Polux

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Old wooden electricity pole

Polux is a measuring device for checking the condition of wooden electricity and telephone poles. This is a specific non-destructive testing tool for wooden poles.

Description[edit]

Polux technology is used for safety and maintenance diagnostics. The measurements enable operators to climb poles safely and check the condition of the wood to estimate its remaining lifespan.[1][2][3][4]

History[edit]

Security maintenance for men working on wooden poles lines.

The Polux technology was developed in the early 90s by Professor Jean-Luc Sandoz, following on from the Sylvatest, at the initial request of EDF, which had the dual problem of the safety and lifespan of their poles.[5] In 2003, the technology was presented at the 17th International Congress on Electrical Distribution Networks in Barcelona.[6] In 2017, a report by Orange's CGT insisted on the danger of unmaintained poles and demonstrated, through several large-scale comparative tests, the scientific contribution of Polux technology to increasing the safety of personnel climbing poles, drawing on the experience of Enedis.[7] It works with Picus software, which uses data consisting of local densitometry measurements at the ground line and hygroscopic measurements.[8][9][10] The Polux technology continues to be developed at the CBS-Lifteam Research and Development Centre in Switzerland.[11][12] The 5th version enables faster data collection and processing, with a miniaturised tool and the Picus application downloadable to smartphones.[13][14] Polux technology is used in a number of countries, including the United States, Canada, European Union, Africa and Asia.[15][16][17]

Awards[edit]

  • In 2003, The Wall Street Journal awarded the first prize for innovation to Polux technology.[18]
  • In 2006, the 14th international symposium on non-destructive testing equipment presented advances in the technology.
  • In 2011, the International Seminar of Electrical Energy Distributors presented the use of Polux technology in Germany, using Deutsche Telekom as an example.[19]

Bibliography[edit]

• (en) Flávio L. R. Vidor, Marçal Pires, Berenice A. Dedavid, Pedro D. B. Montani, and Adriano Gabiatti, « », Rapport scientifique, 2010;[20]

• (br) M. A. O. Cruz1; M. Pires; B. A. Dedavid; F. L. R. Vidor; W. S. Oliveira; R. C.Abruzzi, « », revue scientifique,2010 (lire en ligne [PDF]).

References[edit]

  1. ^ "CBS : expertise des bois anciens et préconisations pour leur réemploi". www.leboisinternational.com (in French). 2022-07-22. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  2. ^ "Contrôler un support bois avant son ascension" (PDF).
  3. ^ beardsworth (1999-06-11). "POLUX – Non Destructive Wood Pole Inspection". Cleantech.Org. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  4. ^ "Pole Testing Ensures High Reliability and Long Life". T&D World. 2002-12-01. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  5. ^ Zuerich, ETH-Bibliothek (2002). "Le bois dans la construction: innovations et perspectives". E-Periodica (in German). doi:10.5169/seals-80287. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  6. ^ "In field non destructive tests for wooden poles for the security and the maintenance of the overhead power lines" (PDF).
  7. ^ "Intervention JP HIPPIAS RS CNSHSCT UES Orange conférence de presse-dangerosité poteaux bois le 24 mars 2017 à Valence" (PDF).
  8. ^ "The Importance of the Nondestructive Technologies for Wooden Poles Network Asset Management". www.ndt.net. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  9. ^ "A Review of Wood Pole Testing Equipment Compared to Visual and Excavation Techniques Used in Test and Treat Programs" (PDF).
  10. ^ "Polux® a Practical Non-Destructive Technology for Measurement of Wood Pole Strength". Electric Energy Online. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  11. ^ Alumni, Planète (14 March 2012). "Alumni portrait – Yann Benoit, Phd Civil Engineering, 2004".
  12. ^ "CBT : le contrôle non destructif du bois au service de son usage efficient". www.leboisinternational.com (in French). 2022-06-07. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  13. ^ "CBS-CBT, l'expert mondial du bois enraciné en Suisse romande". Agefi.com (in French). Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  14. ^ "Picus North America". App Store. 2023-08-08. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  15. ^ beardsworth (1999-06-11). "POLUX – Non Destructive Wood Pole Inspection". Cleantech.Org. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  16. ^ "Nos anciens ont du talent : Zoom sur Jean-Luc Sandoz, promo 1983". enstib. 2021-06-08. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  17. ^ "Innovative products for asset life extension | TEN Group". www.tengroup.com.au. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  18. ^ Newswires, Goran MijukDow Jones (2003-12-05). "Pole Position". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  19. ^ "Wood poles non-destructive inspections; The German example" (PDF).
  20. ^ "Inspection of Wooden Poles in Electrical Power Distribution Networks in Southern Brazil" (PDF).

External links[edit]

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