Flange up
Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-001449
To connect two sections of pipe or equipment using flanges, bolts, and gaskets, thereby creating a sealed joint. This process typically occurs after cementing operations, when the blowout preventer stack is removed and the wellhead is installed. The term signifies the completion of the well's surface pressure control system.
| Identifier | MLC-T-OAG-001449 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oil and gas |
| Subject | Well Completions |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-OAG-001449",
"term": "Flange up",
"field": "Oil and gas",
"definition": "To connect two sections of pipe or equipment using flanges, bolts, and gaskets, thereby creating a sealed joint. This process typically occurs after cementing operations, when the blowout preventer stack is removed and the wellhead is installed. The term signifies the completion of the well's surface pressure control system.",
"subject": "Well Completions",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/flange-up/"
}
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