EP0366559B1 - Process and device for the modular construction of industrial buildings - Google Patents

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EP0366559B1
EP0366559B1 EP89402967A EP89402967A EP0366559B1 EP 0366559 B1 EP0366559 B1 EP 0366559B1 EP 89402967 A EP89402967 A EP 89402967A EP 89402967 A EP89402967 A EP 89402967A EP 0366559 B1 EP0366559 B1 EP 0366559B1
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Frédéric Basset
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  • the invention relates to a rectangular module of prefabricated construction, intended to bring together and contain a set of machines and to constitute, by assembling identical modules, a part of an industrial building located in a place distant both from the place of manufacture of said module and of the place of manufacture of the machines, to implement inside the final building an industrial process and to serve as a transport container for the machines during their transportation to the place of erection of the building industrial end.
  • the invention relates in particular to a new approach to the construction of factories by Western companies, intended to be installed on final sites located in distant countries.
  • Factory sophistication is changing rapidly.
  • the industrial world is increasingly shifting from heavy manufacturing (steel mills, factories processing plants, etc.) to production units for capital goods and consumption (microcomputers, etc.) .
  • the machines (fluids, electricity, piping, etc.) are assembled and interconnected inside the building on the final site.
  • the machines are tested on the final site before starting up.
  • a missing element in the middle of the chain can block the start-up of a plant or part of a plant.
  • Equipment vendors must be paid when the machines are shipped, without waiting for the plant to start up. If this equipment is faulty, the buyer will be notified too late to act effectively on the sellers.
  • the manufacturer will generally have to pay, before the plant is started up, almost the entire price of the transfer of the related technological know-how.
  • the main object of the invention is to provide the technical means for implementing a turnkey construction process for distant factories which better meets the various requirements of relationships between machine manufacturers, building manufacturers, engineering company. and industrial end user.
  • the construction module according to the invention has this configuration after its construction stage inside the prefabrication plant and before its pre-assembly stage at the temporary assembly site.
  • one or less of the fluid networks is located inside the module.
  • the external connection fitting of said fluid network opens internally to the module on and facing the free lateral face of the module.
  • one or less of these so-called fluid networks is provided with a free internal connection connection to subsequently allow easy connection to the machines intended to be installed in the module.
  • the invention relates to an improvement to the methods of constructing parallelepiped modules of the type described above.
  • the invention mainly consists in that the fluid network of the parallelepiped module is placed and rigidly fixed to at least one of the two full rectangular wall faces, the inner one forming the ground, or the upper one forming the roof.
  • This module (1) is intended to assemble and subsequently contain a set of machines (3, 5, %) as will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 4.
  • the module (1) comprises a framework (10) formed of tubular metallic elements (12, 13, 14, 18) each constituting the edges of the parallelepiped.
  • the metal elements (12, 13, 14, 18) are welded together at their ends (12a, 13a, ).
  • the dimensions of the parallelepiped module (1) are about 12 meters long, 3 meters wide and 3 meters high.
  • Figure 4 shows under the reference (11) the module (1) equipped with machines (3, 5) as it appears on the temporary mounting location (SP). It is noted that the type of dimensions recommended by the invention allows the module (11) to contain machines (3, 5, ...) and to provide, around these machines, a surrounding space (15) of one meter around the machines (3, 5) to free on each side of the machines (3, 5, ...) a corridor (16) allowing the movement of operators on the final site (SF). Furthermore, the recommended dimensions allow the modules (11, 11 ′, 11 ⁇ , ...) to be handled and transported to the final site of use (SF) with usual means such as: crane (17), trailer truck (19), boat (21).
  • the modules (1) according to the invention as they leave the prefabrication plant (UP), have at least two rectangular face-walls called full, one full interior (23) forming the ground, the other solid upper (25) forming a roof.
  • These solid walls (23, 25) will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. It can be seen in FIG. 3 that the walls (23, 25) are rigidly and definitively fixed by their edges (27, 29, .. .) to the tubular metal elements (13, 14, ..) of the framework (10).
  • these supply networks (35, 37, 39 %) can convey different types of industrial fluids (raw water, chilled water, electricity, strong current, automation, alarms, gas, ).
  • each of the industrial fluid supply networks (35, 37, 39) is rigidly fixed to the upper ceiling wall (25) of the module (1).
  • each supply network (35, 37, 39) has a supply line (35a, 37a, 39a) at a so-called external (E) end, provided with a free connection for quick external connection. (45, 47, 49).
  • the free fittings (45, 47, 49) can use different techniques such as: splint (51), sleeve (53), flange (55).
  • FIG. 3 represents a preferred variant of the invention of the parallelepipedic construction module (1), as it leaves the prefabrication plant (UP). It further comprises at least one tubular network for discharging fluids (57) from an industrial process (such as in particular rejection of liquid effluents, vents) intended to be implemented by machines (3, 5, ...) subsequently placed inside the module (1, 10, ).
  • the network (57) for evacuating fluids has, at one known as the exterior of its ends (E ′), a discharge tubular (61) provided with a free connector for quick external connection (61a ).
  • Said discharge pipe (61) opens substantially horizontally.
  • the connection (61a) for external connection of the fluid evacuation network (57) is located opposite and substantially in the plane (P1) of the corresponding free lateral face (31).
  • the supply pipes (35a) and the evacuation pipe (61) can open at any point on the plane of the free face (31, 33).
  • the supply fluid (35, 37, 39) and discharge (57) networks are located inside the module (1).
  • the external connection fittings (35a, 37a, 39a, 61a) of the networks (35, 37, 39, 57) of fluids open internally to the module (1, 11) on and facing the lateral face (31 , 33) free from the module (1, 11).
  • the construction module (1) according to the invention as it leaves the prefabrication plant (UP), has networks of supply fluids (35, 37, 39) and evacuation (57 ) also provided at their inner end (I) with a free connection (45b, 47b, 49b, 61b) of internal connection to subsequently allow the machines (3, 5) to be connected thereto.
  • networks of supply fluids (35, 37, 39) and evacuation (57 ) also provided at their inner end (I) with a free connection (45b, 47b, 49b, 61b) of internal connection to subsequently allow the machines (3, 5) to be connected thereto.
  • the module (1) also includes securing means (63, 65, %) of future machines (3, 5, ). These securing means (63, 65, %) are fixed to the inner face (23) forming the ground of said module (1, 11).
  • FIG. 4 represents the parallelepipedic construction module (1) according to the invention as it appears after mounting inside the various machines (3, 5, ...) on said temporary mounting location (SP).
  • the module (11) of Figure 4 differs from the module (1) of Figure 3 by the only fact that it internally comprises machines (3, 5, ...) fixed on the inner face (23) forming the ground said module (11) using the securing means (63, 65).
  • the machines (3, 5, ...) are further connected by the interior connection fittings (35b, 37b, 39b, 61b) to the interior end (I) of said networks of industrial supply fluids (35, 37 , 39) and evacuation (57).
  • the module (11) delimits an interior volume (V) much greater than the volume of the machines (3, 5, ...) that it contains. It spares, around the machines (3, 5, ...) a surrounding space (15) of about one meter to free on each side of the machines (3, 5, ...) a corridor (16) allowing movement operators on the final site (SF).
