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Smart Fibres LtdPage #1Smart Fibres Pioneering developer ofFBG sensing systems Established 1998 in UKMulti-sector expertise:Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy, Aerospace, Nuclear, Rail, Marine, Civ.Eng., Research, Medical, OtherProfessional team of engineers (PhDs and BScs), plus project management, production and admin.Led by engineering professionals with long careers in technology business management:

Chris StaveleyCEO

Crispin Doyle CTOChris Norman Engineering Director

Smart Fibres LtdPage #2Smart Fibres One of the oldest FBG system CompaniesRespected for its technology, applications knowledgeand professional serviceImpressive global customer base, including:

Broad product offerings and track record

Smart Fibres LtdPage #3The Fibre Bragg Grating (FBG)Alternating bands of high and low refractive index

UV Laser LightSingle-mode Telecoms Optical Fibre A Fibreoptic Sensor Recorded with UV laser light Reflected wavelength varies with strain and Temperature

Smart Fibres LtdPage #4A Fibre Bragg Grating Sensing System

2. Tuneable laser interrogation unit illuminates fibre and measures reflected Bragg wavelengths1. Numerous sensors recorded on a single fibre, mm or km apart. Sensors can measure strain, pressure, temperature etc3. Processing Unit converts wavelengths to measurands of interest, which are displayed real time or logged for future analysis

FibreDataFBG Sensors Smart Fibres LtdPage #System Demonstration

Smart Fibres LtdPage #Uses of Fibreoptic SensingKey Status and Performance IndicatorsProcess Status and PerformanceEquipment Status and PerformanceCritical Condition MonitoringOperational PlanningProcess ManagementEquipment Maintenance

Smart Fibres LtdPage #Optical Sensing Technology BenefitsNo electronics at point of measurementLong service in ultra harsh environments (temperature, vibration, EM, HV, radiation)Reduced system complexity and parts countMultiplexing capabilityMulti-parameter measurements on one conductor, fewer connections/penetrationsRemote MonitoringInstrument in safe area, tens of Km from sensorsLong-term StabilityNo inherent measurement driftNo need for periodic recalibrationZero PowerEMI immune, intrinsically safeATEX certified for Zone 0 operationFatigue DurabilitySensors proven for millions of high strain cyclesSensor Size Miniature sensors can go almost anywhere Smart Fibres LtdPage #8Broad Range of Standard FBG Sensors and TransducerStrainTemperaturePressureAccelerationVibrationFlowDensity DisplacementAngular rotationAcoustic noiseProduct datasheets at www.smartfibres.com/FBG-sensors Smart Fibres FBG Sensor Catalogue

Smart Fibres LtdPage #Broad Range of FBG Interrogation InstrumentsVarious speedsQuasi-StaticDynamicAcousticVarious packagingBench top19 rackSingle cardVarious ApplicationsOilfield Control roomAerospace useLaboratoryAll available ATEX CertifiedProduct datasheets at www.smartfibres.com/FBG-interrogatorsSmart Fibres FBG Interrogator Catalogue

Smart Fibres LtdPage #Advanced Data Logging and Post Acquisition AnalysisGraphical Representation of Monitoring SystemsReport Generation and Event LoggingIntegration and Networking of different InstrumentationRemote Communication using a variety of Industrial Protocols.Automated data reporting to web sites and via emailMore details at www.smartfibres.com/SmartSoft-application-softwareSmart Fibres FBG Interrogator Software

Smart Fibres LtdPage #Oil & GasRenewable EnergyAerospaceMarineCivil Engineering & InfrastructureRailNuclearOtherPrimary Market Sectors

Smart Fibres LtdPage #Solutions > Oil & Gas > DPSArray of multiple pressure/temperature sensors optimally spaced for downhole deployment at wellheadStandard downhole service conditions up to 15kpsi/400F Sour ServiceDifferential pressure/temperature measurements support identification of multiphase fluid boundaries (water, oil, gas) within 1m accuracy (gas/liquid) and 3m (oil/water)System ComponentsReeled array of SmartPort gauges on cableSmartScope and SmartSoft with Wellhead Data Logging ConfigurationCase study available at smartfibres.com/docs/SF_CS_MPPT.pdf Same system can be used for:pump off-take monitoringmulti-zone production monitoring

