The use of chlorinating to prevent fouling of the sea water systems is a proven technology being applied to new construction ships in both the military and commercial applications. The objectives of this project are to develop a portable chlorinator unit, determine the optimal location of the injector port, install the injector port on a fleet ship, and evaluate the portable chlorinator's utility to prevent fouling. Not Authorized Composite Connectors Composite Connectors - Shipboard weapons systems use connectors in wiring cables to facilitate the removal and replacement of subsystems. These connector shells have historically been made out of metal and, as a result, are prone to corrosion. They are usually plated with non-corroding metals, but this cladding is often compromised when wrenches are used to loosen or tighten the connection.
Corrosion immediately sets in.
For the past several years, the Navy has sponsored research efforts to construct cable connectors out of non-metallic materials such as composites. Development has reached the point where the Navy feels they are ready for system and shipboard testing. In support of this effort, MTTC will procure several wiring harnesses mated to composite connectors and provide them to the Navy for real-world testing. In-service Engineering Agent has the lead in this effort.