Acoustic emission sensing for wind turbine blade monitoring
What is in common between a pencil lead and Optics11 acoustic emission sensor? We recently used a pencil lead on a wind blade to test our sensor’s sensitivity and crack detection capability. Read the full story below. Wind turbines maintenance expenses can annually add up to thousands of euros per blade. Therefore, a recent Globalstars […]
Fiber Optics and Maritime Security: Insights from Mark Jacobs
In an era of escalating threats, the development of new detection technologies is crucial for safeguarding critical infrastructure. Mark Jacobs, CCO of Optics11, highlights our company’s advancements and collaboration with the military to ensure maritime security in the North Sea. Recently he gave an interview to “Follow the Money” magazine. Fiber optic sensing technology is […]
Improved HV Cable Monitoring with OptiFender
Addressing the Critical Need for Improved HV Cable Monitoring High-voltage (HV) and extra-high voltage (EHV) cable systems are vital components of power transmission networks. We rely on their continuous operations daily, and thus, ensuring consistent power supply and minimizing outages is in focus. However, these systems often face failures primarily due to insulation defects in […]
Monitoring Europe’s Seabed: How Optics11 Empowers Maritime Security
New technologies at the forefront of protecting Europe’s seabed and underwater Navy Tech 2024 that took place in Tallinn, Estonia, through 30th January – 1st February, 2024 brought together experts from different fields. They discussed problems and solutions for the maritime security and what modern solutions can bring to the table. Naval forces around the […]
Factory Acceptance Test for Transformers Quicker with OptiFender
Factory acceptance test (FAT) is a crucial phase in transformer manufacturing process. It ensures that each unit meets quality standards before shipment. During one of our webinars, we highlighted the role of OptiFender during IVPD test in a case when PD is detected. We talked about OptiFender’s ability to detect and localize partial discharges (PD) […]
Partial Discharge Monitoring in Power Transformers: Importance
At Optics11, partial discharge (PD) monitoring of electrical assets is one of our focus areas. This is why, we offer OptiFender, our innovative partial discharge monitoring system. It allows the business to save money by catching early signs of potential faults and preventing them early. The importance of condition monitoring as a whole, and partial […]
