B.P.'s Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Thread (it's all here).....
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Re: US considers setting fire to Gulf of Mexico oil leak
Do they have balloons which could withstand the forces in question? A mile down, plus some rock on top of the well, that's a lot of pressure forcing the oil to the surface.
Do they have balloons which could withstand the forces in question? A mile down, plus some rock on top of the well, that's a lot of pressure forcing the oil to the surface.
Re: US considers setting fire to Gulf of Mexico oil leak
Would it buy enough time to cement the pipe closed, they bury it?
Would it buy enough time to cement the pipe closed, they bury it?
Re: US considers setting fire to Gulf of Mexico oil leak
My husbands job was completion tools... Most are comprised of inches thick elements of highly specialized rubber, which utilize a variety of mechanisms, usually mechanical force, to cause them to swell and close off the casing. The strength and composition required would prevent a 'balloon' of them from working. And I can guarantee, his company is one of many willing to hand out any tech they have for the problem right now... the company that successfully stops this spill will get tons of free publicity.
My husbands job was completion tools... Most are comprised of inches thick elements of highly specialized rubber, which utilize a variety of mechanisms, usually mechanical force, to cause them to swell and close off the casing. The strength and composition required would prevent a 'balloon' of them from working. And I can guarantee, his company is one of many willing to hand out any tech they have for the problem right now... the company that successfully stops this spill will get tons of free publicity.
Re: US considers setting fire to Gulf of Mexico oil leak
Isn't there a "Red Adair" in Alta. that we could send down to enlighten those B.P. clowns? :lol::lol::lol::lol:
Isn't there a "Red Adair" in Alta. that we could send down to enlighten those B.P. clowns? :lol::lol::lol::lol:
Re: US considers setting fire to Gulf of Mexico oil leak
Perhaps a metal version, say a stainless steel pipe that has the sides weakened (almost to a screen pattern) enough that once a bolt inside was threaded shorter it would expand outwards. One would slow down the flow a fraction and still stay in place, addition plugs could be done until the flow was slow enough that heavy mud could be kept in the pipe
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NO doubt! I hope someone figures it all out soon...
NO doubt! I hope someone figures it all out soon...
Re: US considers setting fire to Gulf of Mexico oil leak
I'm not real sure I have a real complete understanding of the riser and the BOP and the main pipe. I'm thinking they can still insert a pipe somewhat the size they do on land frac jobs. If they could go down 200 ft and get something to 'grip the wall a tiny bit once it is left in place it would create a restriction to the flow, even 1-5% would be enough for that first one. Put on another one and send it into the pipe again and repeat several times. If the early ones hold an slightly different design can be used once the flow is reduced by about 25%. Eventually the flow can be slow enough that mud/cement will stay in place. If a tube could be left open to below the first 'plug' then the mud/cement would have even greater holding power.
I'm not real sure I have a real complete understanding of the riser and the BOP and the main pipe. I'm thinking they can still insert a pipe somewhat the size they do on land frac jobs. If they could go down 200 ft and get something to 'grip the wall a tiny bit once it is left in place it would create a restriction to the flow, even 1-5% would be enough for that first one. Put on another one and send it into the pipe again and repeat several times. If the early ones hold an slightly different design can be used once the flow is reduced by about 25%. Eventually the flow can be slow enough that mud/cement will stay in place. If a tube could be left open to below the first 'plug' then the mud/cement would have even greater holding power.
Re: US considers setting fire to Gulf of Mexico oil leak
The whole situation has become one giant cluster frak with no end in sight until at least August. People can blame Obama, Bush, Cheney, BP etc but that doesn't help the damage that's been done.
The whole situation has become one giant cluster frak with no end in sight until at least August. People can blame Obama, Bush, Cheney, BP etc but that doesn't help the damage that's been done.
Re: US considers setting fire to Gulf of Mexico oil leak
Drill another hole into the well (to reduce the pressure at the first hole) and then cap both of them. Would that be stupid? :lol::lol::lol:
Drill another hole into the well (to reduce the pressure at the first hole) and then cap both of them. Would that be stupid? :lol::lol::lol:
Re: US considers setting fire to Gulf of Mexico oil leak
Watch what damage this incoming storm is going to cause when it blows the oil ashore..
