The Mecon Wet Mate (WM) 36/500 is the upgraded 36kV high-voltage wet mate connector designed to enhance the reliability of subsea power transmission and distribution.
It will also help oil and gas operators to develop subsea production and processing facilities.
In addition to offering predictability in subsea power system connections, the connector can also be used with transformers, switchgears, variable speed drives and motor loads.
GE Oil & Gas subsea power & processing leader Alisdair McDonald said: "Our Mecon Wet Mate 36/500 connector is designed to provide highly reliable connections of subsea high-voltage equipment.
"Unlike conventional stab-type connectors, we deploy a unique connection process that ensures that we are in full control of the electrical environment inside the connector before completing the electrical connection."
The connector’s in-situ flushing process enables the verification of a benign electrical environment.
Initially, Mecon is flushed with seawater to remove any contaminants followed by freshwater, alcohol, and finally dielectric fluid.
The connector offers control and predictability and can be used to verify system health before commissioning or to find faults after failure.
Mecon has been certified for operation up to 36kV and 500amp in water depths of 10,000ft.
In May, GE launched a new inside-out ultrafiltration (UF) water treatment technology called ZeeWeed 700B for the offshore oil and gas industry.