SmartPortFBG P/T Gauges Smart Fibres LtdPage #

Solutions > Oil & Gas > SmartProbeField Installable SmartProbe for measuring pressure, temperature and acoustic flow / equipment emissions without intrusion into process flowOperating conditions up to 15kpsi/400F for Sour Gas ServiceInstallable in SmartProbe compatible instrument headers, flanges, and mechanical pipe connectionsSignificant value potential:Measurement of process parameters across networksIndication of rate, flow regime and fluid phasesDetection of leaks at or near jointsOperation of nearby pipeline equipment (valves, pumps etc) assuredTamper detection at valves

PressureTemperatureAcoustic

SmartProbeSmart Ring Flange AdaptorSmart Pipe Connector Smart Fibres LtdPage #Conceptual alternative to SmartProbe for surface measurement of insulated pipesMeasurement probe for measuring pipe or equipment contact temperature and acoustic flow/equipment emissionsField Installable without violating pressure integrity or creating thermal chimneys or cold-spotsEnvisaged System ComponentsSmartEar SensorsSmartScope with Fibres SmartSoft and SmartEar Thermal Logging ConfigurationSmartSonic with SmartSoft and SmartEar Noise Data Logging ConfigurationConcept design only, system not yet developed

Solutions > Oil & Gas > SmartEar

Multiplexable AE sensorAE sensor sensing area Smart Fibres LtdPage #

Solutions > Oil & Gas > SmartBearing Foil 163Q15Spherical roller bearing instrumented with optical fibre strain sensors in outer raceMeasurements provided:Radial load of shaft through bearing into housingAxial load of shaft (if 2 fibres used)Condition of bearing (outer race, inner race, rolling elements)Qualified on Oil & Gas subsea pump (smartfibres.com/docs/SF_CS_Subsea_Pump_CoMo.pdf)Detected minute damage (anti-wear coating flaking) on rolling elementSystem ComponentsSmartFBG sensor arraysSmartScan with SmartSoft and Bearing Condition Monitoring Configuration

Smart Fibres LtdPage #Solutions > Oil & Gas > SmarterBearingSmartBearing further instrumented with proprietary, optical fibre proximity detectionAdds further functions:Absolute angular positionQuadrature encoder function for remote, closed loop drive control The same proximity detection applied to the shaft offers:Shaft orbital trackingShaft torsionProof of principal demonstrated in simple laboratory trials

Laboratory proximity trials3mm movement, 2 m resolutionOrbit tracking with 2 sensors at 900Quadrature encoder output(A A! B B!) for VFD drive control Smart Fibres LtdPage #Solutions > Oil & Gas > SmartMotorModification of motor stator windings to incorporate FBG sensor arrays in protective PTFE tubesMeasures distributed winding temperatures to detect damageQualified on Oil & Gas subsea pump (smartfibres.com/docs/SF_CS_Subsea_Pump_CoMo.pdf)Applicable to generatorsApplicable to both stator and rotor windingsPossibility to add magnetostrictive elements for magnetic field strength measurementsSystem ComponentsSmartFBG sensor arraysPTFE guide tubes SmartScope with SmartSoft and Motor Winding Data Logging Configuration

Smart Fibres LtdPage #18Solutions > Oil & Gas > SmartFlowFBG vortex flowmeter, FBG sensor embedded in senor plate behind bluff bodyHighly multiplexed system for low-cost flow measurement in multiple locationsATEX rated for explosive environmentsGives fluid density indication (for steam this equates to steam quality, and so provides total thermal mass flow)Developed and qualified with TNO, NetherlandsResults presented within technical paper(smartfibres.com/docs/SmartFlow_techncial_paper.pdf )System ComponentsSmartFlow metersSmartScan with SmartSoft and Flow Metering Configuration

SmartFlowSensor Plate Strain FFTSmartFlow Sensor Plate

1st peak = flowrate2nd peak = density / steam quality

Smart Fibres LtdPage #Solutions > Oil & Gas > SmartBuoyancy

OverviewSystem of FBG-based load cells, acoustic FBG sensor elements, and 3-axis FBG accelerometerIndicates buoyant force, acceleration,and acoustic emissions measurementson syntactic foambuoyancy modules.Envisaged System ComponentsSmartLoad Load CellSmartAccel AccelerometerSmartTemp FBG ArraySmartScope with SmartSoft and Buoyancy Logging ConfigurationSmartSonic with SmartSoft and Foam Noise Data Logging ConfigurationConcept design only, system not yet developed Smart Fibres LtdPage #CD: Add spaces between number and unit.Note: We dont know if current accelerometers are sensitive enough for the job. Corrected some spelling

