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Figure 5.4 – Scheme of the Christmas tree

                  At  the  bottom  we  find  the  Casing  Head  and  casing
           Hangers.  The  casing  will  be  screwed,  bolted  or  welded  to  the
           hanger. Several  valves and plugs  will  normally  be  fitted to give
           access  to  the  casing.  This  will  permit  the  casing  to  be  opened,
           closed, bled down, and, in some cases, allow the flowing well to
           be produced through the casing as well as the tubing. The valve



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