FIBRE OPTIC TECHNOLOGY BEYOND TRADITIONAL LINEAR HEAT DETECTION

AP Sensing’s novel solution addresses the need for monitoring storage tanksand pipelines THE susceptibility of modern-day assets in the oil and gas industry canpose significant challenges. For example, storage tanks are filled with chemicals that are flammable and often explosive, but these tanks can be ten or more years old and geographically located in regions with substantial lightning activities. Similarly, pipelines are susceptible to leaks and third-party interference (TPI), which can have hefty consequences. Distributed fibre optic sensing (DFOS) technology is becoming an increasingly popular method for monitoring critical infrastructure such as pipelines, floating and fixed roof tanks, loading docks, warehouses and traffic tunnels. The technology is simple to install and offers significant advantages compared to other monitoring technologies or point sensors. Only one fibre optic cable is needed to monitor an entire pipeline or tank farm, and the cable is capable of continuously monitoring the entire asset 24/7. DISTRIBUTED FIBRE OPTICSENSING TECHNOLOGY DFOS typically uses a pre-existing standard fibre optic telecommunications cable, which is transformed into a...