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PIPELINE MANIFOLD [3 records]

Record 1 2011-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil Production
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
DEF

A collector/distributor equipment, which is characterized by the incoming or outgoing of more than two pipes, [allowing] sharing without operational flexibility.

CONT

Pipeline end manifold(PLEM) is one of a number of subsea equipment utilized in deepwater field development. PLEM is the item of subsea equipment which connects flowline and subsea facilities, i. e. subsea manifold and/or subsea tree.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Production pétrolière
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
OBS

manifold d'extrémité de l'oléoduc : Le terme «oléoduc» est plus spécifique que «pipeline», puisqu'il s'applique à un pipeline utilisé pour le transport du pétrole.

Spanish

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Record 2 2008-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
  • Plastic Materials
  • Manufactured Products (Rubber)
  • Nuclear Science and Technology
DEF

A connection obtained between two hose assemblies, or a hose assembly and a pipeline end or manifold, by screwing together the two connector elements. [Definition standardized by ISO. ]

CONT

Threaded connections. Where threaded fasteners are permitted ..., helical coil or other metallic inserts may be used ...

OBS

threaded connection: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
  • Matières plastiques
  • Produits fabriqués (Caoutchouc)
  • Sciences et techniques nucléaires
DEF

Raccordement obtenu entre deux flexibles ou un flexible et une extrémité de tuyauterie ou un collecteur en vissant les deux raccords. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

OBS

raccordement fileté : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 3 2002-04-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
DEF

... a master valve assembly ... at the well-top to control the rate of output.

CONT

A manifold constructed of steel valves and fittings, placed on top of the casings protruding above the surface, is called a Christmas tree... Its purpose is to maintain the well under proper control, to receive the formation products under pressure, and to control the rate of daily production from the reservoir and direct it into a pipeline, generally at reduced pressures, to the oil-gathering station.

CONT

The Christmas tree ... is a large upright pipe with valves sticking out all over it, like tree branches. These control the flow of oil from the producing well.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
DEF

Ensemble de vannes destiné à contrôler le débit d'un puits.

CONT

La partie du puits située au-dessus du sol, ou tête de puits, est appelée arbre de Noël par les pétroliers s'il s'agit de puits éruptifs. Il consiste en un dispositif de vannes plus ou moins complexe, en forme de croix, capable de résister à la pression du gisement. Il donne accès aux appareils de mesure ou d'interventions [...] à l'intérieur du puits. Il est l'organe de réglage du débit par les orifices calibrés qu'il porte.

Spanish

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