Chemical Throttling Valve (CTV)

The simple solution for accurate subsea chemical injection

© 2015 Oceaneering International, Inc. All rights reserved. Rev B 11.

© 2016 Oceaneering International, Inc. All rights reserved. - Rev 2
 Reliable flow assurance
• Best value

• Smallest and lightest

• Less complex – more robust

• Self cleaning – no filter required

Flow trim sizes Adjustability options Packaging options

- Low flow (low dose inhibitors) - Diver/ROV adjustable - Fixed
- Med. flow (fits low flow receptacle) (manual) - POD mounted
- High flow (typ. methanol/MEG) - Remotely adjustable - ROV retrievable

Wide range of applications

(electrical)
1,200+
Biocides, demulsifiers, defoamers, inhibitors for wax, asphaltene, scale, corrosion, hydrates etc… CTVs Supplied Subsea
1995 Today
Our 1st CTV on Over 1,200
the seabed worldwide

Fixed Installed, ROV Retrievable, POD mounted, ROV Retrievable,

ROV/Diver Adjustable ROV Adjustable Remote Operated Remote Operated

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 CTV-LF layout

CONTROL CARD

INLET INTERMEDIATE OUTLET

PT PT PT

KNOWN CV ADJ. CV
INLET OUTLET
COUPLING COUPLING
FIXED ADJUSTABLE
THREAD LENGTH THREAD LENGTH

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 CTV-HF layout

CONTROL CARD

INLET Redundant inlet OUTLET

PT PT PT

ADJ. CV
INLET OUTLET
COUPLING COUPLING
ADJUSTABLE
THREAD LENGTH

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Options and configurations
Landing ledges
Receptacle
Flush dummy
Project specific (subsea)
tube ends

CTV w/ stab Flush dummy

plate connector (workshop)

CTV w/ ROV
connector Dummy plug
(retrofittable) (no flow path)

Siemens Tronic Digitron / Teledyne ODI

Modbus / SIIS L2 Canbus, Profibus Note: Standard products and options have lower cost and lead times.

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 CTV4 Simulator

• For testing with subsea control systems

– Simulator mode for functional testing
– Emulator mode for ”in-field” behavior
• Ideal for training
• Electronics shared with CTVs
• Available for rental or purchase

Front face
with cover

Features Design Testing

Emulator Mode User Friendly Proven

-Mimics actual CTV behavior
-Up to 10 different CTV configurations
-Backwards compatible with all CTVs
- Extensive qualification data
- Stored in a robust case
- Certified:
- Backlit Screen with system feedback
- UL (USA)
- Supports Modbus, Canbus and
- C-UL (Canada)
Profibus
- CE (Europe)
- Custom cables available on request
(EMC tested as part of certification)

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 NCS2017+ products

Receptacle CTV and flush dummy

Low flow

High flow

CTV4 Simulator

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NCS2017+
Topics for discussion

• General presentation of valve functionality

– This presentation
• Filtration/cleanliness requirements for fluid/Consequence of contaminated
fluid
– SAE AS4059 class 12 B-F rated
– LF: Tested at 2x contamination level. Surface hardened flow trim. Low
fluid velocities. Mechanical scraper and flush position.
– HF: Erosion tested (>600 kg test dust). Ceramic and surface hardened
flow trim. Relatively low fluid velocities. Flush position
– Illustration in next slide

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 Minimum flow path in CTV-LF

220 micron
Filter mesh

60 micron
Filter mesh

1350 x 800 micron

No filter required

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NCS2017+
Topics for discussion

• Is the valve qualified for use with wax inhibitor FM-276?

– Compatibility testing and actual chemical testing options on bid.
– Oceaneering use materials commonly used in injection systems.
• How is the valve adapted to the relevant flow/viscosity requirements? (If by
choice of orifice or similar, which ranges are available?)
– High flow has standard flow trim. Fixed restriction in Low Flow is
adjusted.
– For Low Flow:
• Variable restrictor is standard (dynamic length and orifice).
• Fixed restrictor is adjusted to viscosity/density, flow range and
available pressure differential (helical flow path width (1-4.5 mm)
and pitch (2-8 mm)).
• Example: Statoil Fast Track uses 3 part numbers for 16+
applications.

