Definition:
Self-contained, pre-assembled equipment packages mounted on structural frames for easy transport and integration into industrial facilities.
Key Components:
- Process Equipment Integration: Skids include pumps, heat exchangers, piping, and electrical panels.
- Compact Structural Frame: Designed for crane lifting and transport to site.
- Plug-and-Play Installation: Pre-wired and pre-tested systems for minimal on-site work.
- Scalability & Expansion: Skids can be added or removed to modify system capacity.
- Environmental Protection Features: Some skids include enclosures for weatherproofing and noise control.
Use Cases/Industries:
- Oil & Gas: Wellhead processing units, dehydration skids, gas compression packages.
- Chemical Processing: Modular distillation units, reactor skids, filtration systems.
- Power Generation: Pre-assembled turbine skids, modular switchgear stations.
Advantages:
- Faster Deployment: Reduces site installation time significantly.
- Lower On-Site Labor Costs: Factory-built and tested, minimizing field construction needs.
- Easier Maintenance & Replacement: Can be swapped or upgraded with minimal downtime.
Challenges:
- Transport Constraints: Limited by road, rail, or shipping size restrictions.
- Design Standardization Limits: May not accommodate fully customized plant layouts.
Related Terms:
Pre-Assembled Process Units, Portable Industrial Modules, Equipment Pre-Packaging
Example:
An LNG facility integrated skid-mounted dehydration units, accelerating commissioning by six weeks and improving site safety.
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Synonyms:
Portable Process Units, Equipment Skids, Modular Skid Systems
