Sunday, May 30th, 2010 (updated 12:47pm)
To whom it may concern:
My name is Dewayne Allday and I have come up with an idea, which I strongly believe will completely seal off the hole in the Gulf which is destroying our environment in the gulf region, tourism, local fishermen, ecological systems and eventually (if not already) damaging our economy and our reputation as a world leader. As a United States citizen, I hate this embarrassment to our country and also hate what this is doing to us in the eyes of the world, not to mention our envirornment and way of life, therefore I’ve been brainstorming on a solution and I really believe I have found one.
First of all, think "self inflatable raft" (like the ones they use in emergencies that blow up rather quickly), and then think "air bag". Now with those things in mind, try to visualize a golf ball in the middle of a water hose. What I want you to visualize is a round “bump” in the middle of the hose where the hard golf ball has pushed out the sides of the hose completely sealing off any traffic of water through the hose. Obviously it would be difficult getting a golf ball into the hose because it is bigger, but not so difficult to get something smaller than the golf ball, but that is inflatable, into the hose and filling the device with air (or water) until it expands up to a certain pressure (p.s.i.) and presses up against the inside walls of the hose. Now picture a device such as that pushed down into the hole drilled in the gulf floor. It can be done, even with oil pressure pushing “up” as long as the pressure pushing the device down is more. I questioned myself at first about getting such a device into the hole, by if they can successfully push a pipe into the hole (and I understand that the device may have more friction and be somewhat harder to push) then I truly believe a way can be investigated to push this device into the hole. Once this device is at the proper depth, lets assume 50 to 100 feet inside the hole, then big compressor(s) on boats above could be cut on to inflate the device and seal the hole. Once the device is inflated (remember the analogy of the golf ball inside the water hose pushing out the sides), there would be no pressure of oil flowing out of the hole and a more “permanent” fix could be implanted directly after (boats on call on the surface ready to pump concrete into the hole on top of the “plugged device”. I would suggest not pumping too much concrete at first until some of it sets up (because I’d be afraid to put too much weight on top of the “plug device” at first being worried it may burst, but after it is somewhat set up [the concrete] then I’d say “pump more concrete” at a pace until it is determined that the weight of the concrete is no longer affecting the “plug device”, and then I’d say “filler up” (no pun intended BP). If air will not work because of the depth, then surely water or concrete will. Another idea would to pump neither air or water in the "plug device" and fill the "plug device" with concrete instead, therefore "potentially" eliminating the final step of placing concrete on top of the device. In this instance, the device would contain the concrete and keep it from being "blown" back up by the well as in the previous idea of just pumping non-contained concrete into the well.
I am sure there have been many suggestions which did not work, but the methods I have heard and read about thus far never made any sense to me and I never thought they would work. I truthfully believe this method would work and also in the future this technology could be in place and more “plug devices” built and sitting “on call” just in case this event ever happened again.
The only thoughts I have which would make this method ineffective in this situation and need futher review to insure the success of the project and future successes to save our environment, economy and way of life in the future would be following:
1. Insure the material used for the “plug device” is much stronger than traditional airbags or rafts so that pressure can build up to a large p.s.i. without the device being severed by rocks or overinflating.
2. Determine the “pressure” of the oil coming out of the hole, the diameter of the hole (all of this should be readily available knowledge from BP oil or others) and make sure the device used to lower it into the hole is greater and that the device can hold up to the pressure.
3. Insure the compressors are large enough to inflate the device and hold the pressure over a sustained period of time. I do realize that one mile is a long way for an air hose, but it should still work if the hoses are the proper size and all connections air tight.
4. If the pressure is too great because of the depth of the “air bag” (engineers should be able to determine this) then just pump “water” into the bag instead.
5. As I mentioned above, there is the possibility of pumping water and even concrete straight into the device which will then harden for a more permanent fix. More concrete can still be installed on top of the air/water/concrete filled "plug device" once the leak is plugged.
This is not really an original concept. When replacing sewer systems the sewer first has to be bypassed while the new sewer lines are installed. To do this, a plastic/rubber ball is inserted into the large sewer pipes with an air hose attached and air installed until the ball inflates and completely seals off the flow of sewer downstream and the sewer from upstream is then bypassed around the new work.
Also, there is a device that plumbers use which is inserted into a drain pipe with a water hose connected to it which “inflates” inside the pipe completely sealing it off and at the same time pushing fresh water through allowing pressure to build up on the clog downstream until the pressure builds up enough to break loose the clog and at that time the water hose is turned off, the ”device” deflates and then pulled out of the pipe.]
