corrosion and materials
Inclusions and their impact on the corrosion of chromium alloys
Inclusions affect the corrosion resistance of chromium alloys in industrial applications.
July 20, 2025
Carlos Álvarez
Mechanical Engineer, with Level III certification by the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) in Ultrasound and Radiography. He has more than 29 years of experience in the oil and gas sector in companies such as PDVSA and inspection services related to the oil sector..
Publications of Carlos Álvarez
energy innovation
Do you know what are the renewable energy sources of the future?
Renewable energy sources represent an energy vector with great potential capable of satisfying the global demand for electricity
February 7, 2023
equipment inspection
The human reliability of the equipment inspector in asset management
Evaluates how the inspector’s human factor influences the reliability of asset decision-making.
January 16, 2023
reliability
Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Strategies
Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) improves asset reliability and optimizes investment in predictive and preventive maintenance.
January 15, 2023
reliability
Vibration analysis: A fast-track journey inside machine behavior
In this article, a brief exposition is made on the typical analysis methods, such as: time domain, frequency domain, modal analysis, time wave, phase measurement, among others; as well as, the most important concepts and the necessary tools to carry out the analysis of the machinery.
January 11, 2023
non destructive testing
The Krautkrämer made history at the inspection
In 1946, the closure of the university continues and some of them remain in ruins, such as: the University of Cologne, where two brothers, one of them a professor and the other a student, decided to start a business setting up a workshop to repair of electrical appliances.
December 21, 2022
quality management
Process management as a basis for business success
Process integration drives organizations to adapt and stay competitive, achieving key business results and objectives.
December 19, 2022