FEBUS Optics develops distributed fiber optic sensing systems (DAS, DTS, DSS) for real-time monitoring of infrastructure, including pipelines, wells, and structural health. Their technology enables precise detection of environmental changes, leaks, and structural integrity issues, enhancing safety and operational efficiency in various industries.
Funding
$1.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Monitoring the integrity and performance of critical infrastructure like pipelines, wells, and structural components often relies on traditional sensing methods that provide limited spatial resolution and can be costly to deploy across large areas. Detecting leaks, structural weaknesses, or environmental changes in real-time is challenging, hindering proactive maintenance and risk mitigation.
Solution
FEBUS Optics provides distributed fiber optic sensing (DFOS) systems that enable real-time monitoring of infrastructure health and environmental conditions. Their technology utilizes optical fibers as sensors to detect changes in strain, temperature, and acoustic signals along the entire length of the fiber. By analyzing these signals, the system can pinpoint the location and severity of leaks, structural anomalies, or intrusion events. This allows for proactive maintenance, improved safety, and optimized operational efficiency across various industries.
Target Audience
The primary customers are operators and engineers in the oil and gas, civil engineering, and environmental monitoring industries who require real-time, distributed sensing solutions for infrastructure management and risk mitigation.
Features
- Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) for detecting acoustic signals and vibrations.
- Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) for monitoring temperature variations.
- Distributed Strain Sensing (DSS) for measuring strain and deformation.
- Patented technology for high-sensitivity and accurate measurements.
- Turnkey solutions for cable, pipeline, and well monitoring.
- Suitable for umbilical, pipe-in-pipe, and power cable applications.
- Applications in structural health monitoring of dams, bridges, and railways.
- Solutions for seismic acquisition and natural hazard monitoring.