04.09.2009
A valve located on the side of a Christmas tree or temporary surface flow equipment, such as may be used for a drillstem test. Two wing valves are generally fitted to a Christmas tree. A flowing wing valve is used to control and isolate production, and the kill wing valve (KWV) fitted on the opposite side of the Christmas tree is available for treatment or well-control purposes. The term wing valve typically is used when referring to the flowing wing