Intelligent Solutions
Distributed Temperature Sensing - DTS
Enabling fast, reliable and cost-effective sensing through highly integrated
optical measurement systems
• Fire detection
• Power cable monitoring
• Oil & Gas downhole performance monitoring
• Pipeline leakage detection
Advantages of fiber based
distributed temperature sensing
over electrical probes
We have tested the AP Sensing
DTS instrument in a special hazard
application and are very impressed.
AP Sensing rigorously designed the
quality into the product. The level of
integration and unique optical assem-
bly technology ensures repeatable,
accurate measurements and easy
deployment.
Dr. Grosswig, CEO GESO
If you strive for increased productiv- The DTS instrument utilizes the Ra-
ity or safety in a variety of application man effect to measure temperature.
areas, An optical laser pulse propagating
you can gain insight into your proc- through the fiber gets scattered light
esses by using an optical fiber as a back to the transmitting end, where it
sensing element. The fiber is the only is analyzed. The intensity of the
sensing solution that leaves no area Raman scattering is a measure for
unmonitored and is intrinsically safe the temperature along the fiber. The
(EMI). position of the temperature reading is
determined by measuring the arrival
timing of the returning light pulse simi-
lar to a radar echo.
• Worry-free permanent monitoring
• Reduced cost of operation
• Increased efficiency
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Reservoir performance monitoring
Today’s Oil & Gas reservoir management requires real time, continu-
ous downhole monitoring to optimize the economic and operational
performance of the assets (intelligent well). Through real-time under-
standing of the production and injection dynamics, the reservoir engi-
neer is able to optimize production and maximize
recovery, helping to improve profit.
Analysis of DTS data and geothermal gradient gives deep insight into the
well behavior allowing the determination of flow volume and changes per
sections.
This next-generation DTS technology provides economical solutions even
for low-producing wells. This allows to enables the move from retrievable
temperature measurement services to permanent installations.
Features Benefits
Cost effective deployment, no extra cooling or
Outdoor housing (IP66 /~ NEMA 4)
buildings required
Operating temp. range of -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F)
Withstands rain, dust, heat, shock and vibration
Suitable for solar panel operation
Ultra low power consumption (~ 15 W)
Cost effective power source
Sensitive well analysis over long periods
Real-time measurement with high temperature and spatial
Detecting water breakthroughs and reservoir
resolution (up to 0.1 °C; 1 m) Extremely high measurement
trends more effectively than intervention-based
repeatability for indoor and outdoor environments.
monitoring
Integrated switch and autonomous scheduling functionality Multiple well monitoring
Very cost effective network solution and easy
Standard interfaces, integrated trace memory
integration
Industry-leading quality and long life-time Reduces cost of service and support
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• Liquefied Natural
Gas (LNG)
• Natural gas
• Hydrocarbon gas
• Sulphur
• Steam
• Refinery
• Umbilicals
Pipeline leakage detection
Modern pipeline management needs to assure pipeline integrity, immediate leakage detection
and risk mitigation. AP Sensing’s DTS provides the capability to monitor the entire downstream
process at once, identifies and localizes leakages even in hazardous processes. The continuous
sensor element (fiber) leaves no area unmonitored, for the maximum level of coverage.
In case of a gas pipeline leakage a cold spot occurs
(Joule Thomson effect). Leaks in a chemical pipe are
typically recognized by a hot spot.
Features Benefits
Reliable detection of smallest leakages
Real-time leakage detection, high temperature and spatial mea-
Identification of changes in the process environment, resulting in
surement resolution (0.1 °C; 1 m) Extremely high measurement
process optimizations, increased production and process efficiency
repeatability
Protects employee safety, reduces downtime and minimizes loss
Outdoor housing (IP66 /~ NEMA 4)
Cost effective deployment no extra cooling or buildings required
Operating temp. range of -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F)
Solar panel operation suitable
Ultra low power consumption
Cost effective power source
Integrated switch and autonomous scheduling functionality Dual direction measurement or multiple pipeline coverage
Effective network solution and easy integration into pipeline manage-
Standard interfaces, integrated trace memory
ment control systems
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• Power cable tunnels
• Underground power
cables
• Submarine power cables
• Substation equipment
• Overhead lines
Power cable monitoring
Distributed temperature monitoring provides continuous monitoring of high power cable
temperatures, detecting hot spots, delivering operational status, condition assessment and
power circuit rating data. This helps operators to optimize the transmission and distribution
networks, and reduce cost of operation and capital.
The sensing fiber is either embedded in the power cable, close to the conductors or deployed along
the outside of the cable. It is intrinsically immune to electromagnetic interference and provides reli-
able temperature measurements, ideal for use in a high voltage environment.
