Improved System Availability and Reliability - CameronDC provides 99% or better uptime availability in deepwater and at long stepout distances.
OPEX/CAPEX Savings - Operational savings are derived from fluids, reliability improvements, lower intervention costs and increased total production. Capital expenditure savings include umbilicals, hydraulic fluids, and installation and commissioning.
Deepwater and Long-Distance Stepouts - CameronDC delivers capability at virtually limitless water depths and long-distance stepouts (beyond 100 miles) coupled with great response times.
Actuation Speed and Accuracy - With the elimination of hydraulics for power and signal, control system commands can be sent in rapid succession thus avoiding the lag time needed for accumulator charging. Flow and control of the well are maintained with precision.
High-Speed Communication and Real-Time Condition Monitoring - Without the need to transmit hydraulic signals through the umbilical, communication with equipment is near instantaneous and feedback on subsea conditions is instantaneous.
Environmentally Friendly - Without dependence on conventional hydraulics, the system offers significant health, safety and environmental advantages. The potential for hydraulic leaks is eliminated, as is the issue of fluids disposal.
CameronDC is a unique all-electric system powered by direct current. Suddenly reliability, availability and maintainability take a giant leap forward. CameronDC is simpler. Environmentally friendly. Easier to install. Fewer parts to maintain. Better feedback and greater response time. Is it game-changing technology? Absolutely.
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