See reply #109. He knows 1,000 X more than I do.
For what it’s worth:
Latest news:
Update on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Response - 26 May.
A series of diagnostic tests are currently underway on the Deepwater Horizon’s failed BOP to improve understanding of the status and configuration of the BOP and determine whether a ‘top kill’ procedure can be successfully executed. These tests involve pumping drilling fluids into the BOP to measure pressures and validate flow paths. When complete, a decision will be made on the execution of the top kill procedure itself.
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http://www.bp.com/genericarticle.do?categoryId=2012968&contentId=7062409