A Wet and Dry Deep Submergence Electrical Power Transmission System. Phase I. Volume I.

摘要

The design,construction and testing of a dry,conventional electrical connector and cable system and a wet (mated underwater) electrical connector system rated at 4,160volts,three phases, 50amperes per phase is described. The system was designed for operation to depths of 6,000feet with a safety factor of 1.5. In Phase I,the state-of-the-art in connector design and fabrication is reviewed including a bibliography containing information on cables,connectors,and components. Emphasis was placed on a single design with components easily obtainable and having an expected life time of operation of three to five years. The results of tests of the connector indicate that the connector will perform satisfactorily if the precautions described in the report are followed. The connector system was designed so that it can be readily expanded without change in the basic concept for operation at 15,000volts and 1,000KW. (Author)