Plant and method for manufacturing plant

Abstract

This plant comprises: a plant region that is demarcated as a region for performing a prescribed process; at least one module facility that has a support portion for transportation; and at least one non-module facility that is assembled in the plant region. The plant region has at least one module placement region in which the at least one module facility is disposed, and a mixed placement region in which the at least one non-module facility is disposed and which is a region other than the at least one module placement region. The mixed placement region is formed between a first boundary line defining the at least one module placement region and a second boundary line facing the first boundary line and defining the plant region, the mixed placement region having at least one transportation route region for transporting the at least one module facility. No ground structure is provided on the ground in the at least one transportation route region.

Description

Plant and plant manufacturing method

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a plant and a method for manufacturing a plant.

[0002] There are known methods for constructing a plant by assembling modules in a remote location and transporting the modules. Patent Document 1 discloses a technique in which a transport vehicle transports the modules to an installation area by passing between multiple supports protruding above the ground. The technique described in Patent Document 1 can reduce the space required for transporting the modules.

[0003] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-168568

[0004] Civil engineering work is carried out in the early period of construction of a modular plant, before the modules are installed. Civil engineering work can be carried out efficiently because there is little overlap with other types of construction work. However, some civil engineering work must be carried out after the modules arrive due to reasons such as equipment layout planning or the placement of cranes used for piping work after module installation. Therefore, it is difficult to complete all civil engineering work before the modules arrive. An increase in the amount of civil engineering work after module installation directly leads to an increase in the construction period of the entire project. In other words, if there is a lot of civil engineering work remaining after module installation, it will be a factor that extends the construction period of the plant.

[0005] The present disclosure provides a technology that can prevent the construction period of a plant from being extended.

[0006] A plant according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a plant area defined as an area for carrying out a predetermined process, at least one modular piece of equipment having a support for transportation, and at least one non-modular piece of equipment assembled within the plant area. The plant area includes at least one module placement area in which the at least one modular piece of equipment is placed, and a mixed placement area, which is an area other than the at least one module placement area and in which the at least one non-modular piece of equipment is placed. The mixed placement area is formed between a first boundary line defining the at least one module placement area and a second boundary line opposing the first boundary line and defining the plant area, and includes at least one transport route area for transporting the at least one modular piece of equipment. No ground structures are provided above the ground of the at least one transport route area.

[0007] In a plant according to one aspect of the present disclosure, the layout allows modular equipment to be transported to the module placement area via the transport route area. This layout allows construction of the mixed placement area to proceed in advance without waiting for the completion of transport of the modular equipment. As a result, it is possible to prevent the construction period of the plant from being extended.

[0008] A plant according to one aspect of the present disclosure may include load-bearing equipment capable of withstanding the weight of at least one modular facility when transported. The load-bearing equipment may be located underground in at least one transport route area. In this case, construction work underground in the transport route area can be carried out in advance before the modular facility is transported. This can prevent the construction period of the plant from being prolonged.

[0009] The plant according to one aspect of the present disclosure may include a load-bearing facility that can withstand the weight of at least one modular facility. The load-bearing facility may be located underground in an area where at least one module is installed. In this case, it is possible to save space in the plant area.

[0010] In the plant according to one aspect of the present disclosure, at least one non-modular piece of equipment may be arranged adjacent to at least one modular piece of equipment, thereby enabling space saving in the plant area.

[0011] A plant according to one aspect of the present disclosure may include a connecting facility that connects at least one non-modular facility and a load-bearing facility. The connecting facility may be located in a position that does not overlap with at least one transport route area. In this case, construction of the connecting facility can be carried out in advance before transporting the modular facility. This can prevent the construction period of the plant from being extended.

[0012] A plant according to one aspect of the present disclosure may include a gutter as a second boundary line defining the plant area. The gutter may be capable of accommodating load-bearing equipment capable of withstanding the weight of at least one transported modular equipment, or a reinforcing material capable of withstanding the weight of at least one transported modular equipment. For example, the reinforcing material may be gravel filled to the extent that it provides gaps for water to flow. By accommodating the reinforcing material in the gutter, temporary reinforcement of the load-bearing capacity is possible. In this case, the modular equipment can pass over the gutter. Construction of the gutter can be carried out in advance before transporting the modular equipment. This prevents the construction period of the plant from being extended.

