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,
and an evergrowing installed base and operational experience.

A History of
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.
The low-flow CIMV, designed for injection of LDIs (wax, scale, corrosion, etc.), uses a positive
displacement (PD) flow meter and micro-needle throttling valve. The design has been engineered to
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

Count on Cameron for

innovation with substance.
Our CIMV product range is
the result of applying design

to be retrievable by ROV, whether mounted in either a horizontal or vertical orientation.

for Six Sigma methods and

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.

decades of subsea experience

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

In automatic mode, Camerons CIMVs use real-time flow-rate feedback in closed-loop control to
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

its design builds on the proven

performance of existing
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

Success
by Design

the adjustable dead bands, the onboard

algorithm will adjust the throttling valve
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

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

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

measurement accuracy.
A secondary method of flow determination is also supplied

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

690 bar (10,000 psi) and

1034 bar (15,000 psi) MWP

the onboard closed-loop control algorithm.

3048 m (10,000 ft) water depth

LOW-Flow
CIMVFLOW
SystemCIMV
architecture
LOW
System

Micro-needle and seat

Insert weight is 96 kg (212 lb)

in water

PT
DTM

Pressure Sensor

Flow Path
PT

DTM

DTM

OUTLET

Motor-actuated Control Valve

(with position feedback)
Positive Displacement Flow meter
Hydraulic Coupler

Redundant flow
measurement system

Electronic Control Module

Electrical Connector

ECM
PT

Onboard control and

diagnostics

Architecture
ECM

Mounting tree/manifold:
horizontal or vertical
Communication: CANbus
CiA443 or Modbus

PD flow meter

as standard for redundancy which consists of two pressure

Filter
Relief Valve
Power/Communications
Signal
PT
DTM

INLET

Low-flow CIMV
0.5 l/hr to 90 l/hr (0.132 gal/hr to 23.8 gal/hr)
Model
Application

Camerons remotely operated, ROV-retrievable, single-core low-flow CIMV

LDIs, e.g., corrosion, scale, wax, asphalteen, demulsifiers, etc.

Installation Orientation

Horizontal or vertical

Design Standard

API 17F/ISO 13628-6

Design Life
Failure Mode
Pressure Rating
Max/Min Differential Pressure

LOW-FLOW CIMV

TECHNICAL DETAILS

25 years
Fail as is. Will continue to inject on loss of power or communication
690 bar (10,000 Psi) or 1034 bar (15,000 psi)
241 bar (3500 psi)/ 6.9 bar (100 psi)

Hydraulic Connection

6.35 mm (1/4) National RS-4 hydraulic couplers (two-off) poppeted with 12.7 mm (1/2) weld tails
(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 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)

Working Depth
Filter (last chance)

60 micron screen, 48 sq in area with bypass relief valve and filter alarm
0.5 l/hr to 90 l/hr [0.132 gal/hr to 23.8 gal/hr] (10 cP minimum)

Cleanliness

Recommended SAE AS4059 class 10 B-F or better

Pressure Sensors
Additional Features

Operational: -5 C to 40 C (23 F to 104 F)

3048 m (10,000 ft)

Flow Range

Accuracy

Insert diameter: approx. 254 mm (10)

Turn down

180:1

Better than 2% of reading above 2 l/h (0.526 gal/hr), Accuracy below 2 l/h (0.526 gal/hr)
dependant on viscosity.
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,
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)

Flowmeter
Pressure Seals

Field-proven PTFE based stack

Nitronic 60/316L SSt
Metal-to-metal nickel alloy and spring energized PTFE with insert elastomeric backups
ELECTRICAL CONTROLLING COMPONENTS

Motor
Min/Norm/Max Power
Consumption

High efficiency DC Motor

<2.5 watts (quiescent) / <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
Default Bit Rate

<300 mA for <500 ms, SIIS Level 2 Complaint

50 kbps

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

Low-flow Cimv Insert and Receptacle Features Stab Mate

LOW-FLOW CIMV

Receptacle Mounting
ROV Grab
Handle
Seven-way
Stab Mate
Electrical
Connector

Class 3 ROV Interface

Hydraulic
Coupler (x2)

Lockdown Latch
Guide/Slot

Guide Pin (x2)

Lockdown
Latch

Stab Mate Electrical

Connector
(not part of CIMV
scope of supply)

Hydraulic
Coupler (x2)

Insert Alignment Key (x2)

ROV Bucket

Lockdown
Indication Band

CIMV Manifold

Receptacle Guide
Funnel
Installation/Lockdown
Indication Bands

Receptacle Tray

Hydraulic Coupler
Weld Tail (x2)

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
CIMV fires an ultrasonic pulse with

Ultrasonic Transducer

Ultrasonic Transducer

Insert-retrievable, selfregulating metering valve

and against the flow, measuring the difference in time-of-flight in both directions. The T measured

Application: hydrate mitigation

(regenerated MEG, methanol)

As with the low-flow CIMV, a secondary flow measurement system is supplied as standard which

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

is the speed of the fluid, allowing the flow rate to be accurately calculated.

