Chemical Injection Metering Valves (CIMVs)

Self-regulating subsea chemical metering valves for MEG, Methanol and LDIs
Among the Worlds Most Advanced
Chemical Injection Metering Valves
Insert-retrievable, self-regulating subsea Chemical Injection Metering Valves
(CIMVs) for mono-ethylene glycol (MEG), methanol and low-dose inhibitors (LDIs)

Cameron continues to develop its chemical injection product range to meet the demands of
operators expanding subsea distributed chemical injection system needs. Camerons in-house
developed CIMV technology is extensively tested and qualified through deepwater simulations,
A History of
and an evergrowing installed base and operational experience. Innovation
Over 35 years of flow control
Camerons CIMVs are remotely operated, ROV retrievable, self-regulating subsea chemical injection and subsea experience.
metering systems. Self-regulation is an integral part of all our CIMV technology and only requires one
user defined input (flow rate) for the system to monitor and control using onboard closed-loop control. Count on Cameron for
innovation with substance.
The low-flow CIMV, designed for injection of LDIs (wax, scale, corrosion, etc.), uses a positive
Our CIMV product range is
displacement (PD) flow meter and micro-needle throttling valve. The design has been engineered to
the result of applying design
handle flow rates from 0.5 l/hr up to 90 l/hr (0.132 gal/hr to 23.8 gal/hr) and has been packaged
to be retrievable by ROV, whether mounted in either a horizontal or vertical orientation.
for Six Sigma methods and
decades of subsea experience
The medium- and high-flow CIMVs are aimed at hydrate prevention via regenerated MEG or to achieve higher performance
methanol injection with a flow range of 80 l/hr to 26,500 l/hr (21 gal/hr to 7000 gal/hr) or higher in one elegant package.
for large-bore gas developments. These units use Camerons patented non-intrusive CALDON
ultrasonic flow meter technology to improve reliability and accuracy of flow measurement along Camerons CIMV is streamlined
with Camerons Multiple Orifice Valve (MOV) throttling valve driven by a stepper motor giving for increased accuracy and
very fine control resolution.
reliability in subsea chemical
metering. And, where possible,
OnBoard Closed-Loop Control
its design builds on the proven
In automatic mode, Camerons CIMVs use real-time flow-rate feedback in closed-loop control to
performance of existing
adjust the throttling valve to maintain the injection flow rate irrespective of any disturbance in the
upstream and downstream pressures. For example, in a situation where several CIMVs are tied to a
technologies.
common chemical supply header, the header pressure may fall as the other chemical injection valves
in the system adjust. If it does, the flow rate across the throttling valve also will drop. This will, in
turn, be registered by the flow meter.
If the measured flow rate falls outside
the adjustable dead bands, the onboard Success
algorithm will adjust the throttling valve
by Design
to correct the flow rate. Camerons
CIMVs also have manual modes of
operation where the closed-loop control
is suspended and the valve is operated
in open loop control with an adjustable
throttling valve and a flow meter in series
providing flow-rate feedback. Operation
of Camerons CIMVs is user friendly with
a single user-defined input flow rate and
a straightforward user interface combined
with onboard diagnostics for improved
monitoring of your system. Typical cimv graphical user interface

