Process for controlling oil well fires

Wells – Processes – Perforating – weakening – bending or separating pipe at an...

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ABSTRACT:
Conventional bombs or commercially available explosives are selectively placed about well pipes and exploded to cause closure of the well pipe and thus resulting in substantial reduction in the flow of oil and gas to facilitate extinguishing the fire thereon. Explosive charges are selectively placed about the well pipes in slanting holes so to remove the cellar assembly, make a ramp to the well pipe, and to close the well pipe.

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Broad, William J., Controlling Oil Well Fires, New York Times, Apr. 9, 1991.

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