Subsea Valve Portfolio

Cameron Subsea Valve Center of Excellence

 Table of Contents

Subsea Valve Portfolio

Introduction 

Subsea Ball Valves 

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Subsea Gate Valves 6

Subsea Small-Bore Valves 8

Subsea Chokes 10

Subsea Chemical Injection Metering Valves 14

Subsea Check Valves 18

Manufacturing and Test Capabilities  20

Aftermarket Services and Support 22

Quality, HSE, and Certification  23

The Cameron Subsea Valve Center of Excellence in Colico, northern Italy.

 The Cameron Subsea Valve Today, the center of excellence is the home of Cameron and RING-O subsea valve
manufacturing, covering traditional subsea ball, gate, and check valves; the

Center of Excellence is in Colico,

Cameron subsea choke product line; and the latest Cameron subsea chemical
injection metering valve technology.

northern Italy, on the shores of The location in northern Italy was selected to take advantage of the facility’s
relationship with a forging company. This pairing of sophisticated materials and

Lake Como. It was founded in 1979

knowledge with proven valve designs led to the creation of products that excelled in
the most demanding high-pressure steam handling and nuclear services.

as the RING-O* subsea valves Now, the center of excellence is dedicated to the deepwater market, employing
industry-leading design and manufacturing technologies. With over 40 years of

manufacturing facility, with a focus

experience, the facility provides effective, reliable solutions to the challenging
environments of subsea pipeline, manifold, and production applications.

on the design and production of Our expert teams of engineers work on custom applications to apply research and
development across the product portfolio.

gate, globe, and check valves for Through many changes over the years, most recently with the merger of Cameron
and Schlumberger in 2015, the Cameron Subsea Valve Center of Excellence in Colico
severe service applications. continues to play a key role in our pore to pipeline capabilities. We ensure that
technology, flow assurance, and reliability are fully integrated via modern project
execution to meet and extend the production expectations of our customers.

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Subsea Ball Valves
Subsea production and pipeline transmission are considered Top entry and fully welded ball valves are also offered per
critical service applications for valves because of the high customer preference.
pressures, extreme temperatures, and remote location
of the equipment. Cameron has more than 35 years’ The RING-O valves are available in a wide range of forged
experience in subsea valve technology and today offers a low-alloy steel and corrosion-resistant alloy materials with
range of ball valve sizes and pressure ratings qualified to full or partial cladding of wetted bores and configurations
meet the demanding requirements of subsea applications. to support deepwater customers’ requirements for sealing
design, seat configuration, and end connections. Our
Cameron RING-O subsea valve technology is based on top designs are optimized to meet any specific requirement in
entry and side entry trunnion-mounted balls that provide terms of pigging operations and pipeline-induced loads.
superior reliability in comparison with seat-supported
floating balls. Cameron subsea ball valves are typically operated by
either mechanical or hydraulic operators, including
In the subsea environment, where maintenance is not rack and pinion or helical spline designs. The hydraulic
feasible, our side entry ball valve delivers the lowest total operators can be configured for any type of failure mode
cost of ownership solution to operators. Its smaller, lighter (fail-safe open or closed and fail as is) as requested by the
configuration supports maximum sealing capabilities in customer and equipped with local and remote position
even the harshest conditions. indicators. Hydraulic operators are always equipped with
ROV override interfaces. Actuation options can also be
made retrievable upon customer request, with the scope
including delivery of the running tools.
Quality control during subsea valve manufacturing.