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ROV-retrievable self-regulating
metering valve
Application: corrosion, scale,
wax inhibitors, low-dosage
hydrate inhibitors (LDHIs), etc.
Flow range of 0.5 l/hr to 90 l/hr
(0.132 gal/hr to 23.8 gal/hr)
Positive displacement
flow meter
Accuracy better than 2%
of reading
690 bar (10,000 psi) and
1034 bar (15,000 psi) MWP
3048 m (10,000 ft) water depth
Insert weight is 96 kg (212 lb)
in water
Mounting tree/manifold:
horizontal or vertical
Communication: CANbus
CiA443 or Modbus
Redundant flow
measurement system
Onboard control and
diagnostics
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Low-flow Cimv Technology
Camerons low-flow CIMV designed for injection of low dose inhibitors (LDIs) (for wax, scale,
corrosion, etc.) uses a Positive Displacement (PD) flow meter and a micro-needle and seat
throttling valve in closed-loop control. It has been engineered to handle flow rates from
0.5 l/hr up to 90l/hr (0.132 gal/hr to 23.8 gal/hr) and has been packaged to be retrievable
by ROV, whether mounted in either a horizontal or vertical orientation.
Flow Measurement
The low-flow CIMV PD flow meter gives direct readings
of flow. It operates using a rotary piston, of which each
revolution transmits a discrete volume of fluid so that each
rotation can be directly translated into a flow rate based on
the pistons frequency. This improves the flow rate physical
measurement accuracy.
A secondary method of flow determination is also supplied PD flow meter
as standard for redundancy which consists of two pressure
sensors across the throttling valve and a linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) to
provide valve position. This information can be used in conjunction with trended field data to
determine the flow rate.
Throttling Valve
The low-flow CIMV uses a micro-needle and seat
throttling valve to regulate the flow through the system.
The needle has an equal percentage flow curve, providing
control at low flow rates. It is operated by an electric
actuator, which provides very fine system adjustment,
controlled by the feedback from the PD flow meter via
the onboard closed-loop control algorithm.
Micro-needle and seat
LOW
LOW-Flow CIMVFLOW
SystemCIMV System
architecture Architecture
ECM Electronic Control Module
PT
DTM Pressure Sensor
ECM Electrical Connector
Flow Path
PT PT
DTM Motor-actuated Control Valve
DTM
M OUTLET
(with position feedback)
Positive Displacement Flow meter
Hydraulic Coupler
Filter
Relief Valve
Power/Communications
Signal
PT INLET
DTM
 Low-flow CIMV
0.5 l/hr to 90 l/hr (0.132 gal/hr to 23.8 gal/hr)
TECHNICAL DETAILS

LOW-FLOW CIMV
Model Camerons remotely operated, ROV-retrievable, single-core low-flow CIMV
Application LDIs, e.g., corrosion, scale, wax, asphalteen, demulsifiers, etc.
Installation Orientation Horizontal or vertical
Design Standard API 17F/ISO 13628-6
Design Life 25 years
Failure Mode Fail as is. Will continue to inject on loss of power or communication
Pressure Rating 690 bar (10,000 Psi) or 1034 bar (15,000 psi)
Max/Min Differential Pressure 241 bar (3500 psi)/ 6.9 bar (100 psi)
6.35 mm (1/4) National RS-4 hydraulic couplers (two-off) poppeted with 12.7 mm (1/2) weld tails
Hydraulic Connection
(size and material as per project)
Electrical Connection Seven-way electrical connector (ODI/Tronic, Stab/ROV mate options)
Envelope Dimensions Total length: approx. 1059 mm (41.7) Insert diameter: approx. 254 mm (10)
Insert Weight 96 kg (212 lb) in water, suitable for ROV deployment
ROV Lockdown Interface API 17H/ISO 13628-8 Class 3 or Class 4
Temperature Rating Electronics Storage: -18 C to 50 C (0 F to 122 F) Operational: -5 C to 40 C (23 F to 104 F)
Working Depth 3048 m (10,000 ft)
Filter (last chance) 60 micron screen, 48 sq in area with bypass relief valve and filter alarm
Flow Range 0.5 l/hr to 90 l/hr [0.132 gal/hr to 23.8 gal/hr] (10 cP minimum) Turn down 180:1
Cleanliness Recommended SAE AS4059 class 10 B-F or better
Better than 2% of reading above 2 l/h (0.526 gal/hr), Accuracy below 2 l/h (0.526 gal/hr)
Accuracy
dependant on viscosity.
Pressure Sensors Three-off (used to determine filter DP and secondary flow measurement)
Secondary flow measurement system and on board status indicators, e.g., zero flow, max flow, reverse flow,
Additional Features
filter alarm, flow totalizer, etc. and diagnostics

