M3 Compressor Removal
by Trapper Wyman, Mansfield Crane Service Corp.
MCS was contracted by a client to remove a reciprocating compressor skid from a midstream facility located in our hometown of Mansfield, PA.
The challenge for our company to lift the unit through a rooftop would have required mobilizing a large crane from a distance that would have been cost prohibitive.
MCS decided that two smaller cranes could be used; however, a two-lift crane that connects to a unit lengthwise would not work. Instead, we planned to connect the cranes width-wise which would provide the necessary capacity requirements.
The job was still a challenge because the skid would need to pass between the two cranes. At first, we were unsure if the cranes would be able to elevate booms high enough to accommodate the lift.
This is where 3D Lift Plan was useful in simulating the lift for feasibility. Our crane operators and client were scratching their heads when this was first described to them.
Using the 3D Lift Plan and making a video of the lift was key to everyone’s complete understanding how the plan would work. Using the 3D Lift Plan brought down project costs considerably and the visual experience instilled confidence in carrying out the job.