Redundant optical fiber system and method for remotely monitoring the condition of a pipeline

    公开(公告)号:US09784642B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-10

    申请号:US13119231

    申请日:2009-09-23

    CPC classification number: G01M11/083 G01M11/3154 G01M11/39

    Abstract: An optical fiber sensor system and method for monitoring a condition of a linear structure such as a pipeline is provided which is capable of providing continuous monitoring in the event of a break in the sensing optical fiber or fibers. The system includes at least one sensing fiber provided along the length of the linear structure, and first and second interrogation and laser pumping sub-systems disposed at opposite ends of the sensing fiber, each of which includes a reflectometer. The reflectometer of the first interrogation and laser pumping sub-system is connected to one end of the sensing fiber. The reflectometer of the second interrogation and laser pumping sub-system is coupled to either (i) an end of a second sensing fiber provided along the length of the linear structure which is opposite from the one end of the first sensing fiber, or (ii) the opposite end of the first sensing fiber. Before any break of the sensing fiber or fibers occurs, each reflectometer redundantly monitors the condition of the linear structure over its entire length. After any such break occurs, each reflectometer will continue to receive signals up to the point of the break from opposite ends of the structure.

    MONITORING OF THE POSITION OF A PIPE INSPECTION TOOL IN A PIPELINE
    13.
    发明申请
    MONITORING OF THE POSITION OF A PIPE INSPECTION TOOL IN A PIPELINE 有权
    监测管道中管道检查工具的位置

    公开(公告)号:US20120067126A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-22

    申请号:US13054802

    申请日:2009-02-09

    CPC classification number: F16L55/48 F16L2101/30 F17D5/06 G01V1/001

    Abstract: Apparatus and a method for monitoring of a pipe inspection tool in a pipeline, the apparatus comprising at least one sensor carrier apparatus being locatable along and in close proximity to a pipeline, a plurality of acoustic sensors being locatable on the sensor carrier apparatus, a pipeline inspection tool which is moveable through the pipeline being detectable by means of the acoustic sensors, and the location of the pipeline inspection tool being able to be determined by means of the acoustic sensors.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于监测管道中的管道检查工具的装置和方法,所述装置包括至少一个传感器载体装置,其可沿着并且非常靠近管道定位,多个声学传感器可定位在传感器载体装置上,管道 可通过声学传感器检测可移动通过管道的检查工具,并且能够借助于声学传感器确定管道检查工具的位置。

    NOVEL DEPLOYMENT TECHNIQUE FOR OPTICAL FIBRES WITHIN PIPELINE COATINGS
    15.
    发明申请
    NOVEL DEPLOYMENT TECHNIQUE FOR OPTICAL FIBRES WITHIN PIPELINE COATINGS 审中-公开
    用于管道涂料中的光纤的新型部署技术

    公开(公告)号:US20100034593A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-02-11

    申请号:US12513808

    申请日:2007-11-01

    Applicant: Andrew Strong

    Inventor: Andrew Strong

    CPC classification number: F16L1/036 F16L59/143 G01M11/086 G02B6/4464

    Abstract: An improved method and system of deploying a pipeline for fiber optic sensing applications. A plurality of pipe sections (11) are provided each having an internal pipe (13) surrounded by material layer(s). Opposed ends (17A) of each pipe section have a portion of the surrounding layer(s) removed or omitted. A tubular member (19) extends lengthwise along each pipe section within the surrounding layer(s) and has free ends (19A) that extend from respective terminal walls (20A) of the surrounding layer(s). Adjacent pipe sections are joined together. The tubular members of adjacent pipe sections are joined together to form a conduit that extends along the pipeline. The conduit is adapted to carry one or more fiber optic waveguides therein. At least one second layer of material is applied to the area between the joined pipe sections. The surrounding layer and the at least one second layer provide for insulation and/or protection of the internal pipes of the pipeline.

    Abstract translation: 一种改进的光纤传感应用管道的部署方法和系统。 多个管段(11)设置有各自具有被材料层包围的内管(13)。 每个管段的相对端(17A)具有去除或省略的周围层的一部分。 管状构件(19)沿着周围层内的每个管段纵向地延伸并且具有从周围层的相应端壁(20A)延伸的自由端(19A)。 相邻管段连接在一起。 相邻管段的管状构件连接在一起以形成沿管道延伸的导管。 导管适于在其中承载一个或多个光纤波导。 至少一层第二层材料被施加到连接的管段之间的区域。 周围层和至少一个第二层提供管道的内部管道的绝缘和/或保护。

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