When it comes to long-range monitoring, accuracy and reliability are crucial. Traditional monitoring technologies often have limitations in terms of sensitivity, response time, and environmental durability. Fiber-optic sensors solve those issues, making them a go-to solution for various industries due to their exceptional capabilities.
The sensors are extensively used in industries such as oil and gas for both upstream and downstream applications. They can be used to monitor pipeline integrity, detect leaks, and measure temperature and pressure changes. Real-time information obtained from fiber-optic sensors enables immediate action and prevents accidents, enhancing operational efficiency. Hawk Measurement Systems has embraced the technology, offering solutions on a dedicated fiber-optic sensing website, hawkfiber.com.
According to Jack Evans, global president of HAWK, the website is designed to elevate the user experience and provide an educational platform for the company’s fiber-optic sensing solutions. It features a comprehensive product showcase, allowing visitors to learn about the diverse range of cutting-edge fiber-optic sensing products the company has to offer.
“From customer testimonials to detailed descriptions, customers can now make informed decisions and learn about this revolutionary technology that is changing the market for asset measurement,” says Evans. “We take great care in designing and developing technologies to solve customer needs. Fiber-optic sensing is another example of adapting technology to meet and exceed our customers’ requirements for improved safety, increased efficiencies, and reduced downtime.”
The technology is a relatively new facet of industrial instrumentation that allows for real-time measurements of long assets such as pipelines, conveyors, and perimeters. According to Evans, HAWK’s Praetorian Fiber Optic Sensing System offers a single interrogator that measures distributed acoustic sensing (das), distributed temperature sensing (dts), and distributed strain sensing all in a single enclosure. This technology has the ability to protect assets, equipment, and perimeters. The system is modular in design, monitors 24/7 in real-time, and can range in measurement from 6 to 93 miles. Evans says that this type of intelligent monitoring is critical to operating efficiently and protecting valuable assets.
“Our website was developed to make it even easier to access information online for this exciting technology,” he says. 888-429-5538; www.hawkfiber.com
