BIW Connector Systems

BIW Connector Systems

Electrical Feedthru
Electrical Systems
Feedthru forfor
Systems OilOil
and Gas
and Wells
Gas Wells

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BIW Connector Systems®
BIW Connector Systems, a part of ITT since 2001, is
the pioneer supplier of electrical connector systems
used by the petroleum industry in applications that
include electrical submersible pumps, oil and gas
reservoir monitoring instruments and downhole
heaters. These pressure and safety barrier products
have been supplied since 1973.

State-of-the-art engineering and production capability

combined with high performance elastomeric and
thermoplastic technology provide customers with
robust products that perform reliably in harsh
environments. BIW Connector Systems supplies
the industry with the widest range of products
manufactured under ISO 9001-2000 and ATEX
certified quality and manufacturing systems,
setting the standard for quality, reliability and
ease of installation. A culture of forward-looking
innovation and resourcefulness promotes continual
process and product improvement and new
system development.
 Submersible Pump and Smart Well Connector
Equipment and Support Services

Surface Connectors 4

Wellhead Feedthrus 6

Downhole Connectors 8

Packer Feedthrus 10

Smart Well Connector Systems 12

Field Support 14

Testing and Analysis Capability 15

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 Surface Connectors
Safe, long-lasting, separable surface power connectors are available in a
variety of shapes to fit any wellhead and cable installation space requirement.

Factory rubber molded Factory rubber molded Factory rubber molded

explosion proof power explosion proof power explosion proof power
connector with 90° connector with 60° connector with 45°
stainless steel housing. stainless steel housing. stainless steel housing.

Features and Benefits

Standard power system ratings for ESP applications up to 5kV, 215A.
Temperature ratings from -55º to 300º F. Special designs rated up to 450º F.
Surface equipment for downhole heaters rated to 2.4kV, 215A.
Nickel aluminum bronze coupling nuts with knurled exteriors allow firm grip.
Copper socket contacts with louvered spring contact bands provide highly efficient
and durable electrical connections.
Advanced proprietary elastomeric compounds perform insulation and sealing functions
reliably in oil and water environments.
Some systems feature designs composed of PEEK or molded rubber construction that
permit fast assembly in the field.
Heavy-duty metal housings help protect connectors and extend run life.
Numerous angle options allow fitting to a variety of wellhead and “christmas tree”
configurations.
CAPTOR® design is available for power connectors. This design features a metal-to-
metal keying system. This eliminates damage associated with over-tightening when
connector is mated to the feedthru or from extreme bends in the cable.
Third-party-approved 5kV explosion proof connectors are available with National
Electric Code (NEC) compliant, UL approved, three conductor MV 105 metal clad
hazardous location cable with shielded conductors.
Surface cable length can be modified to suit location of junction box or power supply.
The available Lipseal™ is an integrally molded peripheral seal in the connector that
seals on a smooth shoulder on the feedthru shell.

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Surface Connectors

Field Attachable rubber molded Tri-Lok® rubber molded,

explosion proof power connector 45° explosion proof connectors
with 90° stainless steel housing. with surface breakout housing.

Factory molded power Thermoplastic connector Surface connectors

connector with rubber with 30° angle and for downhole heater
molded body at factory or field connectors are
30° angle. installed cable. available factory
molded up to
2/0 cable.

Accessories
Rubber boots are available to protect engagement threads from corrosion, allowing easy un-mating of connector.

LEFT TO RIGHT:
Cold shrink rubber boot seal
ready for installation onto the
surface connector coupling nut.
Boot seal installed on coupling nut,
just prior to mating to feedthru.
Surface connector fully mated.
Boot seal ready to be rolled onto
remaining exposed metal surfaces.
Boot installed on mated system.

Locking mechanisms are available to prevent unauthorized or accidental un-mating of energized connectors.

Test connectors are available to safely mate to the feedthru to be tested. Use of this connector
prevents flash-over across the feedthru pins. These units include a factory molded, customer
specified length of cable prepared for connection to test leads.

Surface Test Connector

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 Wellhead Feedthrus
The feedthru portion of the system provides a fluid block at the wellhead permitting
electrical power to pass safely and reliably through the well’s pressure barrier.
BIW Connector Systems works with the wellhead manufacturer to assure proper
fit and material compatibility. New configurations are continually being
developed to meet specific customer requirements.

Thread-in Design Drop-N-Lok™ Design Drop-N-Lok Design

Feedthru seals in the Feedthru uses metal-to- Downhole cable is factory
tubing hanger and the metal seals backed up molded to lower end of
adapter flange with with O-rings and is held feedthru. This feedthru is
O-rings and is held in in place with a retaining stabbed in from the top
place with threads on nut pulling against a and is held in place with
the metal shell. machined shoulder on the a retaining nut using the
metal shell using the Drop-N-Lok design.
Drop-N-Lok design.

