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'''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. |
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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 Energy|EDF]], which had the dual problem of the safety and lifespan of their poles.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Zuerich |first=ETH-Bibliothek |title=Le bois dans la construction: innovations et perspectives |url=https://doi.org/10.5169/seals-80287 |access-date=2023-10-01 |journal=Tracés: Bulletin Technique de la Suisse Romande |date=2002 |volume=128 |issue=12 |page=7 |doi=10.5169/seals-80287 |language=de}}</ref> In 2003, the technology was presented at the 17th International Congress on Electrical Distribution Networks in Barcelona.<ref>{{Cite web |title=In field non destructive tests for wooden poles for the security and the maintenance of the overhead power lines. |url=http://www.cired.net/publications/cired2003/reports/R%201-52.pdf}}</ref> In 2017, a report by [[Orange S.A.|Orange]]'s [[Confédération Générale du Travail-Syndicaliste Révolutionnaire|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 [[Électricité de France|Enedis]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Intervention JP HIPPIAS RS CNSHSCT UES Orange conférence de presse-dangerosité poteaux bois le 24 mars 2017 à Valence |url=https://www.cgtfapt-orange.fr/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/240317-Orange-Conference-presse-Dangerosite-poteaux-bois-Intervention-CGT.pdf}}</ref> It works with Picus software, which uses data consisting of local [[densitometry]] measurements at the ground line and [[Hygroscopy|hygroscopic]] measurements.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Importance of the Nondestructive Technologies for Wooden Poles Network Asset Management |url=https://www.ndt.net/article/v11n04/benoit/benoit.htm |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=www.ndt.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=A Review of Wood Pole Testing Equipment Compared to Visual and Excavation Techniques Used in Test and Treat Programs |url=https://poles.com/WebRoot/Store4/Shops/08fd78c5-abfa-4217-9263-68fec9605ccc/MediaGallery/Internal_Treatment_Data__Doc/SEPOLECONF20112CMikeFreemanInspectionDevices2CCostBenefitAnalysis.pdf}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Polux® a Practical Non-Destructive Technology for Measurement of Wood Pole Strength |url=https://electricenergyonline.com/energy/magazine/10/article/Polux-a-Practical-Non-Destructive-Technology-for-Measurement-of-Wood-Pole-Strength.htm |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=Electric Energy Online |language=en}}</ref> The Polux technology continues to be developed at the CBS-Lifteam Research and Development Centre in Switzerland.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Alumni portrait – Yann Benoit, Phd Civil Engineering, 2004 |date=14 March 2012 |url=https://actu.epfl.ch/news/alumni-portrait-yann-benoit-phd-civil-engineering-/ |last1=Alumni |first1=Planète }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-07 |title=CBT : le contrôle non destructif du bois au service de son usage efficient |url=http://www.leboisinternational.com/premiere-transformation/exploitation-forestiere/cbt-le-controle-non-destructif-du-bois-au-service-de-son-usage-efficient-701246.php/?latest |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=www.leboisinternational.com |language=fr}}</ref> The 5th version enables faster data collection and processing, with a miniaturised tool and the Picus application downloadable to [[smartphone]]s.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CBS-CBT, l'expert mondial du bois enraciné en Suisse romande |url=https://agefi.com/actualites/entreprises/cbs-cbt-lexpert-mondial-du-bois-enracine-en-suisse-romande |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=Agefi.com |language=fr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-08 |title=Picus North America |url=https://apps.apple.com/us/app/picus-north-america/id1565916491 |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=App Store |language=en-US}}</ref> Polux technology is used in a number of countries, including the United States, Canada, European Union, Africa and Asia.<ref>{{Cite web |last=beardsworth |date=1999-06-11 |title=POLUX – Non Destructive Wood Pole Inspection |url=https://www.cleantech.org/1999/06/11/polux-non-destructive-wood-pole-inspection/ |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=Cleantech.Org |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-08 |title=Nos anciens ont du talent : Zoom sur Jean-Luc Sandoz, promo 1983 |url=https://www.enstib.univ-lorraine.fr/en/nos-anciens-ont-du-talent-zoom-sur-jean-luc-sandoz-promo-1983/ |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=enstib |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Innovative products for asset life extension {{!}} TEN Group |url=https://www.tengroup.com.au/blogs/news/2019/May/24/innovative_products_for_asset_life_extension |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=www.tengroup.com.au}}</ref> |
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 Energy|EDF]], which had the dual problem of the safety and lifespan of their poles.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Zuerich |first=ETH-Bibliothek |title=Le bois dans la construction: innovations et perspectives |url=https://doi.org/10.5169/seals-80287 |access-date=2023-10-01 |journal=Tracés: Bulletin Technique de la Suisse Romande |date=2002 |volume=128 |issue=12 |page=7 |doi=10.5169/seals-80287 |language=de}}</ref> In 2003, the technology was presented at the 17th International Congress on Electrical Distribution Networks in Barcelona.<ref>{{Cite web |title=In field non destructive tests for wooden poles for the security and the maintenance of the overhead power lines. |url=http://www.cired.net/publications/cired2003/reports/R%201-52.pdf}}</ref> In 2017, a report by [[Orange S.A.|Orange]]'s [[Confédération Générale du Travail-Syndicaliste Révolutionnaire|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 [[Électricité de France|Enedis]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Intervention JP HIPPIAS RS CNSHSCT UES Orange conférence de presse-dangerosité poteaux bois le 24 mars 2017 à Valence |url=https://www.cgtfapt-orange.fr/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/240317-Orange-Conference-presse-Dangerosite-poteaux-bois-Intervention-CGT.pdf}}</ref> It works with Picus software, which uses data consisting of local [[densitometry]] measurements at the ground line and [[Hygroscopy|hygroscopic]] measurements.