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Gold/Mining/Energy : Big Dog's Boom Boom Room
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To: Think4Yourself who wrote (131168)5/3/2010 9:47:44 PM
From: ChanceIs2 Recommendations  Read Replies (3) of 206103
 
>>>Anyone know what the "wings" are for?<<<

Device to sink down so far into the (soft) sea floor, and then stop when it hits the "wings???"

That would be more efficient then just resting on the bottom and allowing sea water to come in underneath. The well is obviously under some sort of net pressure, else the sea would push the oil back down the hole - density differences notwithstanding. The natural pressure could then be used to aid in lifting the oil to the surface.

One has to consider what type of "tubular" connection will be used to raise the oil. A soft fire hose arrangement would be easiest, safest and fastest to deploy. A problem with that is that the sea pressure might force the hose closed - recalling that Bernoulli principle would be in play with the internal pressure less than the external due to the fluid flow. If there were no flow, then of course the internal and external pressure would be equal, given the soft walls tube. Otherwise we are talking steel pipe. Perhaps some sort of soft hose with steel bands to prevent collapse.

I think a pressure seal on the bottom would be a good thing based on flow considerations and not so much on an effort to catch every last drop of oil. Be thankful for containing 80% at this juncture.
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