Safety Shutdown Valves Control System

Delivering reliable safety and protection to wells and flowlines

Safety Shutdown Valves Control System
Safeguarding wells and
flowlines is a constant
concern for operators
no matter what the
environment. The operator
must have total control
of the well at all times,
being able to close the
fail position of the valve
upon hydraulic pressure
loss or to perform an
emergency shutdown.
The Cameron Safety
Shutdown Valve Control
(SSV) system’s self-
contained control unit,
which can be adapted
to work with other
components in various
configurations, is designed
with field service and
minimal downtime in
mind. When an abnormal
condition occurs, the SSV
and controls must be
manually reset to be put
back into service.
A protective enclosure
protects the system against
the elements.

The self-contained control unit is shown on a linear actuator, which helps to operate a 31/8-in API 6A gate valve. The
control is displayed as if the optional pilot valve (not illustrated) were installed on the pipeline. Custom tubing connections
made between the control and pilot valve are required.
Hydraulic Actuator
Fail-safe design
Upon loss of hydraulic pressure, the actuator will position the gate of the valve in the required
position. The fail-closed and fail-open positions are determined by whether a reverse- or direct-acting
gate is installed. All Cameron MH70 actuators are designed to provide adequate spring force to return
the valve to the fail position without the assistance of the valve’s working pressure.

Rising and non-rising stem designs

MH70 actuators are available in both rising and non-rising stem designs. Both designs visually
indicate the position of the valve. The rising stem design features an external shaft that provides the
visual indication. The non-rising stem design, which has a shorter profile than the rising stem design,
features a viewing window inside the housing that provides visual indication.

Head and housing orientation

MH70 actuators provide a full 360-degree rotation of both the head and housing. This feature allows
the hydraulic inlet port, viewing window, and housing mounted proximity switches to be located
where desired, thus offering flexibility during field installation of the controls.

Non-pressurized housing
All MH70 actuators feature a non-pressurized housing. The piston is conveniently located at the top of
the actuator assembly, which allows for easy and timely seal replacement.

Superior piston design

Our MH70 actuators feature a stainless steel piston. Most variations of the rising stem design include
a single-piece piston and top shaft. This layout, when combined with T-seals, provides positive
sealing and extended service. All pistons have been engineered to reduce the required swept volumes
and to provide faster closing times.

Cameron sealing technology

All MH70 actuator bonnet and valve stem assemblies utilize Cameron advanced valve stem
seal designs.

Fixed drift adjustment

Stainless steel spacers are installed during the initial manufacturing stage and provide a secondary
means of setting the valve drift. Subsequent removal and replacement of the actuator does not affect
the drift setting.

Corrosion-resistant materials
Excluding the springs, all non-stainless components are externally coated with Ever-Slik† corrosion- All MH70 actuators utilize a superior design to provide
resistant coating. Springs are provided with a superior Semagard corrosion-resistant coating. faster closing times, extended service and resist corrosion.

Standard actuator data Standard bonnet data

■■ API 6A actuators available for use with 113/16- through 63/8-in ■■ Standard stem and bonnet materials are API material/temperature
nominal gate valves class dependent
■■ API 6A, Appendix F, PR2 qualified ■■ PSL 1, 2, 3, and 3G available
■■ -20 to 250 degF [-29 to 121 degC] standard temperature rating ■■ Standard bonnet backseat test port provided
■■ 3- to 7-in standard piston sizes for above referenced valve groups ■■ Standard packing leak indicator port provided
■■ 6,000-psi maximum operating pressure
■■ 9,000-psi test pressure
■■ Standard 1/2-in NPT inlet port
■■ Wide range of options and accessories available

Note: See MH70 actuator data sheet for product data and control pressure information.
Self-Contained Control
Utilizing a hand pump with various control components, a zero-leakage circuit is
maintained to ensure valve movement does not inadvertently occur until a fail-safe
signal is received. Controls are typically pilot tripped, but solenoids also can be utilized
for remote control where electricity is available. The control must be manually reset after
a fail-safe operation has occured.
Easy operation
To open: Set arming valve to ready position and operate hand pump until To close: For local operation, manually trip arming valve to fail position.
actuator has reached full open position. For remote option, solenoid valve For remote option, de-energizing solenoid valve will trip arming valve to fail
also must be energized prior to hand pumping. For automatic option, a position. For automatic option, any abnormal increase or decrease of pilot
normal sensing pressure also must be available to pilot valve prior to sensing pressure will trip arming valve to fail position.
hand pumping.

