Copsys Intelligent Digital Skin

This project seeks to fully develop Copsys Intelligent Digital Skin (CIDS) technology, elevating it from Technology
Readiness Level (TRL) 7 to market readiness. CIDS, a novel paint-based digital technology, aims to revolutionize
corrosion and asset integrity management across various industries. It integrates impressed current cathodic
protection (ICCP) within a coating, marking a significant innovation in ICCP technology. This advancement not
only enhances ICCP’s performance and applicability but also enables coatings to function as “feeling” skin,
remotely monitoring protective barrier integrity.
The project’s journey, fueled by prior MITACS funding, has already advanced CIDS from TRL 4-5 to TRL 7,
particularly in addressing Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) challenges. The current phase includes experimental
development to confirm CIDS’s efficacy in marine applications; as well as prepare for a Phase 2 offshore pilot,
exploring CIDS applications for varied asset geometries, and assessing its impact on overprotection and hydrogen
evolution, compared to traditional ICCP methods.

Faculty Supervisor:

George Jarjoura

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Partner:

Copsys

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Dalhousie University

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