Petrochemical Philippines Case Study

A leading petrochemical company is the operator of a major natural gas development project in the Philippines. This landmark project was created to provide a solid economic foundation, reliable source of energy and cleaner environment for the Philippines. TE Connectivity (TE) was approached with the opportunity to provide the customer with a high-quality product solution in order to repair cable outer sheath damage. Since the cable is used 40 meters deep under water, it needed to be remedied as soon as possible to prevent poor performance and damage to the sheath. 

Based on the customer’s time sensitive shipping schedule, only two weeks were allocated to supply and install the repair sleeves. This repair was extremely important to the safety and function of the submersible, because it provides mechanical protection and water proofing of the cable. If the current sheath is not repaired, the damage will cause water ingression and will impact the performance and stability of the cable. TE engineers were faced with three major challenges: 

1. The repair solution must have minimal impact on the cable’s mechanical performance.
2. It must have the ability to withstand harsh environments; 40M deep underwater.
3. Needs to adhere to a two week deadline, while successfully meeting all the customer’s repair requirements.

After TE effectively communicated the urgency of the project to its supply chain, it was able to receive the product from its Czech facility. TE’s immediate collaboration with the local supplier, not only met the customer’s repair needs, but also exceeded the required delivery and installation date.

The Raychem MRSM product provided many effective advantages to the customer, which fulfilled their immediate repair needs.

• Repairs can be made quickly and permanently.
• Insulated seal can withstand harsh, deep-water environments while remaining tight and moisture-proof.
• Several sizes and types of cables can be repaired with any one size of Raychem MRSM wraparound.
• Product contains no hazardous materials or components, such as resin.

Versions of TE’s Raychem wraparound product have also been used as the external protection for low voltage, medium voltage and high voltage joints (including underground applications, as well as on cable trays, etc.), which reinforces the viability of the product as external protection of electrical assemblies. MRSM wraparound has also has also been approved for Marine and Offshore applications. TE continues to succeed at meeting and solving customer needs, by maintaining collaborative partnerships and providing effective product solutions.