E-Zee Feed® Safe-T-Lok® Tri-Lok®

Feedthru stabs into Feedthru is molded In situations where the tubing in
tubing hanger from to cable at both ends. the wellhead must be centralized,
lower side and is the Tri-Lok system can be used.
held with bolts from Shown is the version where
the bottom and an separate single pin feedthrus are
upper retaining nut. used to provide pressure barriers
This feedthru can be for each of the three power
supplied as a field conductors. Note that with this
attachable kit, one-piece factory molded cable
eliminating a breakout assembly, installation
downhole splice. is quick and the surface connector
system (see page 5) can be
prepared for easy installation
before the blow-out preventer
(BOP) is removed. Also available
is a version using three, 3/8"
Duplex tubes through the
wellhead.

Coiled Tubing High Temperature Kwik-Lok®

Application Application Removable surface
Feedthru is installed Feedthru is terminated connector interface allows
onto flexible onto downhole cable narrow metal shell with
cable in the field in the field and is then lower molded cable to
for coiled tubing installed in a stand-off be stabbed through the
applications. adapter used for tubing hanger from the
cooling the feedthru bottom and retained with
(F/T) in steam injection a threaded nut on the top
applications. The F/T side. This can be used when
assembly is then locked 31⁄ 2" tubing is used with
with a retaining nut. 7" casing.

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Wellhead Feedthrus

Features and Benefits

Standard power system ratings for Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP)
applications up to 5kV, 215A.
Feedthrus for downhole heaters rated to 2.4kV, 215A.
Temperature rating from -55º to 300º F. Special designs rated up to 450º F.
Pressure ratings to 5,000 psi. Designs are type tested to 13,500 psi.
Heavy-duty metal shells prevent collapse from high pressure well conditions and
Feedthru Face
are a key element in maintaining a fluid barrier at the wellhead. The final assembly Configuration
assures safe, reliable delivery of electrical power to downhole applications. with Dielectric
Cone and Skirt
Internal construction features solid copper conductors, state-of-the-art
insulation and strong pressure barrier materials that combine to deliver reliable
performance. The feedthru face design features extended dielectric protection.
O-ring materials are available in Viton®*, AFLAS®** or other compounds upon
request to assure reliable sealing in a variety of conditions.
Standard shell material is 4130/4140 alloy steel that meets NACE MR 0175 and
API specifications for strength and resistance to sulfide stress cracking. All
feedthru shells are also available in corrosion-resistant materials as required.
The available CAPTOR metal keying system results in a very strong feedthru/ CAPTOR Interface

connector interface.
Drop-N-Lok feedthru shell
designs are available that
allow the tubing hanger to
be manufactured without
threads to hold the feedthru
in place. Use of this design
reduces costs and eliminates
damaged threads.

Hundreds of feedthru
options are available.

Accessories
“Dummy” mandrels with identical profiles as the actual feedthrus are available
in solid metal for stack-up and pressure tests of wellheads. They are also
used to seal the feedthru bore prior to installation of the ESP.
Pressure and thread protector caps are available for use on the upper
end of feedthrus during installation and BOP pressure tests.
• The pressure cap seals out fluids during BOP tests, keeping
the feedthru face clean.
Pressure Cap Bullnose
• The bullnose cap in NI/AL bronze guides the adapter flange Protective Cap

safely over the feedthru during its installation.

*VITON is a registered trademark of DuPont.
**AFLAS is a registered trademark of Asahi Glass Co.

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 Downhole Connectors
The downhole connectors are protected with robust metal shells and are available
with factory molded cable “pigtails” or are Field Attachable onto the power cable.
These reliable, long-lasting, easy-to-install connectors protect the electrical circuit
from downhole fluids.

Factory Molded
connectors can be
supplied with customer
specified round or
flat cables from
NO. 6 AWG up
to 2/0.

Field Attachable
connectors are
available for round
Components of Rubber Molded Field Attachable Connector for Round or Flat Cable
or flat cables in sizes
from NO. 6 AWG up
to NO. 1 AWG.

Features and Benefits

Standard power system ratings for ESP applications up to 5kV, 215A.
Connector equipment for downhole heaters rated to 2.4kV, 215A.
Temperature rating from -55º to 300º F. Special designs rated up to 450º F.
Copper socket contacts with louvered spring contact bands provide highly efficient
and durable electrical connections.
Advanced proprietary elastomeric compounds perform insulation and sealing
functions reliably in oil, water and gas environments.
Field Attachable connectors (both the elastomeric compound and PEEK designs) save
rig time because their use eliminates the more time-consuming cable splices.
Heavy-duty metal housings provide mechanical protection for the electrical components.
The available Lipseal provides superior sealing in both high- and low-pressure conditions.

