Non-Destructive Inspection

SERDP and ESTCP projects are developing new technologies for non-destructive inspection that could reliably determine if coatings need to be removed, thereby minimizing maintenance efforts.

Completed Projects List
Project Title Completed

Development of Innovative Nondestructive Evaluation Technologies for the Inspection of Cracking and Corrosion Under Coatings

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1134
Principal Investigator: Ms. Michele Novack, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock
SERDP Nov 2001

Environmentally Acceptable Alternatives for Non Destructive Inspection with Fluorescent Penetrant Dyes (SEED Project)

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1275
Principal Investigator: Dr. Bradley Grunden, METSS Corporation
SERDP Aug 2003

Nondestructive Testing of Corrosion Under Coatings

Project Information
Project ID: WP-1137
Principal Investigator: Mr. John Weir, Northrop Grumman Corporation
SERDP Sep 2004

Scale-Up of Environmentally Friendly Non-Destructive Inspection for Corrosion through Coatings

Project Information
Project ID: WP-200407
Principal Investigator: Mr. Jack Benfer, NAVAIR
ESTCP Feb 2008