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
corrosion and materials
“THE SURVIVOR” GREAT BUDDHA OF KAMAKURA
Continuing with this initiative that I have called “Corrosion Tourism, a trip to learn about the beauty and importance of corrosion in iconic structures”, this time we are going to Japan, in the city of Kamakura, to learn about the history of a bronze statue of Amida Buddha, known as The Great Buddha of Kamakura, the second largest Buddha in Japan
December 14, 2022
corrosion and materials
Mentor UT Ultrasonic Phased Array Flaw Detector
Inspection equipment is currently being developed based on new technologies in the detection of faults and corrosion damage.
In this context, the company Waygate Technologies, through its commercial representative the Testek Group, world leaders in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) solutions for industrial inspection, presents the Mentor UT Phased Array Flaw Detector.
December 12, 2022
corrosion and materials
Key advances in anticorrosive coatings for marine environments
Una vista a los compuestos y tecnologías que prolongan la vida útil de estructuras expuestas a ambientes marinos agresivos.
December 7, 2022
energy innovation
Green hydrogen: Clean technology
The future of hydrogen requires renewable energy, such as solar, to produce it cleanly and sustainably as an alternative fuel.
November 28, 2022
quality management
Application of Lean Manufacturing in quality management
ISO 9001:2015 requires determining opportunities for improvement, implementing actions, and correcting nonconformities to increase customer satisfaction.
November 23, 2022
non destructive testing
Unlock Material Secrets with XRF: Positive Material Analysis
XRF analysis ensures the correct identification of materials, fundamental in industries to guarantee the quality and operational reliability.
November 21, 2022