  • a set of attachment points (67, 69) located inside, integral with the module (11), and distant from the center.
  • a set of temporary mooring stays (71, 73) located inside the module (10) are connected by their lower end to the attachment points (67, 69) and by their upper end to the upper part of the machines. (3, 5).
  • the various modules (11) are dismantled and prepared before being transported to the final assembly site (SF).
  • a set of mobile lightweight temporary panels (75) called protection is used. These consist of one or more plates (77) of a material (in particular wooden panel) of smaller thickness and of lighter weight than that of the solid faces (23, 25, 91).
  • the temporary protection panels (75) are placed on each of the free faces (31, 33) of the module (10) which is thus sealed off.
  • the movable panels (75) are provisionally fixed by their sides (79) to the four corresponding edges (12) of the frame (10) surrounding the free face (33).
  • a series of elongated profiles is used forming temporary transport reinforcements (81, 83, 85).
  • These temporary reinforcements (81, 83, 85) have longitudinal dimensions substantially equal to one of the dimensions of the module (in particular the height).
  • These reinforcements are placed in the plane of the free faces (31, 33) in a direction (in particular vertical) perpendicular to two sides (in particular upper and lower) of the free face (33) and they are provisionally fixed by their ends (81a, 81b) to the metallic elements (14, 18, ...) of the framework (10) adjoining the free face (33).
  • An additional arrangement consists in using temporary stiffening stays (87, 89) situated in the plane of one of the free faces (33), stretched and fixed by their two ends to two sides (12, 13, 14, 18,. ..) opposite the frame (10) adjoining said free face (31, 33).
  • modules (11) serve as a transport container for said machines (3, 5, ...) during their transportation to the final site (SF) of erection of the final industrial building (UF).
  • the upper face of the module (11) comprises a set of four shoes (90) fixed to the four upper corners (92) of the frame (10).
  • Each of the shoes (90) having both a hooking point (94) for a handling hook and a support zone (96) to allow the superimposition of a second module fitted between the four shoes (90) of the face upper (25) of the first.
  • the modules (11) are intended to constitute, by assembling identical modules, part of an industrial building (UF), located in a place remote both from the place of manufacture of said module (UF) and from the place of manufacturing of machines (UM), to implement an industrial process inside the final building (UF).
  • At least one full and closed side wall face (91) of the module (1, 11) is provided with mobile access elements such as a door or window (93), intended to serve subsequently as an external wall to said final industrial building. (UF).
  • Lighting systems (97) and electric convectors (99) are placed on the fixed walls of the module (11) for use on the final site.
  • Securing means (95, 98) are linked to the metal elements (14, 18) of the edges of the frame (10) adjoining the free faces (31, 33) to allow end-to-end assembly of the ends of the modules (corresponding with free faces) at an equivalent homologous end of another module.
  • FIG. 6 we see a group of two rectangular modules of prefabricated construction (101, 102), of the type described in FIG. 5. It can be seen that the modules (101, 102) have the same dimensions and are disassembled on the provisional site (SP). They are in the process of provisional assembly before provisional start-up and pre-acceptance of the provisional factory (UP).
  • SP provisional site
  • UP provisional factory
  • the modules (101) and (102) constitute a homologous pair intended to be coupled by their longitudinal homologous faces (33, 33 ′) of the same dimension.
  • Each module (101, 102) of the group internally comprises a machine (103, 103 ′) fixed on the inner face (27, 27 ′) forming the floor of the corresponding module (101, 102).
  • the machines (103, 103 ′) contained by each of the two modules (101, 102) have complementary functions of the same industrial process.
  • Each of the machines (103, 103 ′) of the peer modules (101, 102) of the group is connected by a set of connection sockets (45b, 47b, 49b) and (45b ′, 47b ′, 49b ′) at an inner end (I, I ′) fixed networks of industrial fluids (35, 37, 39, 57) and (35 ′, 37 ′, 39 ′, 57 ′) (supply or discharge).
  • the free connection fittings (45a, 47a, 49a, 61a) and (45a ′, 47a ′, 49a ′, 61a ′) of the two free homologous faces (33, 33 ′) are located in mirror positions one of the 'other with respect to the plane of the corresponding face (33, 33 ′), so that, when the two said free homologous faces (33, 33 ′) are coupled, the fittings can be assembled together.
  • the modules (101) and (102) have, on their free counterparts, fastening means (95, 95 ′) linked to the metal elements (14, 18) of the edges of the frame (10) adjoining the free faces (33, 33 ′) and facing each other to allow for end-to-end assembly end of the homologous ends of the modules (101, 102) corresponding to the free faces (33, 33 ′).
  • the constructed building stands out by the fact that it is formed by assembling pairs of homologous modules (101, 102) along two free homologous faces of the same dimension.
  • Each module (101) internally comprises at least one machine (103) fixed on the internal face (27) forming the floor of the modules (101).
  • the machines (103, 103 ′, ...) contained by each of the modules of a homologous pair (101, 102) implement complementary functions of the same industrial process.
  • the machines (103, 103 ′) of the modules (101, 102) of a group are connected by a connection socket (45a, 47a, 49a) and (45a ′, 47a ′, 49a ′) at an inner end (I , I ′) of a said fixed network of industrial fluids (35, 37, 39, 57) and (35 ′, 37 ′, 39 ′, 57 ′) (supply or discharge).
  • FIG. 12 A variant, recommended by the invention, of assembly of the modules on the final site is described in FIG. 12
  • a group of parallelepipedic modules (101, 102) of the type described in FIGS. 5 and 6, of the same dimension is assembled within a final industrial building (UF).
  • the modules (101, 102) of the group are assembled to each other and aligned in the same so-called main direction.
  • the modules (101, 102) rest on a set of parallel sills (112, 113) leveled in the same direction perpendicular or perpendicular to said main direction.
  • the parallel beams (112, 113) are spaced apart by a distance equal to a whole fraction of the measurement of the modules (101, 102) perpendicular to the axis of the beams.
  • FIG. 9 An interesting variant of use, represented in FIG. 9, consists of attach the final plant (UF) made from modules (101, 102) of the same dimension to a conventional building (BC1).
  • FIG. 10 Another variant represented in FIG. 10 consists in surrounding a conventional building (BC2) using a factory (UF) constituted according to the process of the invention by assembling modules (101, 102).
  • BC2 conventional building
  • UF factory
  • a variant shown in Figure 11 is to assemble the modules (101) on the periphery to provide a free interior space (120).
  • a variant of the previous one shown in FIG. 12 consists in covering the free interior space (120) using a roof (121) bearing on the modules (101, 102) adjoining the interior space ( 120), on a concrete slab (122).
  • Figures 7 and 8 describe in section a variant recommended by the invention for constructing the framework (10) of the modules.
  • the base (120) forming a body with the framework (10) is produced with welded profiles (132) forming beams and connected together by cross members in profiles (not shown).
  • the chassis frame is reinforced by an omega folding (134) riveted to the upper part of the base (130) receiving the exterior cladding
  • the structure of the frame (10) consists of metal uprights (12) in laminated sections welded by their ends ensuring the connection between the base frame (120) and the roof frame (136).
  • the roof frame (136) is formed of reconstituted galvanized profiles meeting the double requirement of rigidity and flow of water towards the gable.
  • the floor wall (23) is supported by the base sections (132).
  • the floor (23) is thermally insulated by a layer of polystyrene (150) covered on each side by a sheet (152, 154) of galvanized steel.
  • the floor (23) can also be made of wood particle boards, assembled by grooves and tabs.
  • the factory surface can be extremely variable and can range from 12 to 36 m2 (1 module only) up to several thousand square meters if hundreds of modules are used simultaneously.

