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A Blow Out Preventer from the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum in Galveston, Texas. "A blow out preventer, or BOP, is a vital part of drilling operations. Several of these valves are installed at the wellhead, and can be closed against an increase in pressure, which is called a "kick." On a shallow water jackup rig like the Ocean Star, the BOP would be installed over a large diameter casing at the surface, while on deep water floating rigs, the BOP sits on the ocean floor." |
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Author | Ed Schipul | ||
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