Burner Housing Removal Device for Oilfield Separators
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Solution Overview
Problem
The removal and reinstallation of bulky and heavy burner housings in industrial burner systems, particularly in oilfield separators, typically require two technicians due to their size and weight, increasing maintenance costs and being challenging in remote or restricted access areas.
Innovation Solution
A device with a base, hingeably attached arms, and a rotatable beam with straps for attaching to the equipment, allowing single-technician operation by providing a wide range of motion and rigidity, enabling the removal and reinstallation of burner housings without the need for heavy machinery.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If two or more technicians are used to remove and re-install burner housings, then the heavy and bulky burner housing can be safely handled, but the maintenance cost increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
A mechanical lifting device serves as an intermediary tool between the technician and the heavy burner housing. The device includes a base that attaches to the exhaust stack, arms that extend toward the burner housing, and a beam with straps that connect to the housing. This intermediary mechanism enables a single technician to safely lift and position the heavy housing without requiring additional human labor, thus reducing maintenance costs while maintaining safety.
2Reliability
If truck mounted cranes are used to remove burner housings, then the heavy housing can be lifted, but vehicle access is restricted in remote areas
Solution Approach 1:
The lifting system is segmented into compact, modular components: a base unit that attaches to the exhaust stack, extendable arms with hinges, and a beam with straps. This segmentation allows the entire lifting mechanism to be mounted directly on or near the burner housing in remote locations without requiring external heavy machinery. The segmented design provides the necessary lifting capability while adapting to restricted access environments where truck-mounted cranes cannot operate.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a compact lifting device is used, then access to remote areas is improved, but the device must still support heavy loads up to 200 pounds
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates dynamic elements including hingeable arms that can extend and rotate, and a rotatable beam that can be positioned optimally. These dynamic components allow the compact device to leverage mechanical advantage and distribute loads efficiently, enabling it to support heavy weights up to 200 pounds despite its compact size. The dynamic structure adapts to different positioning requirements while maintaining sufficient strength through strategic use of leverage and force distribution.
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AI summary
An apparatus and method that enables a single person to remove and replace a part, for example a burner housing, from an industrial piece of equipment such as oilfield equipment. A base of the apparatus attaches, either removeably or permanently, to a portion of the equipment such as an exhaust stack, that is above the part. The apparatus has a plurality of arms which swing out from the base, including a beam which is rotated to be aligned with the part. Straps attached to the beam are tightened around the part, and the arms are then extended to remove the part from the equipment.