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The invention relates to a parallelepipedal prefabricated construction module (11) intended to group together and to contain an assembly of machines (3, 5) and to form, by the assembling of identical modules (11), a portion of an industrial building. The module (11) comprises: - a framework (10) formed from tubular elements (12, 13, 14, 18), - machines (3, 5) located inside, - at least two solid faces, one forming the floor (23), the other forming the roof (25) and possibly one or more solid lateral walls (91), - one or more totally free lateral faces (31, 33), - one or more industrial fluid networks (35, 37, 39), having at an outer end (E) free connections (45, 47, 49) located opposite and substantially in the plane (P1, P3) of the lateral faces (31, 33). The invention is particularly advantageously applied to turnkey manufacture and production for the export of complex industrial units. <IMAGE>

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L'invention est relative à un module parallélépipédique de construction préfabriquée, destiné à réunir et contenir un ensemble de machines et à constituer, par assemblage de modules identiques, une partie d'un édifice industriel situé en un lieu distant à la fois du lieu de fabrication dudit module et du lieu de fabrication des machines, pour mettre en oeuvre à l'intérieur de l'édifice final un processus industriel et à servir de container de transport pour les machines pendant leur acheminement vers le lieu d'érection de l'édifice industriel final.The invention relates to a rectangular module of prefabricated construction, intended to bring together and contain a set of machines and to constitute, by assembling identical modules, a part of an industrial building located in a place distant both from the place of manufacture of said module and of the place of manufacture of the machines, to implement inside the final building an industrial process and to serve as a transport container for the machines during their transportation to the place of erection of the building industrial end.

L'invention concerne notamment une nouvelle approche de la construction d'usines par des entreprises occidentales, destinées à être installées sur des sites finaux situés dans des pays éloignés.The invention relates in particular to a new approach to the construction of factories by Western companies, intended to be installed on final sites located in distant countries.

La sophistication des usines évolue rapidement. Le monde industriel passe de plus en plus de la fabrication lourde (aciéries, usines de transformation de matières premières, etc, ...) à des unités de production de biens d'équipement et de consommation (micro-ordinateurs, ...). Ceci conduit, d'une part à un changement de taille des usines et, d'autre part, à faire appel à des machines de production de plus en plus sophistiquées, très différentes, et en provenance de nombreux pays.Factory sophistication is changing rapidly. The industrial world is increasingly shifting from heavy manufacturing (steel mills, factories processing plants, etc.) to production units for capital goods and consumption (microcomputers, etc.) . This leads, on the one hand to a change in size of the factories and, on the other hand, to use increasingly sophisticated production machines, very different, and coming from many countries.

Qu'elle soit grande ou petite, simple ou complexe, l'approche de la construction d'une usine est restée classiquement la même. On opère très fréquemment par fourniture "clé en main". Ceci présente l'avantage pour l'industriel de contraindre le ou les fournisseurs à respecter un objectif technique et financier déterminé à l'avance et garantir ainsi l'industriel (client utilisateur final) des résultats.Whether large or small, simple or complex, the approach to building a factory has traditionally remained the same. We operate very frequently by supplying "turnkey". This has the advantage for the manufacturer of forcing the supplier (s) to comply with a technical and financial objective determined in advance and thus guaranteeing the manufacturer (end user customer) of the results.

Conséquemment, la réalisation "clé en main" d'une usine est organisée de la manière suivante schématisée sur la figure 1 annexée.Consequently, the "turnkey" production of a factory is organized as shown diagrammatically in FIG. 1 attached.

On commence tout d'abord à construire les machines de production dans diverses usines occidentales (UF).We first begin to build production machines in various Western factories (UF).

On expédie ces diverses machines (3) jusqu'au site final par terre (19) ou par mer (21).These various machines (3) are shipped to the final site by land (19) or by sea (21).

On met en place ces machines dans un bâtiment traditionnel (BT) ou préfabriqué préalablement construit sur le site final : client ou société de construction du pays acheteur.These machines are installed in a traditional building (BT) or prefabricated previously built on the final site: customer or construction company of the buying country.

On monte et on relie entre elles les machines (fluides, électricité, tuyauteries, ...) à l'intérieur du bâtiment sur le site final.The machines (fluids, electricity, piping, etc.) are assembled and interconnected inside the building on the final site.

