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MSCL provides our customers with a wide range of TEC (Tubing Encased Conductors) design options. We can provide TEC as a standalone cable or as part of a multi-component flatpack.
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TEC Design Options
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COMPONENT | CAPABILITIES | MSCL STANDARD DESIGN |
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Conductor Size | 20AWG to 12 AWG Cooper | 18 AWG or 16 AWG |
Conductor Type | Solid or Stranded | Solid or 7 Strand |
Conductor Coatings | Bare, Tinned, Nickel Plated, Silver Plated | Bare or Tinned |
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Industry standards for conductors are 18 AWG, 7 strand and 16 AWG Solid.
- MSCL recommends tinned copper as it provides better protection from oxidation at temperatures > 100C.
- MSCL recommends 2% Nickel Plated conductor for designs rated above 150C.
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COMPONENT | CAPABILITIES | MSCL STANDARD DESIGN |
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Insulation | EFTFE, ECTFE, FEP, PFA | ETFE OR ECTFE OR FEP |
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Industry standards for insulation are ETFE, ECTFE, & FEP
- MSCL recommends ETFE and ECTFE for service up to 150C as they provide
excellent mechanical and electrical properties. - MSCL recommends FEP for designs rated above 150C
- MSCL recommends PFA for designs rated above 200C
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COMPONENT | CAPABILITIES | MSCL STANDARD DESIGN |
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Filler | Polypropylene, FEP, PFA | Polypropylene |
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Industry standards for fillers are Polypropylene and FEP
- MSCL recommends Polypropylene for designs rated to 150C
- MSCL recommends FEP for designs rated to 200C
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COMPONENT | CAPABILITIES | MSCL STANDARD DESIGN |
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Armor Type | 316L, Alloy 825, Alloy 625 | 316L or Alloy 825 |
Armor Diameter | 0.250" | 0.250" |
Armor Wall | 0.028", 0.035", 0.049" | 0.028", 0.035", 0.049" |
RECOMMENDATIONS
MSCL recommends Alloy 825 for Sour Well Service
Collapse Pressure Ratings
- 0.028” Wall = 15,000 psi
- 0.035” Wall = 25,000 psi
- 0.049” Wall = 35,000 psi
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COMPONENT | CAPABILITIES | MSCL STANDARD DESIGN |
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Encapsulation | Polypropylene, TPV, Rilsan 11, PVDF, ETFE, ECTFE, FEP, PFA | Polypropylene, TPV, Rilsan 11, PVDF, ETFE, ECTFE, FEP, PFA |
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Please consult MSCL for the appropriate encapsulation product based on service temperature, pressure, completion fluids, and well environment.