Subsea Ball Valve Specifications

Size 1-in to 42-in bore
Pressure class ASME/ANSI Classes 900–2500
API 5,000–15,000 psi and higher
Water depth 10,000 ft [3,000 m] and deeper
Design codes API 6A, API 17D, API 6DSS
Operating temperatures –50.8 degF to 401 degF [–46 degC to 205 degC]
Top entry and side entry Design features Trunnion mounted
trunnion-mounted ball Seat-to-ball seal: metal-to-metal or thermoplastic
valves Seat design: single piston effect (SPE) or double piston
effect (DPE)
Stem seal: metal-to-metal or thermoplastic
Long design life: >25 years Valve components waiting for QC before installation.
Maintenance free
Actuation Manual or ROV: planetary or worm screw gear system
Hydraulic quarter turn: rack and pinion or helical spline
Electric actuation options also available

7-in, 15,000-psi side entry ball valve with manual ROV override. 8-in helical spline fail-close hydraulic quarter-turn actuator.
RING-O 10-in, 7,500-psi side entry ball valves.
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 Subsea Gate Valve Specifications

Subsea Gate Valves Size

Pressure class
½-in to 10-in bore
ASME/ANSI Classes 900–2500
API 5,000–15,000 psi and higher
Water depth 10,000 ft [3,000 m] and deeper
Design codes API 6A, API 17D, API 6DSS
Operating temperature range –50.8 degF to 401 degF [–46 degC to 205 degC]
Through-conduit slab Customized design
gate valves Downstream sealing
All-metal sealing
Design features Single or double backseat
Rising stem
Long design life: >25 years Gate valve forged body machining operations.
Maintenance free
ROV operated (Class 4)
Actuation
Hydraulic fail-safe closed, open, or as is
Double expanding Size 2-in to 10-in bore
through-conduit gate Pressure class API 6A 5,000–15,000 psi
valves
Water depth 10,000 ft [3,000 m] and deeper
API 6A, API 17D
Design codes API 6DSS
ASME VIII Div. 2, ASME B16.34
Operating temperature range –58 to 392 degF [–50 degC to 200 degC]
Customized design
Mechanical bidirectional sealing
All-metal sealing
Design features
Rising stem
Long design life: >25 years
Maintenance free
ROV operated (Class 4)
Actuation
Hydraulic fail-safe as is

Gate valve body cladding operations.

RING-O 71/16-in, 10,000-psi through-conduit slab gate valve with fail-safe-close hydraulic actuator.

Predominantly intended for subsea isolation applications, double expanding gate valve design incorporates double-
Cameron gate valves are designed for harsh environments block capabilities to ensure zero leakage with pressure on the
where maintenance is impossible and product life is upstream and downstream side toward the body, even when
typically expected to exceed 25 years. Simple, robust, the valve is fully open.
reliable, and proven designs, materials, and elements come
together to produce a product that today controls the Manufactured from forged bodies and bonnets with fully
flow of oil and gas in a majority of the world’s deepwater or partially clad valve bores and butt weld ends, our valves
manifold and isolation systems. can be supplied with soft seat or metal-to-metal seat
configurations and for manual, ROV, or hydraulic actuation. Final assembly prior to painting operations.
Through-conduit slab gate valves provide superior bubble-
tight sealing capabilities in gas service and unmatched
robustness in harsh and high-pressure, high-temperature
service with the presence of solid particles. The bubble-tight

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 Subsea Small-Bore Gate Valve Specifications

Subsea Small-Bore Valves Size

Pressure class
Water depth
3/8 in
API 15,000 and 20,000 psi
10,000 ft [3,000 m]
Design codes API 6A, API 17D
Rotary gate valve Operating temperature range –50.8 degF to 350.6 degF [–46 degC to 177 degC]
Design features Optional integral check
Panel or block mounted
Material class FF or HH
Actuation Hydraulic or manual ROV
Electric actuation options also available
Size ¾ in and 1/2 in
Pressure class API 15,000 and 20,000 psi
Water depth 10,000 ft [3,000 m]
Design codes API 6A, API 17D
Operating temperature range –46 degC to 177 degC
Linear slab gate valve
Design features Optional integral check
Panel or block mounted
Material class FF or HH
Local position indicator
Actuation Hydraulic or manual ROV
Electric actuation options also available

RING-O 3/4-in linear slab gate valve, block mounted

with a hydraulic actuator.

