ITT’s BIW Connector Systems brand introduces breakthrough electrical penetrator technology at ESP Wo
SANTA ANA, Calif.,– ITT Corporation (NYSE:ITT) and its BIW Connector Systems brand will introduce a sophisticated new electric submersible pump (ESP) cable penetrator technology at the Society of Petroleum Engineers’ ESP Workshop, booth 50-52, April 22-24 in The Woodlands, Texas.
ITT’s BIW Connector Systems’ k-PaC™ Technology is the result of years of research, development and extensive lab and field-testing. The patented technology answers a pressing need for increased product lifetimes and reliability in the upstream artificial lift market, while also offering significantly improved ease of use and installation in the field.
“Harsh well environments such as deep-offshore and steam-assisted gravity drainage in remote locations are the new norm, and downhole ESP pump systems must be able to operate longer and in tougher conditions,” said John Dutil, general manager of ITT’s Interconnect Solutions Oil & Gas business unit. “k-PaC™ Technology offers a unique, highly engineered solution to this customer problem, which will help enable a breakthrough in this market.”
Applicable to a variety of electrical penetrator systems, k-PaC™ Technology establishes a pressure balance between the well conditions and the electrical connection. This balance eliminates forces on the cable and connector insulators and prevents conductive well fluids from damaging the connection. Eliminating these common sources of failure in existing penetrator technology allows systems with k-PaC™ Technology to operate with a longer life in harsher conditions, thereby ensuring continuous oil production.
BIW employed a new, ultra-harsh testing regime for new products based on k-PaC™ Technology and found they are capable of performing for extended periods in well conditions of more than 15000 psi and 500 degrees Fahrenheit/260 degrees Celsius. The technology is also more resistant to rapid decompression and repetitive pressure cycles, and protects against corrosive gases.
k-PaC™ Technology represents a disruptive new approach that will provide a significant capability boost when applied to a wide range of electrical feedthru products. BIW will launch two such products, the Presta™ family of mechanical splices and the Metal-Lok™ Ultra penetrator system, at the 2015 ESP Workshop.
For more than 40 years, BIW Connector Systems has connected the world to energy sources in some of the harshest conditions on Earth, helping energy companies meet the growing demand of their global customers. Our products provide reliable electrical penetration through well barriers and ensure the high performance and safe operation of submerged electrical pumps.
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About ITT
ITT is a diversified leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions for the energy, transportation and industrial markets. Building on its heritage of innovation, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. Founded in 1920, ITT is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with employees in more than 35 countries and sales in a total of approximately 125 countries. The company generated 2014 revenues of $2.7 billion. For more information, visit www.itt.com.
About BIW
BIW Connector Systems supplies the industry with the widest range of electrical feedthru products, with more than 3,000 available active part numbers. BIW has set the standard for quality, reliability and ease of installation and has a strong culture of forward-looking innovation. With a foundation of quality engineering and focus on reliability, BIW has a legacy of continuous improvement that drives the development of its products. These systems help deliver power to the submersible pumps in wells on frozen tundras, in sun-bleached deserts and at the bottom of oceans, keeping workers and environments safe and global economies running 24-hours a day. For more information, visit www.ittbiw.com