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Throttling

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003828

The process of intentionally restricting the flow of a fluid to control its pressure, flow rate, or temperature. This is achieved by partially closing a valve, which increases the fluid's velocity and reduces its pressure downstream. Throttling can lead to energy loss and cavitation if not managed properly, especially with high-pressure differentials.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-003828
FieldOil and gas
SubjectProduction
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003828",
  "term": "Throttling",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The process of intentionally restricting the flow of a fluid to control its pressure, flow rate, or temperature. This is achieved by partially closing a valve, which increases the fluid's velocity and reduces its pressure downstream. Throttling can lead to energy loss and cavitation if not managed properly, especially with high-pressure differentials.",
  "subject": "Production",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/throttling/"
}

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