Subsea tree ROV panel with multiple small-bore valve ROV interfaces.

Cameron also produces a range of subsea small-bore chemical isolation

valves for tree and manifold applications in linear slab gate and rotary gate
configurations. Assembly and testing are completed in the latest automated
factory acceptance test (FAT) benches in accordance with API Specification
6DSS and API Specification 6A PLS3, to streamline assembly and test activities.

RING-O 3/8-in rotary gate valve, panel mounted with

a manual Type A paddle interface.

One of the seven automated small-bore valve test

benches capable of 30,000-psi hydraulic testing
and 20,000-psi gas testing.

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 Nonretrievable chokes

Subsea Chokes The first nonretrievable subsea choke was installed in 1975. Today, with more than
1,000 of these rugged chokes installed, they are a proven, reliable choice.
Permanently mounted to a subsea structure such as a Christmas tree or manifold,
the choke body may be incorporated into a retrievable flow control module or
choke bridge. These chokes are usually fitted with a hydraulic-stepping or drop-in-
place electric actuator but can also be adjusted by an ROV or diver.
Nonretrievable Choke Specifications
Choke Application Nominal size†, Max. working Max. Cv‡ Flow curve type
in pressure (MPW), psi
13.6 P&C EQ%
CC30FNR Gas lift 3 5,000
38 P&C linear
86 P&C linear
CC30FNR Production 3 10,000
64 P&C EQ%
256 P&C linear
CC40FNR Production 4 5,000
206 P&C EQ%
256 P&C linear
CC40FNR HP Production 4 10,000 or 15,000
206 P&C EQ%
345 P&C EQ% CC40FNR HP nonretrievable choke with 15,000-psi
CC50FNR Production 5 10,000 maximum working pressure (MWP) and stepping
428 P&C linear
linear choke actuator (SLCA).
CC60FNR Production 6 5,000 544 P&C EQ%
1,000 P&C linear
CC80FNR Production 8 10,000
433 P&C EQ%
† Nominal size refers to the seat nominal diameter, not the inlet or outlet end connection size.
‡ Reduced capacity and custom trims available.
P&C—plug and cage EQ%—equal percentage ES—external sleeve
MS33* multistage control choke—3-in, three-stage, multistage

Nonretrievable choke design highlights

Cameron lightweight insert-retrievable compact subsea choke. Pressure ratings up to 15,000 psi
■■

Temperature ranges from –50 to 400 degF [–46 to 204 degC]

■■
In 1975, Cameron manufactured the world’s first subsea choke for the Mobil West
Delta Project in the Gulf of Mexico based on the design of manual surface chokes Trim sizes from 2 through 8 in with controllable Cv from less than 1 up to 1,000
■■

with multiple orifice valve (MOV) trim technology. The MOV controls flow via two 25-year+ design life, excluding wearing trim elements
■■

rotating discs with circular orifices.

Nonretrievable chokes meet or exceed API 17D, NACE MR-01-75/ISO 15156,
Since then, Cameron subsea chokes have been used in more than 3,600 and NORSOK requirements.
installations around the globe. They feature leading-edge technology:
■■ plug-and-cage, external sleeve, and multistage trim styles
■■ HPHT designs up to 20,000 psi and 400 degF Early WILLIS subsea choke. CC80FNR nonretrievable choke with 10,000-psi
■■ insert-retrievable and fixed nonretrievable designs
MWP, SLCA, and Cv = 1,000.

■■ hydraulic stepping and electric actuation.

Cameron subsea chokes are designed for use in production, water injection, gas
injection, gas lift, and reverse flow. Chokes range from 2-in through 8-in nominal
sizes and flow coefficient (Cv) values from less than 1 up to 1,000.