On teste les machines sur le site final avant de procéder à la mise en route.The machines are tested on the final site before starting up.

Ce procédé classique de réalisation clé en main d'unités industrielles lointaines présente beaucoup d'aléas. Il suffit que le matériel commandé arrive alors que la construction du bâtiment sur le site final a pris du retard, et ce matériel risque de rester plusieurs mois, voire plusieurs années, en caisses. Il en résulte une corrosion des machines et une nécessité de reconditionnement coûteux.This classic method of turnkey production of distant industrial units presents many risks. It suffices that the material ordered arrives when the construction of the building on the final site has fallen behind schedule, and this material risks remaining several months, even several years, in boxes. This results in machine corrosion and the need for costly reconditioning.

Des problèmes apparaissent aussi fréquemment si les machines ne sont pas toutes livrées dans le délai convenu. Un élément manquant en milieu de chaîne peut bloquer la mise en route d'une usine ou d'une tranche d'usine.Problems also frequently arise if the machines are not all delivered within the agreed time. A missing element in the middle of the chain can block the start-up of a plant or part of a plant.

Selon ce schéma classique, plusieurs partenaires prennent part au projet à divers stades et en des lieux très éloignés. L'usine de fabrication d'équipement process (UF) qui délègue (flèche A) des personnels spécialistes des équipements pour supervision du montage, mise en route et réception définitive ; l'ingéniérie (SI) de conception et réalisation, qui délègue des personnels (flèche B) spécialisés, ingénieurs pour conception détaillée, plans montage et essais ; et l'usine (206) de production de matériel de construction et d'équipements généraux. Il en résulte de nombreux problèmes de communication. Cela est notamment le cas lorsque l'industriel ou une entreprise locale prend en charge la construction du bâtiment et la mise en place des équipements.According to this classic scheme, several partners take part in the project at various stages and in very distant places. The process equipment manufacturing plant (UF) which delegates (arrow A) personnel specialists in equipment for supervision of assembly, start-up and final acceptance; design and production engineering (SI), which delegates specialized personnel (arrow B), engineers for detailed design, assembly and test plans; and the plant (206) for the production of construction material and general equipment. This results in many communication problems. This is particularly the case when the manufacturer or a local company takes charge of the construction of the building and the installation of the equipment.

Les vendeurs des équipements doivent être payés lorsque les machines sont expédiées, sans attendre la mise en route de l'usine. Si ces équipements sont défaillants, l'acheteur en sera averti trop tard pour agir efficacement sur les vendeurs.Equipment vendors must be paid when the machines are shipped, without waiting for the plant to start up. If this equipment is faulty, the buyer will be notified too late to act effectively on the sellers.

De même, l'industriel devra généralement payer, avant la mise en route de l'usine, la presque totalité du prix du transfert du savoir-faire technologique y relatif.Likewise, the manufacturer will generally have to pay, before the plant is started up, almost the entire price of the transfer of the related technological know-how.

La difficulté de communication entre les vendeurs d'équipements, les constructeurs du bâtiment, la société d'ingéniérie et l'industriel lors de la réalisation et au cours de la mise en marche de l'usine peut aussi perturber le projet. Il arrive fréquemment que le bâtiment soit inadapté aux machines à la suite de malentendus entre fournisseurs des machines, société d'ingéniérie, industriel. Souvent, les modifications sur le site final sont très coûteuses, voire pratiquement impossibles.The difficulty of communication between the equipment sellers, the builders of the building, the engineering company and the industrialist during the realization and during the start-up of the factory can also disrupt the project. It often happens that the building is unsuitable for machines due to misunderstandings between machine suppliers, engineering company, industrial. Often, modifications to the end site are very costly, if not practically impossible.

Il arrive enfin que les machines mises en place sur le site final ne fonctionnnent pas, soit individuellement, soit une fois regroupées. Cela provient soit de raisons d'origine (problèmes d'interface avec les fluides auxiliaires, température, pression, tension, qualité de fluides, ...), soit d'un manque de tests avant expédition. Au stade d'installation sur le site final, l'échange du matériel est extrêmement long et onéreux. La conséquence est une usine fonctionnant mal ou pas du tout.Finally, sometimes the machines installed on the final site do not work, either individually or once grouped. This comes either from reasons of origin (interface problems with auxiliary fluids, temperature, pressure, voltage, quality of fluids, ...), or from a lack of tests before shipment. At the installation stage on the final site, the exchange of equipment is extremely long and expensive. The consequence is a factory malfunctioning or not at all.

L'invention a pour but principal de fournir les moyens techniques de mise en oeuvre d'un procédé de construction clé en main d'usines lointaines qui réponde mieux aux diverses exigences des relations entre fabricants de machines, constructeurs de bâtiment, société d'ingéniérie et industriel utilisateur final.The main object of the invention is to provide the technical means for implementing a turnkey construction process for distant factories which better meets the various requirements of relationships between machine manufacturers, building manufacturers, engineering company. and industrial end user.

Le procédé recommandé par l'invention pour la construction d'un édifice industriel vers un site final lointain est schématisé sur la figure 2. Il consiste à conditionner le projet dans des modules préfabriqués (101) séparés qui seront assemblés, expédiés et remontés selon les étapes suivantes :

