Dummy valve

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001217",
  "term": "Dummy valve",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A blank or non-functional valve installed in a side pocket mandrel within a gas lift string, used to temporarily block flow or to hold a specific position until an active gas lift valve is installed. It serves as a placeholder or a means to isolate a port. Dummy valves are typically retrieved and replaced with active valves when gas lift operations commence.",
  "subject": "Well Workover and Intervention",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/dummy-valve/"
}