Diverter

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001132",
  "term": "Diverter",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A low-pressure system used to direct wellbore fluids away from the rig floor during the initial stages of drilling, before a blowout preventer is installed. It consists of a sealing element that closes around the drill string and a large-diameter vent line that channels any unexpected flow of gas or fluid to a safe location. A diverter is not designed to shut in a well but to manage shallow gas kicks at pressures below approximately 500 psi.",
  "subject": "Well Workover and Intervention",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/diverter/"
}