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Technology
Assessment & Research (TA&R) Program
| Project Number |
570 |
| Date of Summary |
October 15, 2009 |
| Subject |
Measurement of the Effect of Depth Below Mudline of Charge Placement During
EROs |
| Performing Activity |
Explosive Service International (ESI) |
| Principal Investigator |
William T. Poe |
| Contracting Agency |
Minerals Management Service |
| Estimated Completion |
Completed |
| Description |
The objective of this study was to measure the effects of charge placement techniques and depth (15, 20, 25, and 30 feet below the mudline) to determine the charge’s impact to the marine environment. These tests will generate new data for use by MMS and other agencies to verify the added safety benefits to personnel, lower environmental effects, and provide additional mitigation achieved by increasing the depth below mudline for charge placement. |
| Progress |
ESI has completed all explosives testing and analysis as required under this research effort and has provided MMS with a final report (see Report AA below) of the work and findings. |
| Report |
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AA |
Effect of Depth Below Mudline of Charge Placement During Explosive Removal of Offshore Structures, July 2009, Explosive Service International, Ltd, Baton Rouge, LA. |
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