THERMOFOR CATALYTIC CRACKING (TCC) TOWER DECONSTRUCTION

THERMOFOR CATALYTIC CRACKING (TCC) TOWER DECONSTRUCTION

A ‘cracker’ of a craneage challenge for a major operational oil refinery

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PROJECT OVERVIEW

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.

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Client
UNDISCLOSED
Project
THERMOFOR CATALYTIC CRACKING (TCC) TOWER DECONSTRUCTION
Location
AUSTRALIA
Sector
OIL & GAS
Date
JULY 2017-JANUARY 2018
Cranes

1 x M2480D

THE CHALLENGE

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.

OUR SOLUTION

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.

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THE RESULT

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.

ABOUT US

We’re not just a crew and cranes for hire. We’re big thinkers and problem solvers who love a challenge. No problem is too big for us.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

We believe that the crane needs to suit the job, not the other way around. We don’t just hire cranes – we design craneage solutions.

OUR HERITAGE

We’re a third-generation family-owned and run business with a strong sense of tradition and loyalty engrained in what we do and how we work together.

OUR PEOPLE

We think of our team as ‘one big family’ of problem-solvers who love cranes and the challenge of working on complex, large-scale projects.

OUR APPROACH

We work with you to find an engineering solution that works. Delivering value through the unique combination of our knowledge, experience, proven service delivery and people.

OUR SERVICES

We’ve worked on some of the most complex and challenging large-scale construction projects across Australia and around the world.

OUR CRANES

We don’t just hire cranes – we design them. So, if the right crane for your job doesn’t already exist, we’ll build one.

OUR PROJECTS

With almost 100 years’ experience, we have a reputation for taking on projects that others can’t or won’t.

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We take on the jobs that many others can’t or won’t – but we always put good business practices first.

SUSTAINABILITY

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SOCIAL IMPACT

As problem-solvers who love a challenge, we are never shy of tackling the big issues.

DIVERSITY

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