[0013] At least one module placement area may be rectangular. The first boundary line may be a short side of at least one module placement area. In this case, the short side of the modular equipment can reduce the width required for transporting the modular equipment. In other words, the transport route area can be narrowed. This increases the area in the mixed placement area where construction can be carried out. In other words, it is possible to increase the area of ​​the mixed placement area where construction can proceed in advance without waiting for the completion of transport of the modular equipment. As a result, it is possible to prevent the construction period of the plant from being extended.

[0014] A method for manufacturing a plant according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes providing at least one modular piece of equipment having a support for transportation and at least one non-modular piece of equipment to be assembled within a plant area partitioned as an area for carrying out a predetermined process. The method for manufacturing a plant includes a first step of providing at least one non-modular piece of equipment in a mixed arrangement area where the at least one non-modular piece of equipment will be arranged, and a second step of transporting the at least one modular piece of equipment to at least one module arrangement area where the at least one modular piece of equipment will be arranged after the first step is started. The mixed arrangement area is an area other than the at least one module arrangement area. The second step transports the at least one modular piece of equipment from outside the plant area to the at least one module arrangement area via at least one transport route area formed between a first boundary line defining the at least one module arrangement area and a second boundary line opposing the first boundary line and defining the plant area.

[0015] In a plant manufacturing method according to one aspect of the present disclosure, construction work to install non-modular equipment in a mixed installation area is started before transporting modular equipment to a module installation area. This allows construction work in the mixed installation area to proceed in advance without waiting for the completion of transport of the modular equipment. As a result, it is possible to prevent the construction period of the plant from being extended.

[0016] The plant manufacturing method according to one aspect of the present disclosure may further include, before the second step, a step of arranging load-bearing equipment along the surface of at least one transport route area or underground in at least one transport route area, the load-bearing equipment being able to withstand the weight of at least one transported modular equipment. In this case, construction work underground or above ground in the transport route area can be carried out in advance before the transport of the modular equipment. This can prevent the construction period of the plant from being extended.

[0017] In a plant manufacturing method according to an aspect of the present disclosure, the load-bearing equipment may be a temporary buried section that is placed underground in at least one transport route area and temporarily buried. The plant manufacturing method according to an aspect of the present disclosure may further include, after the second step, a step of placing an above-ground structure that is supported by the temporary buried section and protrudes above ground in at least one transport route area. In this case, construction of the temporary buried section is carried out before transporting the modular equipment, and subsequent construction including the above-ground structure is carried out after transporting the modular equipment. By reducing the amount of construction work after transporting the modular equipment, it is possible to prevent the construction period of the plant 1 from being extended.

[0018] The plant manufacturing method according to one aspect of the present disclosure may further include, after the second step, a step of placing a ground structure on the ground in at least one transport route area. In this case, the ground structure is placed on the ground in the transport route area after the modular equipment is transported. This enables space saving in the plant area.

[0019] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a technology that can prevent the construction period of a plant from being extended.

[0020] FIG. 1 is a plan view schematically showing an example of a plant. FIG. 2 is a plan view schematically showing an example of an area. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a plant layout. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a plant manufacturing method. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a plant according to a manufacturing stage. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a plant according to a manufacturing stage. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a plant according to a manufacturing stage. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a plant according to a manufacturing stage.

[0021] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the description, the same elements or elements having the same functions are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted.

[0022] The plant of the present disclosure is manufactured or constructed by a modular construction method, in which a set of equipment is manufactured at a location separate from the plant construction site, and then transported (shipped) and installed at the plant construction site.

[0023] 1 is a plan view schematically illustrating an example of a plant 1. The plant 1 includes a plant area P, at least one modular facility 2, and at least one non-modular facility 3.

[0024] The plant area P is an area partitioned for carrying out a predetermined process. The predetermined process is carried out by a plurality of pieces of equipment. Examples of the predetermined process include, but are not limited to, processing of liquid, gas, or powder, processing in a power generation facility, or processing for obtaining a final product from an intermediate product. The plant area P is an area surrounded by a gutter 4. The gutter 4 is, for example, a drainage ditch formed in a rectangular shape in a plan view. The gutter 4 defines the plant area P.

