Modular building structure for a turbomachinery equipment

Abstract

A modular building structure for a turbomachinery equipment includes a first prefabricated structure, a second prefabricated structure, and a plurality of guides to align and couple the first prefabricated structure to the second prefabricated structure. The first prefabricated structure includes a first rigid frame formed from first linear members, and defines first pin receiving holes. The second prefabricated structure includes a second rigid frame formed from second linear members, and defines second pin receiving holes. Each guide includes a plate having an opening extending through the plate, and an elongated member extending through the opening of the plate. The elongated member includes a first end portion extending inside a corresponding first pin receiving hole and a second end portion extending inside a corresponding second pin receiving hole for coupling the first prefabricated structure with the second prefabricated structure.

1 . A modular building structure for a turbomachinery equipment,
 the modular building structure comprising:
 a first prefabricated structure including:
 a first rigid frame formed from a plurality of first linear members the plurality of first linear members including first horizontal members and first vertical members, the first vertical members having end faces, the first rigid frame including a plurality of first pin receiving holes formed in the end faces of a plurality of the first vertical members and extending into the plurality of the first vertical members; 
 
 a second prefabricated structure including:
 a second rigid frame formed from a plurality of second linear members, the plurality of second linear members including second horizontal members and second vertical members, the second vertical members having end faces, the second rigid frame including a plurality of second pin receiving holes formed in the end faces of the second vertical members and extending into the plurality of the second vertical members; and 
 
 a plurality of guides to align and couple the first prefabricated structure to the second prefabricated structure, each guide including:
 a plate having an opening extending through the plate; and 
 an elongated member extending through the opening of the plate and including a first end portion extending inside a corresponding first pin receiving hole and a second end portion extending inside a corresponding second pin receiving hole for coupling the first prefabricated structure with the second prefabricated structure. 
 
   
     
     
         2 . The modular building structure of  claim 1 , wherein the first rigid frame forms a cuboidal structure having a plurality of first corners and the plurality of first pin receiving holes being located at the plurality of first corners. 
     
     
         3 . The modular building structure of  claim 1 , wherein the first rigid frame is formed from the plurality of first linear members including:
 at least four first linear members forming a first rectangular structure;   at least four first linear members forming a second rectangular structure; and   at least four linear first members connecting the first rectangular structure to the second rectangular structure.   
     
     
         4 . The modular building structure of  claim 1 , wherein the second rigid frame forms a cuboidal structure having a plurality of second corners and the plurality of second pin receiving holes being located at the plurality of second corners. 
     
     
         5 . The modular building structure of  claim 1 , wherein the second rigid frame is formed from the plurality of second linear members including:
 at least four second linear members forming a third rectangular structure;   at least four second linear members forming a fourth rectangular structure; and   at least four second linear members connecting the third rectangular structure to the fourth rectangular structure.   
     
     
         6 . The modular building structure of  claim 1  further including a spacer plate disposed between the first rigid frame and the second rigid frame, the spacer plate including an aperture, wherein the elongated member of the guide is inserted through the aperture. 
     
     
         7 . The modular building structure of  claim 1  further including a connector plate coupled to the first rigid frame and the second rigid frame to couple the first prefabricated structure to the second prefabricated structure. 
     
     
         8 . The modular building structure of  claim 1 , wherein the first prefabricated structure has a first length, and the second prefabricated structure has a second length shorter than the first length. 
     
     
         9 . The modular building structure of  claim 1  further including a bridge crane mounted on the first prefabricated structure. 
     
     
         10 . The modular building structure of  claim 1 , wherein the first prefabricated structure further includes at least one of supply fans and exhaust louvers, forming a heating and ventilation system, attached to the first rigid frame. 
     
     
         11 . The modular building structure of  claim 1 , wherein the first prefabricated structure further includes a fuel gas treatment system housed and attached to the first rigid frame. 
     
     
         12 . The modular building structure of  claim 1 , wherein the first prefabricated structure further includes a seal gas treatment system housed and attached to the first rigid frame. 
     
     
         13 . The modular building structure of  claim 1 , wherein the first prefabricated structure further includes an equipment room for electrical equipment attached to the first rigid frame. 
     
     
         14 . The modular building structure of  claim 1 , wherein the first prefabricated structure further includes an office work space and physical storage. 
     
     
         15 . A prefabricated structure for a modular building structure for a turbomachinery equipment, the prefabricated structure comprising:
 a rigid frame formed from a plurality of linear members having end faces, the rigid frame being a cuboidal structure having a plurality of corners, the rigid frame including a plurality of first pin receiving holes formed in a plurality of the end faces of the plurality of linear members located at the plurality of corners, the first pin receiving holes extending into the plurality of first linear members; and   a plurality of guides configured to align and couple the prefabricated structure to another prefabricated structure, each guide including:
 a plate having an opening extending through the plate; and 
 an elongated member extending through the opening of the plate and including a first end portion being inserted inside a corresponding first pin receiving hole for attaching the prefabricated structure with the another prefabricated structure. 
   
     
     
         16 . The prefabricated structure of  claim 15  further including a connector plate coupled to the rigid frame and configured to couple the prefabricated structure to the another prefabricated structure.