【Ten Years of Rapid Development in Chemical Equipment】744 – In 2022, a 4,000-ton crawler crane was used to lift the 1,723-ton propylene distillation tower for ExxonMobil’s first ethylene plant
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ExxonMobil’s Propylene Distillation Column for Phase 1 of the ethylene plant is 103.2 meters tall, 8.7 meters in diameter, and weighs 1,723 tons; it is the largest and heaviest piece of equipment in this project. To ensure the safe, smooth, and successful completion of this lifting operation, the project team efficiently coordinated various resources; a 4,000-ton crawler crane was used as the main lifting device, while a 1,600-ton crawler crane was employed to assist with the lifting process. A thorough survey was conducted to determine the optimal route for the large cranes to enter the site ； Conduct safety and quality technical briefings for various professionals ； Safety verification of items such as construction plans, lifting points, lifting rigging, and crane machinery. Proper preparation in advance, including foundation treatment of the lifting site area, removal of obstacles, and coordination of construction activities, provided a solid foundation for the successful lifting of the equipment.
The propylene distillation tower, which has been lifted into place, is 103.2 meters tall, 8.7 meters in diameter, and weighs 1,723 tons; it is the largest and heaviest piece of equipment in this project. To ensure the safe, smooth, and successful completion of this lifting operation, the project team efficiently coordinated various resources; a 4,000-ton crawler crane was used as the main lifting device, while a 1,600-ton crawler crane was employed to assist with the lifting process. A thorough survey was conducted to determine the optimal route for the large cranes to enter the site ； Conduct safety and quality technical briefings for various professionals ； Safety verification of items such as construction plans, lifting points, lifting rigging, and crane machinery. Proper preparation in advance, including foundation treatment of the lifting site area, removal of obstacles, and coordination of construction activities, provided a solid foundation for the successful lifting of the equipment.
During the equipment lifting process, to meet the requirements for lifting the equipment, the 4000-ton main unit and the jacking mechanism need to move simultaneously: the main unit moves a distance of 14 meters, while the jacking mechanism rotates 120 degrees. The 1600-ton crawler crane needs to travel 57 meters while also transporting foundation boxes during its movement. In light of the long duration required for erecting the equipment, the project team carried out advance planning, made scientific arrangements, and organized everything meticulously. As a result, it took 4 hours and 53 minutes to safely and smoothly lift the propylene distillation tower to its installation location in just one go.
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