Project Description
Objectives:
- MTI is assessing the anti-corrosive properties of inorganic layers applied on hydraulic cylinder rods for the protection against wear and corrosion.
- The objective of this project is to develop the Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) measurements into a reliable and fast tool for this purpose.
M2i Project:
- Evaluation performance of several coating systems and substrates by electrochemical testing and exposure to a simulated tidal zone.
- Defining a robust and fast procedure for EIS measurements.
Industrial Benefits:
- Dedicated procedure for pre-screening the quality of noble inorganic coatings on carbon steel used in a marine environment.
Clear distinction between poor and good performing systems. - Cost savings due to prevention of early corrosion failures amount to 0.6-0.9 million EUR/year.
