Harsh Environment
Optical fiber sensors and coatings for Radiation, Oil & Gas, Cryogenic, Accoustic/Seismic and Chemical industries.
Typical telecommunications fiber is designed for benign environments in temperatures that range from -55°C to +85°C, degrading optically when used outside of this temperature range and when in certain environments with hydrogen, chemicals or radiation. Due to these factors, special coatings are available to address a greater temperature range and to handle certain chemical environments. In addition, the glass chemistry
must be modified to address environments with hydrogen or radiation.
must be modified to address environments with hydrogen or radiation.
Applications: Radiation (Nuclear and Aerospace), Oil & Gas, Cryogenic, Accoustic/Seismic and Chemical
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