EXTERNAL PROTECTION FOR DIRECT ELECTRIC HEATING CABLE

The present invention concerns an elongated object ( 1 ) including a cable ( 2 ) being surrounded by an external protection ( 3 a, 3 b, 3 c, 3 d, 3 e ), said external protection comprising at least one protection layer including at least two elongated extruded hollow profiles ( 31 a, 31 b, 31 c, 31 d, 31 e ), each elongated extruded hollow profile comprising at least one elongated empty cavity ( 32 ), characterized in that each profile ( 31 a, 31 b, 31 c, 31 d, 31 e ) of said external protection is a single element along the whole length of the cable portion to be protected, and that the total cross section area of the empty parts of the external protection represents at least 20% of the total cross section area of the external protection.

External protection for direct electric heating cable

The present invention concerns an elongated object (1) including a cable (2) being surrounded by an external protection (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e), said external protection comprising at least one protection layer including at least two elongated extruded hollow profiles (31a, 31b, 31c, 31d, 31e), each elongated extruded hollow profile comprising at least one elongated empty cavity (32), characterized in that each profile (31a, 31b, 31c, 31d, 31e) of said external protection is a single element along the whole length of the cable portion to be protected, and that the total cross section area of the empty parts of the external protection represents at least 20% of the total cross section area of the external protection.

CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

Connector assembly for connecting and/or disconnecting an electric power cable (1) to/from a subsea pipeline (8), in particular for direct electric heating (DEH) thereof, comprising: a female cone element (6) mounted (2) to the pipeline (0) surface, a complementary male cone element (5) attached to an end of the power cable (1), and bolt tightening means (70) for securing contact between the female cone element (6) and the male cone element (5). The tightening means (70) comprises in a first stab member (7) adapted to be received in a first receptacle (16) in said female cone element (6), said first receptacle (16) has an opening facing in opposite direction of the cone (12) of the female cone element (6) for receiving said first stab member (7), and a tightening bolt (7a) is provided in said first stab member (7) with an inner end (7c) of the bolt (7a) being adapted to engage said male cone element (5) and with an outer end (7b) being accessible for the connecting and/or disconnecting ...

Internal cooling of power cables and power umbilicals

Electrical subsea cable

An electrical subsea cable with a conductor (21), an insulation (23) and a sheath is proposed. The sheath has two polymer layers (26, 27), wherein the outer layer (27) has a mechanical hardness which is higher than the hardness of the insulation (23) and wherein the hardness of the inner layer (26) is lower than the hardness of the insulation(23).

INTERNAL COOLING OF POWER CABLES AND POWER UMBILICALS

A power cable ( 30, 130, 230, 330, 430, 530 ) includes an outer sheath ( 32 ), at least one conductor element ( 20, 22, 24, 220, 320, 420, 520 ) arranged within the outer sheath and one or more filler elements ( 10, 210, 310,410, 510 ) arranged within the outer sheath. At least one of the filler elements is hollow such that a cooling fluid can be passed through the filler element.

Termination of strength members of deep water cables

A method for terminating a cable ( 6 ) having at least one strength member ( 7 ). The method includes the steps of providing a cable termination comprising at least one termination chamber ( 2 ) for accommodating an end section of the strength member ( 7 ) and arranging and fastening an anchoring sleeve ( 12 ) around at least parts of the end section. The method further includes introducing the end section into the termination chamber ( 2 ) and fastening the end section by curing a polymer resin in the termination chamber ( 2 ) as well as a termination suitable for the method.

Pulling device for elongated articles

The present invention relates to an apparatus means for pulling an elongated article (3) through a curved tube (1),-such as the lower portion of a J-tube where the pulled end of the article is provided with a rigid installation head (2). The pulling apparatus includes a rod and ball device (5), the rod (6) being inserted through the ball (7) so that the rod extends from both sides of the ball,-one end (8) of the rod being attached to the head,-and the other end (9) of the rod being attached to a pulling wire (4).

Re-connectable pipeline connection for direct heating system

A cable connector for a direct heating cable system for a pipeline (4) where a direct heating cable is connected to the pipeline at two remote points, the cable (3) comprising a cone (1) connected to the end, the cone (1) comprising means for connecting releasably a bolt (9) coaxially to the cone (1), a pulling wire (7) being secured to the bolt (9) adapted to pull the cone (1) and the cable (3) into a connector (2) secured to the pipeline and having an inner shape corresponding with the outer shape of the cone (1), the connector (2) being adapted to lock the cone (1) to the connector (2) and release the pulling wire (7) from the cone (1).

TERMINATION OF STRENGTH MEMBERS OF DEEP WATER CABLES

A method for terminating a cable ( 6 ) having at least one strength member ( 7 ). The method includes the steps of providing a cable termination comprising at least one termination chamber ( 2 ) for accommodating an end section of the strength member ( 7 ) and arranging and fastening an anchoring sleeve ( 12 ) around at least parts of the end section. The method further includes introducing the end section into the termination chamber ( 2 ) and fastening the end section by curing a polymer resin in the termination chamber ( 2 ) as well as a termination suitable for the method.

