Lubricator valve
Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002238
A specialized valve installed at the top of a wellhead, above the blowout preventer, to allow the safe introduction and retrieval of tools and equipment into a live well under pressure. It provides a sealed chamber that can be pressurized or depressurized to match wellbore conditions. This valve is a key component of wireline and coiled tubing operations.
| Identifier | MLC-T-OAG-002238 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oil and gas |
| Subject | Well Workover and Intervention |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-OAG-002238",
"term": "Lubricator valve",
"field": "Oil and gas",
"definition": "A specialized valve installed at the top of a wellhead, above the blowout preventer, to allow the safe introduction and retrieval of tools and equipment into a live well under pressure. It provides a sealed chamber that can be pressurized or depressurized to match wellbore conditions. This valve is a key component of wireline and coiled tubing operations.",
"subject": "Well Workover and Intervention",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/lubricator-valve/"
}
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