The Impact of Liquids and Saturated Salt Solutions on Polymer-Coated Fiber Optic Sensors for Distributed Strain and Temperature Measurement.

Autor: Weisbrich M; Structural Concrete Institute, Leipzig University of Applied Sciences (HTWK Leipzig), 04275 Leipzig, Germany., Messerer D; Structural Concrete Institute, Leipzig University of Applied Sciences (HTWK Leipzig), 04275 Leipzig, Germany., Holzer F; Department of Technical Biogeochemistry, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), 04318 Leipzig, Germany., Trommler U; Department of Technical Biogeochemistry, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), 04318 Leipzig, Germany., Roland U; Department of Technical Biogeochemistry, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), 04318 Leipzig, Germany., Holschemacher K; Structural Concrete Institute, Leipzig University of Applied Sciences (HTWK Leipzig), 04275 Leipzig, Germany.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) [Sensors (Basel)] 2024 Jul 18; Vol. 24 (14). Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jul 18.
DOI: 10.3390/s24144659
Abstrakt: The application of distributed fiber optic strain and temperature measurement can be utilized to address a multitude of measurement tasks across a diverse range of fields, particularly in the context of structural health monitoring in the domains of building construction, civil engineering, and special foundation engineering. However, a comprehensive understanding of the influences on the measurement method and the sensors is essential to prevent misinterpretations or measurement deviations. In this context, this study investigated the effects of moisture exposure, including various salt solutions and a high pH value, on a distributed strain measurement using Rayleigh backscattering. Three fiber optic sensors with different coating materials and one uncoated fiber were exposed to five different solutions for 24 h. The study revealed significant discrepancies (∼38%) in deformation between the three coating types depending on the surrounding solution. Furthermore, in contrast to the prevailing literature, which predominantly describes swelling effects, a negative deformation (∼-47 με) was observed in a magnesium chloride solution. The findings of this study indicate that corresponding effects can impact the precision of measurement, potentially leading to misinterpretations. Conversely, these effects could be used to conduct large-scale monitoring of chemical components using distributed fiber optic sensing.
Databáze: MEDLINE
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