Validation of CIDS System to detect and prevent corrosion under insulation

Using simplified language understandable to a layperson; provide a general, one-paragraph description of the proposed research project to be undertaken by the intern(s) as well as the expected benefit to the partner organization. (100 – 150 words)
A series of laboratory tests and field trials will be carried out to validate the capability and performance of CIDS (a novel new paint-based digital intelligent skin) to: remotely self-monitor coating integrity, to detect and locate coating barrier damage or failure; provide ongoing impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) of protected surfaces in the event of coating barrier loss; and to protect against hydrogen damage associated with conventional ICCP technologies. The project will advance CIDS Technology Readiness Level from TRL 4-5 to TRL 7.

Faculty Supervisor:

Susan Caines;George Jarjoura;Faisal Khan

Student:

Partner:

CURRACH CONSULTING LIMITED

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Dalhousie University; Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program: