Here's a suggestion to consider for stopping the Deepwater Horizon leak. If necessary, use a linear
shaped charge to cut the leaking pipe more uniformly. Then, use a high
pressure pipe stopper such as a
hydrostatic test isolation plug, for example, the Curtis Wright Flow Control Company’s GRIPTIGHT TEST PLUG GT-24P120, to seal the pipe temporarily. To permanently seal the pipe,
explosive coating can be applied to the pipe surface that covers the isolation plug, and explosive
welding can fuse the pipe to the plug ( See http://estgroup.cwfc.com/productsServices/spokes/01a_HTplugs_01-GripTight_HiPressure.htm or http://www.mechanicalresearch.com/hp.html ).
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This was the response I received on June 13 after I submitted this idea:
Dear ,
Thank you so much for taking the time to think about and submit your proposed solution regarding the Horizon incident. Your submission has been reviewed for its technical merits. A similar approach has already been considered or planned for possible implementation. All of us on the Horizon Support Team appreciate your thoughts and efforts.
Sincerely yours,
Horizon Support Team
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