- Case Study
Pinless Connector for BOP Systems
Enhancing Safety and Reducing Downtime
Challenge
Traditional connectors used in BOP systems are vulnerable to pin damage, corrosion and signal failure. These issues can lead to costly downtime and safety critical delays. By implementing our pinless technology, leading global providers of offshore drilling services are experiencing enhanced system uptime and increased safety margins through more reliable signal and power transmission.
- Client Type: Offshore Drilling Contractors & OEMs
- Application: Blowout Preventer (BOP) Stack Systems
- Partners: Leading global providers of offshore drilling services and subsea control systems
Solution
Krona Subsea supplied the Maelstrom pinless connector for integration into the BOP control stack, offering:
- Non-contact power and data transfer
- Immunity to seawater ingress and corrosion
- Unlimited mating cycles, eliminating connector degradation
- Greater mechanical alignment tolerance allowing for simpler mechanical solution
The system was deployed both for real-world use and high-reliability testing scenarios, ensuring performance under pressure.
Outcome
- Enhanced system uptime and reduced maintenance overhead
- Increased safety margins through more reliable signal and power transmission
- Delivered confidence in mission-critical environments such as well control and emergency shut-off systems
Tech Highlights
- Inductive power transfer and microwave data transfer through a highly durable PEEK endcap – no exposed pins
- Seamless integration with existing BOP stack architectures
- Proven performance under extreme subsea pressure and vibration
- What they say about us
“Krona’s innovation was a key component to the project success, providing a fully autonomous element to a standalone subsea system, enabling long term residency for real-time monitoring and surveillance in the growing blue economy.”
