A ‘cracker’ of a craneage challenge for a major operational oil refinery
A ‘cracker’ of a craneage challenge for a major operational oil refinery
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The deconstruction and removal of a Thermofor Catalytic Cracking (TCC) tower in one of Australia’s largest working oil refineries was a cracker of an engineering challenge for Marr. The new system we developed could be a game changer for other refineries around the world where safety and productivity are critical to successful ongoing operations.
We work with our clients to find a craneage solution that works – no matter how big or complex the job is.
Heavy lifting over a live refinery is a delicate operation at the best of times but given the height of the TCC (at 100-metres), as well as the fact that the structure was located in a high-wind area with tight access, the project posed a number of challenges.
Using one of our Marr 2480Ds to dismantle the tower elements in large manageable pieces, our client was able to safely dismantle the TCC using a new system that would become a game changer for other heavy industrial refineries where productivity and safety are critical to ongoing operations.
Without having to shut any part of the refinery operations down during the deconstruction works, our approach meant less lifting and a quicker deconstruction program, which effectively reduced overall risk on the project and to refinery operations.