Power

Fiber Optic Systems in the Electric Power Industry

Chandler Monitoring Systems has explored the power industry and consulted for power suppliers in the conventional and nuclear resource areas. The real-time data that optical sensing systems can provide can enable the owner of an electrical power system to maximize efficiency, increase equipment utilization and optimize power grids. From monitoring transformers in amusement parks to your local supply company power grid system and beyond, the improvements in these areas have the potential to enhance the client’s revenue and provide savings for their customers as well.

CMS met with above ground hot pack nuclear spent fuel storage unit suppliers and discovered temperature monitoring is the highest concern. Other concerns have recently surfaced due to short-falls and failures found with electronic sensors in the areas of corrosion, shielding issues and obtaining bogus data. These are challenging times for the nuclear industry and the NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) has issued a mandate to find a solution to long term monitoring and environmental issues. There is much that looms on the horizon regarding the ability for monitoring in a wide variety of areas within the nuclear power arena.

CMS is working with experts to bring the advantages of fiber optic sensing systems to the forefront of the electric and nuclear power industry to enhance the power infrastructure. Below are many areas that can be candidates for monitoring using the most advanced fiber optic temperature, strain and corrosion sensors on the market.

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