Three machines lift the 35-ton DS station degassing tower
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This post was last edited by Desert Fish on 2023-1-12 at 18:24. The degassing tower has a diameter of 2.6 meters, a height of over 22 meters, and a weight of around 35 tons; it is the second tallest vertical static equipment in the Dibeilla area, after the flare stack. Affected by the strong winds in the Sahara Desert, for this lifting and installation plan, it has been decided that after the components are assembled on the ground, they will be erected using a \"three-machine lifting\" method. Before the lifting operation, the technical staff had thorough discussions with experienced operators such as the crane driver, lifting supervisor, and site team leader. Drawing on past successful construction experiences, HSSE assessed the risks associated with the construction process. After multiple rounds of discussion and revisions, the lifting plan was finally prepared and approved by IPMT.
It seems there are no larger cranes on site.
In some countries in the Middle East and Africa, there are regulations requiring that construction machinery be purchased locally; or that machinery that enters the country through customs must remain there or be resold, and cannot be taken back. Therefore, when bidding for such projects, it is essential to fully understand the laws and regulations of the country where the project is located in order to avoid risks.
China’s exports already enjoy export tax rebates. Imports into Africa may still be exempt from taxes, so re-export is not allowed
That’s tax, which is far from covering the value of the machinery.
It’s not just the taxes; there are also shipping costs, insurance fees, and the long time required for sea transportation. The residual value of construction machinery and equipment is generally taken into account when quoting prices.
To ensure the successful completion of this lifting operation, a XCMG 500-ton truck crane was used as the main lifting device, with a Sany 400-ton truck crane assisting in guiding the load.