SSV self-contained control unit

Standard Features
■■ Manifold design subplate provides a robust ■■ Bright red-colored handle on manual arming ■■ Overpressure protection of a high-pressure
foundation for integration of all standard and valve provides highly visible local verification actuator circuit and a low-pressure control
optional control system components. of system status being armed or tripped. circuit is provided with two separately
■■ Subplate and control components are ■■ Dual filtration within hydraulic circuit designated relief valves. This isolates the
constructed of corrosion-resistant anodized ensures only contaminant-free hydraulic relief valve operation to abnormally excessive
aluminum with stainless steel internals. fluid is moving within the system to extend pressure, which reduces potential leak points
zero-leak performance. that result in valve drift.
■■ Oil reservoir is a rugged fabrication of
stainless steel to withstand harsh working ■■ Reduced pressure control system provides ■■ Seal material is selected to exceed ambient
environments and provide a corrosion-free access to a broad range of low-pressure, conditions of the end destination to assure
environment for the fluid. zero-leakage control options (e.g., pilot valves, zero-leakage integrity throughout a range of
low-wattage solenoids, fusible plugs, etc.). -50 to 212 degF [-46 to 100 degC].
■■ Hand pump available in 5,000 psig [345 barg]
output pressure to minimize actuator sizing ■■ Temperature compensation of a high- ■■ Stainless steel pressure gauges with dual-
and reduce necessary fluid capacities. pressure actuator circuit and a low-pressure scale indication ensures easy verification
control circuit is accomplished with two of high- and low- pressure circuit
■■ Manual arming valve arms the system and
separate accumulators. This assures system operating pressure.
provides quick fail-safe manual response in
the event of an emergency. stability by reducing relief valve operation ■■ Liquid level gauge easily confirms proper
and eliminating valve creep due to extreme operating level of hydraulic fluid in
temperature changes. oil reservoir.
■■ Manifold porting provides spring return
actuators with a closed-loop exhaust circuit
to eliminate detrimental effects of airborne
contaminants entering the actuator cylinder.
Schematic Diagram

Output to 1
SSV

Spare H/P 2X
Spare L/P 2X
Spare vent
18
15
10 7 8

6 14
50 psi PSH PSL
17
12

13
5
11
2
11

16
9
4

3 PSHL PSHL
test/vent flowline
press

Hydraulic connections
Connections at customer's care

The schematic diagram is shown with the valve in closed position and without hydraulic power.

1. Hydraulic cylinder 7. Hydraulic press sensor (PSH) 13. Valve (PSV) set 5,500 psi‡
2. Hand pump 8. Hydraulic press sensor (PSL) 14. Safety valve (PSV) set 100 psi‡
3. Oil filter‡ 9. 3-way ball valve 6,000 psi 15. Fusible plug
4. Oil tank 10. Hydraulic piloted valve 16. Fill/vent cap
5. Pressure gauge 5,000 psi 11. Check valves (pump suction & discharge) 17. Accumulator (high pressure)
6. Pressure gauge 300 psi 12. Pressure regulator 6,000 psi inlet, 18. Accumulator (low pressure)
250 psi outlet

‡ Components installed inside tank

Available Options
Control enclosure Solenoid valve
Lockable, stainless steel fabrication allows unrestricted access for local Subplate or in-line mounted for easy field retrofit with low-
emergency trip function while ensuring only authorized personnel have power consumption coils provides efficient remote control of the
access to the entire control system. shutdown system.

Transparent reservoir Fusible plug

Made of UV and impact-resistant materials suitable for a broad Quickly trips circuit to shutdown position when exposed to the rising
temperature range of -50 to 140 degF [-45 to 60 degC] to provide full visual temperature of a fire.
verification of available oil.
Instrumentation kit
Pilot valve All tube fittings, tubing, and fasteners are required to easily mount
Customer-preferred models can be readily connected into the circuit and connect any pilot or solenoid valve into the shutdown system
onboard the manifold or pipeline to provide automatic operation of the (shipped loose).
shutdown system.
Instrumentation manifold
Provides a rugged transition from the pipeline when direct mounting of
pilot valve(s) to the pipeline is desired (shipped loose).