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Downhole Connectors

Field Attachable connec-

tors are available with
PEEK construction. Kits
are available for round
or flat cables in sizes
from NO. 4 AWG up to
NO. 1 AWG. The length
of the housing is shorter
than other styles of Field
Attachable or Factory
Molded connectors.
This has proven to
Field Attachable Connector with PEEK Construction
be useful when space
is limited below the
wellhead tubing hanger.

Lipseal

Partial Lipseal Full Lipseal

Surface Engagement Engagement
Connector

Lipseal

Feedthru

Lipseal Engagement Steps

Accessories
A field attachable male/female in-line connector assembly is available for A Field Attachable
use as a replacement for three conductor cable splices. With a 2.5" OD, Male/Female
In-line Power
these 15" long assemblies can be safely used below the off-set tubing Connector
hangers and above and below the off-set packers used in ESP completions. Assembly

Refurbish kits and parts are available for some Field Attachable connectors.

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 Packer Feedthrus
The packer feedthru portion of the system provides a fluid barrier at the packer
permitting electrical power to pass safely and reliably through the packer and down
to the ESP motor or downhole heater. BIW Connector Systems works with packer
manufacturers to assure proper fit and material compatibility. New configurations
are continually being developed to meet specific customer requirements.

Bottom fed,
top mounted
Integrally Mounted Drop-N-Lok Design
Design Cable is factory molded to
Feedthru seals in the feedthru shell at top and
packer with O-rings and bottom. Crossover adapter
is held in place with has adjustment slots to
threads or retention rings take slack out of cable
on the metal shell. This after splicing. Systems
configuration allows use shown are factory molded
of connectors above and on the bottom side to
below the packer. customer supplied motor
lead extensions with
potheads.

Bottom fed,
bottom mounted

Drop-N-Lok Design
Power cable is factory
molded to lower end of
feedthru. This configura-
tion requires a crossover
adapter and the cable
must be spliced to the
power cable or MLE below
the packer. Adjustment
slots are available to
take slack out of cable
after splicing.

Lower end of integral packer

power feedthru. When the red
dot on the threads is covered
by the downhole connector,
the system is fully mated.
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Packer Feedthrus

Features and Benefits

Standard power system ratings for ESP applications up to 5kV, 215A.
Temperature rating from -55º to 300º F. Special designs rated up to 450º F.
Pressure ratings to 5,000 psi. Designs are type tested to 13,500 psi.
Heavy-duty metal shells prevent collapse from high pressure well conditions and are
a key element in maintaining a fluid barrier at the packer. The final assembly assures
safe, reliable delivery of electrical power to downhole applications.
Internal construction features solid copper conductors, state-of-the-art insulation
and strong pressure barrier materials that combine to deliver reliable performance
in harsh downhole conditions. The feedthru face design features extended
dielectric protection.
O-ring materials are available in Viton, AFLAS or other compounds upon
request to assure reliable sealing in a variety of downhole conditions. Feedthru Face
Standard shell material is 4130/4140 alloy steel that meets NACE MR 0175 Configuration
with Dielectric
specifications. All shells are available in other corrosion-resistant alloys. Cone and Skirt
Packer systems are available for use with round or flat cables from NO. 6 AWG up
to NO. 1 AWG and can service a wide range of downhole ESP or heater requirements.
In situations where the tubing must be centralized in the packer, a Tri-Lok® system is
available that allows three separate power conductors in 3/8" Duplex tubes to pass through
the packer. Further details and drawings available upon request.
Drop-N-Lok packer feedthru shell designs are available that allow feedthrus with molded
cable “pigtails” to be held in place with a retaining nut. Because there is no need to turn
the entire assembly during installation, time is saved and there are no threads to be damaged.

Accessories
“Dummy” mandrels with identical profiles as the actual feedthru are available in solid metal for
stack-up and pressure tests of packer assemblies. They are also available to seal the feedthru bore
prior to installation of the ESP.
Dual ESP Completions
This Y-adapter allows the use of standard ESP packers when two ESP systems are deployed.

Y-Adapter

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 Smart Well Feedthrus and Connectors
Instrumentation feedthrus and connectors satisfy the growing need to safely
and reliably obtain well data and to electrically activate subsurface valves.

60° angle explosion- Straight, explosion Feedthru seals in the

proof instrument proof instrument tubing hanger and the
connector. connector with a adapter flange with
stainless steel housing. O-rings and is held in
place with threads on
the metal shell.

