Sustainable Subsea Operations

Picture shows the new Subsea Valve Actuator SVA R2 going to be applied to automate a Process Facility at deep sea.

empowered by Subsea Electric Actuator SVA R2

Bosch Rexroth presents a disruptive innovation for electrically actuated valves in the subsea process industry. The new SVA R2 Subsea Valve Actuator is the world’s first electric actuator that can replace conventional hydraulic cylinders with proven safety technology and without taking up additional space.

Comparison of the innovative electric actuator and a traditional hydraulic actuation system.

Disruptive innovation qualified for the subsea industry

As compact and safe as hydraulic cylinders – but without hydraulic hoses: The new subsea valve actuator SVA R2 combines safety, efficiency and electric operation for depths up to 4,000 meters.

Design of Subsea Valve Actuator SVA R2 with the logos of Safety on Board, Industry 4.0 and for Energy Efficiency.

Electrifying the Subsea Process Industry

Actuator in an oil & gas production and process application.

Offshore Energy

Qualified for energy production in green and brown oil & gas fields

Actuator in a Carbon Capture and Storage application.

Carbon Storage

Key innovation to enable Carbon Capture and Storage

Green Hydrogen

Future-proof technology for Green Hydrogen production

A subsea electric actuator matching the challenges

A small component for subsea process industry – A big impact on sustainability and productivity

Product Highlight of the Subsea Valve Actuator SVA R2

Compact
Safe
Efficient
Ease of use
Clean and Lean

Compact

A complete electric actuator as small as a hydraulic cylinder

Safe

Fail-safe system with field-proven springs up to SIL 3

Efficient

Reliable operation with the power of a subsea sensor

Ease of use

Standard interfaces for seamless integration and simple handling by subsea robots.

Clean and Lean

Perfect for use in sensitive ecosystems – utilizes robust industrial and automotive components

Electrifying your benefits

Easy Engineering

Seamless integration with subsea equipment. Same size as existing hydraulic cylinders and includes standard ROV interfaces for easy handling.
Power supply and communication with just a single cable – like a sensor.

Reduced CAPEX

Reduce Your CAPEX by removing all hydraulic infrastructure and reusing Your existing subsea electric distribution.

Lean Manufacturing

Accelerate your production by applying a Plug & Play actuator and avoid complex hydraulic installations.

Fast commissioning in the Field

Speed up installation and commissioning with digital twins, standardized interfaces. Simply connect one cable!

Smooth Operation

Reduce OPEX with maximum energy efficiency and minimum maintenance downtime.
Relax for the next 25 years.

Efficient Service

Minimize service effort for subsea and surface installations and switch to intelligent subsea electric valve actuators with condition monitoring capability.
Easily automate existing equipment with simple retrofit solutions.

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German Innovation Award 2022 for Subsea Technology from Bosch Rexroth

An independent, interdisciplinary jury honored Bosch Rexroth with the German Innovation Award 2022 in the “Excellence in Business to Business – Machines and Engineering” category for their electric Subsea Valve Actuator SVA R2. The SVA R2 is suitable for valves in subsea installations including novel process systems, for producing green hydrogen, and for carbon capture and storage applications.

Spotlight On New Technology® Award of the OTC 2022 goes to Bosch Rexroth

The “Spotlight On New Technology® Award" from the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC 2022) recognizes the Subsea Valve Actuator SVA R2 of Bosch Rexroth as a disruptive innovation for future subsea oil and gas production. The SVA R2 represents a quantum leap in minimizing the carbon footprint of subsea processes as it can replace currently used hydraulics completely.

Hermes Award 2021: Bosch Rexroth is electrifying the process industry

In recognition of its contribution towards greater sustainability, Bosch Rexroth’s SVA R2, the world’s most compact electrical Subsea Valve Actuator, received the Hermes Award 2021, the greatest international industry prize, at the Hanover Trade Fair. The SVA R2 is suitable for future process systems of green hydrogen production and CCUS infrastructures.

The world’s smallest electric subsea valve actuator with a safety spring

At Hannover Messe, Bosch Rexroth will present a disruptive innovation for electrically actuating valves in the subsea process industry. The new SVA R2 Subsea Valve Actuator is the world’s first electric actuator that can replace conventional hydraulic cylinders with field-proven safety technology and without taking up additional space.

Subsea Valve Actuator certified for Safety Integrity Level 3

The new concept for Subsea Valve Actuators (SVA) from Bosch Rexroth has been certified by DNV GL for application in safety systems with up to Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 requirements. The SVA is a self-contained actuator for opening and closing process valves in the deep sea at depths down to 3,000 m.

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SVA R2 – The world´s first Subsea Electric Actuator with safety spring, as compact as hydraulic cylinders

Disruptive innovation qualified for the subsea industry

Electrifying the Subsea Process Industry

A subsea electric actuator matching the challenges

Compact

Safe

Efficient

Ease of use

Clean and Lean

Compact

Safe

Efficient

Ease of use

Clean and Lean

Electrifying your benefits

Find your electrifying solution

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