Distributed fiber optic sensors
find a range of applications in oil & gas, civil engineering,
infrastructure development, and power & utility. These sensors can observe
real-time and continuous downhole properties to improve operational and economic
performances of oil & gas verticals. They can monitor power cables and can
detect hotspots to prevent unwanted accidents.
What is
Distributed Sensing?
Distributed sensing allows
continuous and real-time measurement along the length of the fiber optic cable.
Unlike traditional sensors that rely on discrete sensors at pre-determined
points, distributed sensors utilize optical fibers. They do not have additional
transducers in the optical path. This makes them economical and easy to use
even in the unusual and harsh environments. Distributed optical fibers are made
of silica glass and are as thin as a human hair.
”DAS”
Cables for Challenging Environments
FiberWatch Distribute Acoustic
Sensing (DAS) cables from Pinnacle, Halliburton Service can provide crucial
information in the most challenging environments. The fiber-optics can be used
in unconventional resources and harsh thermal environments involving heavy oil
plays. These cables are based on Rayleigh scattering principle and they can
capture acoustic strain signals from afar.
The sensors in these cables can
work like a series of implicit microphones that collect data and make it
available for advanced processes. The processes include time and depth domain
stacking, frequency filtering, and others. The product can also provide
visualization software, real-time analysis, and sturdy field ready unit.
Market
Insights
According to a new study by
Grand View Research, Inc.; the worldwide distributed
fiber optic sensor/sensing (DFOS) market is expected to
reach USD 2.39 billion by 2025. Wide applications across an array of
technological installations can drive the market during the forecast period
(2014 to 2025). High demand from business sectors such as civil & energy,
automotive, medical, aerospace, and manufacturing divisions can further support
the expansion.
Market Players
Luna Innovations Incorporated,
QinetiQ Group plc, Schlumberger Limited, and Yokogawa Electric Corporation are
some of the noteworthy market players. Most companies often participate in
mergers & acquisitions to acquire new patents and technologies and
competitive edge over the market.
In-Depth
research report on Distributed Fiber Optic Sensor/Sensing (DFOS) Market:
http://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/distributed-fiber-optic-sensor-sensing-dfos-market
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