Side view Front view

M Saf-T-Seal Actuated Gate Valve
The Cameron M* Saf-T-Seal* is the power-actuated version of the Model M gate valve.
It features a cast body and slab-style gate and is readily adapted to multiple actuator
designs. The M Saf-T-Seal gate valve is available in 21/16- through 41/16-in nominal
sizes; in 2,000- to 5,000-psi WP; and with either flanged, threaded, or clamp-hub
end connections.

M Saf-T-Seal actuated gate valve

Features and benefits

■■ Metal-to-metal sealing (e.g., gate-to-seat and seat-to-body), with PTFE soft-seal backup
ring between the gate and seat surface
■■ Bi-directional design with simple, reliable slab gate and disk seats
■■ Full-bore, through-conduit design eliminates turbulence and pressure drop
■■ Seat skirts reduce loss of body filler grease
■■ Metal-to-metal bonnet seal
FL/FLS Power Actuated Gate Valves
The Cameron FL* and FLS* power-actuated gate valves feature a forged body and slab-
style gate and are readily adapted to multiple actuator designs. They are both available
with either flanged, threaded, or clamp-hub end connections. The FL power actuated
gate valve is available in 21/16- through 41/16-in nominal sizes, from 2,000 to 5,000 psi WP,
while the FLS power-actuated gate valve is available in pressure ratings from 2,000 to
20,000 psi and bore sizes from 113/16 to 11 in. The FLS gate valve is our standard valve for
critical requirements, including extreme sour and subsea applications.

FLS design incorporates two spring-loaded, pressure-energized, non elastomeric lip seals.

Features and benefits

■■ Bi-directional design provides flow-direction versatility and ■■ The FL gate valve incorporates one lip seal and FLS gate valve
increased service life incorporates two lip seals between the seat and body. These lip
■■ Positive metal-to-metal sealing (e.g., gate-to-seat and seat-to-body) seals are spring-loaded, pressure-energized, non-elastomeric seals
that assist in low-pressure sealing and protect intrusion of particle
■■ Simple, reliable gate, and seat designs promote ease of field
contaminants into the body cavity and seal areas
service and minimal spare parts inventory
■■ Metal-to-metal bonnet seal
Gate Valve Application
M Saf-T-Seal FL FLS

API 6A temperature ranges

-20–250 degF [-29–121 degC] ● ● ●
-50–250 degF [-46–121 degC] ● ● ●
-75–250 degF [-60–121 degC] ●
API 6A material class
AA—general service ● ● ●
BB—general service ● ● ●
CC—general service ● ● ●
DD—sour service† ● ● ●
EE—sour service† ● ● ●
FF—sour service† ● ● ●
HH—sour service† ●
API 6A product specification level
PSL 1 ● ● ●
PSL 2 ● ● ●
PSL 3 ● ●
PSL 3G ● ●
† As defined by NACE Standard MR0175/ISO 15156.

M Saf-T-Seal Valve Trim Materials

API 6A material class Body material Gate material/coating Seat material/coating
AA—general service Alloy steel Alloy steel/nitrided Alloy steel/nitrided
BB—general service Alloy steel Stainless steel/nitrided Stainless steel/nitrided
CC—general service Stainless steel Stainless stee l/nitrided Stainless steel/nitrided
DD—sour service† Alloy steel Alloy steel/nitrided Alloy steel/nitrided
EE—sour service† Alloy steel Stainless steel/nitrided Stainless steel/nitrided
FF—sour service† Stainless steel Stainless steel/hard-faced Stainless steel/hard-faced
† As defined by NACE Standard MR0175/ISO 15156.

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Special trims are available upon request.

