Well operation mode which specifies the pace of fluid lifting.
It is defined by the Lift Mechanism and its settings.
There are two major types of Well Control:
| Pressure Control | Liquid control |
|---|---|
The Lift Mechanism is maintaining the manually specified bottom-hole pressure (for producers) or THP (for injectors). | The Lift Mechanism is maintaining the manually specified offtake (volume per time unit). |
See Also
Petroleum Industry / Upstream / Production / Subsurface Production Operations
[ Lift Mechanism ]