Continuous Quality Control for Composites For the Next Generation Flexible Pipe (CQCC)

大批量快速复合材料制造的障碍之一是损坏的威胁。这对于以长长度制成的管道尤其是一个问题，如果沿着长度沿着发现损坏区域，则该管道不能容易地连接。该项目旨在开发合适的设备和方法，以持续评估复合管的质量，因为它是使用最近开发的快速扫描，相控阵超声波制造的。将进行“缺陷影响”研究，以便对NDT信息进行评估，从而做出通过/不通过的决定。该项目还将开发一种工具和方法，在管道的制造阶段修复复合材料，从而不必报废整个长度。

One of the barriers for high volume, rapid composite manufacture is the threat of damage. This is particularly an issue for pipes that are made in long lengths that cannot be easily joined if a damaged zone is found part-way along the length. This project aims to develop suitable equipment and methodology to continuously assess the quality of the composite pipe as it is manufactured using recently developed rapid scan, phased array ultrasonics. An ‘effect of defects’ study will be carried out that will allow the NDT information to be evaluated into a go/no-go decision. The project will also develop a tool and a methodology of repairing the composite during the manufacturing stage of the pipe such that the whole length does not have to be scrapped.