Title :
A plea for the standardization of underwater connectors
Author :
Galford, Thomas C. ; Purvinis, Georgeanne
Author_Institution :
Battelle Memorial Inst., Columbus, OH, USA
Abstract :
This paper explores common failure modes experienced in underwater connectors by considering Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA). The FMECA presented is general, and serves as a starting point for offering suggestions for underwater connector standardization.
Keywords :
electric connectors; FMECA; failure mode effect and criticality analysis; standardization; underwater connectors; Assembly; Connectors; Contacts; Inspection; Optical fibers; Testing; DMC; WMC; dry mate connector; electrical connector; failure analysis; high voltage connector; optical connector; reliability; underwater connector; wet mate connector;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS 2011
Conference_Location :
Waikoloa, HI
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1427-6
