Numaligarh Refinery Hits Major Milestone with Gigantic Vacuum Tower Installation
Numaligarh Refinery Expansion Project (NREP), it has achieved a significant engineering milestone with the successful installation of the over-dimensional Vacuum Tower at the Residue Upgradation Process Technology Unit
As part of the ongoing Numaligarh Refinery Expansion Project (NREP), it has achieved a significant engineering milestone with the successful installation of the over-dimensional Vacuum Tower at the Residue Upgradation Process Technology Unit (RPTU). The Vacuum Tower, a critical component of the RPTU, weighs an impressive 375 metric tonnes, spans 57 meters in length, and has a maximum diameter of 8.5 meters. The tower was expertly installed atop a 32-meter-high structure, marking a complex and high-precision engineering feat.
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This challenging operation was executed using a 1600 MT ead crawler crane assisted by a 600 MT Trail crane. NRL extends its heartfelt appreciation to the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas the Government of Assam and particularly the Ministry of Shipping, whose steadfast support was instrumental in facilitating the safe and efficient transportation of this over-dimensional consignment.
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