PRESSURE-CONTAINING AND PRESSURE-CONTROLLING COMPONENT MATERIALS

Valve Trim Ni alloy 718 and stellite #6 stainless steel

Valve Body 316L stainless steel
Valve Seals (stem) Field-proven PTFE based stack
Flowmeter Nitronic 60/316L SSt
Pressure Seals Metal-to-metal nickel alloy and spring energized PTFE with insert elastomeric backups

ELECTRICAL CONTROLLING COMPONENTS

Motor High efficiency DC Motor

Min/Norm/Max Power
<2.5 watts (quiescent) / <6 watts (motor operating) / <12 watts (at 4 C and full 690 bar pressure)
Consumption
Electronics System Housed in field-proven, one-atmosphere housing
Interface Protocol CANOpen, CiA 443 ver 2, SIIS level 2 fault tolerant CANbus, Modbus also possible
Inrush Current <300 mA for <500 ms, SIIS Level 2 Complaint
Default Bit Rate 50 kbps

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 Low-flow Cimv Typical Configurations

Horizontal Installation insert with stab mate electrical connector and receptacle

Vertical Installation insert with stab mate electrical connector and receptacle

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Low-flow Cimv Insert and Receptacle Features Stab Mate

LOW-FLOW CIMV
Receptacle Mounting

ROV Grab
Handle

Seven-way
Stab Mate
Electrical
Connector

Hydraulic Guide Pin (x2) Lockdown Latch

Class 3 ROV Interface Coupler (x2) Guide/Slot
Lockdown Hydraulic
Latch Coupler (x2)
Stab Mate Electrical
Connector
(not part of CIMV
scope of supply)

Insert Alignment Key (x2)

Lockdown
Indication Band
ROV Bucket CIMV Manifold

Receptacle Guide
Funnel
Installation/Lockdown
Indication Bands Receptacle Tray

Hydraulic Coupler
Weld Tail (x2)

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Insert-retrievable, self-
regulating metering valve
Application: hydrate mitigation
(regenerated MEG, methanol)
Flow range of 80 l/hr
to 8000 l/hr+ (21 gal/hr to
2113 gal/hr+)
25.4 mm (1) poppeted or
poppetless couplers
Patented non-intrusive
ultrasonic flow meter
Accuracy better than 3%
of reading
690 bar (10,000 psi) MWP
3048 m (10,000 ft) water depth
Insert weight approx.
250 kg (551 lb) in water
Mounting tree/manifold:
vertical
Communication: CANbus
CiA443 or Modbus
Redundant flow
measurement system
Onboard control and
diagnostics
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Medium-flow Cimv Technology
Camerons medium-flow CIMV is designed for injection of Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG) and
methanol as part of a subsea hydrate mitigation strategy. It has been developed to handle the
contaminated regenerated MEG stream. At the heart of the medium- and high-flow CIMV
technology is our patented non-intrusive ultrasonic flow meter, developed in conjunction with
Camerons CALDON advanced ultrasonic time-of-flight flow meters. The robust non-intrusive
particulate tolerant nature of the medium- and high-flow CIMVs means that no subsea filtration
of the MEG or methanol is required.
Flow Ultrasonic Signal
Flow Measurement
The non-intrusive large diameter
line-of-sight ultrasonic flow meter
at the heart of the medium-flow
Ultrasonic Transducer Ultrasonic Transducer
CIMV fires an ultrasonic pulse with
and against the flow, measuring the difference in time-of-flight in both directions. The T measured
is the speed of the fluid, allowing the flow rate to be accurately calculated.
As with the low-flow CIMV, a secondary flow measurement system is supplied as standard which
consists of two pressure sensors across the throttling valve and a rotary variable differential
transformer (RVDT) to provide valve position. Processing at the system level can then be used to
convert this data to flow rates via a look-up table of trended field data.
Throttling Valve
The medium- and high-flow CIMVs use a field-proven Multiple Orifice Valve (MOV) choke trim
technology to provide an erosion-resistant throttling element. The MOV trim consists of two sintered
and HIPd tungsten carbide discs, one is fixed and the other is rotated by a stepper motor via a gear
train. Both discs have specially shaped, extended range orifices that, when rotated relative to each
other, easily achieve a 100:1 turndown, with very fine system adjustment.
MEDIUM FLOW
Medium-Flow CIMVarchitecture
CIMV System System Architecture
UCM ECM
PT PT
DTM M DTM2
INLET OUTLET
ECM Electronic Control Module UCM Ultrasonic Control Module
PT
DTM Pressure Sensor Ultrasonic Flow meter
Electrical Connector 25.4 mm (1) Nominal Poppeted
Hydraulic Coupler
Flow Path Power/Communications Signal
M
Motor-actuated Control Valve (with position feedback)
 Medium-flow CIMV
80 l/hr to 8000 l/hr+ (21 gal/hr to 2113 gal/hr+)
TECHNICAL DETAILS

