Posted by JML755 on June 03, 2010 at 09:43:35 from (66.184.63.110):
In Reply to: Gulf oil well posted by Earl in Kentucky on June 03, 2010 at 06:56:57:
supergrumpy,
been watching the "live feed". Yeah, it appears the "sheared" cut is at an angle across the pipe and the back side appears to be pretty butchered up. As I was watching, they were trying to cut something off the side of the pipe (maybe an instrument box?) . Again, don't imagine that's going to be a nice clean cut. Can't imagine they'll be able to clamp anything to the pipe that will withstand the pressures and keep from slipping off. Plus, every time they run the saw, visibility goes to nil. Tough conditions to work under, as you say. But that flange looks like a good spot to attach something to. Gotta remember, even though they're working under tough conditions, they have a pretty wide open checkbook. Heck, they've probably got a room full of engineers that could have dwgs whipped up for something in an hour and the fabricators building it within two. (something with a big-a$$ ball valve in it. LOL)
I DO think that cutting the riser was the best approach. Trying to deal with a bent over, busted pipe was a nightmare, I'm sure. Also, anyone got any idea what kind of pressures they'll be dealing with when they reduce/stop the flow?
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