Method and system for utilizing selectively de-coupleable connections for modular installation of a coke drum (Foster Wheeler)

CATEGORY: COKE DRUM 
Method and system for utilizing selectively de-coupleable connections for modular installation of a coke drum (Foster Wheeler)

Type	Patent
Inventor	William Meyer
URL	Free Full Text Source:  http://www.google.com/patents/US20140262731
Assignee	Foster Wheeler Usa Corporation
Patent Number	US20140262731 A1
Issue Date	Sep 18, 2014
Abstract	In one aspect, the present invention relates to a coke drum module, the coke drum module includes a support frame. A coke drum is disposed within the support frame. A strut is removably connected to the support frame and the coke drum. The strut becomes unloaded responsive to the coke drum contacting a support pad. The coke drum module further includes a compression member removably connected to the support frame and the coke drum. The compression member is oriented generally perpendicularly to the strut. A rigid connection is present between the coke drum and the support frame during transportation of the coke drum module. Upon removal of the strut and the compression member, the rigid connection is not present.