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Cable condition monitoring leverages fibre optic sensing to preemptively identify subsea cable degradation, optimizing inspections and reducing environmental impact
About
Indeximate Ltd, a climate tech startup based in the UK, has pioneered cable condition monitoring with a distinct focus on preventing the failure of subsea power cables. Established in 2022, this innovative company leverages over 40 years of expertise in fibre optic sensing to develop cutting-edge solutions. At the heart of their offering is the patented Electro Mechanical Weakness Indicator, which provides detailed insights into cable conditions, enabling pre-emptive corrective measures. Through their Scattersphere platform, Indeximate integrates with existing fibre optic systems, pushing data to a cloud portal for comprehensive risk intelligence. This hardware-agnostic approach ensures broader compatibility and focuses sharply on asset longevity and failure prevention, while optimizing inspection and maintenance costs.
Key Benefits
Cable condition monitoring offers several significant benefits by enhancing the management and maintenance of cable systems. Primarily, this innovation extends the operational life of cables by providing detailed assessments of their condition, thus allowing inspections to be more targeted, cost-effective, and efficient. With real-time insights into cable integrity, preventative maintenance can be scheduled in advance, reducing downtime, and minimizing unexpected failures and costs. This proactive approach not only lowers the risk of cable failure but also reduces or even eliminates corrective maintenance costs. Additionally, by optimizing the insurance profile due to the enhanced awareness of cable health, overall risks are lowered and unnecessary expenses are curtailed, resulting in improved operational efficiency and cost savings
Applications
Cable condition monitoring can revolutionize cable management and maintenance by enabling a more predictive and preventive approach to the cable life cycle. This innovation allows for real-time monitoring of cables' health and environmental conditions, significantly enhancing the ability to predict when maintenance should be carried out, thus extending the life of cables. It helps in anticipating failures before they occur by detecting factors like abrasion, fatigue, and environmental exposure, which may compromise cable integrity. By incorporating advanced fibre optic sensing, this technology is capable of providing detailed meter-by-meter assessments of cable strength and weaknesses, leading to more targeted and efficient inspections. This results in reduced downtime and minimization of environmental impacts by optimizing maintenance resources, such as reducing unnecessary patrolling by inspection vehicles. Additionally, the data acquired can serve as a valuable resource for improving insurance profiles and cutting down on corrective maintenance costs. Overall, cable condition monitoring not only decreases operational risks but also represents a cost-effective strategy to manage cable infrastructure more sustainably