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Insert-retrievable chokes Clamp-style insert-retrievable chokes
Cameron supplied the first insert-retrievable choke in 1991. Since then, these highly
The simple clamp mechanism for latching the insert to the choke body is
successful chokes have been installed on subsea systems in varying water depths
a robust, ROV- and diver-friendly system developed over many years with
around the world. A number of insert-retention designs are available, including the
capabilities up to 20,000-psi working pressure. Cameron has developed
totally vertically retrievable lightweight compact choke, with its dog-in-window
configurations to allow retrieval by the Cameron dedicated clamp running tool
connector, and the more traditional three-segment clamp-style choke. The latest
(CLRT) or third-party running tools.
addition to the family of insert retrievable chokes is the 8-in nominal CC80SR insert-
retrievable large-bore gas choke. Compact insert-retrievable chokes
Insert-retrievable choke design highlights Being 35% smaller and 45% lighter than a traditional clamp-style insert choke
■■Pressure ratings up to 20,000 psi design, ithe compact design offers significant advantages in size and weight on
■■Temperature ranges from –50 to 350 degF [–46 to 177 degC] the subsea structure.
■■Trim sizes from 2 through 8 in with Cv up to 1,000 Using an internal dog-in-window connector not only reduces the size and weight
■■25-year+ design life, excluding wearing trim elements compared to the clamp equivalent but also results in the choke insert being
released for retrieval from above using the running tool—without the need for
Insert-retrievable chokes meet or exceed API 17D, NACE MR-01-75/ISO 15156,
ROV horizontal access to a clamp connector.
and NORSOK requirements.
And, because it requires no horizontal access, the choke can be more centrally
Insert-Retrievable Choke Specifications placed, potentially reducing the size and weight of the Christmas tree or
CC80SR 8-in nominal insert-retrievable choke with manifold.
Choke Description Application Nominal MWP, psi Max Cv‡ Flow curve CVC flowline connector.
size†, in type
Gas lift or MEG High-performance actuators for every purpose
CC20SR Clamp insert choke 2 10,000 6 PNT
injection
14 P&C EQ% Cameron provides a variety of subsea choke actuators, including hydraulic CC40SRC compact choke.
CC20SR Clamp insert choke Gas lift 2 10,000
8 P&C EQ% stepping fail-fixed actuators in operating pressures of 3,000 and 5,000 psi
CC30SR Clamp insert choke
Gas lift or pro-
3 10,000
46 ES linear and compatible with water- or mineral-oil-based control fluids. Our hydraulic
duction 33 P&C EQ% stepping actuators include the SLCA and Aqua-Torq* hydraulic stepping choke
288 P&C linear
10,000, actuator, both of which are fitted with electrical position feedback sensors.
CC40SR Clamp insert choke Production 4 15,000, 200 P&C EQ%
20,000 100 P&C EQ%
We also provide electric choke solutions pairing our chokes with OneSubsea
84 P&C linear Rotary eActuators. These actuators are controlled via standard communication
CC30SRC Compact insert choke Gas lift 3 10,000
33 P&C EQ% protocols, SIIS level 2, and provide increased precision movement and control.
224 P&C EQ%
CC40SRC Compact insert choke Production 4 10,000
288 P&C linear
Reverse-flow
CC40SRC Compact insert choke 4 10,000 216 MS32 EQ%
water injection
500 P&C linear
CC50SR Clamp insert choke Production 5 10,000
345 P&C EQ%
CVC* flowline 1,000 P&C linear
CC80SR Gas production 8 7,500 Dog-in-window connector.
connector insert choke 757 P&C EQ%
†Nominal size refers to the seat nominal diameter, not the inlet or outlet end connection size. CC40SR clamp choke with clamp running
‡Reduced capacity and custom trims available. tool funnel.
PNT—profiled needle trim P&C—plug and cage EQ%—equal percentage ES—external sleeve
MS32 choke—3-in, two-stage, multistage

OneSubsea Rotary eActuator.

