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Wellhead

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-004152

The surface termination of a wellbore that incorporates a system of spools, valves, and seals for pressure control. It provides a structural interface for drilling and production equipment, supporting the casing and tubing strings that run into the hole. Wellhead components are rated for specific pressures and temperatures according to standards such as American Petroleum Institute Specification 6A.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-004152
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-004152",
  "term": "Wellhead",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The surface termination of a wellbore that incorporates a system of spools, valves, and seals for pressure control. It provides a structural interface for drilling and production equipment, supporting the casing and tubing strings that run into the hole. Wellhead components are rated for specific pressures and temperatures according to standards such as American Petroleum Institute Specification 6A.",
  "subject": "Drilling",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/wellhead/"
}

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