High hydrogen loss in optical cables
The Hydrogen could come from the atmosphere or evolve out of materials in the cable. The losses at 1240nm, 1590nm and other wavelengths were due to interstitial Hydrogen (H2) and. The optical communications industry has been studying these changes for some time and has gained a great deal of knowledge regarding their various causes and effects. The utilization of downhole optical cables has significantly enhanced the efficiency and reliability of oilfield production operations; however, the challenging high-temperature and high-pressure conditions prevalent in oil-gas fields markedly reduce the service lifespan of these optical cables. In the early 1980s, it was established that some optical fibre designs in certain cable constructions were.
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