In oil and mining applications, the operating and loading environments are harsh, but it’s crucial to monitor the performance and structural health of drilling equipment, downhole conditions, transport pipelines, production equipment, and other structures to optimize the flow of oil and gas.  Fiber optic sensors are used extensively in these applications because of these sensors’ high sensitivity, small size, ability to be multiplexed, immunity to electromagnetic interference, and reduced risk of explosion. Typical field applications are:

• Transport Pipelines:
• Prevent pipeline intrusions and unnecessary shut-down due to failure
• Slurry Pipelines:
• Prevent early and unnecessary maintenance expense. Extend pipe life.
• Sub-sea pipelines:
• Prevent sub-sea and cold weather pipeline damage due to gas hydrates
• Natural gas well-heads:
• Provide gas pressure monitoring without risk of sparking
• Power Lines