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APPLICATIONS / UTILITIES & ENERGY

More visibility into the networks people depend on.

Distributed sensing for power cables, water networks, dams and renewable energy assets. Locate thermal anomalies and unusual activity along the monitored fiber route.

Utilities & Energy sensing illustrationPHOTONIC LINES / APPLICATIONS

01 / UTILITIES & ENERGY

Power Transmission Line Monitoring

Locate changes along the power cable route.

DTS can provide temperature measurements along power cables, supporting investigation of local heating and thermal trends. The measurement layout is designed around the installation, asset accessibility and operating conditions.

  • Cable temperature profiling
  • Hot-spot detection and trending
  • Thermal condition assessment
  • Utility monitoring integration
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Water Pipeline Leak Detection

Add acoustic insight to water network monitoring.

Sensing fiber near a water pipeline may capture acoustic changes associated with flow or leakage. Cable coupling, pipe characteristics and background noise are evaluated as part of a site-specific leak monitoring assessment.

  • Acoustic leak assessment
  • Pipeline disturbance information
  • Event location support
  • Water operations integration
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Water Pipeline Leak Detection concept illustration
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Dam & Reservoir Monitoring

Build a broader view of dam and reservoir conditions.

Distributed thermal and acoustic measurements can complement dam monitoring. Temperature profiles may support seepage investigations, while acoustic observations can provide additional information for engineering review.

  • Distributed thermal monitoring
  • Seepage investigation support
  • Acoustic activity assessment
  • Engineering review and monitoring integration
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Dam & Reservoir Monitoring concept illustration
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Renewable Energy Infrastructure Monitoring

Support condition monitoring across renewable assets.

Fiber optic sensing can be assessed for power cable temperature monitoring and acoustic measurements across renewable energy infrastructure. Installation conditions and the operational questions determine the most suitable measurement approach.

  • Export cable thermal profiles
  • Acoustic condition assessment
  • Location-based anomaly information
  • Asset monitoring integration
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Renewable Energy Infrastructure Monitoring concept illustration
APPLICATION CONCEPT / UTILITIES & ENERGY

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