[NTIACNews]RFQ: inspection of composite pressure vessel

[Chris R. Coughlin]

Hello All,

We're looking for a service provider that would be able to inspect a 
composite pressure vessel.  The vessel is approximately 4' long and 2' 
in diameter, with a 3/8" wall consisting of graphite epoxy (2 layers), a 
thin aluminum layer, and a thin layer of butyl rubber.

We're looking for somebody that could give the vessel a quick go-over 
and locate delaminations and voids.  We don't need anything in terms of 
data analysis, just to point us to potential trouble spots.  We think 
that the best approach would be ultrasonic pulse-echo, with a squirter 
or a large immersion tank but are open to other (practical) ideas.

If you're interested, please feel free to drop me a line.

Thanks,
Chris

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