Model Cameron remotely operated, insert-retrievable, medium-flow CIMV

Application MEG, regenerated MEG and methanol dosing
Installation Orientation Vertical
Design Standard API 17D/ISO 13628-4, API 17F/ISO 13628-6
Design Life 25 years
Failure Mode Fail as is. Will continue to inject on loss of power or communication
Pressure Rating 690 bar (10,000 psi), 1034 bar (15,000 psi) also available
Max/Min Differential Pressure 241 bar (3500 psi)*/ <6.9 bar (100 psi)
25.4 mm (1) National RS-16 hydraulic couplers (two-off) poppeted or non poppet option with weld tails (size
Hydraulic Connection
and material as per project)

MEDIUM-FLOW CIMV
Electrical Connection Seven-way electrical connector (ODI/Tronic, Stab/ROV mate options)
Envelope Dimensions Total length: approx. 1141 mm (44.9) Insert diameter: approx. 254 mm (10)
Insert Weight Approx. 250 kg (551 lb) in water, suitable for ROV deployment with buoyancy or wireline
ROV Lockdown Interface API 17H/ISO 13628-8 Class 4
Temperature Rating Electronics Storage: -18 C to 50 C (0 F to 122 F) Operational: -5 C to 40 C (23 F to 104 F)
Working Depth 3048 m (10,000 ft)
Filter None required
Flow Range 80 l/hr to 8000 l/hr+ [21 gal/hr to 2113 gal/hr+] Turndown 100:1
No filtration necessary, particulate tolerant design with large through bores and non-intrusive
Cleanliness
flow meter and erosion-resistant choke trim technology
Accuracy Better than 3% of reading over entire flow range
Pressure Sensors Two-off (used for secondary flow measurement)
Secondary flow measurement system and on board status indicators, e.g., zero flow, max flow, reverse flow,
Additional Features
flow totalizer, etc. and diagnostics
PRESSURE-CONTAINING AND PRESSURE-CONTROLLING COMPONENT MATERIALS

Valve Trim Ni alloy 718 and tungsten carbide with tungsten carbide wear sleeve
Valve Body Duplex stainless steel
Valve Seals (stem) Field-proven PTFE based Varipak
Flow meter 625 Ni alloy
Pressure Seals Metal-to-metal nickel alloy with inert-elastomeric backups

ELECTRICAL CONTROLLING COMPONENTS

Motor High-efficiency stepper

Min/Norm/Max Power Consumption <4 watts (quiescent) / 9.6 watts (motor operating) / <12 watts (at 4 C and full 690 bar pressure)
Electronics System Housed in field-proven one-atmosphere housing
Interface Protocol CANOpen, CiA 443 Ver 2, SIIS Level 2 Fault Tolerant CANbus, Modbus also possible
Inrush Current <600mA for <500ms, SIIS Level 2 Compliant
Default Bit Rate 50 kbps

