Challenges Faced During Foster Wheeler Steam Boiler Moving Day

During the process of moving a 1200 LB steam boiler by Foster Wheeler, several challenges were encountered. The journey started on 22nd October 2016 and faced obstacles such as overcoming a 4-inch cable hindrance. Despite setbacks, the team persevered and eventually succeeded in transporting the boiler to its destination. The experience highlights the complexities involved in industrial equipment relocation.

• Challenges
• Steam Boiler
• Foster Wheeler
• Moving Day
• Industrial Equipment

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1. 20 October 2016 Foster Wheeler 1200 LB Steam Boiler 1

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11. ALL GONE 11

12. Boiler Moving Day 22 October 2016 Started at 0630 leaving SWOS and arrived at pier 1100 12

13. Last measurement 22 ft. 3 in. 13

14. Over the bridge 14

15. First major hurdle 15

16. Over 4 in cable 16

17. Cant make it over the 4 in cable 17

18. Still cant make it over the cable 18

19. 4 in. cable 19

20. Back up and try again 20

21. Lift 4 in. cable 21

22. Three hours later, approaching pier; Verizon life truck ran out of fuel (can t make this stuff up) and could not get under last set of wires. 22

23. Approaching pier 23

24. Barge and tug waiting 24

25. Arrived at pier 25

26. Removing Tarp 26

27. Ready for lift 27

28. 95,000 lb lift 28

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31. Over barge 1100 31

32. Closing remarks Towed to Quonset Point (Reagan Construction) awaiting favorable weather. Barge schedule to depart for MMA on Wednesday. Estimate travel time is 12 hours. 32