Definition(s)


Pressure Biased Control System

A discrete hydraulic control system utilizing a means to maintain an elevated pressure level (less than control valve actuation pressure) on pilot lines such that hydraulic signal transmission time is reduced.

Source: API SPEC 16D, Specification for Control Systems for Drilling Well Control Equipment and Control Systems for Diverter Equipment, Upstream Segment, Second Edition, July 2004. Global Standards

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