[0025] The modular equipment 2 is equipment manufactured outside the plant area P. The modular equipment 2 is a set of equipment that combines, for example, steel frames, pressure vessels, rotating machinery, piping, measuring equipment, electrical equipment, buildings, etc. For example, the modular equipment 2 has a shape that resembles a box or cage. In plan view and bottom view, the modular equipment 2 may be rectangular. Examples of the modular equipment 2 include process equipment modules and pipe rack modules. The process equipment module is a combination of equipment for performing a specific process. The pipe rack module is a combination of equipment that mainly supports piping, valves, air-cooled heat exchangers, etc.

[0026] The modular facility 2 may be transported by a self-propelled modular transporter (SPMT). The SPMT supports and transports the modular facility 2 from below. In another example, the modular facility 2 may be transported by a truck or trailer. The modular facility 2 may be suspended from above by a crane truck and installed.

[0027] The modular equipment 2 has a support portion 2A for transportation. The shape of the support portion 2A is not limited. In one example, the modular equipment 2 has a lower support portion 20A as the support portion 2A. The lower support portion 20A is a beam or the like supported by the SPMT. In another example, the modular equipment 2 has an upper support portion 21A as the support portion 2A. The upper support portion 21A is, for example, a ring-shaped metal fitting. The ring-shaped metal fitting is provided at the four upper corners of the modular equipment 2. The ring-shaped metal fitting is hung on the hook of a crane vehicle via a lifting jig. The ring-shaped metal fitting may be detachable. In another example, the support portion 2A may be a pad eye. The support portion 2A may be a rectangular or circular flange attached horizontally to a column protruding from the four upper corners of the modular equipment 2, with a pad eye attached opposite the flange. The support portion 2A may be a casting box for lifting a container. The support portion 2A may be a lifting sling for lifting the container-shaped modular equipment 2 and the bottom surface of the module with which the lifting sling comes into contact.

[0028] The non-modular equipment 3 is equipment that is assembled within the plant area P. An example of the non-modular equipment 3 is, but is not limited to, a compressor building. The compressor building includes, for example, a foundation, piping, a shelter, a maintenance crane supported by the shelter, a compressor, lighting, and crane cables. At least one non-modular equipment 3 is disposed adjacent to at least one modular equipment 2.

[0029] Above ground structures G are provided on the ground of the plant area P. The above ground structures G are facilities that are installed after the transport of the modular equipment 2. The above ground structures G include a first above ground structure 6 in which a temporary burying section 5 (described later) is provided underground, and a second above ground structure 7 in which a temporary burying section 5 (described later) is not provided underground.

[0030] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an example of an area. In FIG. 2, each piece of equipment installed on the ground is omitted. The plant area P has at least one module placement area A and a mixed placement area M. The module placement area A is an area for placing modular equipment 2. The mixed placement area M is an area other than the module placement area A. In other words, the mixed placement area M is an area obtained by excluding the module placement area A from the plant area P.

[0031] At least one module equipment 2 is assigned to the module placement area A in advance. The shape of the module placement area A is determined according to the shape of the corresponding module equipment 2. For example, at least one module placement area A is rectangular. A foundation is provided in the module placement area A. Construction of the foundation is carried out before the corresponding module equipment 2 is transported.

[0032] At least one non-modular equipment 3 is placed in the mixed arrangement area M. The mixed arrangement area M has at least one transport route area R for transporting at least one modular equipment 2. The transport route area R is a path for transporting the modular equipment 2. The transport route area R can also be said to be a path connecting the outside of the plant area P with the module arrangement area A.

[0033] The transport route area R is formed between a first boundary line L1 that defines at least one module placement area A and a second boundary line L2 that faces the first boundary line L1 and defines a plant area P. The first boundary line L1 can also be said to be the side that faces the outside of the plant area P. In a plan view, the first boundary line L1 is the short side of at least one module placement area A. The second boundary line L2 is, for example, a gutter 4.