Features Benefits
Monitoring of the alarm conditions protects power cable investment, by
The operator can define alarm conditions, structure the
insuring “in limit” operation, avoiding unplanned network failures and
cable into zones and set corresponding actions
assisting in contingency planning
Insight into utilization level, for example, resulting in deferment of capi-
Real-time data, high temperature and spatial measure-
tal expenditure or even higher utilization
ment resolution (0.1 °C; 1 m)
Hotspot detection, localization and display on the connected PC for
High measurement repeatability
optimization and confirmation of cable design and installation
EMI proof, no electrical or moving parts, easy deployment to existing
Optical fiber
and new assets
Integrated switch and autonomous scheduling functio-
Multiple power cable coverage
nality
Easy system integration into power cable control systems The online-
Standard interfaces generated data can also be integrated into a real-time thermal rating
system or database
Industry-leading quality and long life-time Reduces cost of service and support
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• Tunnels
• Mining
• Cable Trays / Bundles
• Conveyer belts
• Warehouses
Fire Detection
Safety systems demand highly reliable and extremely quick heat detection. Especially in hazard-
ous environments, solutions need to be immune from interference or false alarms. They also have
to continue monitoring irrespective of the enormous heat generated and the rapid spread of smoke.
Fiber-based linear heat detection is especially suitable for fire detection as it leaves no area unmonitored and
displays the real-time temperature development and heat transport of the entire area at once. It can even
automatically actuate the protective systems in the affected zones.
Features Benefits
Highest security and lowest downtime. Reduced number of deceptive
Fast, accurate and reliable fire detection
alarms, even in hazardous environments, as well as reduced
Industry-leading quality and life-time
service and support costs
Fast, accurate and reliable fire detection Precise and selective activation of fire distinguishing systems, addres-
Industry-leading quality and life-time sing only the effected area
Fiber / Cable: Easy deployment also in cable routes, underground conveyor belts and
- very robust, resistant to moisture, corrosion, other environmental storage facilities
influences, immune to electrical interference Reduced cost periodic sensor tests and maintenance
- maintenance-free
Valuable information to emergency services indicating how best to deal
Easy system integration and standard interfaces allow online visuali-
with any situation. Instruments can also be accessed simultaneously
zation of fire and heat detection
from different locationse
Autonomous system with integrated permanent system health check Worry-free monitoring
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AP Sensing’s Distributed Temperature Sensing Solutions
Our superior DTS Series targets people like you: reservoir engineers,
pipeline operators, high voltage power cable experts and fire detection
system installers. We listened to your application-driven requirements,
challenges, and your observations with existing DTS solutions. We ap-
plied your experiences and requirements to create two innovative com-
plementary sensing solutions.
AP Sensing’s DTS architecture The outdoor version is designed
uses a proprietary code corre- for rough environment (IP66
lation technique, which drives /~NEMA 4), withstanding rain,
high temperature resolution by dust, heat, shock and vibration.
meeting the 1M Laser Class re- The ultra low power consump-
quirements and avoiding the se- tion of both series enables solar
vere Laser safety implications for panel powering.
each installer and operator that
apply to 3B instruments. An incorporated switch with a
The heart of the DTS instrument flexible scheduling functionality,
is based on a highly integrated trace memory and inside alarm
optical building block, hermeti- analysis support autonomous
cally sealed and filled with inert sensing and a cost effective e.g.
gas, enabling extended operat- wireless network solution.
ing conditions and preventing
condensation on the sensitive Using industry standards for the
optical components. fiber, computing and program-
ming interface ensures easy in-
Long-term measurement stability tegration into existing solutions
is powered by an innovative sin- and infrastructure.
gle receiver design, eliminating
tracking issues. The PC software is easy to han-
dle and intuitive. In a few minutes
The integrated temperature ref- the user is in a position to per-
erence design and the tempera- form the first measurements and
ture stabilized opto-electronics does not require days of train-
ensure insensitivity to changing ing. The visualization software
operating conditions, superior features set up and calibration,
repeatability over the entire op- alarm parameterization, tracking
erating temperature range. and real-time temperature trace
display.
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AP Sensing is your
strategic business partner for success.
AP Sensing inherits more than application specific software and
20 years of OTDR (Optical Time analysis tools as well as interface
Domain Reflectometry) exper- modules to feed the DTS data
tise. Instruments are based on into management and SCADA
key technologies and IP from Agi- systems.
lent Technologies (former Hewlett With strong commitment and
Packard), the global leader in op- dedication to the DTS technol-
tical measurement and innovator ogy and the addressed markets
in optical assembly techniques. we are constantly optimizing our
AP Sensing’s leadership in quality, solution package to enable reli-
ruggedness and reliability is based able asset protection, optimiz-
on intelligent design, proven com- ing process performance, even
ponents and decades of experi- in challenging environments.
ence. We co-operate with well known
and highly recognized partners
AP Sensing is offering specific to complete our offering and to
solution packages for the various prove the system capabilities in
markets. Including standard and a wide range of monitoring sce-
speciality sensor cables, narios – for one purpose:
Providing intelligent solutions.
Our Offering:
• Distributed Temperature Sensing
• Visualization and Analysis Software
• Interface to Management Systems
• Sensor Cables and Accessories
• Global Service & Support
• Training
For more information on Distributed Temperature Sensing
products, applications or services, please contact:
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