Polux Explained

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

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

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

• 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

• (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]).

External links

• US website
• Officiel website

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2022-07-22 . CBS : expertise des bois anciens et préconisations pour leur réemploi . 2023-10-01 . www.leboisinternational.com . fr.
2. Web site: Contrôler un support bois avant son ascension .
3. Web site: beardsworth . 1999-06-11 . POLUX – Non Destructive Wood Pole Inspection . 2023-10-01 . Cleantech.Org . en-US.
4. Web site: 2002-12-01 . Pole Testing Ensures High Reliability and Long Life . 2023-10-01 . T&D World.
5. Zuerich . ETH-Bibliothek . Le bois dans la construction: innovations et perspectives . 2023-10-01 . Tracés: Bulletin Technique de la Suisse Romande . 2002 . 128 . 12 . 7 . 10.5169/seals-80287 . de.
6. Web site: In field non destructive tests for wooden poles for the security and the maintenance of the overhead power lines. .
7. Web site: Intervention JP HIPPIAS RS CNSHSCT UES Orange conférence de presse-dangerosité poteaux bois le 24 mars 2017 à Valence .
8. Web site: The Importance of the Nondestructive Technologies for Wooden Poles Network Asset Management . 2023-10-01 . www.ndt.net.
9. Web site: A Review of Wood Pole Testing Equipment Compared to Visual and Excavation Techniques Used in Test and Treat Programs .
10. Web site: Polux® a Practical Non-Destructive Technology for Measurement of Wood Pole Strength . 2023-10-01 . Electric Energy Online . en.
11. Web site: Alumni portrait – Yann Benoit, Phd Civil Engineering, 2004 . 14 March 2012 . Alumni . Planète .
12. Web site: 2022-06-07 . CBT : le contrôle non destructif du bois au service de son usage efficient . 2023-10-01 . www.leboisinternational.com . fr.
13. Web site: CBS-CBT, l'expert mondial du bois enraciné en Suisse romande . 2023-10-01 . Agefi.com . fr.
14. Web site: 2023-08-08 . Picus North America . 2023-10-01 . App Store . en-US.
15. Web site: beardsworth . 1999-06-11 . POLUX – Non Destructive Wood Pole Inspection . 2023-10-01 . Cleantech.Org . en-US.
16. Web site: 2021-06-08 . Nos anciens ont du talent : Zoom sur Jean-Luc Sandoz, promo 1983 . 2023-10-01 . enstib . en-GB.
17. Web site: Innovative products for asset life extension TEN Group . 2023-10-01 . www.tengroup.com.au.
18. News: Newswires . Goran MijukDow Jones . 2003-12-05 . Pole Position . en-US . Wall Street Journal . 2023-10-01 . 0099-9660.
19. Web site: Wood poles non-destructive inspections; The German example .
20. Web site: Inspection of Wooden Poles in Electrical Power Distribution Networks in Southern Brazil .