Wellhead
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- For classical wellheads for water wells, see puteal.
A wellhead is that part of an oil well which terminates at the surface, whether on land or offshore, where petroleum or gas hydrocarbons can be withdrawn.
A wellhead consists of the spools, valves, and other components which contain the pressure within the well. It also serves as a facility for installing casing hangers as well as christmas trees and other production control devices.
[edit] See also
- Seaboard International
- Christmas tree (oil well)
- American Petroleum Institute
- List of oilfield service companies
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