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

Patented non-intrusive
ultrasonic flow meter
Accuracy better than 3%
of reading

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
CIMV System
MEDIUM
FLOW
CIMVarchitecture
System Architecture

690 bar (10,000 psi) MWP

UCM

3048 m (10,000 ft) water depth

PT

Insert weight approx.

250 kg (551 lb) in water

Communication: CANbus
CiA443 or Modbus
Redundant flow
measurement system
Onboard control and
diagnostics

DTM

Mounting tree/manifold:
vertical

INLET

ECM
PT
DTM

ECM

Electronic Control Module

PT
DTM2

OUTLET

UCM

Ultrasonic Control Module

Pressure Sensor

Ultrasonic Flow meter

Electrical Connector

25.4 mm (1) Nominal Poppeted

Hydraulic Coupler

Flow Path

Power/Communications Signal

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
Application
Installation Orientation
Design Standard
Design Life
Failure Mode
Pressure Rating
Max/Min Differential Pressure

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

MEG, regenerated MEG and methanol dosing
Vertical
API 17D/ISO 13628-4, API 17F/ISO 13628-6
25 years
Fail as is. Will continue to inject on loss of power or communication
690 bar (10,000 psi), 1034 bar (15,000 psi) also available
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
and material as per project)

Electrical Connection

Seven-way electrical connector (ODI/Tronic, Stab/ROV mate options)

Envelope Dimensions

Total length: approx. 1141 mm (44.9)

Insert Weight
ROV Lockdown Interface
Temperature Rating Electronics
Working Depth
Filter

Insert diameter: approx. 254 mm (10)

Approx. 250 kg (551 lb) in water, suitable for ROV deployment with buoyancy or wireline
API 17H/ISO 13628-8 Class 4
Storage: -18 C to 50 C (0 F to 122 F)

Operational: -5 C to 40 C (23 F to 104 F)

3048 m (10,000 ft)

None required

Flow Range

80 l/hr to 8000 l/hr+ [21 gal/hr to 2113 gal/hr+]

Cleanliness

No filtration necessary, particulate tolerant design with large through bores and non-intrusive
flow meter and erosion-resistant choke trim technology

Accuracy
Pressure Sensors
Additional Features

MEDIUM-FLOW CIMV

Hydraulic Connection

Turndown

100:1

Better than 3% of reading over entire flow range

Two-off (used for secondary flow measurement)
Secondary flow measurement system and on board status indicators, e.g., zero flow, max flow, reverse flow,
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)

Flow meter
Pressure Seals

Field-proven PTFE based Varipak

625 Ni alloy
Metal-to-metal nickel alloy with inert-elastomeric backups
ELECTRICAL CONTROLLING COMPONENTS

Motor
Min/Norm/Max Power Consumption

High-efficiency stepper
<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
Default Bit Rate

<600mA for <500ms, SIIS Level 2 Compliant

50 kbps

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

Medium-flow Cimv Insert and Receptacle Features

CIMV Insert/Receptacle Assembly

CIMV Receptacle

CIMV Insert

Lockdown
Mechanism

Valve Housing

Alignment Key

Stab Mate
Electrical
Connector

Couplers (x2)
Manifold

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)
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Application: hydrate mitigation

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25,000

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20,000

Flow Rate (l/hr)

Insert-retrievable, self-regulating
metering valve

30,000

Flow range of 160 l/hr to

26,500 l/hr+ (42 gal/hr to
7000 gal/hr+)

15,000

10,000

38 mm (1.5) nominal through

bore coupler

3000

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

HIGH-Flow CIMV System architecture

HIGH FLOW CIMV System Architecture

UCM
PT

Patented non-intrusive
ultrasonic flow meter
Accuracy better than 3%
of reading

ECM
M

DTM

Ultra-low pressure drop device

HIGH-FLOW CIMV

Valve Position (% Open)

PT
DTM2

690 bar (10,000 psi) MWP

3048 m (10,000 ft) water depth
Insert weight approx.
250 kg (551 lb) in water

INLET

OUTLET

Mounting tree/manifold: vertical

ECM
PT
DTM

Electronic Control Module

UCM

Ultrasonic Control Module

Pressure Sensor

Ultrasonic Flow meter

Electrical Connector

38 mm (1.5) Nominal Hydraulic Coupler

Flow Path

Power/Communications Signal

Motor-actuated Control Valve (with position feedback)

Communication: CANbus CiA443

or Modbus
Redundant flow
measurement system
Onboard control and diagnostics

High-flow CIMV
160 l/hr to 26,500 l/hr+ (42 gal/hr to 7000 gal/hr+)
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Model
Application
Installation Orientation
Design Standard
Design Life
Failure Mode
Pressure Rating
Max/Min Differential Pressure

