Choke manifold

Drilling Equipment & Components

A choke manifold is a system of high-pressure valves and chokes used to control the flow of fluids from the well during a kick or well control operation. When the Blowout Preventer (BOP) is closed, fluid is diverted through the choke manifold, where adjustable chokes are used to create backpressure on the formation while allowing gas and mud to be circulated out of the system safely.

The manifold typically features two flow paths: one with a remote hydraulic choke for precise control and another with a manual adjustable choke as a backup. Correctly operating the choke manifold is essential for maintaining constant bottom hole pressure during kill operations, preventing further influx while circulating out the kick.