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 Low-Flow PULSE CIMV Specifications

Subsea Chemical Injection Metering Valves Technical Details

Model
Application
Remotely operated, ROV-retrievable low-flow PULSE CIMV
LDIs (corrosion, scale, wax, asphaltene, demulsifiers, and others)
Installation orientation Horizontal or vertical
Design standard API 17D; API 17F
Design life 25 years
Failure mode Fail as is; will continue to inject on loss of power or communication
Pressure rating 10,000 psi [68.9 MPa] or 15,000 psi [103.4 MPa]
Max. differential pressure† 3,500 psi [24.1 MPa] for flow rates < 0.26 galUS/h [1 L/h]
Min. differential pressure† < 50 psi [0.34 MPa] for flow rates up to 26 galUS/h [100 L/h]
< 500 psi [3.45 MPa] for flow rates up to 159 galUS/h [600 L/h]
Hydraulic connection Hunting® RS-4 hydraulic couplers (two off) poppetted with weld tails (size and material per project)
Electrical connection Seven-way electrical connector (OneSubsea Diamould* electric connectors, Siemens Tronic®, Teledyne ODI®, stab and ROV mate options)
Envelope dimensions
Total length Approximatelytely 41.7 in [1,059 mm]
Insert diameter Approximately 10 in [254 mm]
Insert weight Approximately 154 lbm [70 kg] in water, suitable for ROV deployment
ROV lockdown interface API 17H/ISO 13628-8 Class 4
Temperature rating electronics
Operational 23 to 104 degF [–5 to 40 degC]
Working depth 13,123 ft [4,000 m]
Flow range
Standard 0.25–100 L/h [0.07–26 galUS/h]
Extended 1–600 L/h [0.26–159 galUS/h]
Turndown 400:1
Cleanliness Particulate-tolerant system; recommended SAE AS4059 Class 12 B-F (supplied flushed to SAE AS4059 Class 6 B-F)
Accuracy Better than ±2% of reading above 0.53 galUS/h [2 L/h]
Pressure sensors Two off (used to determine secondary flow)
Additional features Secondary flow system and onboard status indicators (e.g., zero flow, max. flow, reverse flow, totalizer, and diagnostics)

Subsea installation of a PULSE LF CIMV. Pressure-Containing and Pressure-Controlling Component Materials