  • étude par la société d'ingéniérie (SI) de la chaîne du process industriel pour la découper en sous-ensembles pouvant être installés dans des modules préfabriqués séparés (101),
  • préfabrication des modules (1) dans une usine de préfabrication (UM) proche de la localisation de la société d'ingéniérie (SI) en charge du projet, qui est en charge de la conception détaillée, des plans, du montage, des essais et de la réception provisoire (flèche C),
  • dépôt des modules (1) sous forme groupée, en un lieu dit de montage provisoire (SP) proche de la localisation de la société d'ingéniérie et de la société possédant le savoir-faire de mise en oeuvre du processus industriel,
  • achat des machines (3)
  • réalisation des machines et process (3) dans une usine de fabrication d'équipements (UF),
  • montage, tests à l'intérieur de leurs modules respectifs (11), sur ledit lieu de montage provisoire (SP),
  • assemblage provisoire des modules (101, 102) pour constituer l'usine provisoire (UP) prémontée et testée sur ledit lieu de montage provisoire (SP) au pays d'origine, cet assemblage pouvant avoir lieu avant ou après montage des machines (3, 5) à l'intérieur des modules (11),
  • mise en route et pré-réception de l'usine provisoire (UP) ainsi constituée sur ledit lieu de montage provisoire (UP), et généralement formation du personnel de l'acheteur utilisateur final sur le site provisoire (SP),
  • après pré-réception du fonctionnement de l'usine provisoire (UP), démontage, transport par terre (19) ou par mer (21) et remontage des modules (101, 102) sur le site final (SF) de l'usine définitive (UD) et accouplement des machines entre elles à l'aide des divers réseaux de fluides les connectant et remise en route, avec supervision du montage et réception définitive par l'ingéniérie (SI) (flèche D).
The process recommended by the invention for the construction of an industrial building towards a distant final site is shown diagrammatically in FIG. 2. It consists in conditioning the project in separate prefabricated modules (101) which will be assembled, shipped and reassembled according to the following steps :
  • study by the engineering company (SI) of the industrial process chain to cut it into sub-assemblies that can be installed in separate prefabricated modules (101),
  • prefabrication of the modules (1) in a prefabrication factory (UM) close to the location of the engineering company (SI) in charge of the project, which is in charge of the detailed design, plans, assembly, tests and provisional acceptance (arrow C),
  • deposit of the modules (1) in grouped form, in a place known as temporary assembly (SP) close to the location of the engineering company and of the company with the know-how to implement the industrial process,
  • purchase of machinery (3)
  • production of machines and processes (3) in an equipment manufacturing plant (UF),
  • mounting, tests inside their respective modules (11), on said provisional mounting location (SP),
  • provisional assembly of the modules (101, 102) to constitute the provisional factory (UP) pre-assembled and tested at said place of provisional assembly (SP) in the country of origin, this assembly being able to take place before or after assembly of the machines (3, 5) inside the modules (11),
  • commissioning and pre-acceptance of the provisional factory (UP) thus established on said provisional assembly site (UP), and generally training the staff of the end user buyer on the provisional site (SP),
  • after pre-acceptance of the operation of the provisional factory (UP), disassembly, transport by land (19) or by sea (21) and reassembly of the modules (101, 102) on the final site (SF) of the final factory (UD) and coupling of the machines to each other using the various fluid networks connecting and restarting them, with assembly supervision and final acceptance by the engineering department (SI) (arrow D).

La construction de bâtiments et d'usines "clé en main" à l'exportation, à l'aide de modules préfabriqués parallélépipédiques, est connue. Elle se pratique selon le procédé classique décrit plus haut.The construction of buildings and factories "turnkey" for export, using prefabricated parallelepiped modules, is known. It is practiced according to the conventional method described above.

Pour permettre la mise en oeuvre du procédé recommandé de construction décrit ci-dessus, l'invention consiste à utiliser des modules parallélépipédiques préfabriqués (1) du type :

  • comportant une ossature constituant les arêtes du parallélépipède du module,
  • dont les dimensions sont environ 12 mètres de long, par 3 mètres de large et 3 mètres de haut, pour pouvoir contenir des machines et ménager un espace environnant d'un mètre environ autour des machines ou au moins sur un des côtés des machines, ceci afin de permettre le déplacement des opérateurs sur le site final et de pouvoir être transportées vers le site final avec des moyens habituels.
  • et présentant au moins deux faces-parois rectangulaires dites pleines, l'une intérieure formant sol, l'autre supérieure formant toit, ces dites faces pleines étant fixées rigidement et définitivement par leurs bords à ladite ossature.
To allow the implementation of the recommended construction method described above, the invention consists in using prefabricated parallelepiped modules (1) of the type:
  • comprising a framework constituting the edges of the module parallelepiped,
  • whose dimensions are approximately 12 meters long, by 3 meters wide and 3 meters high, to be able to contain machines and to provide a surrounding space of about one meter around the machines or at least on one of the sides of the machines, this in order to allow operators to move to the final site and to be able to be transported to the final site with usual means.
  • and having at least two rectangular face-walls called solid, one interior forming the ground, the other upper forming the roof, these said solid faces being rigidly and definitively fixed by their edges to said frame.

Un module parallélépipédique destiné à mettre en oeuvre le procédé de construction recommandé décrit ci-dessus est caractérisé par le fait que :

  • d'une part, il comporte au moins une face latérale totalement libre,
  • d'autre part, il comporte au moins un réseau fixe de fluides industriels pour l'alimentation d'un processus destiné à être mis en oeuvre par une machine intérieure (eau brute, eau glacée, électricité, courant fort, automatismes, alarmes, etc, ...),
  • de surcroît, son réseau d'alimentation de fluides industriels présente à l'une dite extérieure de ses extrémités une canalisation d'alimentation munie d'un raccord libre de connexion extérieure rapide,
  • enfin, la canalisation d'alimentation débouche sensiblement horizontalement et le raccord de connexion dudit réseau d'alimentation de fluides industriels est situé en regard et sensiblement dans le plan de ladite face latérale libre.
A parallelepiped module intended to implement the recommended construction method described above is characterized by the fact that:
  • on the one hand, it has at least one completely free lateral face,
  • on the other hand, it comprises at least one fixed network of industrial fluids for supplying a process intended to be implemented by a machine indoor (raw water, chilled water, electricity, strong current, automation, alarms, etc.),
  • in addition, its industrial fluid supply network has a supply line at one of its external ends, fitted with a free connector for quick external connection,
  • finally, the supply pipe opens out substantially horizontally and the connection connector of said industrial fluid supply network is located opposite and substantially in the plane of said free lateral face.

Le module de construction selon l'invention présente cette configuration après son étape de construction à l'intérieur de l'usine de préfabrication et avant son étape de préassemblage sur le lieu de montage provisoire.The construction module according to the invention has this configuration after its construction stage inside the prefabrication plant and before its pre-assembly stage at the temporary assembly site.

