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"Chris Friesen" wrote in message
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On 05/03/2010 02:07 PM, HeyBub wrote:

A hack-saw could have easily cut the communication wires to the BOP. I
don't
think BOPs are autonomous devices (like a sprinkler system). How could a
BOP
know the rig above it has caught fire or been blown away?


Umm....a BOP is a failsafe device. If it loses communications with the
rig above it should close the pipe. Basic deadman switch.

Chris


Key word - - - - "should"