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Nuclear Applications
Applications for cables and connectors within the nuclear industry
can be extremely harsh for different reasons to subsea
applications due to factors like high radiation levels, high
temperatures and the presence of aggressive chemicals. Cable
construction is often very similar to dynamic subsea cables with
the exception of insulating materials, which are generally
designed to withstand higher temperatures.
Scorpion Oceanics supplies the nuclear fuel reprocessing industry
with Souriau connectors. These connectors are designed
specifically for use in nuclear applications particularly in
‘hot-cells’. The Souriau ‘ULC’ range is available in two basic
materials, brass or titanium. There are 3 main sizes of shells
covering everything from signal, including coax and fibre optics,
through to power.
Connectors can be supplied with pre-guidance, enabling the
operator to mate and de-mate connectors remotely with the use of
manipulators. ULC connectors provide excellent sealing in
applications where high pressure jetting is used for wash-down
purposes. Plugs and receptacles can be supplied with either male
pins or female socket contacts. A range of insulators with
thermocouple contacts is also available.
Scorpion Oceanics has supplied a number of purpose designed and
fabricated assemblies for use in the nuclear industry especially
for underwater camera applications in cooling ponds etc. Other
applications include terminated cable harnesses for use on reelers
for flask lifting. Souriau Connection Technology can supply
connectors designed to suit a particular function. Connectors can
incorporate quick release lanyards, 90° cable inlet backshells,
coupling levers and many other features.
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