Capping Gulf well gusher

t was expected it would take at least six hours to wrap up the results, but it could also last up to 48 hours, he said during a briefing Tuesday afternoon.

If BP's well passes the integrity test, the new cap could contain most -- if not all -- of the leak that's been gushing into the Gulf for more than two months.

BP engineers will slowly close valves on the 75-ton capping apparatus and measure the buildup of pressure.

National Incident Commander Thad Allen said BP hopes the well can withstand internal pressure of 8,000 to 9,000 pounds per square inch for roughly six hours after the valves are closed.

While the containment cap could stem the flow of oil, the best way to stop the leak permanently will be by drilling a pair of relief wells -- an effort expected to wrap up in a
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