The Fiber Optic Sensing Association (FOSA) discusses how distributed fibre optic sensing technology is advancing safety and efficiency in pipeline operations. Pipeline integrity is critical for safe and efficient pipeline operation. There are several reasons why a pipeline network needs to be monitored: for example, leak detection, accidental or malicious damage, subsidence and theft. Distributed fibre optic sensing (DFOS) provides the unique ability to monitor in real-time several physical phenomena associated with these threats, such as temperature, strain and vibration. As such, the technology is increasingly being applied in the monitoring of pipeline networks as it overcomes many of the challenges associated with traditional discrete sensors and periodic monitoring and inspection approaches. This article by FOSA reviews the different technologies, their advantages, which applications they are most appropriate for and considerations to take when laying fibre.
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