AK: What is Pancake 30 kip (kpsi) Load cell?? Is it LF or HF accelerometer for this application? 20Solutions > Oil & Gas > SmartHydrophone

Development for mudline equipment acoustic monitoringInitial tests show performance of 100 to 1000 Pa SPL noise floor - not far adrift from piezoelectric referencePerformance at 40 Km range being assessed Smart Fibres LtdPage #Oil & GasRenewable EnergyAerospaceMarineCivil Engineering & InfrastructureRailNuclearOtherPrimary Market Sectors

Smart Fibres LtdPage #Wind and marine current turbinesBlade load measurements for:pitch control optimisationcondition monitoringice detectionTower, piles & foundations monitoringDrivetrain machinery monitoring Hydroelectric Power PlantsContainment system structural health monitoringLeak detectionTurbine condition monitoring

Solutions > Renewable Energy

Oil & GasRenewable EnergyAerospaceMarineCivil & InfrastructureRailNuclearOther

Renewable Activity

System Datasheet Smart Fibres LtdPage #Oil & GasRenewable EnergyAerospaceMarineCivil Engineering & InfrastructureRailNuclearOtherPrimary Market Sectors

Smart Fibres LtdPage #Solutions > AerospaceAirframe Health and UsageMonitoring System Landing gear damage detectionUAV structural health monitoringStructural damage event detection via acoustic emission monitoringComposite joint integrity monitoringOil & GasRenewable EnergyAerospaceMarineCivil & InfrastructureRailNuclearOther

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Smart Fibres LtdPage #Oil & GasRenewable EnergyAerospaceMarineCivil Engineering & InfrastructureRailNuclearOtherPrimary Market Sectors

Smart Fibres LtdPage #Solutions > MarineHull stress and load monitoringShip Structural Health MonitoringLNG tank condition monitoring Mast and stay load monitoring

Oil & GasRenewable EnergyAerospaceMarineCivil & InfrastructureRailNuclearOther

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Case Study Smart Fibres LtdPage #Oil & GasRenewable EnergyAerospaceMarineCivil Engineering & InfrastructureRailNuclearOtherPrimary Market Sectors

Smart Fibres LtdPage #Solutions > Civil & Infrastructure

Long-term health monitoring ofBridges BuildingsMonumentsTunnelsFoundationsRoad Pavements Structural assessment following seismic events

Oil & GasRenewable EnergyAerospaceMarineCivil & InfrastructureRailNuclearOther Numerous case studies at www.smartfibres.com/references Smart Fibres LtdPage #Oil & GasRenewable EnergyAerospaceMarineCivil Engineering & InfrastructureRailNuclearOtherPrimary Market Sectors

Smart Fibres LtdPage #Solutions > Rail Pantograph Condition Monitoring Train condition monitoring Train weigh-in motion

Bridge Monitoring Characterisation of rail foundation (Potentially) bearing monitoring

Oil & GasRenewable EnergyAerospaceMarineCivil & InfrastructureRailNuclearOther

System Brochure

Case Study

Case Study Smart Fibres LtdPage #Oil & GasRenewable EnergyAerospaceMarineCivil Engineering & InfrastructureRailNuclearOtherPrimary Market Sectors

Smart Fibres LtdPage #Solutions > NuclearNew Market Sector for Smart Fibres, potential applications: Pressure monitoring in steam pipes SHM of reactor containment SHM of steam generator Temperature monitoring of nuclear waste SHM of Cryostat infrastructureOil & GasRenewable EnergyAerospaceMarineCivil & InfrastructureRailNuclearOther Smart Fibres LtdPage #Oil & GasRenewable EnergyAerospaceMarineCivil Engineering & InfrastructureRailNuclearOtherPrimary Market Sectors

Smart Fibres LtdPage #Solutions > OtherMedicalHeart ablation temperature monitoringHaptic feedback to surgeonsCryogenicsTemperature and strain monitoring at cryogenic temperaturesMotorsportsSports vehicle monitoring systemsResearch / AcademiaEquipment supply to numerous R&D establishments globallyOil & GasRenewable EnergyAerospaceMarineCivil & InfrastructureRailNuclearOther

Case Study Smart Fibres LtdPage #References A list of our extensive project references, and further information on certain projects, can be found at the webpage www.smartfibres.com/references

Smart Fibres LtdPage #Latest version of this presentation available at:www.smartfibres.com/docs/SF_Presentation.pptxwww.smartfibres.cominfo@smartfibres.com+44 1344 484111

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