* Higher differential pressure possible dependant on inlet pressure and flow rate

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 Medium-flow Cimv Insert and Receptacle Features

CIMV Insert/Receptacle Assembly CIMV Receptacle CIMV Insert

Lockdown
Mechanism

Valve Housing

Alignment Key
Couplers (x2)
Manifold
Stab Mate
Electrical
Connector

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High-flow Cimv Technology
Developed for the ultra-high flow MEG and methanol requirements of large gas projects, during
startup or for continuous hydrate inhibition, Camerons high-flow CIMV is designed for a flow
range of 160 l/hr to 26,500 l/hr (42 gal/hr to 7000 gal/hr) and tested in excess of 30,000 l/h
(7925 gal/hr). Even at these ultra-high design flow rates, the large diameter nominal through bore in
Camerons high-flow CIMV result in average erosion velocities below the API recommendation and,
with a tungsten carbide throttling element based on the field-proven MOV production choke trim
technology, risk of trim erosion is greatly reduced.

The large through bore and non-intrusive ultrasonic flow meter also result in an inherently
low-pressure drop device, with minimal pressure head above the injection pressure required.
For example, with the valve set at 80% open, a pressure drop of only 6.9 bar (100 psi) is
required to inject fluid at 25,000l/hr (6604 gal/hr).

Flow Rate vs. Valve Position for 25 cP Regenerated MEG (curves of constant DP)
30,000
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HIGH-FLOW CIMV
Patented non-intrusive
HIGH-Flow CIMV System architecture
HIGH FLOW CIMV System Architecture ultrasonic flow meter

Accuracy better than 3%

of reading
UCM ECM
690 bar (10,000 psi) MWP
PT PT

DTM M DTM2
3048 m (10,000 ft) water depth

Insert weight approx.

250 kg (551 lb) in water
INLET OUTLET
Mounting tree/manifold: vertical

ECM Electronic Control Module UCM Ultrasonic Control Module Communication: CANbus CiA443
PT
Pressure Sensor Ultrasonic Flow meter or Modbus
DTM

Electrical Connector 38 mm (1.5) Nominal Hydraulic Coupler Redundant flow

measurement system
Flow Path Power/Communications Signal

M Onboard control and diagnostics

Motor-actuated Control Valve (with position feedback)

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 High-flow CIMV
160 l/hr to 26,500 l/hr+ (42 gal/hr to 7000 gal/hr+)
TECHNICAL DETAILS

Model Cameron is remotely operated, insert-retrievable, high-flow CIMV

Application MEG, regenerated MEG, methanol dosing
Installation Orientation Vertical
Design Standard API 17D/ISO 13628-4, API 17F/ISO 13628-6
Design Life 25 years
Failure Mode Fail as is. Will continue to inject on loss of power or communication
Pressure Rating 690 bar (10,000 psi), 1034 bar (15,000 psi) also available
Max/Min Differential Pressure 241 bar (3500 psi)*/ <6.9 bar (100 psi)
Hydraulic Connection 37 mm (1.45) Nominal through bore, non-poppeted couplers with metal-to-metal sealing
Electrical Connection Seven-way electrical connector (ODI/Tronic, Stab/ROV mate options)
Envelope Dimensions Total length: approx. 1753 mm (69) Insert diameter: approx. 254 mm (10)
Insert Weight Approx. 250 kg (551 lb) in water, suitable for ROV deployment with buoyancy or wireline
ROV Lockdown Interface API 17H/ISO 13628-8 Class 4
Temperature Rating Electronics Storage: -18 C to 50 C (0 F to 122 F) Operational: -5 C to 40 C (23 F to 104 F)
Working Depth 3048 m (10,000 ft)
Filter None required
Flow Range 160 l/hr to 26,500 l/hr plus [42 gal/hr to 7000 gal/hr] Turndown 165:1
No filtration necessary, particulate tolerant design with large through bores and non-intrusive flow meter and
Cleanliness
erosion-resistant choke trim technology.
Accuracy Better than 3% of reading over entire flow range
Pressure Sensors Two-off (used for secondary flow measurement)
Secondary flow measurement system and on board status indicators, e.g., zero flow, max flow, reverse flow,
Additional Features
flow totalizer, etc. and diagnostics