Lorsque les machines destinées à être contenues dans le module doivent être reliées à un réseau tubulaire d'évacuation de fluides d'un processus industriel (tel notamment rejet d'effluents liquides, évents), le module selon l'invention est en outre du type :

  • dont le dit réseau d'évacuation de fluides présente, à l'une dite extérieure de ses extrémités, une tubulure d'évacuation munie d'un raccord libre de connexion extérieure rapide,
  • dont ladite tubulure d'évacuation débouche sensiblement horizontalement,
  • et dont le raccord de connexion extérieure du réseau d'évacuation de fluides est situé en regard et sensiblement dans le plan de ladite face latérale libre.
When the machines intended to be contained in the module must be connected to a tubular network for discharging fluids from an industrial process (such as in particular rejection of liquid effluents, vents), the module according to the invention is also of the type :
  • whose said fluid evacuation network has, at one known as its external end, an evacuation tube provided with a free connector for quick external connection,
  • of which said discharge pipe opens out substantially horizontally,
  • and whose external connection connector of the fluid discharge network is located opposite and substantially in the plane of said free lateral face.

De préférence, l'un ou moins des réseaux de fluides (d'alimentation ou d'évacuation) est situé à l'intérieur du module. Dans ce cas, il est recommandé par l'invention que le raccord de connexion extérieure dudit réseau de fluides débouche intérieurement au module sur et en regard de la face latérale libre du module.Preferably, one or less of the fluid networks (supply or discharge) is located inside the module. In this case, it is recommended by the invention that the external connection fitting of said fluid network opens internally to the module on and facing the free lateral face of the module.

Avantageusement, l'un ou moins de ces dits réseaux de fluides (d'alimentation ou d'évacuation) est muni d'un raccord libre de connexion intérieure pour permettre ultérieurement la liaison aisée aux machines destinées à être installées dans le module.Advantageously, one or less of these so-called fluid networks (supply or discharge) is provided with a free internal connection connection to subsequently allow easy connection to the machines intended to be installed in the module.

L'art antérieur de l'invention est représenté par le document DE-A-3 248 345, qui décrit un ensemble de modules parallélépipédiques de construction préfabriqués destinés à une unité préfabriquée de production de méthanal. Selon cet art antérieur , il est décrit:

  • le principe du procédé de construction en préfabriqué d'installations industrielles à l'aide de conteneurs,
  • le principe d'utilisation de groupes de conteneurs adaptés dans leurs formes géométriques pour être reliés les uns aux autres,
  • le principe de réalisation des conteneurs sous forme de bloc et/ou comportant chacun un cadre renforcé,
  • le principe d'amenée des alimentations et évacuations des parties d'installation jusqu'aux faces extérieures de chaque conteneur et l'adaptation dans leur disposition dans l'espace, aux conduites de raccordement des conteneurs voisins,
  • le principe d'adaptation des conteneurs utilisés aux normes de transport. Selon cet art antérieur il est également proposé:
  • que certaines faces soient libres et d'autres fermées (page 8 lignes 6 à 9),
  • que deux conteneurs soient accouplés (page 5 dernier paragraphe),
  • et que des connexions raccordent les conteneurs les uns aux autres (page 8 lignes 14 à 29),
The prior art of the invention is represented by document DE-A-3 248 345, which describes a set of parallelepipedal construction modules prefabricated for a prefabricated methanal production unit. According to this prior art, it is described:
  • the principle of the prefabricated construction process of industrial installations using containers,
  • the principle of using groups of containers adapted in their geometric shapes to be connected to each other,
  • the principle of making containers in the form of a block and / or each comprising a reinforced frame,
  • the principle of supplying supplies and discharges from the installation parts to the external faces of each container and the adaptation in their arrangement in space, to the connection pipes of neighboring containers,
  • the principle of adapting the containers used to transport standards. According to this prior art, it is also proposed:
  • that some faces are free and others closed (page 8 lines 6 to 9),
  • two containers are coupled (page 5 last paragraph),
  • and that connections connect the containers to each other (page 8 lines 14 to 29),

L'invention concerne une amélioration aux méthodes de construction de modules parallélépipédiques du type décrit ci-dessus.The invention relates to an improvement to the methods of constructing parallelepiped modules of the type described above.

L'invention consiste principalement en ce que le réseau de fluides du module parallélépipédique est placé et fixé rigidement à l'une au moins des deux faces-parois rectangulaires pleines, celle intérieure formant sol, ou celle supérieure formant toit.The invention mainly consists in that the fluid network of the parallelepiped module is placed and rigidly fixed to at least one of the two full rectangular wall faces, the inner one forming the ground, or the upper one forming the roof.

L'invention consiste, mises à part les dispositions exposées ci-dessus, en un certain nombre d'autres dispositions dont il sera plus explicitement question ci -après à propos d'un mode de réalisation particulier décrit en référence aux dessins annexés. Cette disposition n'est nullement limitative.The invention consists, apart from the arrangements set out above, of a certain number of other arrangements which will be more explicitly discussed below in connection with a particular embodiment described with reference to the accompanying drawings. This provision is in no way limiting.

Sur ces dessins :

  • La figure 1 est une représentation schématique du principe classique de réalisation traditionnelle d'une usine "clé en main" à l'exportation.
  • La figure 2 est une représentation schématique des étapes de réalisation d'une unité modulaire de production industrielle selon le procédé de l'invention.
  • La figure 3 constitue une représentation schématique, en perspective, d'un module parallélépipédique de construction selon l'invention, avant mise en place intérieure des machines.
  • La figure 4 constitue une représentation schématique, en perspective, d'un module parallélépipédique de construction selon l'invention, après mise en place intérieure des machines.
  • La figure 5 constitue une représentation schématique, en perspective, d'un détail de cloison d'un module parallélépipédique de construction selon l'invention.
  • La figure 6 représente schématiquement, en perspective, un groupe de deux modules parallélépipédiques de construction selon l'invention en cours de préassemblage.
  • La figure 7 est une coupe partielle inférieure d'un module parallélépipédique de construction selon l'invention.
  • La figure 8 est une coupe partielle supérieure d'un module parallélépipédique de construction selon l'invention.
  • La figure 9 est une représentation schématique, en perspective, d'une première variante d'édifice construite selon le procédé de l'invention.
  • La figure 10 est une représentation schématique, en perspective, d'une deuxième variante d'édifice construite selon le procédé de l'invention.
  • La figure 11 est une représentation schématique, en perspective, d'une troisième variante d'édifice construite selon le procédé de l'invention.
  • La figure 12 est une représentation schématique, en coupe, d'une quatrième variante d'édifice construite selon le procédé le l'invention.
In these drawings:
  • Figure 1 is a schematic representation of the classic principle of traditional production of a "turnkey" factory for export.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of the steps for producing a modular industrial production unit according to the method of the invention.
  • Figure 3 is a schematic perspective view of a parallelepipedal construction module according to the invention, before internal positioning of the machines.
  • FIG. 4 constitutes a schematic representation, in perspective, of a parallelepipedal construction module according to the invention, after internal positioning of the machines.
  • FIG. 5 constitutes a schematic representation, in perspective, of a partition detail of a parallelepipedic construction module according to the invention.
  • FIG. 6 schematically represents, in perspective, a group of two parallelepipedal construction modules according to the invention during pre-assembly.
  • Figure 7 is a lower partial section of a parallelepipedal construction module according to the invention.
  • Figure 8 is a partial upper section of a parallelepipedal construction module according to the invention.
  • Figure 9 is a schematic perspective view of a first variant of a building constructed according to the method of the invention.
  • Figure 10 is a schematic representation, in perspective, of a second variant of a building constructed according to the method of the invention.
  • Figure 11 is a schematic representation, in perspective, of a third variant of a building constructed according to the method of the invention.
  • Figure 12 is a schematic representation, in section, of a fourth variant of a building constructed according to the method of the invention.

