Underwater Repair of Electromechanical Cables.
Abstract
Procedures have been developed which will allow the underwater repair of electromechnical cables by divers with a minimum amount of training and with off-the-shelf materials. These simple techniques allow repair of electrical systems-in-situ as opposed to resurfacing before effecting repairs. The technique combines the use of standard electrical wire crimping equipment, Tygon tubing, and RTV. The splices have been successfully tested in the Civil Engineering Laboratory's (CEL) pressure vessel facility with cyclic pressures to 500 psig (34 atm) and temperatures to 3C. These splices have also been used successfully to effect repairs at sea to depths of 70 feet (22 meters), for both data and power conductors.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA026338
Entities
People
- G. A. Edgerton
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center