Subsea Chokes and

Flow Modules
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 Designed for maximum flexibility and reliability,
FMC’s “F” Series Subsea Chokes and Flow Modules are
ideal for production, injection, gas lift and waterflood
applications. “Best practice” features leverage FMC’s
field proven subsea experience and technology,
including metal and elastomeric seals, mechanical
clamp technology, fluid dynamics, flow assurance and
system design.

FMC’s subsea choke family includes the Non-Retriev-

able Choke, Insert Retrievable Choke, Insert Running
Tool, Hydraulic Stepping Actuator and Electric
Actuators. Additionally, FMC has introduced
Retrievable Flow Modules, allowing modular packaging
of chokes, flow meters, pressure/temperature sensors
and erosion detectors in an easily retrievable/re-deploy-

able and/or upgradeable package.

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 Testing
Rigorous Qualification Testing
• API 6A/17D (ISO 10423 / ISO 13628-4) PR2, Annex F tested
• Extended FMC endurance tested at 300˚F
• Independent Cv tested to ISA 75.02
• Independent erosion test
• Independent API 6A Annex I slurry test
• Hyperbaric tested to 10,000 feet (3,048 m) water depth
• Endurance tested at 1 million pulses/steps
• Subsea field-tested under severe operating conditions

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Non-Retrievable Subsea Choke
Features a multi-hole tungsten carbide plug and cage
design with a steel protective jacket around the cage
to prevent impact damage. The plug is fully guided,
pressure balanced and rigidly attached to the stem to
eliminate flow induced vibration.

Features and Benefits

• Large gallery to mitigate erosion and extend
choke life
• Fully supported cage is capable of reverse flow
at maximum working pressure
• Body outlet designed to accept a full tungsten
carbide liner for complete wear protection

Non-Retrievable Subsea Choke

Hydraulic Stepping Actuator

Designed as a “fail as is” with a Class IV ROV manual
override, the FMC Hydraulic Stepping Actuator
provides remote position feedback via a direct stem
mounted LVDT.

Features and Benefits

• Two double acting spring return pistons
• Crossover tubing to guarantee operation in all
hydraulic “back pressure” conditions
• No net actuator housing volume change during
the “stepping” mode
• Large top mounted visual indicator
• Compensation via an enclosed diaphragm
Hydraulic Stepping Actuator

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 Proven exp Insert Retrievable Subsea Choke
Features an FMC field proven “KL” two piece hinged
clamp connector with a horizontal Class IV ROV
interface.

Features and Benefits

• Funnel type guide structure to interface with
choke running tool
• Funnel equipped with ROV grab bar and electrical
parking receptacle
• Choke body with twin stab wet-mate hydraulic
connectors
• Hot stab test port between primary and secondary
body to insert seals
• Multi-hole tungsten carbide plug and cage insert
with steel protective jacket to prevent debris
impact damage

Insert Retrievable
Subsea Choke

Retrievable
Flow Module

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perience
Subsea Choke Running Tool
The FMC subsea choke insert running tool is wire
line deployed with ROV assistance for insert retrieval and
deployment.

Features and Benefits

• Three passive pistons provide soft landing
• Latching and unlatching the tool is purely a
mechanical function
• Tool completely extends to protect the choke insert
on retrieval and deployment
• Running tool provides a 45˚ rough alignment
capture angle
• Hydraulic hot stab provided to assist in choke
insert removal Subsea Choke with Insert
Running/Retrieval Tool

Retrievable Choke and Flow Module

The FMC Retrievable Choke Module provides easy retrieval and
deployment on a down line with ROV assistance; no running
tool is required.

Features and Benefits

• Improved reliability and availability due to simplified
interfaces
• Small compact footprint allowing straightforward subsea
retrieval and deployment
• Increased visibility for guidance and connection
• Choke insert and body are recovered as an assembly, ideal
for high erosion service
• Utilizes a cost effective bolted bonnet design
• Improved thermal performance due to simplified interfaces
and ease of adding insulation onto entire choke body and
actuator
• Upgradeable by adding retrievable flow meters and sensors
• Reconfiguration is contained in the flow module
permitting standardization of core tree components
• Sensitive components can be retrieved and deployed without
performing major workovers
• Allows for easy conversion from production tree to water
injection service and vice versa
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