Development of novel Non Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques and autonomous robots to be deployed by Remote Operating Vehicles for the sub-sea inspection of offshore structure welds - DEMOnstration

Objective

The SubCTest Demo project, a continuation of the FP7 R4S SubCTest project, has the objective to successfully demonstrate a robust NDT system, deployed by a Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV), that will reliably detect and evaluate discontinuities in pipes, risers and tubular structural components, including the welds.

Long range ultrasonic testing (LRUT) will be used to detect, locate and qualitatively assess the indications over distances of tens of metres either side the test site. Ultrasonic testing using electro-magnetic techniques will be used to evaluate, size and quantitatively assess discontinuities detected by LRUT.

Validation of the scanning and clamping manipulator systems will be demonstrated and analysis of the achieved accuracy will be conducted. Validation procedures will test both the reliability and robustness of the NDT system within prescribed underwater pipes or structures.

Fields of science

• engineering and technology › electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering › electronic engineering › robotics › autonomous robots

Programme(s)

• FP7-SME - Specific Programme "Capacities": Research for the benefit of SMEs

Topic(s)

• SME-2013-3 - Demonstration activity

Call for proposal

FP7-SME-2013
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Funding Scheme

CP - Collaborative project (generic)

Coordinator

DACON AS

Address

Gamle Ringeriksv 6
1369 Stabekk
Norway

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

EU contribution

€ 171 688

Administrative Contact

Børre Børretzen (Mr.)

Participants (5)

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE LIMITED - INNOTECUK

United Kingdom

EU contribution

€ 201 308

Address

Hildersham Road North Wing The Old Livery
CB21 6DR Cambridge

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

Administrative Contact

Hassam Miabhoy (Mr.)

I & T NARDONI INSTITUTE SRL

Italy

EU contribution

€ 122 313

Address

Via Della Cascina Pontevica 21
25010 Brescia

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

Administrative Contact

Giuseppe Nardoni (Mr.)

AINOOUCHAOU PLIROFORIKI AE

Greece

EU contribution

€ 103 513

Address

Leoforos Kifisias 340
15451 Athina

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

Administrative Contact

Aikaterini Fotopoulou (Mrs.)

TWI LIMITED

United Kingdom

EU contribution

€ 240 078

Address

Granta Park Great Abington
CB21 6AL Cambridge

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

Administrative Contact

Debbie Mcconnell (Mrs.)

DYNAWAVE LTD

United Kingdom

EU contribution

€ 151 100

Address

St John Street 145-147
EC1V 4PW London

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

Administrative Contact

Anna Margherita (Mrs.)