CONDUCTOR CONTACT TIP

A conductor contact is provided having a sleeve () with an opening adapted to receive a free end () of a conductor. A contact tip () with an opening () is adapted to receive the sleeve (), where the sleeve () has a tapered outer surface () on a compressible section surrounding the opening. The contact tip () has a tapered surface inside the opening adapted to compress the compressible section of the sleeve when the contact tip surrounds the sleeve (), and an outer smooth surface () 1. Conductor contact comprising:a sleeve with an opening adapted to receive a free end of a conductor,a contact tip with an opening adapted to receive the sleeve,wherein the sleeve comprises a tapered outer surface on a compressible section surrounding said opening,wherein the contact tip comprises a tapered surface inside the opening adapted to compress the compressible section of the sleeve when the contact tip surrounds the sleeve, and an outer smooth surface.2. Conductor contact according to claim 1 , wherein the contact tip has an outer circumference at the opening substantially equivalent to a circumference of the conductor at an axil distance from the free end substantially equivalent to the axial depth of the opening in the sleeve adapted to receive the free end thereby providing a smooth transition from the surface of the conductor to the surface of the conductor contact.3. Conductor contact according to claim 1 , wherein the conductor contact comprises a first connection element and a second connection element claim 1 , wherein the first connection element is connectable to the second connection element.4. Conductor contact according to claim 3 , wherein the first connection element and the second connection element connect the sleeve with the contact tip and the connection of the first and second connection elements provides the pressure to compress the sleeve and arrange it within the opening in the contact tip.5. Conductor contact according to claim 1 , wherein the sleeve and ...

Connector assembly

A connector assembly for connecting and/or disconnecting an electric power cable (1) to/from a subsea pipeline (8) includes a female cone element (6), a complementary male cone element (5), and bolt tightening means (70). The tightening means (70) includes in a first stab member (7) adapted to be received in a first receptacle (16) in said female cone element (6), the first receptacle (16) has an opening facing in opposite direction of the cone (12) of the female cone element (6) for receiving the first stab member (7). A tightening bolt (7a) is provided in the first stab member (7) with an inner end (7c) of the bolt (7a) being adapted to engage the male cone element (5) and with an outer end (7b) being accessible for the connecting and/or disconnecting operations.

Internal cooling of power cables and power umbilicals

A power cable ( 30, 130, 230, 330, 430, 530 ) includes an outer sheath ( 32 ), at least one conductor element ( 20, 22, 24, 220, 320, 420, 520 ) arranged within the outer sheath and one or more filler elements ( 10, 210, 310,410, 510 ) arranged within the outer sheath. At least one of the filler elements is hollow such that a cooling fluid can be passed through the filler element.

Conductor contact tip

A conductor contact is provided having a sleeve (2) with an opening adapted to receive a free end (1) of a conductor. A contact tip (3) with an opening (35) is adapted to receive the sleeve (2), where the sleeve (2) has a tapered outer surface (21) on a compressible section surrounding the opening. The contact tip (3) has a tapered surface inside the opening adapted to compress the compressible section of the sleeve when the 10 contact tip surrounds the sleeve (2), and an outer smooth surface (34).

Protection profile for subsea cables

An elongated object for use in subsea having a heating pipe and an electrical cable fixed to the surface of the heating pipe. The electrical cable has a protective sleeving for surrounding the electrical cable, composed of a series of elongated synthetic plastics components arranged end-to-end. Each component is an extruded frame work type hollow profile suitable for slowing down the impact over a long deformation path. A hollow space is disposed between the electrical cable and the protective sleeving allowing the cable to move into the protective sleeving.

sealing

Pipeline heating cable connector with engagement cones and a securing bolt

A connector, suitable for attaching a cable 3 to a seabed pipeline 4 to allow heating of the pipe to prevent hydrate formation of fluid transported in the pipe, comprises a conical socket 2 welded to the pipeline 4 and a complementary cone shaped cable terminal 1. A threaded bolt 9 is mounted coaxially to the end of the cable terminal 1; on connection of the connector a nut 6 is turned on the bolt 9 locking against a backing plate 5 and securing the connection. The backing plate 5 can be hinged for swinging into position. In order to facilitate connection, the cable 3 has a pulling wire 7 pulled from a surface vessel 13 around a pulley 8. Completion of the connection and locking of the nut 6 can be performed by a remotely operated vehicle (ROV).

CONNECTION SET

Termination of strength members of deep water cables

The present invention provides a method for terminating a cable (6) comprising at least one strength member (7), the method comprises the steps of providing a cable termination comprising at least one termination chamber (2) for accommodating an end section of the strength member (7); arranging and fastening an anchoring sleeve (12) around at least parts of the end section; introducing the end section into the termination chamber (2); and fastening the end section by curing a polymer resin in the termination chamber (2), as well as a termination suitable for said method.

