28/1/2025
18:00 - 20:00 UK Time
Net Zero Technology Centre, 20 Queens Road, Aberdeen AB15 4ZT
Free
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Mon Ami – integrated assessment framework for inspection and monitoring for corrosion surveillance
Corrosion poses a significant challenge to engineering structures, increasing the risk of service disruptions and safety incidents. Traditionally, ultrasonic Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) techniques for corrosion surveillance have relied on either periodic surface scans or continuous monitoring at a limited number of locations. However, recent advancements in sensor technology and autonomous robotic systems have introduced innovative concepts, such as resident robots for asset inspection.
These developments now enable the deployment of fleets of reconfigurable sensors capable of collecting spatially and temporally diverse data. To ensure the effectiveness of this new approach, thorough validation and comparison with established methodologies are essential.
This presentation introduces a generic framework that includes three critical steps for defining and evaluating NDE processes: modeling 4D corrosion progression, simulating ultrasonic thickness measurements, and conducting statistical performance evaluations. The integrated framework allows for the assessment of various mixed inspection and monitoring scenarios, highlighting the potential benefits of the proposed hybrid approach.
Furthermore, the framework has been developed into a stand-alone graphical user interface (GUI), offering researchers and industry professionals a versatile tool to evaluate degradation phenomena relevant to their applications
Speaker
- Dr Yifeng Zhang - Imperial College
Yifeng Zhang is a postdoctoral research associate in the Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) group at Imperial College. He received his MEng degree in Aeronautical Engineering in 2018 and his PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2022, both from Imperial College.
In 2023, Yifeng was awarded the Institute of Physics Bob Chivers Prize for authoring the best research paper in physical acoustics. His research interests focuses on the development of Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) systems and their applications in ensuring structural integrity, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving scientific innovation, particularly in the areas of chemical, electrochemical, and energy storage systems.
Additional Information
Registration from 17.30 for an 18.00 start
This event is free to attend but registration is required
A light buffet will be served on arrival along with refreshments.
Contact details
Katrina Dunbar: aberdeen@energyinst.org