Bypass

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-004251",
  "term": "Bypass",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A secondary flow path that allows fluid to circumvent a primary component or section of a drilling fluid circulation system. This can be intentionally designed, such as a bypass line around a shale shaker, or it can occur unintentionally due to equipment malfunction or poor sealing. Bypasses can affect the efficiency of solids removal or fluid treatment processes.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/bypass/"
}