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| Tweet Topic Started: Jul 15 2010, 12:59 PM (120 Views) | |
| Dewey | Jul 15 2010, 12:59 PM Post #1 |
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HOLY CARP!!!
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...and now there's worry that the back pressure from capping the well could cause a "blowout" of sorts, and more undersea leakage. I know this is a stupid question, but if they could but a device on that caps the well, why could they not have put a device that just connects the well to a pipe, which then would connect to a rig, and continue to "harvest" the well? I know nothing about this industry. So, expert(s), why couldn't this have been done (and eliminating the pressure that could create new leaks)? |
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| ivorythumper | Jul 15 2010, 01:10 PM Post #2 |
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I am so adjective that I verb nouns!
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Indeed, good question, D. |
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| The 89th Key | Jul 15 2010, 01:12 PM Post #3 |
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I thought that (months ago) they tried putting on a cap that also doubled as a funnel into a collection pipe, but for whatever reason it wasn't working? Can't believe this oil pipe started gushing THREE MONTHS ago! Regarding the back pressure and leakage, that's what I was referring to in this post on Tuesday. |
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| The 89th Key | Jul 15 2010, 01:12 PM Post #4 |
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In case you missed it, the Admiral says...
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