Valve trim Nickel alloy 718 and Stellite® 6 stainless steel
Valve body Duplex stainless steel
PULSE ultrasonic chemical injection metering valves Low-flow PULSE CIMV testing facility.
Valve seals (stem) Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) based stack
Flowmeter 22% chromium duplex body with nickel alloy 718 transducers
The Cameron PULSE* ultrasonic chemical injection metering valve (CIMV) is a
Pressure seals Metal-to-metal nickel alloy with elastomeric backups
remotely operated, ROV-retrievable, self-regulating subsea chemical delivery
Electrical Controlling Components
system. Combining the latest nonintrusive ultrasonic flow metering technology
Motor Stepper
in closed-loop control with a throttling element that requires only one user- Minimum, normal, and
<6W, <8.6 W (motor operating), and <14.5 W
defined input (flow rate), the system continually monitors and controls chemical maximum power
injection into a subsea production system, while continuously reporting injection Interface protocol CANOpen, CiA 443 Version 3, SIIS Level 2 fault-tolerant CANbus, or Modbus
† Max. and min. differential pressures are based on a 40-cP fluid at minimum and maximum flow rates, respectively, to maintain controllability. Higher or lower differential pressures are possible dependent on flowing conditions.
parameters and system health.
The low-flow PULSE CIMV provides injection and control of low-dose inhibitors
(LDIs) such as corrosion, scale, and wax inhibitors in the range of 0.25 L/h to
600 L/h. The medium- and high-flow PULSE CIMVs target hydrate mitigation CIMV preparation.
via regenerated monoethylene glycol (MEG) or methanol injection in the range
of 80 L/h to 26,500 L/h. The particulate-tolerant, highly reliable, and accurate
technology enables significant capex and opex saving to operators throughout
the life of the field.
This industry-leading CIMV technology is manufactured at the Cameron dedicated
CIMV build and test facility at Colico, with the latest flow rig, hyperbaric test, and
calibration equipment.
Horizontal installation: insert with stab-mate electrical connector Vertical installation: insert with stab-mate electrical connector and receptacle.
CIMV assembly clean room. and receptacle.
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 Medium-Flow PULSE CIMV Specifications High-Flow PULSE CIMV Specifications
Hinged lifting handle
Technical Details Technical Details
Model Cameron remotely operated, insert-retrievable medium-flow PULSE CIMV Model Cameron remotely operated, insert-retrievable high-flow PULSE CIMV
Application MEG, regenerated MEG, and methanol dosing Application MEG, regenerated MEG, and methanol dosing ROV bucket
Installation orientation Vertical Installation orientation Vertical
Design standard API 17D; API 17F Design standard API 17D; API 17F
Design life 25 years Design life 25 years
Failure mode Fail as is; will continue to inject on loss of power or communication Failure mode Fail as is; will continue to inject on loss of power or communication Dog-in-window
Pressure rating 10,000 psi [68.9 MPa] Pressure rating 10,000 psi [68.9 MPa] lockdown
Max. differential pressure† 3,500 psi [24.1 MPa] Max. differential pressure† 3,500 psi [24.1 MPa]
Min. differential pressure† < 150 psi [1.03 MPa] Min. differential pressure† <100 psi [0.69 MPa]
Hydraulic connection 1-in [25.4-mm] Hunting RS-16 hydraulic couplers (two off) poppeted or nonpop- Hydraulic connection 1.45-in [37-mm] nominal throughbore; nonpoppeted couplers with High-flow insert
peted with weld tails (size and material as per project) metal-to-metal sealing
Electrical connection Seven-way electrical connector (OneSubsea Diamould, Siemens Tronic, Teledyne Medium-flow insert Electrical connection Seven-way electrical connector (OneSubsea Diamould, Siemens Tronic, Teledyne
ODI, stab, and ROV mate options) ODI, stab and ROV mate options)
Envelope dimensions Envelope dimensions
Total length Approximately 44.9 in [1,141 mm] Total length Approximately 69 in [1,753 mm]
Insert diameter Approximately 10 in [254 mm] Insert diameter Approximately 10 in [254 mm]
Insert weight Approximately 551 lbm [250 kg] in water, suitable for ROV deployment with Insert weight Approximately 551 lbm [250 kg] in water, suitable for ROV deployment with
buoyancy or wireline buoyancy or wireline
ROV lockdown interface API 17H/ISO 13628-8 Class 4 ROV lockdown interface API 17H/ISO 13628-8 Class 4 Receptacle alignment
Electronics temperature rating Temperature rating electronics keyway
Storage 0 to 122 degF [–18 to 50 degC] Storage 0 to 122 degF [–18 to 50 degC]
Operational 23 to 104 degF [–5 to 40 degC] Operational 23 to 104 degF [–5 to 40 degC]
Working depth 10,000 ft [3,048 m] Working depth 10,000 ft [3,048 m]
Filter None required Filter None required
Flow range 21–2,906+ galUS/h [80–11,000+ L/h] Lockdown Flow range 42–7,000+ galUS/h [160–26,500+ L/h]
Turndown: 137:1 mechanism
Turndown: 165:1
Cleanliness No filtration necessary; particulate-tolerant design with large throughbores, Cleanliness No filtration necessary; particulate-tolerant design with large throughbores,
nonintrusive flowmeter, and erosion-resistant choke trim technology nonintrusive flowmeter, and erosion-resistant choke trim technology
Accuracy Better than ±3% of reading over entire flow range Accuracy Better than ± 3% of reading over entire flow range
Pressure sensors Two off (used for secondary flow measurement) Pressure sensors Two off (used for secondary flow measurement)
Additional features Secondary flow determination system and onboard status indicators (e.g., zero Additional features Secondary flow determination system and onboard status indicators (e.g., zero
flow, maximum flow, reverse flow, flow totalizer, and diagnostics) flow, max flow, reverse flow, flow totalizer, and diagnostics)
Pressure-Containing and Pressure-Controlling Component Materials Pressure-Containing and Pressure-Controlling Component Materials
Valve trim Nickel alloy 718 and tungsten carbide with tungsten carbide wear sleeve Alignment key Insert alignment key
Valve trim Nickel alloy 718 and tungsten carbide with tungsten carbide wear sleeve
Valve body Duplex stainless steel Stab-mate Valve body Duplex stainless steel
Valve seals (stem) Spring-energized PTFE seal electrical connector Valve seals (stem) Spring-energized PFTE seal
Flowmeter Nickel alloy 625 Flowmeter Nickel alloy 625
Pressure seals Metal-to-metal nickel alloy with inert elastomeric backups Couplers (×2)
Pressure seals Metal-to-metal nickel alloy with inert elastomeric backups Receptacle block
Electrical Controlling Components Electrical Controlling Components
Motor High-efficiency stepper Motor High-efficiency stepper
Minimum, normal, and Minimum, normal, and
<4 W (quiescent), 9.6 W (motor operating), and <12 W <4 W (quiescent), 9.6 W (motor operating), and <12 W
maximum power consumption maximum power consumption
Interface protocol CANOpen, CiA 443 Ver 3, SIIS Level 2 fault-tolerant CANbus, or Modbus Interface protocol CANOpen, CiA 443 Ver. 3, SIIS Level 2 fault-tolerant CANbus, or Modbus
†Max. and min. differential pressures are based on a 25-cP fluid at minimum and maximum flow rates, respectively, to maintain controllability. Higher † Max. and min. differential pressures are based on a 25-cP fluid at minimum and maximum flow rates, respectively, to maintain controllability. Higher
or lower differential pressures are possible dependent on flowing conditions. or lower differential pressures are possible dependent on flowing conditions. Receptacle guide funnel
High-flow receptacle

