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The Stuart McElrath Company, in conjunction with CB&I Howe-Baker Engineers, Ltd., design three very large duct fabrications for Valero Energy Corporation’s Bill Greehey Refinery located in Corpus Christi, Texas.
About Valero
The largest refiner in North America, Valero has an extensive refining
system with a throughput capacity of approximately 3.1 million barrels
per day. The company's geographically diverse refining network stretches
from Canada to the U.S. Gulf Coast and West Coast to the Caribbean.
About CB&I.
CB&I (Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V.) combines proven process
technology with global capabilities in engineering, procurement and
construction to deliver comprehensive solutions to customers in the
energy and natural resource industries.
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Valero,
Corpus Christi, TX |
The three ducts, measuring up to 35’ across and 20’ tall, were designed on SMC’s CAD system as 3D models. With one duct having compound angles and the need to fabricate it in two sections for transport, the 3D CAD models were a necessity in the design and fabrication.
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