En se reportant à la figure 3, on peut voir un module parallélépidédique préfabriqué de construction (1) selon l'invention, tel qu'il sort de son usine de préfabrication (UP). Ce module (1) est destiné à réunir et contenir ultérieurement un ensemble de machines (3, 5, ...) tel que cela sera décrit plus en détail en référence à la figure 4.Referring to Figure 3, we can see a prefabricated parallelepidedic construction module (1) according to the invention, as it leaves its prefabrication plant (UP). This module (1) is intended to assemble and subsequently contain a set of machines (3, 5, ...) as will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 4.

On constate que le module (1) comporte une ossature (10) formée d'éléments métalliques tubulaires (12, 13, 14, 18) constituant chacun les arêtes du parallélépipède. Les éléments métalliques (12, 13, 14, 18) sont soudés entre eux par leurs extrémités (12a, 13a, ...). Les dimensions du module parallélépipédique (1) sont d'environ 12 mètres de long, par 3 mètres de large et 3 mètres de haut.It can be seen that the module (1) comprises a framework (10) formed of tubular metallic elements (12, 13, 14, 18) each constituting the edges of the parallelepiped. The metal elements (12, 13, 14, 18) are welded together at their ends (12a, 13a, ...). The dimensions of the parallelepiped module (1) are about 12 meters long, 3 meters wide and 3 meters high.

La figure 4 représente sous la référence (11) le module (1) équipé de machines (3, 5) tel qu'il apparaît sur le lieu de montage provisoire (SP). On constate que le type de dimensions recommandées par l'invention permet au module (11) de contenir des machines (3, 5, ...) et de ménager, autour de ces machines, un espace environnant (15) d'un mètre environ autour des machines (3, 5) pour libérer de chaque côté des machines (3, 5, ...) un couloir (16) permettant le déplacement des opérateurs sur le site final (SF). Par ailleurs, les dimensions conseillées permettent aux modules (11, 11′, 11˝, ...) d'être manipulés et transportés vers le site final d'utilisation (SF) avec des moyens habituels tels que : grue (17), camion à remorque (19), bateau (21).Figure 4 shows under the reference (11) the module (1) equipped with machines (3, 5) as it appears on the temporary mounting location (SP). It is noted that the type of dimensions recommended by the invention allows the module (11) to contain machines (3, 5, ...) and to provide, around these machines, a surrounding space (15) of one meter around the machines (3, 5) to free on each side of the machines (3, 5, ...) a corridor (16) allowing the movement of operators on the final site (SF). Furthermore, the recommended dimensions allow the modules (11, 11 ′, 11˝, ...) to be handled and transported to the final site of use (SF) with usual means such as: crane (17), trailer truck (19), boat (21).

Les modules (1) selon l'invention, tels qu'ils sortent de l'usine de préfabrication (UP), présentent au moins deux faces-parois rectangulaires dites pleines, l'une intérieure pleine (23) formant sol, l'autre supérieur pleine (25) formant toit. Ces parois pleines (23, 25) seront décrites plus en détail en références aux figures 7 et 8. On constate sur la figure 3 que les parois (23, 25) sont fixées rigidement et définitivement par leurs bords (27, 29, ...) aux éléments métalliques tubulaires (13, 14, ..) de l'ossature (10).The modules (1) according to the invention, as they leave the prefabrication plant (UP), have at least two rectangular face-walls called full, one full interior (23) forming the ground, the other solid upper (25) forming a roof. These solid walls (23, 25) will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. It can be seen in FIG. 3 that the walls (23, 25) are rigidly and definitively fixed by their edges (27, 29, .. .) to the tubular metal elements (13, 14, ..) of the framework (10).

Le module préfabriqué (1) de la figure 3 comporte en combinaison diverses caractéristiques inhabituelles pour un module préfabriqué classique.

  • D'une part, il comporte deux faces latérales (31, 33 ...) totalement libres.
  • D'autre part, il comporte plusieurs réseaux fixes de fluides industriels d'alimentation : un premier d'alimentation électrique (35), un second d'alimentation d'eau (37), un troisième d'alimentation d'air comprimé (39). Ces trois réseaux d'alimentations libres dans le module (1) sont destinés à être utilisés ultérieurement par les machines intérieures (3, 5, ...) dans le module préassemblé (11).
The prefabricated module (1) of Figure 3 comprises in combination various characteristics unusual for a conventional prefabricated module.
  • On the one hand, it has two completely free side faces (31, 33 ...).
  • On the other hand, it comprises several fixed networks of industrial supply fluids: a first electrical supply (35), a second water supply (37), a third compressed air supply (39 ). These three free supply networks in the module (1) are intended to be used later by the internal machines (3, 5, ...) in the pre-assembled module (11).

Suivant les machines installées, ces réseaux d'alimentation (35, 37, 39 ...) peuvent véhiculer différents types de fluides industriels (eau brute, eau glacée, électricité, courant fort, automatismes, alarmes, gaz, ...).Depending on the machines installed, these supply networks (35, 37, 39 ...) can convey different types of industrial fluids (raw water, chilled water, electricity, strong current, automation, alarms, gas, ...).