[0034] The plant area P may have an open space V. The open space V is an area for future equipment expansion. Nothing may be placed above or below the open space V. Equipment capable of withstanding the load of the equipment may be placed in advance below the open space V, depending on the future equipment configuration or layout plan. The open space V is used as a module placement area A or a mixed placement area M.

[0035] Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the layout of the plant 1. Fig. 3 shows an example of facilities and areas provided above and below ground. The plant 1 includes a load-bearing facility C, a pipe 9, a first connecting facility 11 (connecting facility), and a second connecting facility 12.

[0036] The load-bearing equipment C withstands the weight of the modular equipment 2 when it is transported or installed. Examples of the load-bearing equipment C include, but are not limited to, a gutter 4, a cable 8, a reinforcing pipe 10, and a temporary burial section 5. The gutter 4 itself does not need to have the load-bearing capacity to withstand the weight of the modular equipment 2 when it is transported. The gutter 4 may be capable of accommodating a reinforcing material that can withstand the weight of the modular equipment 2 when it is transported. The reinforcing material may be, for example, a steel plate laid on top of an earth mound. The reinforcing material may be gravel that is spread in the gutter 4. The gravel is filled to the extent that it leaves gaps for water to flow through. The gutter 4 may be temporarily reinforced by temporarily accommodating a reinforcing material. The reinforcing pipe 10 is, for example, a pipe enclosed and reinforced in reinforced concrete. The temporary burial section 5 is equipment that is placed underground and temporarily buried. Temporary burial refers to backfilling a hole and curing it to allow installation work to be performed. The curing method is determined depending on the work to be performed during curing and removal of the temporary buried section 5.

[0037] A load-bearing facility C capable of withstanding the weight of at least one modular facility 2 when transported is disposed underground in at least one transport route region R. For example, a temporary burying section 5 is disposed underground in at least one transport route region R. A first above-ground structure 6 may be provided above ground where the temporary burying section 5 is disposed. The temporary burying section 5 supports the first above-ground structure 6.

[0038] Load-bearing equipment C capable of withstanding the weight of at least one modular equipment 2 is placed underground in at least one module placement area A. For example, cables 8 and reinforcing piping 10 are placed underground in at least one module placement area A. The cables 8 connect the modular equipment 2 and the non-modular equipment 3. The reinforcing piping 10 passes underground in the module placement area A and connects the piping 9 placed on either side of the module placement area A.

[0039] At least one above-ground structure G is arranged on the ground of at least one transport route area R. For example, a first above-ground structure 6 or a second above-ground structure 7 is arranged on the ground of at least one transport route area R. A temporary burial section 5 is arranged underground of the first above-ground structure 6. It is not necessary for at least one transport route area R to have an above-ground structure G arranged on the ground.

[0040] The first connecting facility 11 connects at least one non-modular facility 3 and the load-bearing facility C. For example, the first connecting facility 11 is a cable or a pipe. The first connecting facility 11 connects, for example, the non-modular facility 3 and the cable 8. The second connecting facility 12 connects the non-modular facility 3 and the pipe 9. The first connecting facility 11 and the second connecting facility 12 are arranged in a position that does not overlap with at least one transport route region R. For example, the first connecting facility 11 and the second connecting facility 12 may be arranged outside or inside the at least one non-modular facility 3. The first connecting facility 11 and the second connecting facility 12 may be installed below the transport route region R.

[0041] [Method for Manufacturing Plant] An example of a method for manufacturing the plant 1 of the present disclosure will be described with reference to Figures 4 to 8. Figure 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a method for manufacturing the plant 1. Figures 5 to 8 are schematic diagrams showing an example of the plant 1 at different manufacturing stages. Figures 5 to 8 are plan views schematically showing some areas of the plant 1. In the method for manufacturing the plant 1, at least one modular facility 2 and at least one non-modular facility 3 are provided in the plant area P. In Figures 5 to 8, the description will be given assuming that a gutter 4 has already been provided.

[0042] In step S1, as shown in Fig. 5, a first step is performed in which at least one non-modular equipment 3 is provided in the mixed arrangement area M. For example, non-modular equipment 31 and 32 are provided. The non-modular equipment 31 and 32 are examples of the non-modular equipment 3.

