HI2TRUST – 2nd generation platform for high temperature component inspection

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HI2TRUST – 2nd generation platform for high temperature component inspection

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Acronym: Hi2TRUST Title: HI2TRUST – 2nd GENERATION PLATFORM FOR INSPECTION OF COMPONENTS AT HIGH TEMPERATURE Investment: 811.918,58 € Incentive: 369.082,68 €

Objectives: The Hi2TRUST project is a second development cycle, initiated in 2013 with the HITRUST project, of an advanced system for inspection and monitoring of critical components in service, under high temperature operating conditions, up to 550ºC. The aim of this project is to overcome the physical limitations of EMAT (Electromagnetic Accoustic Transducers) inspection technology identified by the consortium in the HiTRUST project. In this context, other advanced ultrasonic inspection techniques will be developed by Induced Currents and an automated visual inspection module will be developed. This project includes volumetric inspection strands, using phased array and Time-Of-flight Diffraction (TOFD), surface inspection, using Induced Currents and Remote Visual Inspection using advanced high definition cameras and a laser alignment system. The integration of these techniques has a complementary characteristic with the others, thus achieving the sensitivity and detection capacity of the system. The end result of the integration of these technologies will be a product that integrates radical aspects of innovation combining various advanced non-destructive control techniques that will allow inspection of all the typical defects of the target components in the said conditions of service at high temperature. In this context, the Hi2TRUST project is a key tool to continue the development cycle already initiated by the promoters and contribute decisively to the competitiveness of the lead promoter in the inspection of components in service and to sustain their internationalisation in the external industrial sectors of reference. Expected results: At the end of the project the following results are expected to be achieved with the consequences presented:

  1. In-service inspection system integrating a set of innovative techniques, highly competitive in its sensitivity and contactability, unmatched to what currently exists on the market: Greater inspection effectiveness since defects are inspected in service and not with the components still, reducing inspection/maintenance costs by having the ability to monitor the defects found and achieve prolong the life of the component.
  2. Automated inspection scanner – Increased inspection productivity and optimization of inspection teams. By having an automated method reduces the exposure time of operator teams in extreme temperature conditions. The ability to remotely control and perform automated visual inspection is a key asset in the system.
  3. Inspection system with information recording, automatic interpretation of defects and monitoring capacity – Reduction of the times of periodic maintenance inspections by making available a record of the discontinuities found during the construction and absence of consumables.
  4. Development of probe concepts, Phased Array, TOFD and Induced Currents, totally innovative: increased detection sensitivity and ability to detect discontinuities at the beginning of its evolution.
  5. Modular architecture- Allowing to apply all techniques simultaneously or each module separately, depending on the application.

This project received support from the Operational Program Competitiveness and Internationalization and Lisbon2020.