Improved Undersea Cable Connector

Abstract

An electrical connector for joining a cable to a cathodically protected body in a marine environment includes a connector body having a terminal connector for joining to the cathodically protected body and a mounting portion for receiving the cable. An encapsulant is formed around and bonded to the body mounting portion and the cable. A means for applying radially inward compressive force is provided to the outersurface of the encapsulant outside of said connector body mounting portion. This force should be sufficient to prevent transfer of positive metallic ions from the marine environment to the bonding region between the encapsulant and the mounting portion. A method for modifying existing connectors is also provided.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 04, 2018
Accession Number
AD1057865

Entities

People

  • Thomas S. Ramotowski

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attorneys
  • Cathodic Protection
  • Connectors
  • Corrosion
  • Delamination
  • Electrolytes
  • Elements
  • Environment
  • Equations
  • Helical Springs
  • Inventions
  • Materials
  • Metals
  • Patent Applications
  • Polymers
  • Terminals
  • Undersea Warfare

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