PRESSURE-CONTAINING AND PRESSURE-CONTROLLING COMPONENT MATERIALS

Valve Trim Ni alloy 718 and tungsten carbide with tungsten carbide wear sleeve
Valve Body Duplex stainless steel
Valve Seals (stem) Field proven PTFE based Varipak
Flow meter 625 Ni alloy
Pressure Seals Metal-to-metal nickel alloy with inert elastomeric backups

ELECTRICAL CONTROLLING COMPONENTS

Motor High-efficiency stepper

Min/Norm/Max Power Consumption <4 watts (quiescent) / 9.6 watts (motor operating) / <12 watts (at 4 C and full 690 bar pressure)
Electronics System Housed in field proven one-atmosphere housing
Interface Protocol CANOpen, CiA 443 Ver 2, SIIS Level 2 Fault Tolerant CANbus, Modbus also possible
Inrush Current <600mA for <500ms, SIIS Level 2 Compliant
Default Bit Rate 50 kbps

* Higher differential pressure possible dependant on inlet pressure and flow rate

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High-flow CIMV Insert and Receptacle Features

Insert Alignment Key

Alignment
Indication Band
Guide Pin Hole (x1)

Electrical Connector
Class 4 ROV (not part of CIMV
Interface scope of supply)

Coupler Inlet
and Outlet

Hinged Lifting Handle

ROV Bucket

Receptacle Guide
Funnel
Dogs Lockdown
Mechanism
Receptacle
Housing

CIMV Housing
Sleeve

Insert Alignment
Indication Insert

HIGH-FLOW CIMV
Alignment Key

CIMV Manifold

Receptacle
Protective Skirt Block
for Connectors
Flange
Receptacle Connection
Alignment Keyway

Seven Pin Electrical

Connector

Guide Pin (x1) Four Tapped Holes

for Receptacle
Mounting

Stab Coupler
Inlet and Outlet

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Fixed-mounted, self-regulating
metering valve
Application: hydrate mitigation
(regenerated MEG, methanol)
Flow range of 80 l/hr to 8000l/hr,
or 160 l/hr to 26,500 l/hr+
(21 gal/hr to 2113 gal/hr or
42 gal/hr to 7000 gal/hr)
Ultra-low pressure drop device
Studded inlet and outlet
Patented non-intrusive
ultrasonic flow meter
Accuracy better than 3%
of reading
690 bar (10,000 psi) MWP
3048 m (10,000 ft) water depth
Mounting tree/manifold:
vertical or horizontal
Communication: CANbus CiA443
or Modbus
Redundant flow
measurement system
Onboard control and diagnostics
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Non-Retrievable High/Medium Cimv Technology
Camerons high- and medium-flow CIMV technology is also available in a non-retrievable unit.
This provides a smaller lighter unit that is suited to applications in flow control modules or other subsea
retrievable packages. Manufactured from a single duplex manifold, it utilizes the same internals as the
retrievable versions and allows mounting either vertically or horizontally.
Specification
Process Connections: Studded 46 mm (1-13/16) API 10k or 50.8 mm (2) SPO compact
Weight (in water) Approx. 200 kg (440 lb)
Size 825.5 mm (32.5) high by 254 mm (10) diameter
Pressure Rating 690 bar (10,000 psi)
Depth Rating 3048 m (10,000 ft)
Electrical Interface Four-pin tronic/ODI diver connector with 1.5 m (4.9 ft) long jumper
Mounting Vertical or horizontal, fixing points provided in top and base
Premier
Manufacturing
Camerons CIMV and subsea choke facility in
Longford, Ireland, has global responsibility for
the design and manufacture of all subsea chokes
and intervention tooling, as well as subsea CIMV
technologies. Longford, Ireland
This plant is equipped with sophisticated machine tools and flow control technology, including CNC
machining centers; fabrication and weld-cladding stations; hydrotest bays; TV-monitored hydrostatic
and gas test facilities rated to 2068 bar (30,000 psi); hyperbaric and environmental test chambers;
advanced non-destructive examination capabilities such as X-ray, UT and PMI; and a semiautomated
blast-and-paint facility.
Camerons in-house R&D group works hand-in-hand with sales and marketing teams worldwide,
with further support provided by strategically located CAMSERV aftermarket service centers.
Wherever you need us, were already there.
Cimv Ancillary Equipment

