Christmas Tree

In the maritime context, a Christmas Tree is a series of valves and fittings installed on an oil or gas wellhead to control the flow of fluids and gases during production operations. It is named after its resemblance to a decorated Christmas tree, with various valves, spools, and fittings arranged vertically on a wellhead. The Christmas Tree typically includes a master valve, wing valves, choke valves, and a swab valve, among others. It is an essential component of the production system, allowing operators to control the flow of hydrocarbons from the well to the surface and to monitor and regulate pressure and temperature. The design and configuration of the Christmas Tree depend on the specific well and production requirements.

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