[0043] The plant area P has module placement areas A1 to A4 and transfer route areas R1 to R4. The module placement areas A1 to A4 are examples of the module placement area A. The transfer route areas R1 to R4 are examples of the transfer route area R.

[0044] The transfer route area R1 is formed between a first boundary line L11 that defines the module placement area A1 and a second boundary line L21 that faces the first boundary line L11 and defines the plant area P. The transfer route area R2 is formed between a first boundary line L12 that defines the module placement area A2 and a second boundary line L22 that faces the first boundary line L12 and defines the plant area P. The transfer route area R3 is formed between a first boundary line L13 that defines the module placement area A3 and a second boundary line L23 that faces the first boundary line L13 and defines the plant area P. The transfer route area R4 is formed between a first boundary line L14 that defines the module placement area A4 and a second boundary line L24 that faces the first boundary line L14 and defines the plant area P.

[0045] In step S2, as shown in Fig. 6, a step of placing load-bearing equipment C along the ground surface of at least one transport route region R or underground of at least one transport route region R is carried out. For example, a temporary buried section 5, a cable 8, a reinforcing pipe 10, and a reinforcing material T are provided. The temporary buried section 5, the cable 8, the reinforcing pipe 10, and the reinforcing material T are examples of the load-bearing equipment C.

[0046] The temporary burying section 5 is placed and temporarily buried underground in the transport route area R3. The cable 8 is provided underground in the module placement area A4. The reinforced piping 10 is provided underground in the module placement area A4. The reinforcement material T may be a steel plate laid on top of an earth mound along the ground surface of each of the transport route areas R1 to R4. The reinforcement material T may be gravel laid in the side ditch 4. The transport route areas R1 to R4 are adjacent to the side ditch 4.

[0047] After step S2, first connecting facilities 111 and 112 may be provided. The first connecting facilities 111 and 112 are examples of the first connecting facility 11. The first connecting facility 111 connects the non-modular facility 31 and the cable 8. The first connecting facility 112 connects the non-modular facility 32 and the cable 8. The first connecting facilities 111 and 112 are arranged at positions that do not overlap with at least one of the conveying route regions R1 to R4.

[0048] After step S2, a non-modular facility 33 may be installed. The non-modular facility 33 is an example of the non-modular facility 3. A pipe 9 is installed above or below ground in the area where the non-modular facility 33 is installed. The pipe 9 may have a load-bearing function that can withstand a load that may be applied thereto. The pipe 9 is connected to, for example, a reinforcing pipe 10.

[0049] After step S2, second connecting facilities 121 and 122 may be provided. The second connecting facilities 121 and 122 are examples of the second connecting facility 12. The second connecting facility 121 connects the non-modular facility 31 and the piping 9. The second connecting facility 122 connects the non-modular facility 32 and the piping 9. The second connecting facilities 121 and 122 are arranged at positions that do not overlap with at least one of the transport route regions R1 to R4.

[0050] In step S3, as shown in Fig. 7, a second process is carried out in which at least one module equipment 2 is transported to at least one module placement area A. For example, module equipments 21 to 27 are transported. Module equipments 21 to 27 are examples of module equipment 2. The timing for carrying out the second process may be after the first process has started, and does not have to be before the first process has been completed.

[0051] The module arrangement area A1 is assigned a module equipment 21. In the second process, the module equipment 21 is transported from outside the plant area P to the module arrangement area A1 via the transport route area R1 along the module transport direction D1.

[0052] The module arrangement area A2 is assigned a module equipment 22. In the second process, the module equipment 22 is transported from outside the plant area P to the module arrangement area A2 via the transport route area R2 along the module transport direction D2.

[0053] The module arrangement area A3 is assigned a module equipment 23. In the second process, the module equipment 23 is transported from outside the plant area P to the module arrangement area A3 via the transport route area R3 along the module transport direction D3.

[0054] The module arrangement area A4 is assigned the modular equipment 24 to 27. In the second process, the modular equipment 24 to 27 is transported from outside the plant area P to the module arrangement area A4 along the module transport direction D4 via the transport route area R4. The modular equipment 24 to 27 are transported and arranged in this order.