Medium-flow receptacle.
Flange connection

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 Subsea Check Valve Specifications

Subsea Check Valves Size

Pressure class
1 in to 8 in
ASME/ANSI Classes 900–2500
API 5,000–15,000 psi
Design codes API 6A, API 17D
Axial flow nozzle
check valve Operating temperature range –50.8 degF to 401 degF [–46 degC to 205 degC]
Customized design
Metal-to-metal seated
Design features
Long design life: >30 years
Maintenance free
Size 2 in to 26 in and larger
Type Bolted bonnet
ASME/ANSI Classes 600–2500
Pressure class
API 3,000–10,000 psi
Water depth 10,000 ft [3,000 m] Swing check valve with ROV override.
API 6A, API 17D
Design codes API 6DSS
ASME VIII Div. 2, ASME B16.34
Swing check valve
Operating temperature range –50.8 degF to 352 degF [–46 degC to 178 degC]
Customized design
Metal-to-metal seated
Long design life: >30 years
Redundant sealing design
Design features
Maintenance free
Severe service conditions
Lock-open device or free swing

Inline nonslam nozzle check valve.

Subsea inline nozzle check valves.

For a full range of applications including subsea production, processing, flowlines, pipeline end manifolds
(PLEMs), and pipeline end terminations (PLETs), Cameron slam and nonslam check valves are available in
sizes ranging from 1 in to 26 in and larger, in pressure ratings up to 15,000 psi and ANSI Class 2500, and
for water depths up to 10,000 ft [3,000 m].
The slam check valves, characterized by a swing check valve design, are available in fullbore designs to
facilitate pig operations in the pipeline. The designs incorporate an ROV-operated clapper lifting device Axial design that helps to deliver
streamlined flow, low pressure drops, and
with local position indicators. high-dynamic performances.

