Radially and axially-compressed ceramic sealing method and apparatus
US10109949B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/5219
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a system and method for providing a seal for an electrical penetrator in a subsea environment. More specifically, the present invention provides for a system for creating a seal about an electrical penetrator without using o-rings or independent seals. The present invention provides for a set of supporting apparatuses to be placed in compression about a central ceramic penetrator element. The geometry of the central ceramic penetrator element and the interior of the supporting apparatuses forms a hermetic seal when under a constant radial and axial, or axial compressive force.
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