Challenges Faced During Foster Wheeler Steam Boiler Moving Day
20 October 2016
Foster Wheeler 1200 LB Steam Boiler
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ALL GONE
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Boiler Moving Day
22 October 2016
Started at 0630 leaving SWOS and
arrived at pier 1100
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Last measurement 22 ft. 3 in.
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Over the bridge
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First major hurdle
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Over 4 in cable
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Can’t make it over the 4 in cable
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Still can’t make it over the cable
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4 in. cable
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Back up and try again
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Lift 4 in. cable
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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.
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Approaching pier
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Barge and tug waiting
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Arrived at pier
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Removing Tarp
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Ready for lift
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95,000 lb lift
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Over barge 1100
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Closing remarks
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Towed to Quonset Point (Reagan
Construction) awaiting favorable weather.
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Barge schedule to depart for MMA on
Wednesday. Estimate travel time is 12 hours.
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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.
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20 October 2016 Foster Wheeler 1200 LB Steam Boiler 1
ALL GONE 11
Boiler Moving Day 22 October 2016 Started at 0630 leaving SWOS and arrived at pier 1100 12
4 in. cable 19
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
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