M Saf-T-Seal Prepped for Actuator Gate Valve Dimensional Data

Nominal Working End Dimensions, in [mm] Weight—
size, in pressure, psi connection End to end Body width Bore to bonnet face Bore to bottom flange, lb [kg]
21/16 2,000 Flange 11.62 [295.1] 6.12 [155.4] 4.84 [123.0] 4.94 [125.5] 80 [36]
3,000 Flange 14.62 [371.3] 7.25 [184.2] 4.84 [123.0] 5.06 [128.5] 135 [61]
5,000 Flange 14.62 [371.3] 7.25 [184.2] 4.84 [123.0] 5.06 [128.5] 135 [61]
29/16 2,000 Flange 13.12 [333.2] 7.12 [180.8] 5.63 [142.9] 5.75 [146.1] 110 [50]
3,000 Flange 16.62 [422.1] 7.88 [200.2] 5.63 [142.9] 5.94 [150.9] 180 [82]
5,000 Flange 16.62 [422.1] 7.88 [200.2] 5.63 [142.9] 5.94 [150.9] 180 [82]
31/8 2,000 Flange 14.12 [358.6] 8.50 [215.9] 7.13 [181.0] 7.06 [179.3] 150 [68]
3,000 Flange 17.12 [434.8] 9.25 [235.0] 7.13 [181.0] 7.31 [185.7] 215 [98]
5,000 Flange 18.62 [472.9] 9.25 [235.0] 7.13 [181.0] 7.31 [185.7] 240 [109]
41/16 2,000 Flange 17.12 [434.8] 10.75 [273.1] 8.38 [212.7] 8.94 [227.1] 290 [132]
3,000 Flange 20.12 [511.0] 12.25 [311.2] 8.38 [212.7] 9.06 [230.1] 410 [186]
5,000 Flange 21.62 [549.1] 12.25 [311.2] 8.38 [212.7] 9.06 [230.1] 445 [202]
FL/FLS Valve Trim Materials
API 6A material class Body material Gate material/coating Seat material/coating
AA—general service Alloy steel Alloy steel/nitrided Alloy steel/nitrided
BB—general service Alloy steel Stainless steel/hard-faced Stainless steel/hard-faced
CC—general service Stainless steel Stainless steel/hard-faced Stainless steel/hard-faced
DD—sour service† Alloy steel Alloy steel/hard-faced Stainless steel/hard-faced
EE—sour service† Alloy steel Stainless steel/hard-faced Stainless steel/hard-faced
FF—sour service† Stainless steel Stainless steel/hard-faced Stainless steel/hard-faced
HH—sour service† (FLS only) Alloy steel clad with alloy 625 or solid CRA CRA/hard-faced Solid colbalt alloy steel or CRA/hard-faced
† As defined by NACE Standard MR0175/ISO 15156.

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Special trims are available upon request.

