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OCEANIC HW 540 - Subsea Production Control Fluid

OCEANIC HW 540 is a high performance, water-based hydraulic fluid for use in open and closed loop subsea production control systems.

MacDermid maintains worldwide environmental approvals and can offer OCEANIC & PELAGIC subsea production control fluids suitable for use in every exploration & production region around the world.

Key Benefits

KEY BENEFITS

OCEANIC HW 540 is an industry legacy fluid approved for use by major equipment manufacturers and offers excellent technical and environmental performance. Stable up to 100°C / 212°F, this fluid is suitable for operations at 100°C and specified for a maximum operating downhole temperature ≤90°C / 194°F which is inclusive of a 10°C /18°F safety margin. Oceanic HW 540 offers high compatibility with other materials typically used in subsea production control equipment. Oceanic HW 540 P is available if customers require fluorescent leak tracing dye in the fluid.

WHAT OUR PRODUCTS DELIVER

  • Quality tested and certified to industry standards 

Designed for use in most subsea production control systems and quality tested in accordance with ISO 13628-6 Annex C 

  • Global environmental compliance

Meets environmental discharge regulations

  • Extended operational fluid life and outstanding stability with high seawater ingress

Resistant to microbial infection and no solids formation in hydraulic lines even with 30% seawater contamination

  • Excellent corrosion protection and lubrication properties

Ideal for established projects with long design life (≥25 years)

 

 

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