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To: omega4179

"Could they rig an explosive clamp to crush the pipe closed with explosives?"

That is what a BOP is SUPPOSED to do.

10 posted on 05/08/2010 5:49:03 PM PDT by jonascord (We've got the Constitution to protect us. Why should we worry?)

To: jonascord

The BOP cannot shear casing, and it does not use exploives to perform its function. During the cementing process the BOP is basically idle.

12 posted on 05/08/2010 5:59:28 PM PDT by Bruinator (God is Great.... Beer is good.... Muzzies are.........?)

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