Investigations on coatings for corroded metal parts in heritage conservation

Within the scope of a research project, state of the art sensor-carrying drones using optical, thermal and multispectral imaging are used for the inventory of object of industrial heritage. Within the a first study the applicability of the sensors on corroded/coated surfaces and complex geometries (crevices) shall be elaborated. For this purpose, tests will be carried out on exhibits and samples under defined laboratory conditions and initial results will be compared. The further approach, based on tests under artificial weathering, as well as the transfer on objects to be examined will also be a topic.

Authors: Daniel Kipp[1] Prof. Dr. Michael Prange[2], Dr. Marina Macias Barrientos[3], Prof. Dr. Frank Walther[4]

[1] Georg Agricola University of Applied Sciences (THGA Bochum)

[2] Georg Agricola University of Applied Sciences (THGA Bochum)

[3] TU Dortmund University, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Chair of Materials Test Engineering (WPT)

[4] TU Dortmund University, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Chair of Materials Test Engineering (WPT)