Patent attributes
A subsea Christmas tree includes a valve block having a generally axially extending production bore, a first production branch which extends generally laterally through the valve block from the production bore to a side of the valve block, and a second production branch which extends generally laterally through the valve block from a first side of the valve block to a second side of the valve block. The first production branch has a first end which is connected to the flow bore and a second end which is located on the side of the valve block, and the second production branch has a first end which is located on the first side of the valve block and a second end which is located on the second side of the valve block. At least one flow component is connected to the valve block and includes, a first end in fluid communication with the second end of the first production branch and a second end in fluid communication with the first end of the second production branch. An outlet hub which is connected to or formed integrally with the valve block is connected to the second end of the second production branch. During the production mode of operation of the Christmas tree, production fluid is directed through the valve block through the first production branch to the flow component and then through the valve block through the second production branch to the outlet hub.
