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

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