Movement key to prefab-module use

Journal Article · Mon Oct 15 04:00:00 EDT 1979 · Oil Gas J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5800435

Wells, D D

Use of prefabricated modules (normally skid-mounted) of integrated systems in facility construction is not new to the oil and gas production and refining and chemical process industries. For example, a hydroskimming refinery was recently assembled on 9 skids in Corpus Christi, and delivered by barge to the site in Albany, New York. For the North Slope project, 1000 to 1200-ton skid-mounted units were fabricated in the state of Washington, transferred from a large to a small barge, and ultimately moved 30 to 50 miles overland on crawler transporters. These developments indicate the feasibility of prefabrication of large modules. Shop fabrication is characterized by a single source of responsibility; functional testing performed in shop; training of operators prior to shipping; increased control of schedule; and lower cost due to use of shop labor and automated equipment. These benefits result in improved quality, schedule control and acceleration, and direct cost reduction. The effect of proposed transportation on unit design also is discussed. A hypothetical case is offered to illustrate these considerations and benefits.

• OSTI ID: 5800435
• Journal Information: Oil Gas J.; (United States), Journal Name: Oil Gas J.; (United States) Vol. 77:42; ISSN OIGJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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