Vector Optima® Subsea Connector

The Vector Optima® subsea connector has been developed in collaboration with some of the industry’s major operators. By taking into account the Clients need for operational simplicity, the Vector Optima® subsea connector has been developed with minimal parts and complexity. This ensures clamp connector make-up times are kept to a minimum.

Innovation is at the very heart of the Vector Optima® subsea connector. It is capable of engaging a hub with an angular misalignment of up to 5° or an axial misalignment of 50mm - whichever is the lesser.

 

 

Product Description

The Vector Optima® subsea connector incorporates the Vector Duoseal™ a revolutionary technology that provides a pressure energized inner seal to seal the pipe medium and a second pressure energized outer seal to seal against sea water. An annulus test port is readily accessible by ROV to confirm seal integrity as well as providing a detection method for leakage throughout the connector’s lifetime. The hubs protect the seal ring from accidental damage during installation whilst both the mass and space envelope are kept to a minimum, ensuring the Vector Optima® subsea connector is both efficient and compact.

 

Benefits:

Vector Duoseal™ technology

Double pressure energized metal-to-metal sealing to prevent internal or external leakage.

Rapid deployment

3-piece clamp c/w single leadscrew.

Unique angular and radial alignment capacity

Male / female hub profiles ensure accurate alignment during assembly.

Engineered for remote operation without special installation tooling

 

 

More Benefits:
  • Vector Duoseal™ technology
    double pressure energized metal-to-metal sealing to prevent internal or external leakage
  • Rapid deployment
    3-piece clamp c/w single leadscrew.
  • Unique angular and radial alignment capacity
    male / female hub profiles ensure accurate alignment during assembly.
  • Engineered for remote operation without special installation tooling
  • Developed in close collaboration with some of the industry's major operators
  • Proven Technology, in use in the North Sea since 2000
  • Simple and efficient design
    reduces initial cost & installation time
  • Greater operational efficiency
  • Annular backseal test capability
    qualifies joint at point of assembly
  • Hubs available in a wide range of material grades
  • Fully FAT tested
    all components of the Vector Optima® connector are fully FAT tested
  • Corrosion resistant alloy weld overlaid seats
    for extended subsea life (standard supply)

 

 

The only dual acting metal-to-metal seal in the subsea connector world!

The advanced Vector Duoseal™ system is both effective and highly flexible. The seal ring can be installed, removed and replaced remotely. An external test port also allows for a Reverse Integrity Test to be conducted. The complete connector is removable from the hubs by ROV and there is also an allowance for a contingency seal option to be deployed in case of failure or seat damage. Duoseals have been qualified & delivered for 15,000psi applications up to 34” inside diameter.

 

 

 

Hub Misalignment Capability

  • Angular misalignment up to 5° or 50mm axial hub separation
  • Male-female configuration controls misalignment
  • Accurate radial misalignment provided by male-female hub
  • Radiused profile of male hub prevents binding during makeup
  • Angular and radial misalignment controlled to prevent any damage to sealing surfaces during make-up

 

 

Hub Misalignment Capability

  • Angular misalignment up to 5° or 50mm axial hub separation
  • Male-female configuration controls misalignment
  • Accurate radial misalignment provided by male-female hub
  • Radiused profile of male hub prevents binding during makeup
  • Angular and radial misalignment controlled to prevent any damage to sealing surfaces during make-up

Technical Specifications

 

The Vector Optima® subsea connector offers increased efficiency from installation to removal

  • Standard API 17D & special ROV interfacing
  • Simple & efficient design
  • Quick connect / disconnect
  • External load capability and pull-in capacity
  • Visual confirmation when open or closed
  • Duoseal™ sealring retained within male hub: ROV removable
  • Bi-directional seal + backseal integrity test
  • Optima® clamp can be rotated around hub: easy ROV access
  • Available in sizes from 2” - 36” NPS
  • Qualified up to 15,000psi
  • Qualification tested to 13,125ft (4,000m) water depth (temp. range -50°C up to +150°C)
  • Available in all material specifications for subsea service

The Vector Optima® subsea connector offers increased efficiency from installation to removal

  • Standard API 17D & special ROV interfacing
  • Simple & efficient design
  • Quick connect / disconnect
  • External load capability and pull-in capacity
  • Visual confirmation when open or closed
  • Duoseal™ sealring retained within male hub: ROV removable
  • Bi-directional seal + backseal integrity test
  • Optima® clamp can be rotated around hub: easy ROV access
  • Available in sizes from 2” - 36” NPS
  • Qualified up to 15,000psi
  • Qualification tested to 13,125ft (4,000m) water depth (temp. range -50°C up to +150°C)
  • Available in all material specifications for subsea service