of maximizing the efficiency and durability of these structures cannot be underestimated.

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Soluciones digitales para el control de la corrosión en el sector oil & gas
corrosion and materials

Digital solutions for corrosion control in the oil & gas industry

Author: Ing. Euclides Quiñonez, March 14, 2024.
In the oil and gas industry, corrosion represents one of the most significant and costly challenges, affecting not only the integrity and safety of facilities, but also operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. Faced with this challenge, the oil sector has focused on the search for digital solutions with advanced technology for corrosion monitoring and control.

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Influencia de la condiciones ambientales en la corrosión atmosférica
corrosion and materials

Influence of environmental conditions on atmospheric corrosion

Author: Ing. Mayuly Rodriguez, March 9, 2024.
Atmospheric corrosion does not depend exclusively on the affected asset, since it develops under the influence of corrosive factors or agents present in the atmosphere. These factors are humidity, ambient temperature, wind, salinity, acid gases, suspended particles, among others.

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Avances científicos en la protección contra la corrosión mediante recubrimientos de grafeno
corrosion and materials

Scientific advances in corrosion protection using graphene coatings

Author: Ph.D. Yolanda Reyes, 07 March 2024.
Coatings of graphene, a polymeric nanomaterial, represent an innovative advance in corrosion control. Composed of layers of carbon arranged in a hexagonal structure, graphene is extraordinarily strong and lightweight, promising to transform industries with its versatility and unique properties.

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Prevención del agrietamiento cáustico en aceros Estrategias y soluciones
corrosion and materials

Preventing Caustic Cracking in Steels: Strategies and Solutions

Author: Ing. Mario Toyo, 04 March 2024.
Caustic embrittlement cracking represents one of the most significant challenges in the service life of industrial assets, ranging from oil refining to nuclear power production. This phenomenon mainly affects carbon and low alloy steels, seriously compromising the structural integrity of the equipment.

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