Coke Drum Deheading Valve Structural Support

A 70-ton valve used to automatically open the bottom head of a coke drum had to be supported from the existing concrete pedestal. HEA designed a support system capable of accommodating vessel thermal motions, seismic loads and maintenance activities, while remaining within a small space and minimizing interference.

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