Objective
Corrosion of metal structures is an ever-present problem throughout the E.U. Estimated to cost 2-3% of GDP (Source N.A.C.E.) Repair/replacement costs, lost production costs, human injury costs and death are also related issues. The useful life of many metal structures can be extended by an application of an advanced range of impermeable, gastight non-toxic coatings when applied, e.g. Polyurethane and Epoxy offering resistance to chemicals, and micro biologically induced corrosion environments. Unlike paint systems, gas tight coatings offer no warning of corrosion problems. To circumvent this deficiency an embedded monitoring system is required. The proposed research addresses this need. It will identify/monitor corrosion, give an output of metal thickness and any membrane leakage characteristics via a matrix of implanted sensors which can be monitored by unskilled personnel on site using portable customised data logging equipment.
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Coordinator
NE32 3DT JARROW
United Kingdom
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