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15 August 1984 The Potential For Fibre-Optic Sensors In The Nuclear Power Industry
Alan Hooper
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Proceedings Volume 0468, Fibre Optics '84; (1984) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.941668
Event: Sira/Fibre Optics '84, 1984, London, United Kingdom
Abstract
The potential for use of fibre-optic devices, with emphasis on sensing applications, within the constraints of nuclear power-related environments is reviewed and discussed. The various process environments encountered within the nuclear power industry provide a wide range of opportunities for optical sensing technology and fibre-based devices offer potential advantages in a number of areas. The small volume and flexibility of fibres together with the multiplexing capability of fibre-optic systems are particularly attractive. The effects of operation in a radiation environment must be carefully addressed. They will be dependent on a combination of other environmental and operational parameters and the use of optical fibres in such circumstances is not automatically precluded. Enhanced lifetimes may be achieved via optical and thermal bleaching techniques.
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Alan Hooper "The Potential For Fibre-Optic Sensors In The Nuclear Power Industry", Proc. SPIE 0468, Fibre Optics '84, (15 August 1984); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.941668
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KEYWORDS
Optical fibers

Sensors

Environmental sensing

Chemical analysis

Industrial chemicals

Multiplexing

Radiation effects

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