The nonslam axial check valves feature a low-pressure-drop nozzle check design with high-speed
response time. This configuration provides the most cost-effective backflow prevention when pipeline
pigging is not required.
Manufactured from forged bodies and bonnets, where applicable, with fully or partially clad valve bores
and butt weld ends, Cameron subsea check valves are supplied with hard-faced sealing surfaces.

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Manufacturing and Test Capabilities
The manufacturing plant at the Cameron Subsea
Valve Center of Excellence covers more than
376,000 ft 2 [35,000 m2] and is positioned
conveniently for access to some of the finest-
quality and most capable raw material sources
in the world as a solid, experienced foundation for
our products.
Every activity necessary to take raw materials and turn them into a complete subsea valve is performed in-house.
Across rough machining, nondestructive examination, premachining, cladding, postweld heat treatment, final machining,
assembly, test, and paint, all steps are conducted at our modern manufacturing facility with more than 20 computer
numerical control (CNC) machining centers and 20 welding stations, including 4 robotic gas metal art welding (GMAW)
and 2 narrow gap units. Support is provided by in-house supply chain management and project execution.
Hyperbaric test center control room.
Twenty test pits with capabilities up to 30,500 psi, three hyperbaric chambers, and seven automated small-bore valve test
cells are available for production. Also at the plant are one of the world’s largest and most modern self-contained clean
environment assembly areas and a test cell for the CIMV product line.
With continued investment in R&D, the center of excellence also houses advanced test and qualification facilities, with
two large test bunkers for API 6A Appendix F PR2 qualification, bending testing, or customer-specific type testing; a sand
slurry flow loop; and one of the largest hyperbaric chambers in the world, capable of simulating water depth up to 13,123
ft [4,000 m].

Robotic cladding process on a ball valve body. CNC operations on a chemical injection metering valve manifold.
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Aftermarket Services and Support Quality, HSE, and Certification

The Colico plant at the Cameron Subsea Valve Center of Excellence was the first in
the world to receive the API 6DSS (subsea valves) license in 2007. It previously CERTIFICATIONS
earned the API 6A and API 17D licenses in 2005 and ISO 9001 certification
in 1990. Today the plant also holds ISO 14001 and OHS 18001 certifications,
accounting for operational efficiency and HSE for the environment and our ■■ API 6DSS (subsea valves)
people. license number 001
■■ API 6A
Operating with a robust quality and HSE management system ensures the plant ■■ API 17D
consistently meets customer and regulatory requirements through continuous
The Colico, Italy, manufacturing facility is also ISO 9001
improvement processes. ■■

the location for aftermarket service activities for ■■ ISO 14001

these specialized subsea valves throughout the The plant’s capabilities include a complete suite of nondestructive examination
■■ OHS 18001
life of the field. A dedicated team is responsible (NDE) techniques such as a coordinate-measuring machine (CMM), baroscopic
for aftermarket support, spare parts, and inspection, phased-array automatic ultrasonic technology, and cleanroom ■■ ISO 3834-2
refurbishment. Although ball, gate, and check assembly areas. The highly skilled QC inspection team has earned multiple ■■ IEC EN 61508
valves are installed for life and refurbishment is qualifications covering painting, NDE inspection, welding, and testing. ■■ IEC EN 61511
not normally considered, subsea chokes are the
The plant is well recognized as a leading supplier of high-quality technologies
primary wearing element of a subsea production
for the deepwater subsea market, with its many achievements in new product
system and are thus considered serviceable items.
development, manufacturing technologies, and qualifications underpinning
The Colico team has the extensive expertise
its position.
and equipment to conduct full strip clean and
inspection activities for a returned subsea choke,
followed by refurbishment, build, and test to
as-new condition.
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