1. Technology and Applications

2. Smart Fibres Pioneering developer of FBG sensing systems
Established 1998 in UK
Multi-sector expertise: Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy, Aerospace, Nuclear, Rail Marine, Civ.Eng., Research, Medical, Rail, Other
Professional team of engineers (PhDs and BScs), plus project management, production and admin.
Led by engineering professionals with long careers in technology business management:
Chris Staveley
CEO
Crispin Doyle
CTO
Chris Norman
Engineering Director

3. Smart Fibres One of the oldest FBG system Companies
Respected for its technology, applications knowledge and professional service
Impressive global customer base, including:
Broad product offerings and track record

4. The Fibre Bragg Grating (FBG)
A Fibreoptic Sensor
Recorded with UV laser light
Reflected wavelength varies with strain and Temperature
UV Laser Light
Single-mode Telecoms Optical Fibre
Alternating bands of high and low refractive index

5. A Fibre Bragg Grating Sensing System
Data
3. Processing Unit converts wavelengths to measurands of interest, which are displayed real time or logged for future analysis
2. Tuneable laser interrogation unit illuminates fibre and measures reflected Bragg wavelengths
FBG Sensors
1. Numerous sensors recorded on a single fibre, mm or km apart. Sensors can measure strain, pressure, temperature etc

6. System Demonstration

7. Uses of Fibreoptic Sensing
Performance feedback to designers
Intelligent or “Smart” control of active systems
Structural Health Monitoring, offering reduced cost of ownership through:
Condition based maintenance
Extended service via fatigue life assessment
Reduced risk of failure

8. Optical Sensing Technology Benefits
No electronics
Fewer components
No moving parts
Tolerant to extremes of:
Temperature
Vibration
Electromagnetic radiation
Magnetic radiation
Nuclear radiation
Ultra Harsh Environment
Multiplexing capability
Remote Monitoring
Long-term Stability
Zero Power
Fatigue Durability
Sensor Size

9. Optical Sensing Technology Benefits
Dozens of multi-parameter sensors on one fibreoptic cable:
Fewer instrumentation channels
Integration of different measurands on the same system
Reduced connections
Reduced penetrations
Increased reliability
Reduced cost
Ultra Harsh Environment
Multiplexing capability
Remote Monitoring
Long-term Stability
Zero Power
Fatigue Durability
Sensor Size

10. Optical Sensing Technology Benefits
Current capability, tens of Km between instrument and sensors:
Ultra Harsh Environment
Multiplexing capability
Remote Monitoring
Long-term Stability
Zero Power
Fatigue Durability
Sensor Size

11. Optical Sensing Technology Benefits
Future capability, 100+ Km:
Ultra Harsh Environment
Multiplexing capability
Remote Monitoring
Long-term Stability
Zero Power
Fatigue Durability
Sensor Size

12. Optical Sensing Technology Benefits
No inherent measurement drift
Potential for long-term monitoring with no recalibration
Ultra Harsh Environment
Multiplexing capability
Remote Monitoring
Long-term Stability
Zero Power
Fatigue Durability
Sensor Size

13. Optical Sensing Technology Benefits
Immunity to EMI
No need for large shielded cables
Intrinsically safe operation
ATEX certified
Ultra Harsh Environment
Multiplexing capability
Remote Monitoring
Long-term Stability
Zero Power
Fatigue Durability
Sensor Size

14. Optical Sensing Technology Benefits
Sensors proven over millions of high strain cycles, often outlasting the host material
Ultra Harsh Environment
Multiplexing capability
Remote Monitoring
Long-term Stability
Zero Power
Fatigue Durability
Sensor Size

15. Optical Sensing Technology Benefits
Miniature sensors allow dense instrumentation in inaccessible places.
Ultra Harsh Environment
Multiplexing capability
Remote Monitoring
Long-term Stability
Zero Power
Fatigue Durability
Sensor Size

16. Smart Fibres Sensor Catalogue
Sensor Name
Image
Sensor Description
Application
Datasheet
Sensors for strain measurement
SmartFBG
Unpackaged FBG strain sensor
Composite embedded,
surface bonded
SmartFBG Array
Unpackaged FBG sensor array
SmartPatch
FBG strain sensor packaged in composite patch
Surface bonded
SmartWeld
FBG strain sensor packaged on metallic plate
Surface welded
SmartBar
Long gauge embeddable FBG strain sensor in steel rebar
Concrete embedded,
ground buried
SmartStrain SG
Short gauge surface mount FBG strain sensor
Surface mounted via supplied fittings
SmartStrain LG
Very long gauge surface mount FBG strain sensor
SmartAnchor
Short gauge embeddable FBG anchored strain sensor
SmartAnchor Chain
Chain of very long gauge FBG SmartAnchor strain sensors
FBG Sensors (smartfibres.com/FBG-sensors )

17. Smart Fibres Sensor Catalogue
Sensor Name
Image
Sensor Description
Application
Datasheet
Sensors for temperature measurement
SmartTemp Array
FBG temperature array in loose tube construction
Surface mounted
SmartTemp
General purpose FBG temperature sensor, 2-ended
SmartTemp Chain
Chain of SmartTemp FBG temperature sensors
SmartTemp Probe
General purpose FBG temperature probe, 1-ended
Inserted in probe hole
SmartTemp Mini Probe
Miniature FBG temperature probe, 1-ended
Composite embedded
SmartTemp Mini Chain
Chain of miniature FBG temperature sensors
Embedded
SmartTemp Surface
FBG surface temperature sensor
FBG Sensors (smartfibres.com/FBG-sensors )

