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
equipment inspection
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.
February 21, 2022
equipment inspection
Hydrogen reformer: protocol for emergency shutdowns
A detailed technical protocol for handling emergency shutdowns in a hydrogen reformer within industrial plants is presented.
February 16, 2022
corrosion and materials
Battling Corrosion: A Smart Approach Wins
Corrosion works 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and does not require a quote to do its job, do you?
Have you established how much you have to invest annually to replace parts and structures due to corrosion damage?
February 14, 2022
non destructive testing
Cutting-Edge Tech Revolutionizes Natural Gas Pipeline Inspections
This article presents current technologies, tools and procedures for diagnosing the condition and inspectability of natural gas pipeline systems.
February 9, 2022
corrosion and materials
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
February 3, 2022
Inspenet’s Take: Virtual Learning Amid the Pandemic
The objective of this article is to present Inspenet’s perspective regarding the virtual educational modality; which, in times of pandemic, has been potentiated derived from social distancing, produced by Covid-19 as a measure to face this crisis.
January 31, 2022