Vessel Name: Deisobutanizer Column
Size: 72″ID x 196′ OAL
Thickness: 1-1/2″
Weight: 222,167
Material: SA516-70N
Industry: Refining
Fabricated using SAW (tandem arc), GTAW, FCAW welding processes. Semi-automated circle SAW machine was used on the larger nozzles. The hyper-fill welding process was used structural attachments and supports. A semi-automated oxy-fuel machine was used to burn and bevel the nozzle holes with a single cut. This column included 70 trays, conical skirt, vacuum rings, internal baffle, internal distributor, insulation, fireproofing and 4 custom shipping saddles designed by Boardman.
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