Well Control in Case of Offshore Blowout: Capping and Related Methods for Blowout Control, Heavy Balls, Externally Fed Deluge, Plugging Unit, Firesafe Cutting Device, Assisting Semisubmersible, Platform Design Features, Flare Snuffing

摘要

Capping is an important means for regaining control of wild wells. A good preparedness can shorten the time to kill a well and increase the success ration. This type of preparedness has been neglected up to now. The report tries to review all reasonable types of preparedness. Some are recommended for implementation, others for further study.