Polyurethane Sealant to Mitigate Crack Effects in Glass-to-Metal Sealed Underwater Connectors

Glass insulated underwater connectors allow for deep sea exploration. However, the long term reliability of the insulation is reduced due to surface cracks formed during manufacturing. In this thesis, we propose and test a sealant to overcome limitations associated with internal cracks. The need fo...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Rico, Catalina Kim Le
Other Authors: Jonart, Douglas
Format: Thesis
Published: Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2022
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/139129