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By: Truth Seeker

Truth Seeker — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 14:08:13 +0000

It’s basically what they ended up doing + “static kill”. BP didn’t care to hear outside ideas, THAT was all just a ruse by BP and the administration. BP was always left in charge of the whole operation – with the Coast Guard just looking on! This is a scandal that needs to be investigated.

By: Jose Leon

Jose Leon — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:07:47 +0000

BP Oil Spill BP Trying to Silence Science on Oil Spill?

By: Marty Yaskow

Marty Yaskow — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:59:17 +0000

I have 10 years of drilling rig experience. I think the concept of a two piece overshot/clamp for the BOP or drill pipe. First a tool that will attatch in two pieces from the sides of the B.O.P.that will grab the bottom of the Annular to hold itself from the well pressure .In the event that it can not be physically attached to the BOP, it can be attached in two pieces to the stump drill pipe. The tool will have slip dies, relief lines off the sides and a hydraulic blind ram on top. When the relief lines are connected and prepared for kill. The blind ram closes and the pressure will lift the tool and set the slip dies, grabbing the pipe with the slip dies and top and bottom internal seals. It will also need to have steel cables anchored to the Annular. The Drill Pipe Stump would need to be cut short enough for the Blind Ram to close,or Shear Rams would also be needed. Its and Idea thats been stirring in my head since the begining, it may be possible as a One Piece Tool also. There will be minimal room as an Overshot because of the Slip Dies and Internal Seals. Hope this helps Good Luck! Marty Yaskow ( 306) 682-3123. Saskatchewan, Canada.

By: Philip Mangano

Philip Mangano — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:06:38 +0000

Purpose: to stop oil leakage, since there is still a problem with loss
of oil, it is time to try something different, since pressure on
underwater pipes is too high for pipes to endure. Perhaps a mixture
of minerals and metals/ores need to be excavated from the Moon,
and transported by spaceships from the Moon to the Earth,
with appropriate temperature changes. Perhaps some Elements of
the Periodic Table of Elements could be tested on the Moon, and
if proper reaction occurs, perhaps additional positive reactions
could be effective, and these results could be returned to Earth,
awaiting use, and if successful, use where is needed. Some scientists
in metallurgy need to take a trip to the Moon as soon as possible,
to obtain samples of mineral and metal and ore.

By: Oil Spill Still Too Slippery To Solve (But Here Are Some Videos) | TechShadez

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:01:41 +0000

[...] the mess, it doesn’t plug the gushing pipe. Some are discussing ways to stop the spillage on independent forums and media sites, while others illustrate concepts with animations for a conical stopper: and [...]

By: Andy W.

Andy W. — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:05:41 +0000

John Koivula proposes that, “Something about those ice-like crystals might be key to a real solution—and one that could be applied to other leaks and gushers…”
In the three pages of “Possible Solution to Stop the Deep Water Oil Leak at its Source,” Koivula (who has degrees in mineralogy-geology and inorganic chemistry) offers a simple and elegant solution.
“Hard science and with it hard choices have now come to our doorstep,” Koivula told us, “and original ideas are really needed. … This is not surface skimmer technology, but instead is an idea to actually plug the leak itself, right at the source.” http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103571976368&s=6619&e=0014SdzDwQ-NrwJMXMO0VcyFSTG_NE8xKVaXzOEMUiM_zVNv2yTiMsjjNRyh8exZaFrsq5CRTFMDC7akE9uhglUgW1HS8NlWAHQ4UvfCVlSn0aWeqS_qQ0KYorxv2lWs2csliyIQ3XjxMdGPAUvq961ml7iBzv0gDEdR_278ZX92t8=
Koivula is proposing to flood or inject the leaking pipe(s) and/or damaged blowout preventer with liquefied gallium metal through the leaking containment cap.
Materials Required: Liquefied Gallium metal. Gallium in liquid form could even be mixed with finely powdered lead, lead sulfide (the mineral galena), or even depleted uranium that would serve as a carrying agent, creating a colloidal mixture with an even higher specific gravity than pure gallium.
Equipment Required: Koivula has thought of two plausible hydraulically-powered or compressed gas, piston-driven delivery or injection systems for the gallium.
John Koivula can be reached at work (760) 603-4569, home (760) 734-3812, or on his cell phone (760) 822-8710.

By: Evonne Oh

Evonne Oh — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:07:23 +0000

Just make/link another pipe like how they did it in the first place to transport the oil at the opening in the pipe.

By: Trevor

Trevor — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 04:10:54 +0000

Build a box with hinges on one side and locks on the other side. Then in both other sides, create holes that are the pipe’s size and the angle they are currently in. Then bring the box down to the pipe and open it up. Bring in around the pipe and close it. There may be some oil leaking, but a lot should be able to flow through both pipes. If its on the sea floor, just use one half and put it on the pipes. Then put some kind of weight on it to keep it from flying off.

By: Shanelle

Shanelle — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:36:49 +0000

Until a real solution can be found, I think a pipe should be attached that reaches to the surface and pours into giant barrells. This way less oil will be pouring into the ocean. Maybe this creates a problem for where this oil will go, but it’s better than it being in the ocean.

By: Clayton Hodgson

Clayton Hodgson — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:48:44 +0000

I’m am very glad to see the cap being tryied! My earlier suggention of a cone shaped cap with pipe line capabilites and pumping capabilities is very similar in contemplation… But is not working grear but has promase! I’m guessing we have a drill ship on top of this well head and have 1,000,000 + lbs of pulling power. If the cap does not work, I would drop drill pipe in below the bop casing, start washing out the landing pad. Find the chemical that has structural integrety and hardens with the contact of a hydocarbon. Use the cap to limit flow, use the mud pumps to flood the hole with your obstruction material and use the landing pad to secure the plug you made. Then Gear up and slug the well to death and follow with cement.

Thanks,
Clayton
Clayton@hogcooler.com
713-992-6571