[0055] In the second step, the modular equipment 21 to 27 each pass over the reinforcing material T. Some or all of the reinforcing material T may or may not be removed after the second step is completed. Here, the description will be given assuming that all of the reinforcing material T has been removed.

[0056] In step S4, as shown in Figure 8, a process of placing ground structures G on the ground in at least one transport route area R is carried out. Second ground structures 71 and 72 and a first ground structure 6 are placed in the plant area P. The second ground structures 71 and 72 are examples of the second ground structure 7. The second ground structure 71 is provided on the ground in the transport route area R1. The second ground structure 72 is provided on the ground in the transport route area R2. The first ground structure 6 is supported by the temporary burying section 5 and protrudes above the ground in the transport route area R3.

[0057] The step of placing the ground structure G is carried out after the second step. That is, the second ground structure 71 is provided on the ground in the transport route area R1 after the module facility 21 is placed in the module placement area A1. The second ground structure 72 is provided on the ground in the transport route area R2 after the module facility 22 is placed in the module placement area A2. The first ground structure 6 is provided on the ground in the transport route area R3 after the module facility 23 is placed in the module placement area A3. The first ground structure 6 and the second ground structures 71 and 72 can be placed independently of each other.

[0058] The processes of steps S1 to S4 are not limited. In one example, in the manufacturing method of the plant 1, the processes of steps S1 and S2 may be interchanged. In another example, the processes in each step may be carried out independently. In step S1, the first step of providing the non-modular equipment 31 and 32 may be carried out independently. The first step of providing the non-modular equipment 31 may be started, and after the process proceeds to step S2 and beyond, the first step of providing the non-modular equipment 32 may be started. The non-modular equipment 31 and 32 do not affect each other.

[0059] As described above, the plant 1 of the present disclosure includes a plant area P defined as an area for carrying out a predetermined process, at least one modular equipment 2 having a support portion 2A for transportation, and at least one non-modular equipment 3 assembled within the plant area P. The plant area P includes at least one module placement area A in which at least one modular equipment 2 is placed, and a mixed placement area M in which at least one non-modular equipment 3 is placed and which is an area other than the at least one module placement area A. The mixed placement area M is formed between a first boundary line L1 that defines the at least one module placement area A and a second boundary line L2 that faces the first boundary line L1 and defines the plant area P, and includes at least one transport route area R for transporting the at least one modular equipment 2. No ground structure G is provided above the ground of the at least one transport route area R.

[0060] The plant 1 has a layout that allows the modular equipment 2 to be transported to the module arrangement area A via the transport route area R. With this layout, construction of the mixed arrangement area M can proceed in advance without waiting for the completion of transport of the modular equipment 2. As a result, it is possible to prevent the construction period of the plant 1 from being extended.

[0061] The plant 1 is equipped with load-bearing equipment C that can withstand the weight of at least one modular equipment 2 when it is transported. The load-bearing equipment C is located underground in at least one transportation route area R. In this case, construction work underground in the transportation route area R can be carried out in advance before the transportation of the modular equipment 2. This makes it possible to prevent the construction period of the plant 1 from being extended.

[0062] The plant 1 includes a load-bearing facility C that can withstand the weight of at least one module facility 2. The load-bearing facility C is placed underground below at least one module placement area A. In this case, it is possible to save space in the plant area P.

[0063] At least one non-modular facility 3 is arranged adjacent to at least one modular facility 2. In this case, it is possible to save space in the plant area P.

[0064] The plant 1 includes a first connecting facility 11 (connecting facility) that connects at least one non-modular facility 3 and a load-bearing facility C. The connecting facility is located in a position that does not overlap with at least one transport route region R. In this case, construction of the connecting facility can be carried out in advance before the transport of the modular facility 2. This makes it possible to prevent the construction period of the plant 1 from being extended.

