How fiber-optic fire detection systems save lives in our tunnels
Have you ever driven through a tunnel wondering what would happen if a fire suddenly broke out? Read more
Category: Case
Independent analysis of heat and fire detection for conveyor belts
The Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa (MVSSA) has published the results of a study where they compare different fire prevention and detection systems for mine conveyor belts. Read more
Let fiber-optic sensing systems be your eyes and ears
If you want to monitor physical borders, such as walls and fences, a fiber-optic sensing system is ideal as they enable you to measure sound, movement or temperature – continuously and in real-time – along with long structures. Read more
Distributed Strain Sensing prevents failure in overhead lines and towers
Overhead power lines are vulnerable. Common cable failures include icing, lightning strike, tower collapse, and wind load. Theoretical models show large strain variations of the lines before icing, lightning strike or tower collapse occur. Read more
How to monitor temperature inside a 200°C carbon fiber autoclave
At the German Aerospace Center, they make aerospace parts - such as wings and fuselage parts - from advanced fiber composite materials. These are important elements and they must be flawless, which put high demands on the manufacturing process. Read more
What keeps our motorways in place?
In Altona, the A7-motorway is built on abutments. A planned expansion of the motorway requires new abutments. It is a complicated task to construct the foundation piles for the abutments and new noise barriers. Read more