Method for moving a packed section about a remote manufacturing yard

摘要

A method for moving a packed column section about a remote manufacturing yard is provided. In one embodiment, the packed column section can include a first course, a second course, packing disposed within the first course and second course, and a plurality of distributors. The method can include the steps of placing the packed column section on top of a movable platform, the movable platform configured to support and distribute the weight of the packed column section; and moving the packed column section from a first point to a second point, the second point being in an open area adapted for stacking a plurality of packed column sections on top of each other to form a column.

主权项

1. A method for moving a packed column section about a remote manufacturing yard, the method comprising the steps of:
providing a column section comprised of a first course welded to a second course; placing the column section on top of a movable platform; installing packing and a plurality of distributors into the column section to create the packed column section, the movable platform configured to support and distribute the weight of the packed column section, the movable platform comprising a base frame and table posts, wherein the table posts extend upwards from the base frame and are configured to elevate the packed column section off the ground, thereby providing a user access to an underside of the packed column section while the packed column section is on top of the movable platform; and moving the packed column section from a first point to a second point, the second point being in an open area adapted for stacking a plurality of packed column sections on top of each other to form a distillation column.