tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251183560375528307.post5839720164759057631..comments2024-03-19T03:20:05.776-05:00Comments on Bit Tooth Energy: Deepwater Oil Spill - capping the riser - Part 1Heading Outhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01790783659594652657noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251183560375528307.post-34931099561775992222010-06-04T18:13:00.888-05:002010-06-04T18:13:00.888-05:00I'm surprised they didn't continue with th...I'm surprised they didn't continue with the diamond saw. They must have thought it would continue to get stuck i suppose, but now they cannot seal onto the riser stub.<br /><br />The problem with sealing to the flange is the bolts will foul any seal.<br /><br />Its an amazing technical feat working with robots at that depth. <br /><br />But i am surprised how much the operators have to do manually (eg. untying sling webbing by robot hand) Theres obviously a real market for quick disconnect technology down there (for rigging) and better tools on the ROVs for the operators: like big rattle guns to get that flange off and seal directly to the top of the LMRP. (no need for cutting and should be a nicer seal) Obviously there might be technical and power limitations but i'm surprised how manual it is.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05277155617920705581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251183560375528307.post-12560486407633136152010-06-04T09:48:48.958-05:002010-06-04T09:48:48.958-05:00wow, you have to imagine the pressure to do someth...wow, you have to imagine the pressure to do something vrs the need to get it right. Its the right part that looks a little weak now.<br /> Not an enviable position to be in. No matter how worrisome this thing is I'd hope people remain aware of the difficulty. My support goes to the people involved in the effort. <br /> I'm absolutely livid at the commentators/reporters who lambaste the business's efforts/integrity. Specially those who cede to the government the authority/correctness.brucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06911036379896402069noreply@blogger.com