DocumentCode
559304
Title
A plea for the standardization of underwater connectors
Author
Galford, Thomas C. ; Purvinis, Georgeanne
Author_Institution
Battelle Memorial Inst., Columbus, OH, USA
fYear
2011
fDate
19-22 Sept. 2011
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
6
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;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
OCEANS 2011
Conference_Location
Waikoloa, HI
Print_ISBN
978-1-4577-1427-6
Type
conf
Filename
6107111
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