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NCS2017+
Topics for discussion

• Presentation of calculations supporting the Company requirement: Differential

pressure over CITV shall be less than 30bar with downhole injection rate at
15.4l/h for scale inhibitor fluid with viscosity 90cp and specific gravity
1160kg/m3
– Flow mapping with results stored in a database. Conditions are entered and
the appropriate flow trim is chosen. See slides at end of presentation.
• What would be the consequence of vacuum downstream the valve (e.g. in case
of downhole injection)
– Tested with higher external pressure than internal pressure during FAT
(static and dynamic).
– Symmetric seals, closed o-ring grooves and dual backup-rings
– By design, the CTV has a minimum flow rate. The flow rate will be larger
than 0.
• FAT walktrough
– See FATP-075295
– Factory tour

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Benefits
ACCURACY & FLUID CLEANLINESS
Reliable
Repeatable accuracy throughout lifespan
-No moving parts while injecting
-Accurate flow measurement
Contaminant tolerant
-Tolerates Class 12B-F supply fluid
-No filters required
-Self-cleaning (mechanical)
SIZE ENVELOPE
75% vol. smaller
- Smallest on market
- More valves in less space
- No need for “dual core” solutions
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ADAPTIVE
Flexibility
-Best adjustability range
-Only 1.5 psi required across measurement restriction
-Interfaces with any SCM (Canbus, Modbus, Profibus)
-Idle power consumption: Less than 2 W
-Power consumption when adjusting: 9 W
WEIGHT TESTING
50% lighter Proven
- Lightest on market - Extensive qualification data
- No downline required - NACE MR-0175 compliant materials
- No tools required - Broad fluid compatibility
- World’s largest installed base of
subsea chemical injection valves
Applications

Point-to point vs. New technology

Simplifies umbilicals
distributed
• Reduce umbilical tubes
• Reduces distribution hardware size
• Reduced installation costs
More brownfield life
for existing fields
• Retrofit aged or failed umbilicals
and distribution hardware
• Repurpose functional architecture
for increased injection capability

Exploit improved Simplify future field Future proof

Improve accuracy
accuracy
• Increased flow control and accuracy
over point-to-point injection systems
• Provides specified injection rates
when one size doesn’t fit all
expansions system design
• Install inexpensive receptacles and
flushing dummies now – replace
with CTVs during field expansion
• CTVs in distribution systems
enables future injection lines from
common umbilical supply

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 Standard Designs Optimized for Performance

Max Customer Specified Flow

Upper & Lower

Design Points

Min Customer Specified Flow

Loss of Accuracy
below dashed line

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 CTV4

15 000 psi working pressure

ASME VIII
API 6A, 17D and 17F compliant
DNV-RP-F112
Standardized part numbers

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 CTV4 Development

All testing performed on three

identical prototypes

Post qualification FAT Release for production

Interface testing
Gas testing
Contamination testing
Pressure and temp. testing
Shock and vibration testing
Hyperbaric testing
Cycling testing
Flow testing
Functional testing

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Meeting Company requirements: Flow rate
• Dependent on single component: Fixed restrictor
• Width, depth and pitch of the flow path determines flow rate

• Existing flow test data is kept in a database, and used to construct a

flow model for each restrictor

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Meeting Company requirements: Flow rate
• Green: Test data
@ ~90 cP
• White: Model
@ 90 cP
• Blue: Cursor
@ specific DP
with safety
margin

• (See next page

for values)

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Meeting Company requirements: Flow rate
• Differential pressure: <30 bar
• Injection rate: 15.4 l/h (257 ml/min)
• Viscosity: 90cP
• Density: 1160 kg/m^3

• Suggested restrictor: 269209 (2.5WX1.2DX5P)

• Expected flow rate at 30 bar DP: 22.8 l/h (380 ml/min)

• Expected minimum measurable flow rate: 0.18 l/h (3 ml/min)

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