[0065] The plant 1 has a gutter 4 as a second boundary line L2 that defines the plant area P. The gutter 4 can accommodate load-bearing equipment C that can withstand the weight of at least one modular equipment 2 when transported, or a reinforcing material T that can withstand the weight of at least one modular equipment 2 when transported. For example, the reinforcing material T may be gravel that is filled to the extent that it leaves gaps that allow water to flow. By accommodating the reinforcing material T in the gutter 4, it is possible to temporarily reinforce the load-bearing capacity. In this case, the modular equipment 2 can pass over the gutter 4. Construction of the gutter 4 can be carried out in advance before the modular equipment 2 is transported. This makes it possible to prevent the construction period of the plant 1 from being extended.

[0066] At least one module placement area A is rectangular. The first boundary line L1 is the short side of at least one module placement area A. In this case, the short side of the modular equipment 2 can reduce the width required for transporting the modular equipment 2. In other words, the transport route area R can be narrowed. This increases the area in the mixed placement area M where construction can be carried out in advance. In other words, it is possible to increase the area of ​​the mixed placement area M where construction can be carried out in advance without waiting for the transport of the modular equipment 2 to be completed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the construction period of the plant 1 from being extended.

[0067] The manufacturing method of a plant 1 disclosed herein includes providing at least one modular equipment 2 having a support portion 2A for transportation, and at least one non-modular equipment 3 to be assembled within the plant area P, in a plant area P partitioned as an area for carrying out a predetermined process. The manufacturing method of the plant 1 includes a first step of providing at least one non-modular equipment 3 in a mixed arrangement area M where the at least one non-modular equipment 3 is arranged, and a second step of transporting the at least one modular equipment 2 to at least one module arrangement area A where the at least one modular equipment 2 is arranged after the first step is started. The mixed arrangement area M is an area other than the at least one module arrangement area A. The second step transports the at least one modular equipment 2 from outside the plant area P to the at least one module arrangement area A via at least one transport route area R formed between a first boundary line L1 that defines the at least one module arrangement area A and a second boundary line L2 that faces the first boundary line L1 and defines the plant area P.

[0068] In the manufacturing method of the plant 1, construction work to install the non-modular equipment 3 in the mixed arrangement area M is started before the modular equipment 2 is transported to the module arrangement area A. This allows construction work in the mixed arrangement area M to proceed in advance without waiting for the completion of transport of the modular equipment 2. As a result, it is possible to prevent the construction period of the plant 1 from being extended.

[0069] The manufacturing method of the plant 1 further includes, before the second step, a step of placing load-bearing equipment C that can withstand the weight of at least one modular equipment 2 when transported along the surface of at least one transportation route area R or underground in at least one transportation route area R. In this case, construction work underground or above ground in the transportation route area R can be carried out in advance before the transportation of the modular equipment 2. This makes it possible to prevent the construction period of the plant 1 from being extended.

[0070] The load-bearing equipment C is a temporary buried section 5 that is placed underground in at least one transport route area R and temporarily buried. The manufacturing method for the plant 1 further includes, after the second step, a step of placing an above-ground structure that is supported by the temporary buried section 5 and protrudes above ground in at least one transport route area R. In this case, construction of the temporary buried section 5 is carried out before transporting the modular equipment 2, and construction of the first above-ground structure 6 or the second above-ground structures 71 and 72 (above-ground structures) is carried out after transporting the modular equipment 2. By reducing the amount of construction work after transporting the modular equipment 2, it is possible to prevent the construction period of the plant 1 from being extended.

[0071] The manufacturing method of the plant 1 further includes, after the second step, a step of placing a ground structure G on the ground in at least one transport route area R. In this case, after the modular equipment 2 is transported, the ground structure G is placed on the ground in the transport route area R. This makes it possible to save space in the plant area P.

[0072] According to the plant 1 and the manufacturing method for the plant 1 disclosed herein, by preventing the construction period of the plant 1 from being extended, it is possible to prevent increases in costs related to construction machinery and construction personnel. For example, when the construction period is extended, costs are incurred related to securing and maintaining construction machinery and construction personnel at the construction site, with a low utilization rate. When the construction period is prevented from being extended, the costs related to construction machinery and construction personnel are also reduced.

[0073] [Modifications] The present disclosure is not necessarily limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible without departing from the gist of the present disclosure.

