Live (Real Time) Video of Under Water OIL LEAK in Gulf of Mexico
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July 14 - Testing to See if the Well Is Intact
Efforts to Suppress the Flow of Oil
Since a fire engulfed the Deepwater horizon rig in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, engineers have attempted a number of techniques to slow or stop the torrent of oil leaking from the wellhead 5,000 feet below the surface.
Efforts to Suppress the Flow of Oil
Since a fire engulfed the Deepwater horizon rig in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, engineers have attempted a number of techniques to slow or stop the torrent of oil leaking from the wellhead 5,000 feet below the surface.
July 10 - A Better Cap
In a procedure that would take several days, BP removed the well cap that was put in place on June 3 to replace it with a new one with the potential to completely stop the flow from the well. The new cap has some of the same types of components as the blowout preventer. Once installed, engineers will take pressure readings for up to two days. If the pressure is at an anticipated level, the cap could remain closed, ending the gusher.
In a procedure that would take several days, BP removed the well cap that was put in place on June 3 to replace it with a new one with the potential to completely stop the flow from the well. The new cap has some of the same types of components as the blowout preventer. Once installed, engineers will take pressure readings for up to two days. If the pressure is at an anticipated level, the cap could remain closed, ending the gusher.
Mid - July Adding More Capacity
By mid-July, BP expects to have a total of four vessels on site to collect and process oil and gas. The Q4000 will be replaced by another vessel, Toisa Pisces, which will be connected to one of two floating risers that can be disconnected in the event of a hurricane.
By mid-July, BP expects to have a total of four vessels on site to collect and process oil and gas. The Q4000 will be replaced by another vessel, Toisa Pisces, which will be connected to one of two floating risers that can be disconnected in the event of a hurricane.