I truly believe this will work, and I am available to meet with any group interested in hearing my opinion and thoughts during the process. I worked in civil engineering for sixteen years and have been a home builder for the last four years.
Warm regards,
Dewayne Allday
http://www.alldayprestigehomes.com/
334-414-0514
P.O. Box 1287
Selma Alabama 36702
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Idea to Stop the BP Gulf Oil Leak
Sunday, May 30th, 2010
To whom it may concern:
My name is Dewayne Allday and I have come up with an idea, which I strongly believe will completely seal off the hole in the Gulf which is destroying our environment in the gulf region, tourism, local fishermen, ecological systems and eventually (if not already) damaging our economy and our reputation as a world leader. As a United States citizen, I hate this embarrassment to our country and also hate what this is doing to us in the eyes of the world, not to mention our envirornment and way of life, therefore I’ve been brainstorming on a solution and I really believe I have found one.
First of all, think "self inflatable raft" (like the ones they use in emergencies that blow up rather quickly), and then think "air bag". Now with those things in mind, try to visualize a golf ball in the middle of a water hose. What I want you to visualize is a round “bump” in the middle of the hose where the hard golf ball has pushed out the sides of the hose completely sealing off any traffic of water through the hose. Obviously it would be difficult getting a golf ball into the hose because it is bigger, but not so difficult to get something smaller than the golf ball, but that is inflatable, into the hose and filling the device with air (or water) until it expands up to a certain pressure (p.s.i.) and presses up against the inside walls of the hose. Now picture a device such as that pushed down into the hole drilled in the gulf floor. It can be done, even with oil pressure pushing “up” as long as the pressure pushing the device down is more. I questioned myself at first about getting such a device into the hole, by if they can successfully push a pipe into the hole (and I understand that the device may have more friction and be somewhat harder to push) then I truly believe a way can be investigated to push this device into the hole. Once this device is at the proper depth, lets assume 50 to 100 feet inside the hole, then big compressor(s) on boats above could be cut on to inflate the device and seal the hole. Once the device is inflated (remember the analogy of the golf ball inside the water hose pushing out the sides), there would be no pressure of oil flowing out of the hole and a more “permanent” fix could be implanted directly after (boats on call on the surface ready to pump concrete into the hole on top of the “plugged device”. I would suggest not pumping too much concrete at first until some of it sets up (because I’d be afraid to put too much weight on top of the “plug device” at first being worried it may burst, but after it is somewhat set up [the concrete] then I’d say “pump more concrete” at a pace until it is determined that the weight of the concrete is no longer affecting the “plug device”, and then I’d say “filler up” (no pun intended BP).
I am sure there have been many suggestions which did not work, but the methods I have heard and read about thus far never made any sense to me and I never thought they would work. I truthfully believe this method would work and also in the future this technology could be in place and more “plug devices” built and sitting “on call” just in case this event ever happened again.
The only thoughts I have which would make this method ineffective in this situation and need futher review to insure the success of the project and future successes to save our environment, economy and way of life in the future would be following:
1. Insure the material used for the “plug device” is much stronger than traditional airbags or rafts so that pressure can build up to a large p.s.i. without the device being severed by rocks or overinflating.
2. Determine the “pressure” of the oil coming out of the hole, the diameter of the hole (all of this should be readily available knowledge from BP oil or others) and make sure the device used to lower it into the hole is greater and that the device can hold up to the pressure.
3. Insure the compressors are large enough to inflate the device and hold the pressure over a sustained period of time. I do realize that one mile is a long way for an air hose, but it should still work if the hoses are the proper size and all connections air tight.
4. If the pressure is too great because of the depth of the “air bag” (engineers should be able to determine this) then just pump “water” into the bag instead.
This is not really an original concept. When replacing sewer systems the sewer first has to be bypassed while the new sewer lines are installed. To do this, a plastic/rubber ball is inserted into the large sewer pipes with an air hose attached and air installed until the ball inflates and completely seals off the flow of sewer downstream and the sewer from upstream is then bypassed around the new work.
Also, there is a device that plumbers use which is inserted into a drain pipe with a water hose connected to it which “inflates” inside the pipe completely sealing it off and at the same time pushing fresh water through allowing pressure to build up on the clog downstream until the pressure builds up enough to break loose the clog and at that time the water hose is turned off, the ”device” deflates and then pulled out of the pipe.
