Offshore staff
EXETER, UK -- AnTech Ltd., a UK design engineering and manufacturing company for the upstream oil and gas industries, has developed the next generation of its the Wellhead Outlet. The company has upgraded the device to improve reliability and reduce delivery times.
The device is used to connect downhole cable to the surface telemetry system. It typically is used in permanent completions where pressure and temperature are monitored and it can accept either one or two conductors. Also, it can accommodate most flanged connections and is ATEX-certified for use in Zone 1 and 2 Hazardous areas.
Following six years experience with the device, and an internal review, the company engineering group decided to revisit the system's cablehead. The cablehead is a critical component because it terminates the downhole cable and seals against downhole pressure.
To meet these objectives, the engineers consulted closely with a key supplier to develop the new design. Drawing upon these discussions, the engineers generated the design, produced a prototype, and embarked upon a testing program. Once successfully tested, the new cablehead was introduced into the device and production commenced.
Results showed that lead time was reduced and there was an improved electrical performance.
11/21/2006
