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Scientist says size of oil spill underestimated
Posted on 5/13/10 at 9:08 pm
Posted on 5/13/10 at 9:08 pm
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Posted on 5/14/10 at 5:44 am to davidsheroes
Posted on 5/14/10 at 5:59 am to davidsheroes
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Yet for decades, specialists have used a technique that is almost tailor-made for the problem. With undersea gear that resembles the ultrasound machines in medical offices, they measure the flow rate from hot-water vents on the ocean floor. Scientists said that such equipment could be tuned to allow for accurate measurement of oil and gas flowing from the well.
Would this gear also take away assets like the ROVs to run and thus take them away from trying to close it (last I heard they were guiding the containment box in it)
Posted on 5/14/10 at 8:37 pm to Volvagia
I don't think anyone really knows the size of this spill.
Posted on 5/14/10 at 8:42 pm to davidsheroes
That isn't the problem now... lets get it under control then figure out how much was spilled
Posted on 5/14/10 at 9:21 pm to davidsheroes
The equipment is currently on a research vessel and ready for deployment.
They have several different tools to use and they are pricey.
Image analyzers, Video Plankton Recorders, etc..
NOAA called around to various professors last wed looking for this type of equipment to borrow. Several folks at LSU and other universities have the equipment however not the kind for those depths. Last I heard some equipment was being sent in from Ireland.
They have several different tools to use and they are pricey.
Image analyzers, Video Plankton Recorders, etc..
NOAA called around to various professors last wed looking for this type of equipment to borrow. Several folks at LSU and other universities have the equipment however not the kind for those depths. Last I heard some equipment was being sent in from Ireland.
Posted on 5/14/10 at 9:42 pm to Mudminnow
Posted on 5/14/10 at 10:20 pm to davidsheroes
really? this is breaking news!
Posted on 5/15/10 at 12:18 am to davidsheroes
quote:Oh trust me, they may not know the exact flow rate but they do know that it's way over 5,000 bbs/day
I don't think anyone really knows the size of this spill.
Posted on 5/15/10 at 7:02 am to ForeverLSU02
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Oh trust me, they may not know the exact flow rate but they do know that it's way over 5,000 bbs/day
Posted on 5/15/10 at 12:37 pm to tgrbaitn08
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Tony Hayward, the chief executive of BP, has claimed that his company’s oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is “relatively tiny” compared with the “very big ocean.”
Massive FAIL. One of the dumbest statements from a CEO that I've ever read.
Posted on 5/15/10 at 1:21 pm to GM4UA
Actually he is right but yea that was not the smartest thing to say.
And for as how much is leaking no one knows shite. You would have to know the reservoir pressure, the amount gas and water the well is making and what kind of restrictions there is to the flow in the BOP and in the riser.
And for as how much is leaking no one knows shite. You would have to know the reservoir pressure, the amount gas and water the well is making and what kind of restrictions there is to the flow in the BOP and in the riser.
Posted on 5/15/10 at 1:52 pm to GM4UA
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Tony Hayward, the chief executive of BP, has claimed that his company’s oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is “relatively tiny” compared with the “very big ocean.”
WOW
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