API 11S5 : 2008
API 11S5 : 2008
RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR THE APPLICATION OF ELECTRICAL SUBMERSIBLE CABLE SYSTEMS
American Petroleum Institute
RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR THE APPLICATION OF ELECTRICAL SUBMERSIBLE CABLE SYSTEMS
American Petroleum Institute
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms and Definitions
3.1 General
3.2 Temperature
3.3 Trade Names
3.4 Conductor Configuration and Cable Construction
4 Cable Conductors
4.1 Description
4.2 Applications
4.3 Limitations
5 Cable Insulation Systems
5.1 General
5.2 Thermoplastic
5.3 Thermoset Materials
5.4 Films/Tapes
5.5 Extruded Secondary Insulations
6 Jackets
6.1 Description
6.2 Applications
6.3 Limitations
7 Braids and Coverings
7.1 General
7.2 Braids
7.3 Barrier Tapes
7.4 Extruded Barrier Coverings
7.5 Lead Sheath
7.6 Bedding Materials
8 Armor
8.1 General
8.2 Galvanized Steel
8.3 Stainless Steel
8.4 Stainless Steel Metal Alloys
9 Auxiliary Cable Components
9.1 Downhole Monitoring Sensor
9.2 Backspin Relay
9.3 Cable Bands or Clamps
9.4 Cable Deployed Pumping Systems
9.5 Coiled Tubing Deployed Systems
10 Splicing and Terminating
10.1 General
10.2 Factory Repairs
10.3 Factory Single Conductor Lengthening
10.4 Splices
10.5 Terminations
10.6 Typical Cable Splice
Annex A - Power Cost Considerations
Annex B - Cable Selection Guide
Describes the application (size and configuration) of electrical submersible cable systems by manufacturers, vendors, or users.
Document Type | Standard |
Status | Current |
Publisher | American Petroleum Institute |
ProductNote | Reconfirmed 2008 |