Development of an automated ultrasonic system for inspection of pipelines and structures and evaluation of their mechanical stress condition

Within the project an innovative product will be developed representing a system for conducting automated ultrasonic inspection of pipelines, gas pipelines and structures and assessment of their mechanical stressed condition in monitoring their structural integrity in order to continue the life cycle of the industrial systems at thematic area “Mechatronics and Clean Technologies”. The innovation developed is a product the implementation of which will ensure effective storage and efficient energy distribution, a novelty to the world market. By their proposal, the team of Multitest Ltd. will, together with the the team of the Institute of Mechanics- BAS, carry out a planned scientific research on the basis of which new knowledge will be acquired concerning fundamental areas of non-destructive testing such as unsoundness of products and mechanical stress condition. The developed system will be integrated into a more sophisticated comprehensive system in the complex investigation of pipeline and structures as well as in the subsequent development of a methodology for the inspection of industrial systems and assessment of their mechanical stress conditions. Under the project, the innovative product is planned to reach the technological readiness level TRL 9 - actual system proven in operational environment and then filed for patent. For development purposes, equipment and specialized software needed to validate the prototype will be purchased. As an industrial research, the innovative product will be a technology that can be successfully used subsequently in validating other methods of non-destructive testing, as well as of other methods evaluating the mechanical stress condition of materials. By the project we will achieve: Developing an eco-innovative product in the “Mechatronics and Clean Technologies” area of ISIS, which will increase our innovative capacity and competitiveness.

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