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Method for moving a packed section about a remote manufacturing yard

US9550592B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2014
Grant dateJan 24, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53974
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for moving a packed column section about a remote manufacturing yard is provided. In one embodiment, the packed column section can include a first course, a second course, packing disposed within the first course and second course, and a plurality of distributors. The method can include the steps of placing the packed column section on top of a movable platform, the movable platform configured to support and distribute the weight of the packed column section; and moving the packed column section from a first point to a second point, the second point being in an open area adapted for stacking a plurality of packed column sections on top of each other to form a column.

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