Safety Of Fibre Optic Systems In Flammable Atmospheres

G. Tortoishell

doi:10.1117/12.946233

22 August 1985 Safety Of Fibre Optic Systems In Flammable Atmospheres

G. Tortoishell

Proceedings Volume 0522, Fibre Optics '85; (1985) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.946233
Event: Sira/Fibre Optics '85, 1985, London, United Kingdom

Abstract

Historically the safety of fibre optic systems, of the types used in industrial process applications where there could be flammable atmospheres, has been accepted implicitly. During the last 18 months this acceptability has been questioned, particularly in view of the rapidly increasing optical power available in fibre optic systems. This paper describes initial work undertaken on behalf of OSCA (the UK Optical Sensors Collaborative Association) to establish whether optical fibre systems could be a source of ignition, and, if so, what the significant parameters are. Early studies had suggested that small particles heated by optical radiation emerging from a fibre, particularly if the radiation was focussed, could theoretically constitute a potential source of ignition.

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G. Tortoishell "Safety Of Fibre Optic Systems In Flammable Atmospheres", Proc. SPIE 0522, Fibre Optics '85, (22 August 1985); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.946233

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