Challenges Associated with Electrical and Optical Cable Terminations and Connector Systems for the Drilling Industry

摘要

The challenges associated with the design, manufacturing and testing of underwater electrical and opticalcable termination and connector systems for the Drilling Industry are vast and far-reaching. No longer areconnectors only being supplied, but also complete systems, such as fully terminated umbilicals. Forconnectors that need to be installed in the field, sometimes in extremely arduous conditions, designs needto overcome the effects of pressure and temperature at ultra-deep sea-depths and to be strong enough towithstand the rough handling topside and rough environmental stress of being within close proximity todrilling systems activity. To meet the challenges and enable continuous improvements, connectorcompanies cannot focus solely on connectors, they must see the future of cable terminations andconnectors and their synergetic relationship to the umbilicals and cables.