Ronald Joseph Kobialka
Engineering at Heathervale Ct, Humble, TX
License number
Louisiana PE.0025912
Issued Date
Jul 5, 1994
Expiration Date
Sep 30, 2002
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
5218 Heathervale Ct, Humble, TX 77345
Professional information
Coking Drum Support System
US Patent:
2010005, Mar 11, 2010
Filed:
Sep 5, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/230823
Inventors:
Domingo E. de Para - Nassau Bay TX, US
Claude A. Lafleur - Baton Rouge LA, US
Ronald J. Kobialka - Kingwood TX, US
Claude A. Lafleur - Baton Rouge LA, US
Ronald J. Kobialka - Kingwood TX, US
Assignee:
ExxonMobile Research and Engineering Company - Annandale NJ
International Classification:
C10B 1/00
US Classification:
202266
Abstract:
A delayed coking unit with a coking drum having an upper cylindrical portion and a lower frusto-conical portion is supported by means of a support structure surrounding the cone frustum of the lower portion of the drum; the support structure comprises a cone support member having a concave frusto-conical support surface mating with the outer convex cone frustum of the lower portion of the drum so that the drum sits in the cone support element. The support structure further has a weight supporting member or members attached to the cone support member intermediate its upper and lower peripheries which acts or act to transfer the weight of the drum (and contents) downwards to a suitable sub-structure such as a concrete slab. In a preferred embodiment, the drum may also be stayed against lateral forces by means of guide members at the upper portion of the drum.