Rejuvenation of subsea electrical cable insulation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10199810
APP PUB NO 20150357803A1
SERIAL NO

14831366

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Described is a rejuvenation method for a cable used in a subsea environment. The method includes applying a bias signal to a conducting element of the cable, the bias signal being selected to improve the insulation properties of the cable. The bias signal is selected such that, in the event of an electrical leakage current of predetermined magnitude flowing between the conducting element and a salt containing liquid of the subsea environment at a fault location. The bias signal can be a voltage which promotes an electrochemical reaction between the conducting element and the liquid resulting in the formation of a barrier material at the fault location restricting further leakage current flow and enhancing the insulation resistance of the cable. The bias signal is selected such that the electrochemical reaction promoted by the bias signal maintains the presence of the barrier material at the fault location.

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VIPER INNOVATIONS LTDPORTISHEAD BRISTOL BS20 7AW

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Douglas, Neil Irwin Clevedon, GB 4 22
Overton, Paul Robert Portishead, GB 4 1
Wright, Alistair John Bristol, GB 2 0

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