by Frank | Jul 25, 2017 | Design Definition, Operation, Validation
In previous tips, I said that you need a test port and two seals on your subsea connectors so that you can verify the integrity of the primary seal prior to running your equipment subsea. So, which of these two seals is the primary seal? And does this configuration...
by Frank | Jul 18, 2017 | Design Definition, Operation, Validation
… is better than two redundant untested seals. In last week’s tip, I said that test ports are a key component of your subsea connector design because they allow you to verify seal integrity. This week, I’m showing the same diagram again because I...
by Frank | Jul 11, 2017 | Design Definition, Operation, Validation
During one of my many trial-by-fire experiences with subsea connectors, I had a wise connector supplier (company president) tell me “It’s always the other connector design I should have selected”. Well, not really funny at the time–down time is...
by Frank | May 22, 2015 | Implementation
We recently spoke to a group of high school students about the engineering profession and the benefits of an engineering degree. We believe in giving back to the community and providing our insight and experience to younger generations to help them make informed...
by Frank | Oct 22, 2014 | Business or Mission Analysis, Implementation
Lots of talk nowadays about 1%ers. As an inadvertent student of groups of people, I have noticed trends over time and I will tell you that generally, when the chips are down, the 1% you want to be associated with are the ones that are committed, have their own motor...
