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Offshore Oil Rigs and Platforms
Offshore oil rigs and platforms are enormous structures set up in the middle of oceans and lakes to drill beneath the earth's surface for crude oil. Ask questions about rigs and platforms — some of the largest movable man-made structures in the world — in this category.
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Much of Florida's economy depends on Tourists. Many of the tourists come to the Gulf Coasts of Florida to enjoy the beautiful white sand beaches. They are the most beautiful beaches in the world, or at least that is what their literature says. If only one oil well blew out and covered that beautiful beach with oil, it would ruin a large portion of Florida's economy. Since Florida has nearly a million people involved in the tourist trade, they do not want to drill for off shore oil and take the risk of destroying the jobs of a million people.
Can you imagine if you sold white wedding gowns and a lot of people covered with Greece decided it would be nice if they could take a shortcut through your shop? No one would buy a Greece covered wedding dress. No one would use an oil covered beach. Customers would go other places.
Did Ricky Tomlinson appear in a series about oil rig workers?
Yes he did, I am desperately trying to remember what it was called! it was called roughnecks made in 1994 5
Where are petroleum engineering universities in Dubai?
MSc Petroleum Engineering offers Engineering and Allied Disciplines at the Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus. Heriot-Watt graduates are highly sought after by employers worldwide, and our 77,000 alumni working in key positions around the globe.
What is the kelly on an oil rig?
The Kelly is the rod attached to the top of the drill column in rotary drilling. It passes through the rotary table and is turned by it, but is free to slide down through it as the borehole deepens. It is also called the grief stem.
Should offshore drilling be banned?
Sometimes a simple question does not have a simple answer. In answering questions in Wikipedia, I do not take sides, and can not give you a simple yes or no answer. Wikipedia provides information and those with personal opinions need to post them on other sites.
The BP oil spill has made everyone very aware of the catastrophic consequences of errors. Offshore drilling has its supporters and adversaries. I have included a few links which give both sides.
Offshore drilling is conducted in many areas of the world. After the oil spill, some countries are looking at requiring more safety measures (Libya in particular).
The deepwater drilling and high temperature/ high pressure target pay zones adds difficulty and risk to the drilling operations. There is a temporary ban on new exploratory deep water drilling in the Gulf of Mexico although this has been challenged in court. The planned leasing of new exploratory blocks offshore Florida has been halted by President Obama.
Those in favor of the ban feel the environmental and safety risk of offshore drilling in these particular cases is too high. They feel more study of the risks should be done before drilling permits are issued.
Those opposed to the ban state that the country need to produce its own oil (lower imports) and drilling creates jobs. They also consider the BP spill was caused by a few individuals and offshore drilling is safe. Those oppose to the ban also note that the deepwater rigs in the gulf coast area are leaving making it more difficult for oil companies to continue with their plans.
I have greatly simplified the issues, and I suggest you look at the links and other resources on the internet. The NOAA website has considerable reliable information on the BP oil spill environmental impact.
What companies in Plano Texas will hire a 13-year-old?
Well as far as i know the only job that will hire that young is henerys ice cream located on 15th street. i worked there when i was 14
What safety procedures need to be followed while working within offshore platform rig?
Safety procedures for oil rig work are numerous and one has to do many courses for it. One can not, for instance just start working for a company and just go offshore. It requires training and courses in safety.
Also, one does not only follow the procedures of the rig, but also the procedures laid down by the company one works for. I work for an oilfield service company and we have a contract with an oil company that owns rigs. So I have to follow both companies procedures not only for my own safety, but for those who work on the same rig.
Every engine model has a different size of rings. The rings are probably the hardest part to change, because you have to disassemble the entire engine. If removing, tearing down and rebuilding an engine is beyond your abilitys, you should get a good used engine and swap it. Often replacing it with a used engine will be much cheaper.
What is hydrate buildup on an oil rig?
A VERY timely question.
The formation of gas hydrates is quite complex. Fortunately, there is a Wikipedia link, with (as usual) excellent information. Formation of these crystals requires the presence of methane, high pressures and cold conditions, all of which have been met by the blown out well. The ocean floor at 5,000 ft is approximately 42 degrees. These crystals will clog pipelines. Apparently this is what happen when the cofferdam failed to work. One very interesting fact is that the methane hydrates formed in the dome of the cofferdam and added bouyancy. A redesigned cofferdam might be heavier.
Hydrates have been a problem in Canada and Alaska wells and pipelines with the usual treatments of lower pressures, heat and methanol treatments.
See related link - particularly about the most recent experience with the Deepwater Horizon.
What companies hire felons in Texas?
All do. Many exclude felons from certain occupations, like bank teller and child care worker.
i myself served six years for violent and non violent felonies YES it is a challenge no its not impossible i know for a fact there are 100's of companies out there who hire felons sony does sprint verizon aamco dell american airlines united air lines to just list a few you just have to look and i mean look at the fine print of a companie that is available to you EOE doesnt always mean equal in the process of background i know people with FBI records who work for the dept of health as an I.T administrators for security over their networks ! so all it is time and persistance and it wil eventually turn results ........... good luck .
How much use black seed oil in a day?
HI,
You should take blackseed oil every day in the morning one table spoon and in the evening. It is a cure for all deseases including cancer, as the Prophet (saw) stated in a hadith. You drink it and apply on skin ie for alopecia baldness etc...
Check out websites for further infromation, a miracle plant from the Master all High is a blessing for all his creatures.
Salaam (peace)
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What double purpose does the oil lamp serve?
It provides both light and heat. Open flames also aid in insect control.
It is a silicon-controlled rectifier, converting AC to DC for use in drawworks, mud pumps, etc.:
What is the importance of Bombay High?
The offshore oilfield off the coast of Mumbai, India called Bombay High is important because it harvests oil for the needs of the people and contributes to the economy of India.
How are they stopping the leak from the oil rig?
BP is drilling two relief wells. These wells will plug the blown out well from the bottom using a heavy mud, designed to overcome the pressure of oil coming out of the well. It is a reliable method, but takes time. The well should be plugged (no more leaks) in early August. The final step is to pour cement into the blown out well, to create a permanent seal.
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Free trim relevance to offshore vessels?
Most types of offshore support vessels with short and high fo'c'sles and long after decks are designed to operate with a significant trim by the head, but this is not always practical for vessels engaged in anchor handling, witch requires hauling and deploying of anchor moorings and buoys over the stern. These operations usually must be carried out quickly, particularly when the tug is supporting a rig or a moving platform that is being controlled by hauling in on its moorings. Consequently, the tugs are usually operated with a slight stern trim, even though this increases their exposure to danger of rapidly losing stability through the "free trim effect". Furthermore, the weight of the tow or chain acting at the tugs stern roller increases the stern trim, mean draft and KG, all of which reduce the vessels reserve stability, so the stern trim must be kept to the minimum necessary for carrying out the anchor handling operation. The attached figure 1 illustrate the "Free Trim Effect"