Conductor Contact Tip

Conductor contact comprising a sleeve (2) with an opening adapted to receive a free end (1) of a conductor, 5 a contact tip (3) with an opening (35) adapted to receive the sleeve (2), wherein the sleeve (2) comprises a tapered outer surface (21) on a compressible section surrounding said opening, wherein the contact tip (3) comprises a tapered surface inside the opening adapted to compress the compressible section of the sleeve when the 10 contact tip surrounds the sleeve (2), and an outer smooth surface (34). (Figure 4) m o i I .m r,4 o~ 00 at'

Submarine cable locking device and method

Undersjøisk låseanordning (1) for langstrakte elementer (2) som er ført langs en buet linje i sjøen, så som kabler, rørledninger og forbindelses- ledninger. Låseanordningen har en hoved- sakelig horisontal inngang (6) for elementet, ved sjøbunnivå og en i alt vesentlig vertikal og fleksibel utgang (4) for elementet oppover i sjøen. Låseanordningen (l) omfatter flere låsbare/frigjørbare porter (20-24) for å begrense og fastlegge tillatte be- vegelser av elementet (2) i horisontal så vel som vertikal retning.

Method and apparatus for anchoring an elongated body

External protection for a direct electric heating cable

Connector assembly

Connector assembly for connecting and/or disconnecting an electric power cable (1) to/from a subsea pipeline (8), in particular for direct electric heating (DEH) thereof, comprising : a female cone element (6) mounted (2) to the pipeline (8) surface, - a complementary male cone element (5) attached to an end of the power cable (1), and bolt tightening means (70) for securing contact between the female cone element (6) and the male cone element (5). The tightening means (70) comprises in a first stab member (7) adapted to be received in a first receptacle (16) in said female cone element ( 6), said first receptacle (16) has an opening facing in opposite direction of the cone (12) of the female cone element (6) for receiving said first stab member (7), and a tightening bolt (7a) is provided in said first stab member (7) with an inner end (7c) of the bolt (7a) being adapted to engage said male cone element (5) and with an outer end (7b) being accessible for the connecting and/or disconnecting operations.

Verbinderanordnung

Frakoblingsanordning

Schutzprofil für unterwasserkabel

Kabeltrekkanordning.

Umbilical hose joint

Umbilical hose joint for connecting the ends of two hoses ( 1, 2 ) to each other in order to establish a continuous hose having a substantially uniform diameter, said joint comprising an inner sleeve extending into the ends of the two hoses ( 1, 2 ), each hose being crimped to the sleeve by a hose fitting ( 6, 7 ), said inner sleeve ( 3 ) being made of a single piece.

Beskyttelseshylse for omgivelse av en langstrakt gjenstand

Perfil de protección para cables submarinos.

Objeto alargado para uso submarino, que comprende: - una tubería de calentamiento (1) y - un cable eléctrico (9) fijado la superficie del tubo de calentamiento (1), caracterizado porque - el cable eléctrico (9) tiene un elemento tubular protector (16) para rodear dicho cable eléctrico (9), estando dicho elemento tubular (16) compuesto de una serie de componentes de material plástico sintético alargados dispuestos de extremo a extremo, siendo cada componente un perfil hueco de tipo armazón compuesto (16a, 16b) adecuado para atenuar el impacto sobre una larga trayectoria de deformación; y - hay un espacio hueco (16c) dispuesto entre el cable eléctrico (9) y el elemento tubular protector (16), teniendo dicho espacio hueco (16c) dimensiones tales que permiten que el cable (9) se mueva dentro del elemento tubular protector (16) durante la expansión térmica de la tubería (1).

Protection profile for subsea cables

The present invention provides an elongated object for use in subsea, comprising a heating pipe (1), and an electrical cable (9) fixed to the surface of the heating pipe, wherein the electrical cable has a protective sleeving (16) for surrounding said electrical cable, said sleeving being composed of a series of elongated synthetic plastics components arranged end-to-end, each component being an extruded frame work type hollow profile (16a,16b) suitable for slowing down the impact over a long deformation path, and a hollow space (16c) is disposed between the electrical cable and the protective sleeving allowing the cable to move into the protective sleeving.

Skjöt i navlestrengslange

Bordspyler til drivhus

Skjøt i offshore umbilikalslange

Skjöt i navlestrengslange

proteção externa para cabo de aquecimento elétrico direto

objeto alongado e método de fabricação do mesmo

objeto alongado e método de fabricação do mesmo a presente invenção refere-se a um objeto alongado (1) incluindo um cabo (2) sendo cercado por uma proteção 5 externa (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e), a referida proteção externa compreendendo em pelo menos uma camada de proteção incluindo pelo menos dois perfis de extrusão ocos alongados (31a, 31b, 31c, 31d, 31e), cada perfil expelido vazio alongado compreendendo em pelo menos uma cavidade vazia alongada (32), caracterizado pelo fato de que cada perfil (31a, 31b, 31c, 31d, 31e) da referida proteção externa é um elemento único ao longo do comprimento todo da porção do cabo para ser protegido, e que a área total do corte transversal da parte vazia da proteção externa representa pelo menos 20% da área total do corte transversal da proteção externa.

Outer protection of cable for direct electric heating

Ekstern beskyttelse til et direkte elektrisk varmekabel