18. Smart Fibres Sensor Catalogue
Sensor Name
Image
Sensor Description
Application
Datasheet
Sensors for pressure measurement
SmartCell
General purpose FBG diaphragm PT gauge
Immersed in measurement fluid
SmartPort
Downhole ultra-HPHT FBG diaphragm PT gauge
Immersed in fluid,
clamped to mandrel
SmartPore
Pore water level pressure sensor
Borehole deployment, immersion in fluid tank
SmartLoad
Load or earth pressure sensor
Burial in ground
Accessories for downhole pressure & temperature measurement systems
SmartLink
Pressure chamber for downhole fibre connection
Downhole cable integration
SmartPB
Wellhead pressure barrier for downhole fibre cable
Pole mounted at wellhead
FBG Sensors (smartfibres.com/FBG-sensors )

19. Smart Fibres Sensor Catalogue
Sensor Name
Image
Sensor Description
Application
Datasheet
Sensors for acceleration measurement
SmartAccel-LF
Low frequency FBG acceleration sensor
Threaded to screw attached to structure
SmartAccel-HF
High frequency FBG acceleration sensor
Sensors for displacement measurement
SmartGap
FBG displacement transducer for gap monitoring
Bolted to surface via supplied fittings
Sensors for flow measurement
SmartFlow
FBG vortex flowmeter for ultra-HT fluids
Integrated in flowline with bolted flanges
FBG Sensors (smartfibres.com/FBG-sensors )

20. Smart Fibres Interrogator Catalogue
FBG Interrogators (smartfibres.com/FBG-interrogators)
Interrogator
Name
Image
Measurement & use
Datasheet
SmartScan
Ultra high resolution dynamic, field use
SmartScan Aero
Ultra high resolution dynamic, airborne use
SmartScan SBI
Ultra high resolution dynamic, OEM integrated
Modular SmartScan
High sensor count dynamic, rack mount field use
SmartScope
High accuracy quasi-static,
field use
FLAEMS
Acoustic emission monitoring, currently research use only
ATEX certificate
Technology Presentation
FBG Application Software (smartfibres.com/SmartSoft-application-software)

21. Primary Market Sectors
Oil & Gas
Renewable Energy
Aerospace
Marine
Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
Rail
Nuclear
Other

22. Market Activity > Oil & Gas
DPS – distributed pressure sensing of “Intelligent Wells”
Condition monitoring of deep-water submersible pumps
Health monitoring of flexible risers
Monitoring of steam flow and steam quality in thermal EOR operations
Quasi-distributed acoustic sensing (under development)
Overview
Case Study
Case Study
Case Study
Client Movie
Technical Paper
System introduction
Oil & Gas
Renewable Energy
Aerospace
Marine
Civil & Infrastructure
Rail
Nuclear
Other

23. Market Activity > Renewable Energy
Wind and marine current turbines
Blade load measurements for:
pitch control optimisation
condition monitoring
ice detection
Tower, piles & foundations monitoring
Drivetrain machinery monitoring
Hydroelectric Power Plants
Containment system structural health monitoring
Leak detection
Turbine condition monitoring
Renewable Activity
System Datasheet
Oil & Gas
Renewable Energy
Aerospace
Marine
Civil & Infrastructure
Rail
Nuclear
Other

24. Market Activity > Aerospace
Airframe Health and Usage Monitoring System
Landing gear damage detection
UAV structural health monitoring
Structural damage event detection via acoustic emission monitoring
Composite joint integrity monitoring
Case Study
Case Study
Case Study
Oil & Gas
Renewable Energy
Aerospace
Marine
Civil & Infrastructure
Rail
Nuclear
Other

25. Market Activity > Marine
Hull stress and load monitoring
Ship Structural Health Monitoring
LNG tank condition monitoring
Mast and stay load monitoring
Case Study
Case Study
Case Study
Case Study
Oil & Gas
Renewable Energy
Aerospace
Marine
Civil & Infrastructure
Rail
Nuclear
Other

26. Market Activity > Civil & Infrastructure
Long-term health monitoring of
Bridges
Buildings
Monuments
Tunnels
Foundations
Road Pavements
Structural assessment following seismic events
Numerous case studies at
Oil & Gas
Renewable Energy
Aerospace
Marine
Civil & Infrastructure
Rail
Nuclear
Other

27. Market Activity > Rail
Pantograph Condition Monitoring
Train condition monitoring
Train weigh-in motion
Bridge Monitoring
Characterisation of rail foundation
(Potentially) bearing monitoring
Case Study
Case Study
System Brochure
Oil & Gas
Renewable Energy
Aerospace
Marine
Civil & Infrastructure
Rail
Nuclear
Other

28. Market Activity > Nuclear
New Market Sector for Smart Fibres, potential applications:
Pressure monitoring in steam pipes
SHM of reactor containment
SHM of steam generator
Temperature monitoring of nuclear waste
SHM of Cryostat infrastructure
Oil & Gas
Renewable Energy
Aerospace
Marine
Civil & Infrastructure
Rail
Nuclear
Other

29. Market Activity > Other
Medical
Heart ablation temperature monitoring
Haptic feedback to surgeons
Cryogenics
Temperature and strain monitoring at cryogenic temperatures
Motorsports
Sports vehicle monitoring systems
Research / Academia
Equipment supply to numerous R&D establishments globally
Case Study
Oil & Gas
Renewable Energy
Aerospace
Marine
Civil & Infrastructure
Rail
Nuclear
Other

30. Market Activity > Selected References
A list of our extensive project references, and further information on certain projects, can be found at the webpage

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