How to replace a tank of 16 years old???
How to replace a tank of 16 years old???
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Hello friends, I am having a big problem, in my company we need to replace one Tank of cone roof of dimensions (15 meters Diameter and 15 meters height), translate and colocate it in a new place. I never done it before, just had some experience construction new tanks but anything like that before. The Tank has flat floor and is very simple (I think the thickness of wall of the tank is 3/8" and 1/4"). I will attach some pics and wish someone can give me any opinion about that. I really think its very complicate to do for big deformations and one previus structural calculus. I am thinking to weld rings in all the tank by steps and weld inside some I beams to keep the circumferential dimension always. It has anchors but they can easily remove and I was thinking what some hydraulic fittings can lift it of the ground and with one apropiate crane to lift it and put in the new place I am not sure if I am thinking goor or I am totally bad about my procedure.. I really need some help.. please.. greetings.. Cesar





RE: How to replace a tank of 16 years old???
If you just have to move it, I would contact people who move homes.
David
RE: How to replace a tank of 16 years old???
RE: How to replace a tank of 16 years old???
RE: How to replace a tank of 16 years old???
RE: How to replace a tank of 16 years old???
Moving it in one piece can be done in various ways, but depends on how far it is being moved and what is in between. Moving it around in the same facility may be quite practical. Moving it to an entirely new facility may be impractical.
RE: How to replace a tank of 16 years old???
RE: How to replace a tank of 16 years old???
www.internationalchimney.com
i don't see a crane involved in the tank move. The new foundation structure can be built to meet the tank in place once positioned on sacrificial supports. I could see a weaker crane for hoisting piping and equipment once it's in place. anyway about it, the tank owner should have an idea of what works but stay out of directing the contractor. If there are no contractors that can demonstrate they can do it and present an acceptable plan, then it can't be done. suerte.
RE: How to replace a tank of 16 years old???
They remind me of the well control specialists before the first Gulf War. There were basically two companies that would fight an oil-well fire. They charged whatever they wanted and people paid it. I remember one time there was a tank-farm fire in Denver that the fire department had been fighting for a week with no progress. The city called in Red Adair. His crew showed up, assessed the situation, put the fire out, and left within 12 hours of their arrival. They sent the city a huge bill (I don't remember the exact amount, but it was big). The Denver Post called to get an explanation of why they charged the city $100k/hour or whatever it was and Red Adair's guy said "The bill was one quarter of what you spent before we got there, and your people had made zero progress. We put the fire out". Then he hung up.
I bet ICC has exactly that attitude--you call us because no one else can do the job, pay us what we ask or pay us more to fix what someone else messes up. I bet calling those guys to move this tank would cost several times the value of a new tank.
David
RE: How to replace a tank of 16 years old???
These guys can do it:
http://www.mammoet.com/
Also, Mix Bros. in the Houston area.
Recommend subcontracting it out. You don't want the responsibility of over stressing the tank.
RE: How to replace a tank of 16 years old???
I am going to work with a lot tanks I guess in other projects and this forum will be very usefull I am sure.