Temporary Silo Injection System for Rapid FCC Unit Setup
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Solution Overview
Problem
Permanent and semi-permanent addition or injection systems for FCC units require significant time and cost for installation and civil work, limiting flexibility and increasing setup time.
Innovation Solution
A temporary addition or injection system comprising silos mounted on trailers with optional transfer pots and control systems, allowing for self-erection or dismounting at the work-site without the need for civil work, enabling quick and cost-effective setup and operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If permanent or semi-permanent addition or injection systems are used, then stability and reliability of the installation is improved, but installation time and civil work requirements increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into separate modular components including a silo module, transfer vessel module, and control system that can be independently manufactured, transported, and assembled. This segmentation allows the system to be installed without extensive civil work while maintaining structural stability through standardized coupling mechanisms between modules.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a static permanent installation concept to a dynamic temporary installation that can be quickly assembled and disassembled. The modular design with standardized interfaces enables the system to be dynamically deployed and removed without compromising operational reliability during its service period.
2Reliability
If permanent or semi-permanent addition or injection systems are used, then operational stability is improved, but costs for installation and civil work increase
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the system into transportable modules, the invention eliminates the need for expensive permanent foundation work and civil infrastructure. Each module can be manufactured independently using standard fabrication processes, reducing overall manufacturing and installation costs while maintaining operational stability through standardized connection protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The system adopts a temporary installation approach using modular components that can be deployed for specific trials or seasonal operations and then removed. This avoids the high capital expenditure associated with permanent installations, making the system economically viable for short-term applications while maintaining sufficient operational reliability.
3Stability of the object's composition
If traditional permanent loaders are used, then structural stability is ensured, but flexibility and adaptability decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables dynamic reconfiguration by allowing modules to be assembled in different configurations and locations. The standardized interfaces and coupling mechanisms maintain structural stability while permitting the system to be adapted to various trial requirements and site conditions, significantly improving flexibility compared to fixed permanent installations.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular modules are designed with universal interfaces and standardized connection points that can accommodate different configurations and applications. This universality allows the same basic modules to serve multiple functions and be deployed in various locations, enhancing both structural stability and adaptability.
4Duration of action of stationary object
If semi-permanent installations are used for product trials, then trial duration is extended, but setup time and civil work remain significant
Solution Approach 1:
The segmented modular design allows the system to be quickly assembled and disassembled, reducing setup time while enabling extended trial durations. The modules can be rapidly deployed for multi-month trials and easily removed or repositioned, achieving both long trial duration and minimal setup time that was previously contradictory.
Solution Approach 2:
The modules are pre-manufactured and prepared in advance with standardized interfaces and pre-installed components. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for extensive on-site fabrication and assembly work, allowing the system to be quickly deployed for extended trials without significant setup time or civil work.
Data Source
AI summary
A temporary addition or injection system installed without the need for civil work comprising: one or more silos mounted on a trailer; optionally one or more transfer pots; and one or more control systems, wherein the one or more transfer pots and the one or more control systems are either (a) directly or indirectly connected to the one or more silos mounted on the trailer or (b) mounted adjacent to the one or more silos mounted on the trailer.