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.

Todas las publicaciones de Carlos Álvarez

Non-Destructive Testing: Solving complex industry challenges

Carlos Álvarez May 21, 2023

Industrial challenges require innovative solutions such as NDT to ensure integrity without compromising functionality.

Key transformations in offshore oil exploration

Inspenet. May 14, 2023

Deepwater drilling is evolving with artificial intelligence, energy efficiency, and updated environmental regulations.

How do Non-Destructive Testing detect the fragility of materials?

Carlos Álvarez May 7, 2023

Technical analysis of how non-destructive testing detects discontinuities without affecting the integrity of industrial components.

How to avoid disasters in the energy industry: NDT training

Carlos Álvarez April 27, 2023

Non Destructive Testing is a powerful tool for detecting failures in components of process units in the energy industry.

Evaluation of welds in austenitic stainless steel

Carlos Álvarez October 19, 2022

Ultrasonic and radiographic techniques allow the detection of discontinuities in austenitic stainless steel welds.

Certification and qualification in NDT: steps and regulations

Carlos Álvarez July 4, 2022

Summary of the steps for qualifying and certifying NDT personnel under ISO 9712 and SNT-TC-1A.

Factors Affecting Visual Inspection

Carlos Álvarez May 11, 2022

Author: Ing. Carlos Álvarez, May 11, 2022. Visual inspection is a simple test compared to other non-destructive testing methods; however, since the main tool for carrying out this activity is the human eye, various factors can affect the sense of sight and distort the observation of surface imperfections.