Abstract: A tubing hanger and method for reducing loads and stresses on sealing boundaries in a tubing hanger is provided. The tubing hanger has an inner cavity that is sealed with respect to an external well volume present in for example the surrounding tree architecture and wellhead. A control line extends through the inner cavity to communicate with downhole equipment. A pressure compensator is configured to adjust pressure differential between the inner cavity and the external well volume.

Abstract: There is disclosed a contact pin assembly for a high voltage electrical connection, the contact pin assembly comprising: an electrically-conductive outer member which is supportable from a support member, the outer member having a bore extending therethrough, the bore defining a smooth inner face of the outer member and being divergent towards opposite ends of the outer member; a contact pin, ends of which are arranged to be connected directly or indirectly to cables, the contact pin extending through the bore and having a profiled portion which defines a smooth outer face of the contact pin and which is divergent towards opposite ends of the contact pin, the contact pin being concentric with the bore; an electrically-conductive layer provided adjacent the inner face, the electrically-conductive layer being in electrical communication with the outer member and conforming with the profile of the inner face; an annular space between the profiled portion and the electrically-conductive layer; electrical insulati

Abstract: There is disclosed a connection device for an underwater service line, the connection device comprising: a male connector having slidably interengageable first and second pieces, the first piece having a rearwardly facing surface and being slidable between a retracted position and an extended position; and a female connector connectable with the male connector and having a body—comprising a bore to receive the male connector, the female connector comprising an engagement member engageable with the first piece and movable from an extended position, in which it extends into the bore, to a retracted position, in which it permits forward displacement of the first piece, a biasing means biasing the engagement member towards its extended position, a forward end of the second piece being configured to allow the engagement member to extend into the bore, giving rise to a connected condition, wherein: in the connected condition, the forward end of the second piece is engageable with the engagement member upon retracti

Abstract: An electrical connector for use in subsea applications, the connector comprising a receptacle component comprising a fluted, insulated male contact pin, and a plug component comprising a contact assembly. On engagement of the receptacle component and plug component in use, a watertight electrical connection is formed between the male contact pin and the contact assembly. The receptacle component further comprises an isolation tube substantially surrounding the insulated male contact pin over at least part of its length and containing oil therein, in use.

Abstract: A connector for a connection assembly for providing electrical power to a submersible electrical component in a deepwater environment, such as a subsea well, includes a ceramic body having a metallized inner passageway. A conductive contact extends through the passageway and has a contact end and a cable connecting end. A conductive sleeve is disposed about an outer surface of the ceramic body. The ceramic body is retained within a connector housing that has an interface chamber and a cable retaining chamber. The contact end of the connector contact is disposed within the interface chamber, and the cable connecting end of the contact is disposed within the cable retaining chamber. The sleeve is attached to the housing to provide a seal between the interface chamber and the cable retaining chamber. When the connector is engaged with a complementary connector, a Faraday cage is provided within the interface chamber to manage the electrical field about the connection interface between the connectors.