Feedthru uses metal-to- Field attachable Instrument packer feedthru

metal seals backed up connectors are supplied has factory molded lower
with O-rings and is held in for use with 1/4" cable and a crossover
place with a retaining nut metal clad, one or two adapter (not shown) to fit
pulling against a machined conductor I-wire cable. the top end of the packer.
shoulder on the metal shell. The external seal to Splice assemblies are also
the 1/4" tube can be available to join the cable
verified before running from the packer feedthru
this connector into to the I-wire cable below
the well. the packer.

Smart Well Packer Feedthru with Crossover Adapter

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Smart Well Feedthrus and Connectors

Features and Benefits

Smart well feedthrus and connectors are rated 600 Volts, 15A.
Pressure ratings to 5,000 psi. Designs are type-tested to 13,500 PSI.
Temperature ratings from -55º to 300º F.
For higher ratings, contact BIW.
Heavy-duty metal feedthru shells prevent collapse from high pressure well conditions and
are a key element in maintaining a fluid barrier at the wellhead and packer.
Standard feedthru shell material is stainless steel that meets NACE MR 0175 and API
specifications for strength and resistance to sulfide stress cracking. All feedthru and
connector shells are also available in other materials as required.
O-ring materials are available in Viton, AFLAS or other compounds upon request to assure
reliable sealing in a variety of conditions.
Feedthru internal construction features solid copper conductors, state-of-the-art insulation
and strong pressure barrier materials that combine to deliver reliable performance.

Accessories
Splice assemblies available in stainless steel and Inconel for use with 1/4", metal-clad
instrument cables.

Metal Clad Instrument Cable Splice Assembly with Fluid Block Insert

A pressure test fixture is available to permit verification of metal-to-metal seals used on

Field Attachable connectors and splice assemblies prior to installing them in the well.

Test Fixture
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 Field Support
BIW Connector Systems has a team of field training personnel available for providing: ongoing
field service technician training; train-the-trainer instructions at OEM headquarters and regional
locations; and assistance with installation of new BIW Connector Systems products.

Field Service Technician Training

Instruction is provided in the processes used in assembling
Field Attachable connectors, as well as proper installation of
wellhead and packer feedthrus and downhole power and
instrument connectors. Certificates of completion are
provided and records maintained of all such training.

Train-the-Trainers
Because most of the equipment that BIW Connector Systems
supplies to the oil recovery industry is installed by field service
personnel from the various electrical submersible pump (ESP)
companies, BIW Connector Systems is committed to providing
in-depth instruction to the training personnel at the OEM
training bases and key service centers around the world.

Installation Training
BIW Connector Systems continues to develop new
products and has on-going collaboration efforts with
customers at their research centers and field locations.
BIW Connector Systems field service or engineering
personnel are provided to assist with the installation
of new products wherever necessary. This support
drives the flow of information so that ”best practices”
are used in the installation process and feedback
is obtained from the field to further improve
the products.

TOP LEFT: Teaching field service technicians.

TOP RIGHT: Installation of BIW wellhead feedthru
equipment in a Long Beach Oil and Development
Company steam flood project in Southern California
CENTER: A trainer instructional session.
BOTTOM: Wellhead fit-up test of BIW feedthru in a
Singapore-based facility. Note bullnose cap on feedthru.
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Testing and Analysis Capability
BIW Connector Systems commits engineering and lab resources to ongoing R & D efforts,
as well as using field operational feedback to develop new products and improve
existing equipment.

LEFT: Hydrostatic pressure tests are run on 100% of BIW

wellhead feedthrus.
ABOVE: Analysis of returned equipment allows for product
improvement and better training of field personnel.

Quality Programs and Approvals

All equipment is manufactured under the BIW Connector Systems’ ISO 9001-2000 and ATEX
certified quality programs.
Explosion proof approvals to USA (NEC), Canadian (CSA), European (ATEX) and other international
standards have been issued by third party testing/approval agencies such as: Factory Mutual, CSA,
SIRA, ISSeP and CEPEL.

Examples of Explosion Proof Labels

Test Equipment
The BIW Connector Systems test equipment at the
Santa Rosa, California facility includes the following:
Pressure Testing
7,000 psi at 450º F in diesel/water/nitrogen mix
19,000 psi at room temperature in water
Electrical Testing
Dielectric withstanding to 75kV
Insulation resistance
600A heat rise
Environmental Testing
Salt spray testing
Temperature testing from -40º to +21,00º F

Pressure Test Vessel shown

behind safety shield.

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BIW Connector Systems
Headquarters - USA
500 Tesconi Circle
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Phone: 707-523-2300
Fax: 707-523-3567
Toll Free US: 800-437-2248
Email: info.biw@itt.com

Sales Offices:
Canada
Lebanon
Thailand
USA, Santa Rosa, California

BIW’s quality system is

certified under ISO 9001:2000.

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