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Inspection according to NR-13

NR-13 applies to pressure vessels, boilers, tanks, and pipes used in various industrial sectors, including oil, gas, chemicals, sugar and ethanol, paper and pulp, among others;
The standard defines different types of inspections, such as initial, periodic, and extraordinary;
A quality inspection performed on equipment covered by this standard guarantees safety, prevents accidents, and ensures that the operation is carried out effectively.

Technical drawings

Technical drawings are created following specific standards and norms, such as ISO or ASME standards;
Programs such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Ansys are used;
The drawings include precise details, such as dimensional tolerances, surface finishes, symbols, and annotations essential for inspection.

Structural analysis

Structural analysis refers to the evaluation and study of the structural capacity of components;
It uses mathematical modeling techniques, such as the Finite Element Method (FEM), to represent the physical and behavioral properties of materials;
This analysis considers external loads acting on the structure, such as gravitational loads, wind, earthquakes, among others.

Failure analysis

Its objective is to identify the causes that led to a failure in a component or system;
It uses different methodologies, including visual analysis, non-destructive testing, metallographic analysis, computer simulations, among others, depending on the nature of the failure and the material involved;
Failure analysis involves a multidisciplinary approach, with experts from different areas contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the problem.

Metallographic analysis

It allows the identification and analysis of the phases present in the material, including grains, inclusions, precipitates, and other microstructural features;
Metallographic analysis is valuable for evaluating the effects of heat treatments, manufacturing processes, and other processing conditions on material properties;
It is frequently used as part of quality control and process assurance in the manufacturing, metallurgy, and engineering industries.

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