HEATER CABLE TO PUMP CABLE CONNECTOR AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION

摘要

A connector arrangement to attach an electrical submersible pump (ESP) cable to a resistance heater cable for use in oil and gas wells is accomplished by connecting a heater cable specially fabricated having a mineral insulation around an electrical conductor generating heat in a splice to a standard ESP cable. The splice section is formed from a low resistance conductor and terminated at a proximal end with a series of ferrule fittings to connect a tubing extending into an insulated sleeve and body to join an ESP cable conductor to a cold lead from the heater cable by crimping or other means of joinder. A method for performing this connection is described. The joinder sleeve is covered by an insulator sleeve and retained in a protective outer sleeve by stops at each end and epoxy plugs.