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Re: BLT321 post# 8492

Thursday, 05/04/2006 11:59:06 AM

Thursday, May 04, 2006 11:59:06 AM

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BLT, found this bit at howstuffworks.com:

Blowout preventer - high-pressure valves (located under the land rig or on the sea floor) that seal the high-pressure drill lines and relieve pressure when necessary to prevent a blowout (uncontrolled gush of gas or oil to the surface, often associated with fire)

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