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
Coating inspection: Essential procedures for asset reliability
Technical guide on the steps, inspections, and conditions required for applying industrial paint protection systems.
January 26, 2022
equipment inspection
Pros and Cons of Encapsulating a Pipe Section
The encapsulation process welded in pipe; It is the result of wrapping a metal pipe with a diameter (Example 4” Ø) with another metal pipe (6” Ø); using welding for the fixing and sealing of the envelope or capsule according to the procedure and engineering design.
January 19, 2022
corrosion and materials
Eiffel Tower: Discover the Grace of the Iron Lady
The Eiffel Tower, also known as The Iron Lady, a wrought-iron marvel that has exceeded its design life of 20 years (it is currently 121 years old), thanks to a rigorous maintenance program based primarily on replacement of corroded parts and the use of a repainting scheme with a frequency of 7 years, as a method of prevention and control of atmospheric corrosion.
January 17, 2022
codes and standards
About Corrosion Standards
Corrosion management policy, strategy and objectives may be contained in separate documents, used to manage threats to assets or asset systems.
January 12, 2022
technology and innovation
The Metaverse is a reality
It all started with a novel written by Neil Stephenson called Snow Crash. For Stephenson, the term virtual reality in science fiction was very vain. So he built the acronym Metaverse, “Meta” for beyond and “Verse” for universe.
January 11, 2022
codes and standards
ISO 27001: Key to secure information management
Today, in the 21st century, the different organizations, regardless of their nature, focus their efforts on staying and being successful in a global market characterized by strong competition.
January 10, 2022