HI Wayne,

On Sun 2038-May-02 19:42, WAYNE CHIRNSIDE (1:123/140) wrote to RICHARD WEBB:


 RW> I'd hazard a real good guess that this can be categorized as an
 RW> accident, really and truly.

 WC> Google 'acoustic blowout preventer'

 RW> Unable to do that, no access to google here.  I think I can
 RW> imagine the concept though.  Elucidate please.

 RW> iow are we saying negligence?


WC> Automated cut off valve at the very well head at the bottom of the
WC> sea drill core point of entry.

WC> It automatically and without human intervention shuts a massive 
WC> blow out preventer valve should the concrete plug fail
WC> as in this case.

YEp, the pressure would cause the valve to cut it off, about what I thought.

WC> S. Americans use it.
WC> B.P. bypassed that in its' secret private corporate - U.S. energy
WC> negotiations  with the executive branch. 

INteresting.  bet they'll have to install them now.

Regards,
           Richard
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