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:

Susan Caines

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Partner:

Copsys

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

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