The SEA Transformer is a versatile and robust pressure vessel designs for use in harsh subsea environments.

The Transformer meets the real need to replace subsea inductive couplers that are still widely used in the North Sea and elsewhere. It can be supplied with a variety of options catering for the various voltage and signal ratios currently in use.

SEA can provide a complete project service including engineering design, manufacturing, testing, offshore installation and commissioning. SEA can deliver a complete engineered solution.

• Variety of transformer options to meet your signal or power requirements

• 100% electrically compatible with inductive couplers

• Oil filled pressure balanced exterior

• Single atmosphere interior housing

• High integrity polyethylene injection moulding

• Diver mate connectors

• Uses proven “commercial off the shelf” components

• Constructed in 316L stainless steel

• Depth rated to 1800m

Subsea Transformer

KEY FEATURES

SubEng 009-1216

SEA The Lombard CentreKirkhill Place, DyceAberdeen AB21 0GU

Telephone: +44 (0) 1224 773435

Email: subsea.engineering@sea.co.uk

www.sea.co.uk

Product SpecificationsRated Depth up to 1800mMechanical Construction 316L Stainless SteelConnectors Tronic MCE / DigiTRON bulkhead connectorsPressure balancing fluid type Dow Corning DC200 silicone oil1 ATM N2 pressure vessel N2 filled to prevent condensation forming inside

the vesselPressure compensation method Oil-filled hose is used to pressure-compensate the

outer housing for increased reliability. The length of hose is dependent on the water depth.

Transformer power rating 150VATransformer signal Frequency Project specificWeight in air 44KgWeight in seawater 32KgDimensions 370mm (+ hose) x 190mm O/DOperating Temperature Range -10oC to +40oC

Subsea Transformer