what is the risk with Top Kill? pundit said theres a chance it makes it "worse"

[meow mix]

but they didnt really say how it would be worse.. im not to clear on what happens in the "worse" scenario

[LeftyFingerPop]

1. I'm thinking it could possibly blow out the pipe with an unsustainable pressure buildup. n/t

[flamingdem]

2. The pressure is controlled with valves, but they have to be accurate nt

[meow mix]

3. ah great, ty. plus the keep repeating over and over "its never been tried at this depth"

like the other attempts

[FarCenter]

4. It might rupture the pipe below the blow out preventer

Suddenly stopping the flow might increase the pressure in the pipe below the blow out preventer. If the pipe ruptures at or just below the level of the seabed, the flow could increase significantly.

Currently, it appears that the blow out preventer is partially closed and that the pipe above the blow out preventer is partly folded over. Both of these restrict the flow of crude oil somewhat.

[Statistical]

5. Lots of pressure.

Oil & Gas is flowing out of the well under incredible pressure.
To stop the flow of oil the mud being injected into the well needs to be even MORE pressure.

The BOP is damaged and that much pressure from both direction could cause it to leak and/or rupture.

[Ruby the Liberal]

6. Corrosive sand has been gushing through it at unimaginable rate for a month

Who knows how structurally sound it is at this point?