Patent ID: 9209549
Filing Date: 2015-12-08
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A downhole cable termination apparatus for terminating a cable that is to extend downhole from a tubing hanger to electrical equipment, the downhole cable termination apparatus comprising: an electrical contact for electrical engagement with a conductor of the cable to form a termination that, in use, is to be electrically insulated by an insulating portion around the termination; a seal located downhole from the insulating portion for sealing between the insulating portion and the downhole environment, wherein the seal is a metallic seal; and a termination cover for housing at least part of the termination and at least part of the insulating portion, wherein, in use, the termination cover defines a chamber for the insulating portion, the chamber providing a cavity between the insulating portion and the termination cover, wherein the chamber is arranged to receive oil, wherein the cavity is fillable with oil, and wherein the downhole cable termination apparatus further comprises a compensation chamber in fluid communication with the chamber for the insulating portion.