Cameron has developed a complete suite of ancillary equipment to support the operator and SPS
equipment supplier with every aspect of the supply, installation commissioning and aftermarket
support for this equipment.
Subsea
SIMULATORS Retrievable
Camerons CIMV simulator facilitates testing of the subsea control module and
the electrical and software interfaces. The simulator has the same electrical
Pressure
behavior as the real CIMV. The software and interface modules of the simulator Sensors and
are identical to the ones that run on the CIMV. The simulator has the capability
to adjust the pressure values and flow rates, as well as simulate multiple fault Flow Meters
modes and operating conditions, as implemented in the metering valve.
Building on our CIMV
FLUSHING INSERT/LONG-TERM PROTECTIVE CAP experience with pressure
This item is an ROV/wireline-deployed insert module, consisting of the lock-down sensors, flow meters and
mechanisms and hydraulic couplers that allow flow between the inlet and outlet coupler, subsea lockdowns, we now
i.e., the operator can inject chemicals subsea, but only unmetered. This same item can are able to offer subsea
be used (a) as a long-term protective cap while the tree is installed subsea without the retrievable pressure-sensor
CIMV insert installed, (b) for flushing of the chemical lines between the stab plates and packages and retrievable
the tree valve block during Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Integrating Tests and later in the
single-phase flow meters,
field where the CIMV insert is not installed, or (c) as a short-term protective cap during
both positive displacements
changeout operation subsea.
up to 90 l/hr (24 gal/hr) and
non-intrusive up to 26,500 l/hr
ADDITIONAL CIMV RECEPTACLE
(7000 gal/hr). The technology
Additional receptacles can be affixed to the subsea tree or manifold
for these subsea peripherals
during fabrication and connected directly to the chemical lines for future
chemicals. The receptacles are offered in horizontal or vertical mounting is taken directly from our
arrangements and contain lock-down interface and hydraulic couplers CIMV products and comes
for connection to the chemical lines. For a stab-mate electrical connector already extensively qualified
configuration, the mating half of the electrical connector is supplied by the and tested. For more details,
control system supplier and mounted to the receptacle during tree build. please contact Cameron.

Rigorous Qualification and Testing

Through our in-house deep water simulations our CIMV technology has been exposed to installed
operating project conditions for extended periods, at water depth hyperbaric pressure, sea bed
temperatures and flowing project specific chemicals. These deep water simulations allowed the CIMVs
to be functioned across their entire operating ranges simulating many years of operation in an 8 to 12
month endurance test.

Our high-flow CIMVs were tested with regenerated MEG (containing 10% dissolved salt) and flowed over
50 million liters (314,490 barrels) of the fluid while completing over one million 1/2% movements and 100
hours of cavitation testing without any signs of degradation to the CIMVs performance or accuracy.

Our deepwater test facilities remain available for future CIMV chemical trials.

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