Well Control Systems

CORTEC manufactures a full line of API 16C Choke and Kill control systems to complement our choke and valve products. These designs, crafted by our experienced team, can be configured to suit a range of end user preferences. From single setpoint systems to conventional well control, CORTEC has the expertise and ability to provide a control console that meets your requirements.  Choke and Kill manifolds vary in their design and can have multiple actuated chokes and valves. CORTEC will design a control system suited for each application.

Choke and Valve Controls
  • Local and Remote-control stations
  • Multiple choke controls
  • Multiple valve controls
  • Analog and Digital control interface
Hydraulic Power Unit
  • Dual or single air-driven or electric hydraulic pumps (pump sized to meet specific choke requirements)
  • Hand pump back up
  • Available accumulators (choke and valve specific, sized to meet customer specifications)
Console Frame
  • Stainless or Carbon steel
  • Stainless steel panel face
  • Standard and custom sizes
  • Sized to meet installation area

CORTEC API 16C Monogrammed Control Systems

Instrumentation
  • Digital or analog pressure gauges
  • Pump stroke counters
  • Digital position indicator gauges
  • Touch screen PLC systems

CX-EC - HMI Dual Choke Panel and Screenshot

Local, Remote, and Automatic Control Options
  • Local control of chokes and valves via manual DCV (Directional Control Valves) on local HPU
  • Remote control of chokes and valves via manual DCV or HMI touchscreen
  • Automatic choke control (Setpoint Pressure Control) via remote HMI touchscreen.
  • Manifold P&ID and choke and valve position via HMI touchscreen
  • Additional equipment controls and monitoring available

CORTEC CX-EC 3.0 Automated Choke Setpoint System