An oil rig blowout can occur when a rig applies excessive pressure during the drilling, forcing the underground pool of oil to erupt. Using unsafe drilling procedures, non-standardized drilling practices, and defective equipment can hasten the blowout, exposing workers to multiple risks.
[pdf] A blowout preventer (BOP) (pronounced B-O-P) is a specialized or similar mechanical device, used to seal, control and monitor and gas wells to prevent , the uncontrolled release of crude oil or natural gas from a well. They are usually installed in stacks of other valves. The earliest blowout preventers; Regan Type K Annulars were used, beginnin.
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