Fixing the Gulf oil spill problem

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BP's initial attempt to contain the Gulf oil spill with a funnel was hindered by methane hydrate slush clogging it. Suggestions include adding a heat exchanger to the funnel to prevent slush formation and using a concrete block with a hollow shape to create a reservoir for oil. Concerns were raised about the slow response from BP, despite having 20,000 people working on the problem, and the complexity of the situation was acknowledged. Ideas such as using controlled detonations to implode the well or employing flexible tubes to contain the oil were discussed, but the risks and technical challenges were noted. The ongoing drilling of a relief well is currently seen as the most viable solution to stop the leak.
  • #251
RonL said:
They just put the first section in!
Is that a Hubble mistake ?:eek:
Which of the dozen live feed cams actually shows the Blowout Preventer location oil leak? I see no oil flow on the ROVs.
 
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mheslep said:
Which of the dozen live feed cams actually shows the Blowout Preventer location oil leak? I see no oil flow on the ROVs.

Looked like a measurement error at first:smile: they just bounced it together.
 
  • #253
RonL said:
Looked like a measurement error at first:smile: they just bounced it together.
Ok, which camera are you watching!
 
  • #254
mheslep said:
Ok, which camera are you watching!

The Boa deep C 1 &2

I finally figured out that sizing each screen to 50% I put 6 on one computer and 2 on another one of higher definition.
 
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If anyone is watching that knows, what kind of seal compound are they making ? it is showing on the ROV Interprise 2.
 
  • #256
Wow! They just put a top on that looks like another BOP.
Looking really top heavy, just hope they can close things off, with no leaks below.
Two or three days and maybe things will be somewhat in control.:rolleyes:
 

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