COURSE OVERVIEW:

The purpose of this course is to focus on the engineering principles and design methodologies required to implement Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) and Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) systems. These technologies transform a standard optical fiber into a continuous linear sensor, providing high-resolution spatial data for monitoring critical infrastructure. This program establishes the theoretical framework necessary to understand light scattering phenomena and how they are leveraged for real-time asset integrity and process monitoring.

The scope of this training encompasses the entire lifecycle of a fiber-optic sensing project, from initial site survey and fiber selection to system architecture and data integration. Participants will examine the differences between Raman, Brillouin, and Rayleigh scattering and how each applies to specific sensing objectives such as leak detection, intrusion monitoring, or thermal profiling. The curriculum provides a detailed look at the optical budget calculations, spatial resolution trade-offs, and environmental factors that influence system performance.

Coverage includes the practical aspects of installation, protective cabling, and the interfacing of sensing units with industrial control systems. Attendees will learn how to design robust sensing networks for harsh environments, including subsea pipelines, high-voltage power cables, and downhole oil and gas applications. By focusing on data interpretation and the reduction of false positives, the course ensures that participants can design sensing installations that provide actionable intelligence for safety and operational efficiency.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Analyze the physics of backscattering (Raman, Brillouin, and Rayleigh) in optical fibers.
• Differentiate between the functional capabilities of DTS and DAS systems.
• Select appropriate fiber types and coatings for high-temperature or corrosive environments.
• Calculate optical power budgets and determine maximum sensing distances.
• Design sensor cable deployment strategies for pipelines and power cables.
• Configure spatial and temporal resolution settings to meet monitoring requirements.
• Implement data filtering techniques to minimize noise and signal degradation.
• Integrate distributed sensing data with GIS and SCADA platforms.
• Design redundant sensing architectures for critical infrastructure protection.
• Evaluate the impact of fiber attenuation and splicing on sensing accuracy.
• Develop alarm logic based on acoustic signatures and thermal gradients.
• Conduct site-specific environmental impact assessments for fiber installations.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Telecommunication Engineers, Asset Integrity Specialists, Instrumentation Designers, Pipeline Engineers, and System Integrators specializing in distributed sensing.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.