Department of Energy Releases Collection of Gulf Coast Oil Spill Data
A large amount of data from the Department of Energy about the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico was made available online today.
Here's a look at some of what was made available:
+ Well Configuration (.pdf)
- showing the depths and sizes of the different casings installed during the well's construction.
+ Key Events Timeline (.ppt)
- This document lists key events beginning with the April 20 fire on the Deepwater Horizon through June 4.
BOP Stack Details
This page provides information about a number of the key components of the system: the Blow Out Preventer, the Lower Marine Riser Package, and the associated piping which is located above the wellhead on the sea floor.
+ Blow Out Preventer Drawing (.pdf)
- This file is an engineering drawing of the Blow Out Preventer with the key components labeled.
+ Pressure Data Within BOP (.xls)
- This file describes the components within the BOP and the pressure readings taken during diagnostic operations on May 25.
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