Improved Undersea Cable Connector

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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.

Author(s):
Ramotowski, Thomas S.
Author Organization(s):
NUWC Newport United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Pagination:
0015

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
PAT-APPL-15 996 596
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
patent applications, ELECTRIC CONNECTORS, UNDERWATER CABLES, cathodic protection, metal oxides, SHIP HULLS, sea water, corrosion inhibition, electrolytes, delamination
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Keyword(s):
cathodic debonding, cathodic delamination, marine environment, connector body
Report Date:
2018 Jun 04
Creation Date:
2018 Aug 16