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…
Asset management integrates technical, administrative, and operational approaches to ensure equipment fulfills its function throughout its life cycle. It involves planning, risk assessment, maintenance, integrity, optimization, and infrastructure renewal.
In the energy industry, effective management balances performance, cost, and risk. Globally, the discipline advances toward digital models, data analytics, and ISO 55000 frameworks, with strong adoption in the U.S. and Europe, and progressive expansion in LATAM.
Main topics
This section gathers content for professionals managing the asset life cycle.
Key topics include:
- ISO 55000 and asset management frameworks
- Criticality and operational risk assessment
- Maintenance strategies (RCM, CBM, PM)
- Mechanical integrity and reliability
- Life cycle optimization (LCC, LCOE)
- Digitalization, digital twins, and continuous monitoring
- Investment planning and CAPEX/OPEX analysis
Asset management is essential to align technical and economic decisions in complex organizations. Challenges include data integration, operational maturity, risk management, and sustainability.
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Steam line care to optimize energy efficiency in the oil industry
Author: Ing. Mayuly Rodriguez, February 29, 2024. In the oil and gas industry, the optimization of steam systems is essential to reduce costs, maximize…
Valve internals deterioration in alkylation plants
Analysis of the physical, chemical, and operational factors that affect the integrity of industrial valve internals.
Revitalize Refining: Essential Equipment Cleaning Solutions
Debris buildup in heat exchangers reduces thermal efficiency and increases energy consumption in refining plants.
Flanged joints in petroleum: common faults and solutions
Description of causes and technical solutions to failures in flanged joints used in high-pressure processes in the oil sector.
Importance of compressors in the combustion of fuel gases
Author: Analyst. José López, February 15, 2024. Compressors in gas flaring play a very important role in a variety of industrial applications involving the…
Methods to prevent vibrations in hydrocarbon pipelines
The correct prevention of vibrations in hydrocarbon pipelines minimizes risks and prolongs the useful life of the systems.
Unbreakable pillars: Mechanical integrity as the key to failure
Mechanical integrity in petroleum operations minimizes failures, enhances equipment reliability, and ensures compliance with safety regulations.
Optimizing the performance of industrial fans
How modifications in design, control, and operation directly influence the technical performance of fans in complex industrial environments.
Key tips for evaluating steel chimneys in the petroleum industry
Detailed and optimal inspection of steel chimneys in the oil industry is essential to ensure efficient, safe operation and compliance with environmental and safety…