What crane configuration and lift sequence were used in a refinery turnaround lift?
A 500-ton all-terrain crane with 220-foot boom lifted a 185-ton reactor vessel using a dual-rigging system with spreader beams and coordinated ground spotters.
The refinery turnaround required removing and replacing a reactor vessel weighing 185 tons from a 120-foot elevation. A Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 all-terrain crane was positioned 150 feet from the structure centerline with maximum counterweight configuration. The lift utilized a dual-point rigging system with 40-foot spreader beams to distribute loads evenly across the vessel's lifting lugs.
Remember: "5-2-2-1-8-5 DUAL": 500-ton crane, 220-foot boom, 185-ton vessel, DUAL rigging with spreader beams
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