Choke Manifold
Choke manifold is an arrangement of special valves called choke valves. The manifold is used for diverting the flow from the well when BOPs are closed in well control, well killing or well testing operations. The manifold consists of high pressure pipes, valves and pressure gauges to be able to safely handle pressure from the well. It has adjustable choke valves, which can be manually or hydraulically controlled from a remote panel.
In well testing and production operations, choke manifold facilitates managing speed and pressure of flow of formation fluid that enter the processing equipment through an arrangement of fixed and adjustable choke valves. This helps in controlling production and reduces the risk of equipment damage downstream of the choke manifold.