Industrial heat exchanger exceptional transport
The load was transported in a single night along a route of approximately 90 km
Marraffa took care of the exceptional transport of a 263 ton industrial heat exchanger, 30 m long. The heavy load was transported from the production factory located in Ricengo (CR) to the port of Cremona, along a route of approximately 90 km. Once it arrived in the Port of Cremona, we took care of the boarding and river traction to the port of Marghera, where it was loaded onto a geared vessel with final destination Indonesia.
What is a heat exchanger and what is it used for?
The heat exchanger is a device widely used in various industrial sectors and is designed to facilitate heat transfer between two fluids without mixing or direct contact between them. This technology finds application in different areas such as Energy, chemical production, refrigeration, industrial cooling and other processes that involve temperature control.
Industrial heat exchangers play a crucial role in the context of energy saving and limiting pollution. Their widespread use derives from the ability to optimize the use of available heat, reducing energy costs and improving efficiency. Furthermore, they contribute to improving the quality of products and processes, ensuring the safety and reliability of the systems.
The challenges of exceptional transport of a heat exchanger
The main challenge regarding this exceptional handling was to find a compatible itinerary for a 70 m long convoy, which also involved the crossing of residential areas.
The transport was carried out thanks to the use of two independent 14-axle Goldhofer trailers equipped with fifth wheels, which allow the transport of very long loads to be managed. With the help of this accessory free from steering, small radius curves can be made.
The activity was preceded by a careful planning phase, taking advantage of river transport from Cremona to Marghera to minimize the impact on local roads.
The exceptional transport of the heat exchanger was successfully completed, thanks to the preparation of the Marraffa operators and the meticulous design work by the technical office. In particular, the movement was preceded by a careful feasibility analysis, where our technical office verified that the geometry of the convoy was suitable for the route. Subsequently, our permit office requested authorizations from the entities involved.