I truly believe this will work, and I am available to meet with any group interested in hearing my opinion and thoughts during the process. I worked in engineering for 16 years and have been a home builder for the last four years.
Warm regards,
Dewayne Allday
http://www.alldayprestigehomes.com/
334-414-0514
P.O. Box 1287
Selma Alabama 36702
To whom it may concern:
My name is Dewayne Allday and I have come up with an idea, which I strongly believe will completely seal off the hole in the Gulf which is destroying our environment in the gulf region, tourism, local fishermen, ecological systems and eventually (if not already) damaging our economy and our reputation as a world leader. As a United States citizen, I hate this embarrassment to our country and also hate what this is doing to us in the eyes of the world, not to mention our envirornment and way of life, therefore I’ve been brainstorming on a solution and I really believe I have found one.
First of all, think "self inflatable raft" (like the ones they use in emergencies that blow up rather quickly), and then think "air bag". Now with those things in mind, try to visualize a golf ball in the middle of a water hose. What I want you to visualize is a round “bump” in the middle of the hose where the hard golf ball has pushed out the sides of the hose completely sealing off any traffic of water through the hose. Obviously it would be difficult getting a golf ball into the hose because it is bigger, but not so difficult to get something smaller than the golf ball, but that is inflatable, into the hose and filling the device with air (or water) until it expands up to a certain pressure (p.s.i.) and presses up against the inside walls of the hose. Now picture a device such as that pushed down into the hole drilled in the gulf floor. It can be done, even with oil pressure pushing “up” as long as the pressure pushing the device down is more. I questioned myself at first about getting such a device into the hole, by if they can successfully push a pipe into the hole (and I understand that the device may have more friction and be somewhat harder to push) then I truly believe a way can be investigated to push this device into the hole. Once this device is at the proper depth, lets assume 50 to 100 feet inside the hole, then big compressor(s) on boats above could be cut on to inflate the device and seal the hole. Once the device is inflated (remember the analogy of the golf ball inside the water hose pushing out the sides), there would be no pressure of oil flowing out of the hole and a more “permanent” fix could be implanted directly after (boats on call on the surface ready to pump concrete into the hole on top of the “plugged device”. I would suggest not pumping too much concrete at first until some of it sets up (because I’d be afraid to put too much weight on top of the “plug device” at first being worried it may burst, but after it is somewhat set up [the concrete] then I’d say “pump more concrete” at a pace until it is determined that the weight of the concrete is no longer affecting the “plug device”, and then I’d say “filler up” (no pun intended BP).
I am sure there have been many suggestions which did not work, but the methods I have heard and read about thus far never made any sense to me and I never thought they would work. I truthfully believe this method would work and also in the future this technology could be in place and more “plug devices” built and sitting “on call” just in case this event ever happened again.
The only thoughts I have which would make this method ineffective in this situation and need futher review to insure the success of the project and future successes to save our environment, economy and way of life in the future would be following:
1. Insure the material used for the “plug device” is much stronger than traditional airbags or rafts so that pressure can build up to a large p.s.i. without the device being severed by rocks or overinflating.
2. Determine the “pressure” of the oil coming out of the hole, the diameter of the hole (all of this should be readily available knowledge from BP oil or others) and make sure the device used to lower it into the hole is greater and that the device can hold up to the pressure.
3. Insure the compressors are large enough to inflate the device and hold the pressure over a sustained period of time. I do realize that one mile is a long way for an air hose, but it should still work if the hoses are the proper size and all connections air tight.
4. If the pressure is too great because of the depth of the “air bag” (engineers should be able to determine this) then just pump “water” into the bag instead.
This is not really an original concept. When replacing sewer systems the sewer first has to be bypassed while the new sewer lines are installed. To do this, a plastic/rubber ball is inserted into the large sewer pipes with an air hose attached and air installed until the ball inflates and completely seals off the flow of sewer downstream and the sewer from upstream is then bypassed around the new work.
Also, there is a device that plumbers use which is inserted into a drain pipe with a water hose connected to it which “inflates” inside the pipe completely sealing it off and at the same time pushing fresh water through allowing pressure to build up on the clog downstream until the pressure builds up enough to break loose the clog and at that time the water hose is turned off, the ”device” deflates and then pulled out of the pipe.
I truly believe this will work, and I am available to meet with any group interested in hearing my opinion and thoughts during the process. I worked in engineering for 16 years and have been a home builder for the last four years.
Warm regards,
Dewayne Allday
http://www.alldayprestigehomes.com/
334-414-0514
P.O. Box 1287
Selma Alabama 36702
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