Longer step-out distances, higher data rates and increased electrical noise levels in the umbilical have combined to create a need for fiber optic data links between subsea equipment and the surface operators. For the subsea industry to take full advantage of optical communications requires the use of an underwater mateable optical connector. Subsea mateable optical connectors enable the industry to build modular components that can be assembled on the seafloor and make disconnections and reconnections for future expansion or maintenance purposes. This paper presents an overview of the design, development, testing and track record of such a connector, the next generation Lockheed Martin developed SEA CON HydraStar connector system. It is also shown that because of the HydraStar's reliability and high technical integrity the Operator can make significant cost savings in CAPital EXpenditure (CAPEX) and OPerating EXpenditure (OPEX).


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    Title :

    Development and testing of the HydraStar underwater mateable, fiber-optic, electric (hybrid) connector


    Contributors:
    Stephens, D. (author) / Brown, G. (author) / Christiansen, M. (author)


    Publication date :

    2000


    Size :

    7 Seiten, 7 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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