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fracturing manifold

1. n. [Well Completions, Well Workover and Intervention]

A system of frac valves that directs treatment fluid from the missile to multiple frac trees. The frac manifold facilitates quick redirection of fracturing pressure from one well to another, enabling pump trucks to run nearly continuously to minimize downtime.

Alternate Form: frac manifoldzipper manifold

See: manifoldmissiletrunk line