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DHSV and a low-pressure at 5.000psi activates the x-mas tree <strong>valve</strong>s. Figure A-2 gives an<br />

overview of the actuation process.<br />

Platform<br />

control system<br />

Umbilical<br />

Hydraulic<br />

pressure<br />

system<br />

SEABED<br />

LOW<br />

HIGH<br />

Hydraulic<br />

signal<br />

X-mas tree<br />

gate <strong>valve</strong>s<br />

Pilot<br />

<strong>valve</strong>s<br />

Pilot<br />

<strong>valve</strong><br />

DHSV<br />

Figure A-2 An overview of a <strong>subsea</strong> control system provided w<strong>it</strong>h a pilot hydraulic system.<br />

A1.8 Umbilicals<br />

Electric and hydraulic umbilicals are needed for communication purposes. Depend<strong>in</strong>g upon<br />

the control system configuration umbilicals are made for the specific need of the control<br />

system.<br />

A-6

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