Review of optical fibre sensors for electrical equipment characteristic state parameters detection

Abstract

Optical fibre sensing technology is a powerful method for long-term reliable sensing in harsh environments, which means it is particularly suitable for the detection of electrical equipment characteristic state parameters, including characteristic gases, abnormal vibration, ultrasonic produced by partial discharge, and abnormal temperature rise. This paper reviews several individual optical fibre sensors for different state parameters detection, discusses the advantages, limitations and possible improvement methods, and finally presents the most promising optical fibre sensor for each state parameter.

Keywords

• fibre optic sensors
• vibrations
• gas sensors
• power apparatus
• electrical equipment characteristic state parameters detection
• optical fibre sensing technology
• characteristic gases
• optical fibre sensors
• partial discharge