[0074] In the above embodiment, the second boundary line L2 defining the plant area P is described as being the gutter 4, but this is not limited thereto. For example, the second boundary line L2 may be a fire extinguishing pipe. The fire extinguishing pipe is buried, for example, in a rectangular shape in plan view. A pit for maintaining the fire extinguishing pipe may be provided underground in an area adjacent to the fire extinguishing pipe. The fire extinguishing pipe and the pit may be load-bearing equipment C.

[0075] 1...plant, 2...modular equipment, 3...non-modular equipment, 4...side gutter, 5...temporary buried section, 6...first ground structure, 7...second ground structure, 8...cable, 9...piping, 10...reinforced piping, 11...first connecting equipment, 12...second connecting equipment, 2A...support section, A...module placement area, C...load-bearing equipment, G...ground structure, M...mixed placement area, P...plant area, R...transport route area, T...reinforcement material, V...vacant lot, D1, D2, D3, D4...module transport direction, L1...first boundary line, L2...second boundary line.

Claims

1. A plant comprising: a plant area defined as an area for carrying out a specified process; at least one modular equipment having a support for transportation; and at least one non-modular equipment assembled within the plant area, wherein the plant area has: at least one module placement area in which the at least one modular equipment is placed; and a mixed placement area in which the at least one non-modular equipment is placed and which is an area other than the at least one module placement area, wherein the mixed placement area is formed between a first boundary line defining the at least one module placement area and a second boundary line opposing the first boundary line and defining the plant area, and has at least one transport route area for transporting the at least one modular equipment; and no ground structures are provided on the ground of the at least one transport route area.

2. The plant according to claim 1, further comprising a load-bearing facility capable of withstanding a weight when the at least one modular facility is transported, the load-bearing facility being disposed underground in an area of ​​the at least one transport route.

3. The plant according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a load-bearing facility capable of withstanding a weight when the at least one module equipment is arranged, the load-bearing facility being arranged underground in an area where the at least one module equipment is arranged.

4. A plant according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the at least one non-modular facility is located adjacent to the at least one modular facility.

5. The plant according to claim 3, further comprising a connecting facility connecting the at least one non-modular facility and the load-bearing facility, the connecting facility being disposed in a position not overlapping with the at least one transport route area.

6. The plant according to claim 1, further comprising a side ditch as a second boundary line defining the plant area, the side ditch being capable of accommodating load-bearing equipment capable of withstanding the weight of the at least one modular equipment when transported, or a reinforcement material capable of withstanding the weight of the at least one modular equipment when transported.

7. A plant according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the at least one module placement area is rectangular, and the first boundary line is a shorter side of the at least one module placement area.

8. A method for manufacturing a plant in which at least one modular equipment having a support part for transportation, and at least one non-modular equipment assembled within a plant area partitioned as an area for carrying out a predetermined process, are provided, the method comprising: a first step of providing the at least one non-modular equipment in a mixed arrangement area in which the at least one non-modular equipment is arranged; and a second step of transporting the at least one modular equipment to at least one module arrangement area in which the at least one modular equipment is arranged after the first step is started, the mixed arrangement area being an area other than the at least one module arrangement area, and the second step of transporting the at least one modular equipment from outside the plant area to the at least one module arrangement area via at least one transport route area formed between a first boundary line defining the at least one module arrangement area and a second boundary line opposing the first boundary line and defining the plant area.

9. The method for manufacturing a plant as described in claim 8, further comprising a step of placing, prior to the second step, a load-bearing equipment capable of withstanding the weight of the at least one modular equipment when transported along the ground surface of the at least one transport route area or underground of the at least one transport route area.

10. The plant manufacturing method described in claim 9, wherein the load-bearing equipment is a temporary buried section that is placed underground in at least one of the transport route areas and temporarily buried, and the method further comprises, after the second step, a step of placing an above-ground structure that is supported by the temporary buried section and protrudes above ground in at least one of the transport route areas.

11. A method for manufacturing a plant according to any one of claims 8 to 10, further comprising a step of placing a ground structure on the ground in at least one of the transport route areas after the second step.

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