18 July 2017

Check valve

A valve that permits flow in one direction only. If the gas or liquid starts to reverse, the valve automatically closes, preventing reverse movement. Commonly referred […]
18 July 2017

Choke

A device with an orifice installed in a line to restrict the flow of fluids. Chokes are also used to control the rate of flow of […]
20 October 2021

Choke and kill

Flexible pipe jumper located between choke manifold and blow-out preventer.
18 July 2017

Choke line

A pipe attached to the blowout preventer stack out of which kick fluids and mud can be pumped to the choke manifold when a blowout preventer […]