Netherlands – Research and development consultancy services – 31212867 Inspectie ontwikkeling zuigerstangen Oosterscheldekering

For the inspection of the piston rods of the hydraulic cylinders of the Oosterscheldekering, there is currently no suitable, standardized inspection method available. The current visual inspections within the maintenance regime are insufficient to objectively monitor degradation and prioritize renovation. Rijkswaterstaat therefore wishes to develop and implement an automated, objective inspection method, including the associated product. Due to the innovative nature, the contract is tendered via an Innovation Partnership. The contractor develops the inspection method and tests and validates it on at least two operational piston rods selected by Rijkswaterstaat. The contracting authority supervises the work during execution on the Oosterscheldekering. The objective of this agreement: The development of an inspection method by which damage to the rod coating (on the piston rod) can be measured and monitored automatically and objectively. See the already completed field regarding the short description.