Watch what damage this incoming storm is going to cause when it blows the oil ashore..
Re: its not a bloody spill, its a leak!
Fury and Despair as BP Admits Oil Could Gush for Months
Tuesday, 01 June 2010 08:11
'An uncontrollable fountain of oil could gush into the Gulf of Mexico until August, the Obama administration warned today, as BP conceded it was moving to a containment strategy after failing to plug the well at the centre of the most environmentally disastrous spill in US history.
As anger and despair grew in the coastal communities of Louisiana, BP began preparations to cut a leaking drill pipe on the ocean floor and attach a containment cap intended to capture at least some of the 12,000 to 19,000 barrels of crude spewing from its Macondo well every day.
The oil company, which has come under withering attack for its handling of the crisis, acknowledged there was "no certainty" of success in the effort, which will take four to seven days and which some experts say could make the leak worse.'
Read more: Fury and Despair as BP Admits Oil Could Gush for Months
Fury and Despair as BP Admits Oil Could Gush for Months
Tuesday, 01 June 2010 08:11
'An uncontrollable fountain of oil could gush into the Gulf of Mexico until August, the Obama administration warned today, as BP conceded it was moving to a containment strategy after failing to plug the well at the centre of the most environmentally disastrous spill in US history.
As anger and despair grew in the coastal communities of Louisiana, BP began preparations to cut a leaking drill pipe on the ocean floor and attach a containment cap intended to capture at least some of the 12,000 to 19,000 barrels of crude spewing from its Macondo well every day.
The oil company, which has come under withering attack for its handling of the crisis, acknowledged there was "no certainty" of success in the effort, which will take four to seven days and which some experts say could make the leak worse.'
Read more: Fury and Despair as BP Admits Oil Could Gush for Months
Re: US considers setting fire to Gulf of Mexico oil leak
Uh-oh. People, even people in the Obama-friendly press, are beginning to say that the oil spill is Obama's Katrina. That it destroys his reputation for competence.
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/political_commentary/commentary_by_michael_barone/oil_spill_tars_dems_reputation_for_competence
Uh-oh. People, even people in the Obama-friendly press, are beginning to say that the oil spill is Obama's Katrina. That it destroys his reputation for competence.
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/political_commentary/commentary_by_michael_barone/oil_spill_tars_dems_reputation_for_competence
Re: US considers setting fire to Gulf of Mexico oil leak
If anyone is looking for a culprit, I suggest GREED is it.:lol:
If anyone is looking for a culprit, I suggest GREED is it.:lol:
Re: US considers setting fire to Gulf of Mexico oil leak
I've got to go digging around the net to see I Obama blamed Bush for Katrina.... That would be far too ironic.
I've got to go digging around the net to see I Obama blamed Bush for Katrina.... That would be far too ironic.
Re: US considers setting fire to Gulf of Mexico oil leak
Nigeria's Agony Dwarfs the Gulf Oil Spill. The US and Europe Ignore It
Nigeria's Agony Dwarfs the Gulf Oil Spill. The US and Europe Ignore It
Re: US considers setting fire to Gulf of Mexico oil leak
Nigeria's agony dwarfs the Gulf oil spill. The US and Europe ignore it | Environment | The Observer
The article omits that the Nigerian goverment is principle owner and pretty much at fault for not ending civil unrest. Since were a little busy at the moment how about you figure this one out.
The Nigerian government is the principal owner of ALL of the major upstream companies operating in Nigeria. They own 55% of Shell Nigeria, 60% of Agip, 60% of Mobil and 60% of Chevron. Why do all the green critics keep missing this key detail with everything? Now back to Gulf of Mexico.
try this link.
Nigeria's agony dwarfs the Gulf oil spill. The US and Europe ignore it | Environment | The Observer
The article omits that the Nigerian goverment is principle owner and pretty much at fault for not ending civil unrest. Since were a little busy at the moment how about you figure this one out.
The Nigerian government is the principal owner of ALL of the major upstream companies operating in Nigeria. They own 55% of Shell Nigeria, 60% of Agip, 60% of Mobil and 60% of Chevron. Why do all the green critics keep missing this key detail with everything? Now back to Gulf of Mexico.
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