Title :
Fibre Bragg grating temperature sensors for harsh nuclear environments
Author :
Fernandez, A.F. ; Brichard, B. ; Borgermans, P. ; Berghmans, F. ; Decreton, M. ; Megret, P. ; Blondel, M. ; Delchambre, A.
Author_Institution :
Belgian Nucl. Res. Centre, SCK/CEN, Mol, Belgium
Abstract :
Fibre Bragg grating sensors are being evaluated by the nuclear industry for structural integrity and temperature monitoring. We review radiation effects on FBG sensors and we discuss in-reactor core irradiation of FBG temperature sensors.
Keywords :
Bragg gratings; fibre optic sensors; fission reactor instrumentation; gamma-ray effects; temperature sensors; fibre Bragg grating temperature sensor; harsh nuclear environment; in-reactor core irradiation; structural integrity monitoring; temperature monitoring; Bragg gratings; Fiber gratings; Gamma rays; Optical fiber sensors; Optical fibers; Radiation monitoring; Remote monitoring; Temperature dependence; Temperature sensors; Wavelength measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Sensors Conference Technical Digest, 2002. Ofs 2002, 15th
Conference_Location :
Portland, OR, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7289-1
DOI :
10.1109/OFS.2002.1000502
