1969912 0 #1 June 1, 2010 They are just about to cut the oil well riser with a giant cutter. The center tube is ~21" diam. Video: http://www.bp.com/liveassets/bp_internet/globalbp/globalbp_uk_english/homepage/STAGING/local_assets/bp_homepage/html/rov_stream.html "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy0689 0 #2 June 1, 2010 Right now it looks like the circular blade is stuck and they are trying to get it unfucked. I'm surprised the page isn't plastered with google ads to help pay for the mess that has been created.Andy I'll believe it when I see it on YouTube! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,383 #3 June 1, 2010 Anyone else expect this thread to be about a vasectomy? "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #4 June 1, 2010 Quote Anyone else expect this thread to be about a vasectomy? I did.... Had mine done just a month ago."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #5 June 1, 2010 Quote Quote Anyone else expect this thread to be about a vasectomy? I did.... Had mine done just a month ago. But "BIG" snip let us know that it wasn't about you.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger6513 0 #6 June 1, 2010 I thought your dogs nutz were on the choppin block, I was gonna give my condolances to him but this is just sad I hate what is happening to the gulf Travis Roy Foundation. At very least its a tax write off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #7 June 1, 2010 Quote Right now it looks like the circular blade is stuck and they are trying to get it unfucked. I'm surprised the page isn't plastered with google ads to help pay for the mess that has been created. Maybe they should put a little water and oil on the blade! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #8 June 1, 2010 They had some problems this morning, but it looks like they are trying again now. "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #9 June 1, 2010 QuoteThey had some problems this morning, but it looks like they are trying again now. Nothing is moving. other than th eRover! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #10 June 2, 2010 I read that the jaws will close pretty slowly because the hyd power pack they're using has less flow than the cutter normally uses. It's totally closed around the riser now. "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #11 June 2, 2010 Looks like it's cutting. Oil is coming out. "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #13 June 2, 2010 I am shocked they are using a jaws type cutter, that will leaev a flattened, (oval) hole, damn near impossible to cap, where a wheel type cutter would cut it off flush....maybe it is a combination of the two? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #14 June 2, 2010 In theory, the shear will pinch the pipe shut and the oil leaking out will slow or stop. "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #15 June 2, 2010 QuoteIn theory, the shear will pinch the pipe shut and the oil leaking out will slow or stop. I'm a metal worker...that theory sucks! it will just make it harder to close! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #16 June 2, 2010 Make what harder to close? The shear will smash the pipe as it cuts it. Not sure how well it will pinch it shut though. It looks like it has been cut now. "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #17 June 2, 2010 QuoteMake what harder to close? The shear will smash the pipe as it cuts it. Not sure how well it will pinch it shut though. It looks like it has been cut now. Creating two weak points, and and eye shaped hole! This is not mild steal, is isn;t going to bend like lead! Now they have a eye sahped hole, with two rips at each corner...creating 3 problems instead of 1! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #18 June 2, 2010 They don't care how much leaks out of the sheared portion. They just cut the riser off so they could use a wire saw to cut the riser close to the top of the BOP stack. The ROV is there now. They should start running the wire saw soon. "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #19 June 2, 2010 QuoteThey don't care how much leaks out of the sheared portion. They just cut the riser off so they could use a wire saw to cut the riser close to the top of the BOP stack. The ROV is there now. They should start running the wire saw soon. Now that makes sense, totally different kind of cut! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #20 June 2, 2010 I'm surprised they didn;t have a giant 'tubing cutter" that cuts a perfect circular hole,. just liek plummers use to cut pipes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #21 June 2, 2010 QuoteThey don't care how much leaks out of the sheared portion. They just cut the riser off so they could use a wire saw to cut the riser close to the top of the BOP stack. The ROV is there now. They should start running the wire saw soon. Absolutely amazing video feed! A lot will be learned from this accident. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #22 June 2, 2010 Yeah. Those "little" pipes that were running along side the riser were removed today after the shear jaws didn't look like they'd close around them Those little pipes are 7" OD with 2"(!) walls. "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 2 #23 June 2, 2010 This isn't a Billyvance thread is it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #24 June 2, 2010 Quote This isn't a Billyvance thread is it? I almost didn't click on this thread because of the title. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #25 June 2, 2010 Quote Yeah. Those "little" pipes that were running along side the riser were removed today after the shear jaws didn't look like they'd close around them Those little pipes are 7" OD with 2"(!) walls. I'm not completely sure about what I'm looking at, but it looks like the cutting tool device is "hung up" on one of the flange bolts and the hydraulic cylinders can't draw the cutter to the pipe. So they're cutting the bolt head off. ?? Idunno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
