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Feasibility Study on Eddy Current Inspection of Aluminium Tanker Welds

Awarded 26 Feb 2016

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Awarded26 Feb 2016

Value£12,000.00

SupplierTWI Ltd

AgencyDEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

RegionEast of England

CategoryResearch & Development

Ended 10y 7mo ago1mo term

Awarded 26 Feb 2016Expired 30 Mar 2016

About

The Department for Transport awarded a contract to TWI Ltd for a feasibility study on eddy current inspection of aluminium tanker welds.

The research aimed to refine analysis, examine fatigue effects, and conduct large-scale testing of tanks to assess the relative safety of non-compliant tankers in their current condition, after proposed modifications, and in comparison to compliant tankers.

The work included peer review, commissioning of tests, detailed engineering analysis, and technical assessments of test and theoretical results, as well as weld procedures for proposed modifications.

Phase 1 was to be completed by the end of March 2014, with Phase 2 between the end of June and end of September 2014, subject to Phase 1 outcomes.

The contract value was AUD 12,000.

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