Flushing arrangement
US9843129B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3816
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A flushing arrangement for flushing a surface of a wet-mateable connector for subsea use is provided. The flushing arrangement has a cartridge adapted to form a chamber around the surface to be flushed prior to flushing. The cartridge has a sealing portion adapted to be sealed against a part of the connector. An inlet port for receiving a fluid from a fluid source and an outlet port for discharging a fluid are provided. Plural flow channels are formed in the cartridge, the plural flow channels comprising flow channels providing a fluid connection between the inlet port and the chamber for enabling a flow of fluid into the chamber and flow channels providing a fluid connection between the chamber and the outlet port for enabling a flow of medium out of the chamber.
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