Informational and brainstorming thread about the recent coastal oil spill. Petroleum engineers' professional opinions greatly appreciated!
The story thus far:
Press release:
http://www.bp.com/genericarticle.do?categoryId=2012968&contentId=7062470
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This is just a hypothetical question, but would the doubled pressure of the both the oil and mud being pumped against each other cause the structure to lose integrity?
If so, what would happen if there was a catastrophic failure in the rig? How could they stop the spill thereafter?
