Experimental study of a temperature measurement system for an overhead power line using sensors based on TFBG

Abstract

This article presents the use of an inclined fiber sensor Bragg grid to control the extension of wires in overhead lines. An aspect of the technological novelty of the project is the development of an innovative optoelectronic system for monitoring and diagnosing the condition of building structures based on a combination of conventional Bragg gratings. The lighting power sensor is installed directly on the controlled transmission of the power line in the form of fittings with a copper plate. A photosensitive multimode optical fiber is attached to the copper plate, at the end of which an inclined fiber Bragg grating is fixed, connected to a multimode optical fiber using a fiber-optic connector through an optical connector. An ultraviolet excimer laser and a light power detector are connected to a fiber-optic connector. The study showed that by selecting the appropriate mechanical parameters of the extension transformer, taking into account the optical parameters of the sensor, and using a special filter, the optical-mechanical system can be configured in the required range to control the sagging of the overhead line wire. During measurements to simulate the operation of a power line wire, the temperature was forced to vary in the range of 10-60°C. This led to the lengthening of the test wire from 38.987 m to 49.275 m; the error was within 4%. The deflection range depends on the distance between the supports, the type of wire, and its actual length in the span, which actually determines the deflection.