Overview of advanced fiber optic sensor equipment for energy production applications

John W. Berthold; Richard L. Lopushansky

doi:10.1117/12.578099

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14 December 2004 Overview of advanced fiber optic sensor equipment for energy production applications

John W. Berthold, Richard L. Lopushansky

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Proceedings Volume 5589, Fiber Optic Sensor Technology and Applications III; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.578099
Event: Optics East, 2004, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Over the last several years, fiber optic sensor technology has matured to the point that it is now ready for use in industrial applications. Fiber optic sensors have the potential for significant cost savings to the customer, primarily because installation is straightforward and maintenance is minimal. Substantial improvements in the performance of process control systems are a major benefit that has now been demonstrated and is now understood by many in the energy and petrochemical industries. This paper describes the basic principles and components that make up an industrial fiber optic sensing system, the results of an extensive characterization program performed on Fabry-Perot sensors configured to measure various parameters, the multiplexing approach for a multi-sensor system, data communications options, and potential applications of the technology within the industry. The results of a beta test program performed on a thirty-two channel temperature measurement system are reported also. The test program was conducted in an operating catalyst tube reactor to measure changes in the reactor temperature profile versus time.

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John W. Berthold and Richard L. Lopushansky "Overview of advanced fiber optic sensor equipment for energy production applications", Proc. SPIE 5589, Fiber Optic Sensor Technology and Applications III, (14 December 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.578099

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