COKER CLOSED BLOWDOWN SYSTEM, Conoco, Inc., Ponca City, Oklahoma
Structural Engineer, responsible for feasibility study, engineering design, quantity and cost estimate to replace an existing bridge and pipe racks at Ponca Refinery. Provided four different options, engineering design, cost and material/quantity estimates, structural stability analysis of two steel bridges to support new loadings and pipe racks utilizing updated building codes and Conoco Standards. Also responsible for solving construction problems associated with field changes and existing foundations.
SULPHUR RECOVERY UNIT, Conoco, Inc., Ponca City, Oklahoma
Structural Design Engineer, provided engineering services for new addition and revision to existing refinery facilities at Ponca City site. This project required extensive field investigation and data collection. Design and formal calculations were submitted to modify the existing steel and concrete pipe stanchions, platform and steel bridge with drill piers, foundations and review of all shop drawings. Formal calculations were required for fireproofing and design of all steel supports, bridges, footings and other concrete work to conform the suitability per Conoco Standards.
COKER PLATFORM ADDITION, Conoco, Inc., Ponca City, Oklahoma
Lead Structural Engineer, responsible for design, cost estimate and other engineering services for platform to support Neutron Backscatter Gauge and Gangplank for both North and South Coker Drum for the existing elevator structure and other required ladders, pipe supports, and platforms
FUEL GAS AMINE TREATMENT SYSTEM, Conoco Refinery, Conoco, Inc., Ponca City, Oklahoma
Structural Engineer, provided design for installation of the system. Design work included cost estimate for both material and construction including structural design of piping supports and steel bridge/road crossing at Ponca city refinery. Responsibilities included review of specifications, issuing packages, analyzing steel structural members and foundations.
FUEL GAS AMINE TREATMENT SYSTEM, Conoco Refinery, Conoco, Inc., Ponca City, Oklahoma
Structural Design Engineer, provided an economical approach and design for supports for heat exchangers. Structural concrete design had to reduce the possibility of “edge punching” failures due to an excessive shearing movement of localized irregularities in the foundation formations. Recommendations and design were presented to Conoco for construction of the spread footings, mat foundation and retaining wall construction.
H.C.L. COLUMN AND REBOILER FOUNDATION DESIGN, Sun Refining and Marketing Co., Tulsa, Oklahoma
Structural Engineer, responsible for checking and providing structural calculations for adequacy of the existing H.C.L. column and re-boiler octagonal foundation for hydro test loading; compliance with revised Building Code and requirements; deficiencies report was submitted to Sun along with calculations and other supporting documents as needed for radial moments and tangential tension and shear.
ALKYLATION UNIT PARKING LOT, Sun Refining and Marketing Co., Tulsa, Oklahoma
Structural Design Engineer, provided detailed engineering design for retaining wall to separate the existing dike from alkylation parking lot. Formal structural calculations and recommendations were submitted.