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Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-000306
A small, removable orifice or choke installed in a flow line to restrict fluid flow and regulate production rates or maintain backpressure. It creates a pressure drop across the device, controlling the volume of oil, gas, and water produced from a well. Beans are available in fixed sizes or as adjustable chokes.
| Identifier | MLC-T-OAG-000306 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oil and gas |
| Subject | Production Testing |
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