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Post by cajunlady87 on Oct 17, 2012 18:17:01 GMT -7
For those unfamiliar with these they are oilfield related. I know what they look like, period. How are they powered? For someone knowledgeable about oilfield mechanics, can these be tapped into for fuel if TSHF? What about oil storage tanks, do they have outside drain taps which can be opened to empty them? ;D There are quite a few of these in my area and I was just wondering.  |
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Post by Cwi555 on Oct 17, 2012 19:09:44 GMT -7
For those unfamiliar with these they are oilfield related. I know what they look like, period. How are they powered? For someone knowledgeable about oilfield mechanics, can these be tapped into for fuel if TSHF? What about oil storage tanks, do they have outside drain taps which can be opened to empty them? ;D There are quite a few of these in my area and I was just wondering. The pumping johnny (pump jack) is typically operated with an electrical motor. They can be powered by other means, including steam, but these days it's electrical. The Christmas tree is not powered by anything per say. It is a series of valves and fittings used to either direct fluids into the ground, or control whats coming out. The control mechanisms for those valves vary, but they are usually electrically actuated. Neither is a good source for usable fuel. The former usually pumps out a slurry of water/oil which is later refined, the latter is often used to pump some chems in the ground to prevent blockages. The end result of oil flowing is just that, unrefined oil that may or may not contain H2S. Better to stay away from them all together. |
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Post by cajunlady87 on Oct 18, 2012 8:56:52 GMT -7
Aw shoots, I thought I had something figured out in regards to fuel. Thanks for explaining this to me. Now back to the thinking board.  |
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Post by geauxfish on Oct 18, 2012 9:00:47 GMT -7
I agree with CWI, nothing to mess with. BUT, some of the ones down your way are more likely natural gas wells. They have the same hazards (extremely high pressure, H2S, etc.), but might not have to be refined to get something with usable BTU value.
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Post by cajunlady87 on Oct 18, 2012 9:07:12 GMT -7
I agree with CWI, nothing to mess with. BUT, some of the ones down your way are more likely natural gas wells. They have the same hazards (extremely high pressure, H2S, etc.), but might not have to be refined to get something with usable BTU value. Hey GF, great hearing from ya. As for gas wells or lines, I have a gasline crossing my property but I don't think I'll be messin' with that one anytime soon. So close but so dangerous too.  |
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Post by alex on Oct 18, 2012 19:07:34 GMT -7
here in the South...Pump Jacks are a set of jacks that are attached to a set of 2X4's and used like a ladder...only 1000x more dangerous!!!
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