FL and FLS Prepped for Actuator Gate Valve Dimensional Data

Nominal Working Dimensions, in [mm] Weight,
size, in pressure, psi End to end Body width Bore to bonnet face Bore to bottom lb [kg]
113/16 10,000 18.25 [463.6] 9.00 [228.6] 3.88 [98.6] 5.75 [146.1] 180 [82]
15,000 18.00 [457.2] 9.50 [241.3] 3.88 [98.6] 5.88 [149.4] 230 [104]
20,000 21.00 [533.4] 11.38 [289.1] 3.88 [98.6] 7.88 [200.2] 450 [204]
21/16 2,000 11.62 [295.1] 6.09 [154.7] 3.85 [97.8] 5.28 [134.1] 74 [34]
3,000 14.62 [371.3] 7.00 [177.8] 3.85 [97.8] 5.50 [139.7] 127 [58]
5,000 14.62 [371.3] 7.00 [177.8] 3.85 [97.8] 5.50 [139.7] 127 [58]
10,000 20.50 [520.7] 9.00 [228.6] 3.88 [98.6] 5.62 [142.7] 197 [89]
15,000 19.00 [482.6] 9.62 [244.3] 3.88 [98.6] 5.88 [149.4] 244 [111]
20,000 23.00 [584.2] 11.75 [298.5] 4.55 [115.6] 7.50 [190.5] 661 [300]
29/16 2,000 13.12 [333.2] 7.00 [177.8] 4.66 [118.5] 6.00 [152.4] 109 [50]
3,000 16.62 [422.1] 7.88 [200.2] 4.66 [118.5] 6.00 [152.4] 184 [84]
5,000 16.62 [422.1] 7.88 [200.2] 4.66 [118.5] 6.00 [152.4] 184 [84]
10,000 22.25 [565.2] 9.38 [238.3] 4.70 [119.3] 6.75 [171.5] 301 [136]
15,000 21.00 [533.4] 11.25 [285.8] 4.88 [124.0] 7.75 [196.9] 449 [204]
20,000 26.50 [673.1] 14.62 [371.3] 6.50 [165.1] 10.00 [254.0] 988 [448]
31/16 10,000 24.38 [619.3] 10.12 [257.0] 5.60 [142.3] 8.12 [206.2] 408 [185]
15,000 23.56 [598.4] 13.75 [349.3] 6.13 [155.8] 9.75 [247.7] 726 [329]
20,000 30.50 [774.7] 16.00 [406.4] 8.94 [227.0] 11.52 [292.7] 1,837 [833]
31/8 2,000 14.12 [358.6] 7.88 [200.2] 5.57 [141.5] 7.12 [180.8] 173 [79]
3,000 17.12 [434.8] 8.38 [212.9] 5.57 [141.5] 7.25 [184.2] 213 [96]
5,000 18.62 [472.9] 9.12 [231.6] 5.57 [141.5] 7.25 [184.2] 260 [118]
41/16 10,000 26.38 [670.1] 12.75 [323.9] 7.23 [183.6] 10.25 [260.4] 713 [324]
15,000 29.00 [736.6] 14.50 [368.3] 7.70 [195.5] 11.62 [295.1] 1,136 [515]
20,000 35.50 [901.7] 18.75 [476.3] 8.92 [226.6] 14.62 [371.3] 2,868 [1,301]
41/8 2,000 17.12 [434.8] 9.62 [244.3] 7.20 [182.8] 9.00 [228.6] 292 [132]
3,000 20.12 [511.0] 10.38 [263.7] 7.20 [182.8] 8.75 [222.3] 351 [159]
5,000 21.62 [549.1] 10.75 [273.1] 7.20 [182.8] 9.88 [251.0] 468 [212]
51/8 2,000 22.12 [561.8] 11.00 [279.4] 8.85 [224.8] 12.62 [320.5] 831 [377]
3,000 24.12 [612.6] 13.00 [330.2] 8.85 [224.8] 12.75 [323.9] 852 [387]
5,000 28.62 [726.9] 11.50 [292.1] 8.85 [224.8] 12.62 [320.5] 984 [446]
10,000 29.00 [736.6] 14.50 [368.3] 9.44 [239.7] 13.25 [336.6] 1,013 [459]
15,000 35.00 [889.0] 17.75 [450.9] 10.69 [271.5] 15.00 [381.0] 2,136 [969]
61/8 5,000 29.00 [736.6] 14.12 [358.6] 10.32 [262.1] 12.88 [327.2] 1,021 [463]
63/8 2,000 22.12 [561.8] 12.38 [314.5] 10.32 [262.1] 12.88 [327.2] 785 [356]
3,000 24.12 [612.6] 12.62 [320.5] 10.32 [262.1] 12.88 [327.2] 864 [392]
5,000 29.00 [736.6] 14.12 [358.6] 10.32 [262.1] 12.88 [327.2] 997 [452]
10,000 35.00 [889.0] 18.00 [457.2] 10.00 [254.0] 14.62 [371.3] 2,118 [960]
15,000 41.00 [1,041.4] 23.88 [606.6] 12.00 [304.8] 21.50 [546.1] 5,691 [2,581]
71/16 5,000 32.00 [812.8] 17.38 [441.5] 11.88 [301.6] 14.75 [374.7] 2,243 [1,017]
10,000 35.00 [889.0] 18.88 [479.6] 13.35 [339.1] 18.07 [459.0] 3,121 [1,416]
15,000 41.00 [1,041.4] 24.00 [609.6] 12.00 [304.8] 22.75 [577.9] 5,663 [2,568]
9 5,000 41.00 [1,041.4] 23.12 [587.2] 9.75 [247.7] 9.75 [247.7] 3,784 [1,716]
Safety Shutdown Valves Control System

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