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
José López
He has more than 40 years in the oil and gas industry and is an expert in Level I Ultrasonic maintenance and inspection. His commitment to excellence ensures the reliability of critical equipment. He stands out for his vast experience, comprehensive understanding of methodologies and adaptability to new technologies..
Publications of José López
corrosion and materials
Microbiological Corrosion
Article on bacteriological corrosion. Some bacteria thrive in anaerobic conditions and produce compounds that cause iron oxidation ..
April 6, 2022
oil & gas operations
How Covid-19 Transformed the Oil Industry Forever
Between 2020 and 2021, the Covid-19 pandemic has represented the greatest impact on the energy industry since the Second World War, with an insurmountable drop in demand and oil prices worldwide.
April 4, 2022
equipment inspection
How reliable and safe is your boilers? (2nd part)
It is to reflect!
In the first part of this sequence of articles, reference is made to the accidents that have occurred since 2016, related explosions
with boilers. Reference was made to inspections to ensure reliability and mechanical integrity and to the standards and codes on which they could be based. In this second part, the needs for the different types of boilers are discerned:
March 21, 2022
equipment inspection
Boiler Safety and Reliability: Are You at Risk?
Boiler failures can lead to costly downtime and safety hazards. Understanding risks and preventive measures is crucial for operational reliability.
March 14, 2022
aerospace and aeronautics
Impact of Non-Destructive Testing in Aerospace Innovation
Non-Destructive Testing in the aerospace industry ensures the safety of critical components through advanced techniques such as Time Reversal and Eddy Currents.
March 9, 2022
energy innovation
The hydrogen vehicle myth or reality?
Author. Ph.D. Yolanda Reyes, February 28, 2022.
Hydrogen vehicles continue to generate certain misgivings in relation to the following aspects: from their profitability to their safety, the little information about them and their scarce presence in the current market has generated a series of myths about them, but how much truth is there? behind these vehicles?
February 28, 2022