The use of nanotechnology in the development of a distributed fibre-optic temperature sensor for subsea applications

G. R. McDowell, A. S. Holmes-Smith, M. Uttamlal, P. A. Wallace, D. M. Faichnie, A. Grah, D. McStay

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    Abstract

    Monitoring temperature in subsea pipelines and processing plants is paramount to ensuring the efficient extraction of oil and gas. Preliminary results from studies of an alternative optical temperature sensing methodology based on the fluorescence spectroscopy of quantum dots (QDs) immobilised in a sol-gel thin film are presented. A discussion of the potential for this approach to oil and gas industry applications is given.

    Original languageEnglish
    Article number012008
    Number of pages6
    JournalJournal of Physics: Conference Series
    Volume450
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 26 Jun 2013
    EventSensors and Their Applications XVII - Rixos Libertas, Dubrovnik, Croatia
    Duration: 16 Sept 201318 Sept 2013

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • General Physics and Astronomy

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