A new method for permanent sheath current monitoring is introduced, which uses fibre-optic distributed acoustic sensing (DAS). With the usage of insulated HVAC power cables, a comprehensive monitoring solution is becoming increasingly important – one that computes cable ratings based on thermal profiling (RTTR), detects and locates cable hot spot temperatures (Distributed Temperature Sensing - DTS) as well as cable faults. Undergrounding power lines avoids exposure to strong winds, limits the cost of damage, provides a more aesthetically pleasing vista in areas where valued, and ofers lower fault rates compared to overhead lines. On the other hand, undergrounding is expensive and introduces new hazards such as. Fiber Monitoring is a proven, pro-active, risk-reduction and asset protection approach of pinpointing fiber degradation and breaks that threaten strategic infrastructure providing service to thousands of customers. This document describes the guideline for locating the fault in optical fiber cable after installation or during maintenance of the cable.
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