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

MEG, regenerated MEG, methanol dosing
Vertical
API 17D/ISO 13628-4, API 17F/ISO 13628-6
25 years
Fail as is. Will continue to inject on loss of power or communication
690 bar (10,000 psi), 1034 bar (15,000 psi) also available
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 Weight
ROV Lockdown Interface
Temperature Rating Electronics
Working Depth
Filter

Insert diameter: approx. 254 mm (10)

Approx. 250 kg (551 lb) in water, suitable for ROV deployment with buoyancy or wireline
API 17H/ISO 13628-8 Class 4
Storage: -18 C to 50 C (0 F to 122 F)

Operational: -5 C to 40 C (23 F to 104 F)

3048 m (10,000 ft)

None required

Flow Range

160 l/hr to 26,500 l/hr plus [42 gal/hr to 7000 gal/hr]

Cleanliness

No filtration necessary, particulate tolerant design with large through bores and non-intrusive flow meter and
erosion-resistant choke trim technology.

Accuracy
Pressure Sensors
Additional Features

Turndown

Better than 3% of reading over entire flow range

Two-off (used for secondary flow measurement)
Secondary flow measurement system and on board status indicators, e.g., zero flow, max flow, reverse flow,
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)

Flow meter
Pressure Seals

Field proven PTFE based Varipak

625 Ni alloy
Metal-to-metal nickel alloy with inert elastomeric backups
ELECTRICAL CONTROLLING COMPONENTS

Motor
Min/Norm/Max Power Consumption

High-efficiency stepper
<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
Default Bit Rate

<600mA for <500ms, SIIS Level 2 Compliant

50 kbps

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

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165:1

High-flow CIMV Insert and Receptacle Features

Alignment
Indication Band

Insert Alignment Key

Guide Pin Hole (x1)

Electrical Connector
(not part of CIMV
scope of supply)

Class 4 ROV
Interface

Coupler Inlet
and Outlet

Hinged Lifting Handle

ROV Bucket

Dogs Lockdown
Mechanism

Receptacle Guide
Funnel
Receptacle
Housing

CIMV Housing
Sleeve
Insert Alignment
Indication

HIGH-FLOW CIMV

Insert
Alignment Key

CIMV Manifold
Protective Skirt
for Connectors
Receptacle
Alignment Keyway

Receptacle
Block
Flange
Connection

Seven Pin Electrical

Connector
Guide Pin (x1)

Four Tapped Holes

for Receptacle
Mounting

Stab Coupler
Inlet and Outlet

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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
Weight (in water)
Size

Fixed-mounted, self-regulating
metering valve
Application: hydrate mitigation
(regenerated MEG, methanol)

46 mm (1-13/16) API 10k or 50.8 mm (2) SPO compact

Approx. 200 kg (440 lb)
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
Mounting

Four-pin tronic/ODI diver connector with 1.5 m (4.9 ft) long jumper
Vertical or horizontal, fixing points provided in top and base

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

Premier
Manufacturing

Accuracy better than 3%

of reading

Camerons CIMV and subsea choke facility in

690 bar (10,000 psi) MWP

the design and manufacture of all subsea chokes

Longford, Ireland, has global responsibility for

and intervention tooling, as well as subsea CIMV

3048 m (10,000 ft) water depth

technologies.

Mounting tree/manifold:
vertical or horizontal

This plant is equipped with sophisticated machine tools and flow control technology, including CNC

Communication: CANbus CiA443

or Modbus

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Longford, Ireland

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.

Redundant flow
measurement system

Camerons in-house R&D group works hand-in-hand with sales and marketing teams worldwide,

Onboard control and diagnostics

Wherever you need us, were already there.

with further support provided by strategically located CAMSERV aftermarket service centers.

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.

SIMULATORS
Camerons CIMV simulator facilitates testing of the subsea control module and
the electrical and software interfaces. The simulator has the same electrical
behavior as the real CIMV. The software and interface modules of the simulator
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

Subsea
Retrievable
Pressure
Sensors and
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
changeout operation subsea.

both positive displacements

up to 90 l/hr (24 gal/hr) and

ADDITIONAL CIMV RECEPTACLE

Additional receptacles can be affixed to the subsea tree or manifold
during fabrication and connected directly to the chemical lines for future

non-intrusive up to 26,500 l/hr

(7000 gal/hr). The technology
for these subsea peripherals

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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Ireland
Tel 353 43 3350600
Fax 353 43 3341560
Learn more about Cameron at:
www.c-a-m.com

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HSE Policy Statement

At Cameron, we are committed ethically, financially and personally
to a working environment where no one gets hurt and nothing gets harmed.

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