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Importance of the Nondestructive Technologies for Wooden Poles Network Asset Management |url=https://www.ndt.net/article/v11n04/benoit/benoit.htm |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=www.ndt.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=A Review of Wood Pole Testing Equipment Compared to Visual and Excavation Techniques Used in Test and Treat Programs |url=https://poles.com/WebRoot/Store4/Shops/08fd78c5-abfa-4217-9263-68fec9605ccc/MediaGallery/Internal_Treatment_Data__Doc/SEPOLECONF20112CMikeFreemanInspectionDevices2CCostBenefitAnalysis.pdf}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Polux® a Practical Non-Destructive Technology for Measurement of Wood Pole Strength |url=https://electricenergyonline.com/energy/magazine/10/article/Polux-a-Practical-Non-Destructive-Technology-for-Measurement-of-Wood-Pole-Strength.htm |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=Electric Energy Online |language=en}}</ref> The Polux technology continues to be developed at the CBS-Lifteam Research and Development Centre in Switzerland.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Alumni portrait – Yann Benoit, Phd Civil Engineering, 2004 |date=14 March 2012 |url=https://actu.epfl.ch/news/alumni-portrait-yann-benoit-phd-civil-engineering-/ |last1=Alumni |first1=Planète }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-07 |title=CBT : le contrôle non destructif du bois au service de son usage efficient |url=http://www.leboisinternational.com/premiere-transformation/exploitation-forestiere/cbt-le-controle-non-destructif-du-bois-au-service-de-son-usage-efficient-701246.php/?latest |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=www.leboisinternational.com |language=fr}}</ref> The 5th version enables faster data collection and processing, with a miniaturised tool and the Picus application downloadable to [[smartphone]]s.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CBS-CBT, l'expert mondial du bois enraciné en Suisse romande |url=https://agefi.com/actualites/entreprises/cbs-cbt-lexpert-mondial-du-bois-enracine-en-suisse-romande |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=Agefi.com |language=fr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-08 |title=Picus North America |url=https://apps.apple.com/us/app/picus-north-america/id1565916491 |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=App Store |language=en-US}}</ref> Polux technology is used in a number of countries, including the United States, Canada, European Union, Africa and Asia.<ref>{{Cite web |last=beardsworth |date=1999-06-11 |title=POLUX – Non Destructive Wood Pole Inspection |url=https://www.cleantech.org/1999/06/11/polux-non-destructive-wood-pole-inspection/ |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=Cleantech.Org |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-08 |title=Nos anciens ont du talent : Zoom sur Jean-Luc Sandoz, promo 1983 |url=https://www.enstib.univ-lorraine.fr/en/nos-anciens-ont-du-talent-zoom-sur-jean-luc-sandoz-promo-1983/ |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=enstib |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Innovative products for asset life extension {{!}} TEN Group |url=https://www.tengroup.com.au/blogs/news/2019/May/24/innovative_products_for_asset_life_extension |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=www.tengroup.com.au}}</ref> |
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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]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/55/Men_working_on_telephone_lines%2C_probably_near_a_TVA_1a35245v.jpg/220px-Men_working_on_telephone_lines%2C_probably_near_a_TVA_1a35245v.jpg)
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]
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/Old_wooden_electricity_pole.jpg/220px-Old_wooden_electricity_pole.jpg)
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]- ^ "CBS : expertise des bois anciens et préconisations pour leur réemploi". www.leboisinternational.com (in French). 2022-07-22. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "Contrôler un support bois avant son ascension" (PDF).
- ^ beardsworth (1999-06-11). "POLUX – Non Destructive Wood Pole Inspection". Cleantech.Org. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "Pole Testing Ensures High Reliability and Long Life". T&D World. 2002-12-01. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ Zuerich, ETH-Bibliothek (2002). "Le bois dans la construction: innovations et perspectives". Tracés: Bulletin Technique de la Suisse Romande (in German). 128 (12): 7. doi:10.5169/seals-80287. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "In field non destructive tests for wooden poles for the security and the maintenance of the overhead power lines" (PDF).
- ^ "Intervention JP HIPPIAS RS CNSHSCT UES Orange conférence de presse-dangerosité poteaux bois le 24 mars 2017 à Valence" (PDF).
- ^ "The Importance of the Nondestructive Technologies for Wooden Poles Network Asset Management". www.ndt.net. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "A Review of Wood Pole Testing Equipment Compared to Visual and Excavation Techniques Used in Test and Treat Programs" (PDF).
- ^ "Polux® a Practical Non-Destructive Technology for Measurement of Wood Pole Strength". Electric Energy Online. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ Alumni, Planète (14 March 2012). "Alumni portrait – Yann Benoit, Phd Civil Engineering, 2004".
- ^ "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.
- ^ "CBS-CBT, l'expert mondial du bois enraciné en Suisse romande". Agefi.com (in French). Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "Picus North America". App Store. 2023-08-08. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ beardsworth (1999-06-11). "POLUX – Non Destructive Wood Pole Inspection". Cleantech.Org. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "Nos anciens ont du talent : Zoom sur Jean-Luc Sandoz, promo 1983". enstib. 2021-06-08. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "Innovative products for asset life extension | TEN Group". www.tengroup.com.au. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ Newswires, Goran MijukDow Jones (2003-12-05). "Pole Position". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ^ "Wood poles non-destructive inspections; The German example" (PDF).
- ^ "Inspection of Wooden Poles in Electrical Power Distribution Networks in Southern Brazil" (PDF).