On constate que chacun des réseaux d'alimentation de fluides industriels (35, 37, 39) est fixé rigidement à la paroi supérieure de plafond (25) du module (1). En outre, chaque réseau d'alimentation (35, 37, 39) présente à l'une dite extérieure (E) de ses extrémités une canalisation d'alimentation (35a, 37a, 39a) munie d'un raccord libre de connexion extérieure rapide (45, 47, 49).It can be seen that each of the industrial fluid supply networks (35, 37, 39) is rigidly fixed to the upper ceiling wall (25) of the module (1). In addition, each supply network (35, 37, 39) has a supply line (35a, 37a, 39a) at a so-called external (E) end, provided with a free connection for quick external connection. (45, 47, 49).

Suivant les fluides transportés par les réseaux (35, 37, 39) , les raccords libres (45, 47, 49) peuvent utiliser différentes techniques telles que : éclisse (51), manchon (53), bride (55).Depending on the fluids transported by the networks (35, 37, 39), the free fittings (45, 47, 49) can use different techniques such as: splint (51), sleeve (53), flange (55).

Les canalisations d'alimentation (35a, 37a, 39a) débouchent sensiblement horizontalement et les raccords de connexion (45, 47, 49) des réseaux d'alimentation de fluides industriels sont situés en regard et sensiblement dans le plan (P1, P3) d'une des faces latérales libres (31, 33).The supply lines (35a, 37a, 39a) open substantially horizontally and the connection fittings (45, 47, 49) of the industrial fluid supply networks are located opposite and substantially in the plane (P1, P3) d 'one of the free side faces (31, 33).

La figure 3 représente une variante préférée de l'invention du module parallélépipédique de construction (1) , tel qu'il sort de l'usine de préfabrication (UP). Celui-ci comporte en outre au moins un réseau tubulaire d'évacuation de fluides (57) d'un processus industriel (tel notamment rejet d'effluents liquides, évents) destiné à être mise en oeuvre par les machines (3, 5, ...) ultérieurement placées à l'intérieur du module (1, 10, ...). Selon cette variante, le réseau (57) d'évacuation de fluides présente, à l'une dite extérieure de ses extrémités (E′), une tubulaire d'évacuation (61) munie d'un raccord libre de connexion extérieure rapide (61a). Ladite tubulure d'évacuation (61) débouche sensiblement horizontalement. Le raccord (61a) de connexion extérieure du réseau (57) d'évacuation de fluides est situé en regard et sensiblement dans le plan (P1) de la face latérale libre (31) correspondante.FIG. 3 represents a preferred variant of the invention of the parallelepipedic construction module (1), as it leaves the prefabrication plant (UP). It further comprises at least one tubular network for discharging fluids (57) from an industrial process (such as in particular rejection of liquid effluents, vents) intended to be implemented by machines (3, 5, ...) subsequently placed inside the module (1, 10, ...). According to this variant, the network (57) for evacuating fluids has, at one known as the exterior of its ends (E ′), a discharge tubular (61) provided with a free connector for quick external connection (61a ). Said discharge pipe (61) opens substantially horizontally. The connection (61a) for external connection of the fluid evacuation network (57) is located opposite and substantially in the plane (P1) of the corresponding free lateral face (31).

Selon le procédé de construction de l'invention, les canalisations d'alimentation (35a) et la tubulure d'évacuation (61) peuvent déboucher en tout point du plan de la face libre (31, 33). Mais, selon une variante recommandée décrite sur la figure 3, les réseaux de fluides d'alimentation (35, 37, 39) et d'évacuation (57) sont situés à l'intérieur du module (1). Selon cette variante, les raccords de connexion extérieure (35a, 37a, 39a, 61a) des réseaux (35, 37, 39, 57) de fluides débouchent intérieurement au module (1, 11) sur et en regard de la face latérale (31, 33) libre du module (1, 11).According to the construction method of the invention, the supply pipes (35a) and the evacuation pipe (61) can open at any point on the plane of the free face (31, 33). However, according to a recommended variant described in FIG. 3, the supply fluid (35, 37, 39) and discharge (57) networks are located inside the module (1). According to this variant, the external connection fittings (35a, 37a, 39a, 61a) of the networks (35, 37, 39, 57) of fluids open internally to the module (1, 11) on and facing the lateral face (31 , 33) free from the module (1, 11).

Préférentiellement, le module de construction (1) selon l'invention, tel qu'il sort de l'usine de préfabrication (UP), possède des réseaux de fluides d'alimentation (35, 37, 39) et d'évacuation (57) munis également à leur extrémité intérieure (I) d'un raccord libre (45b, 47b, 49b, 61b) de connexion intérieure pour permettre ultérieurement aux machines (3, 5) d'y être reliées.Preferably, the construction module (1) according to the invention, as it leaves the prefabrication plant (UP), has networks of supply fluids (35, 37, 39) and evacuation (57 ) also provided at their inner end (I) with a free connection (45b, 47b, 49b, 61b) of internal connection to subsequently allow the machines (3, 5) to be connected thereto.

Avantageusement, le module (1) comporte également des moyens d'arrimage (63, 65, ...) des futures machines (3, 5, ...). Ces moyens d'arrimage (63, 65, ...) sont fixés à la face intérieure (23) formant sol dudit module (1, 11).Advantageously, the module (1) also includes securing means (63, 65, ...) of future machines (3, 5, ...). These securing means (63, 65, ...) are fixed to the inner face (23) forming the ground of said module (1, 11).

La figure 4 représente le module parallélépipédique (1) de construction selon l'invention tel qu'il apparaît après montage à l'intérieur des différentes machines (3, 5, ...) sur ledit lieu de montage provisoire (SP). Pour distinguer le module au cours de ses évolutions, on lui a donné la référence (11). Le module (11) de la figure 4 se distingue du module (1) de la figure 3 par le seul fait qu'il comprend intérieurement des machines (3, 5, ...) fixées sur la face intérieure (23) formant sol dudit module (11) à l'aide des moyens d'arrimage (63, 65). Les machines (3, 5, ...) sont en outre connectées par les raccords de connexions intérieures (35b, 37b, 39b, 61b) à l'extrémité intérieure (I) desdits réseaux de fluides industriels d'alimentation (35, 37, 39) et d'évacuation (57).FIG. 4 represents the parallelepipedic construction module (1) according to the invention as it appears after mounting inside the various machines (3, 5, ...) on said temporary mounting location (SP). To distinguish the module during its evolution, we gave it the reference (11). The module (11) of Figure 4 differs from the module (1) of Figure 3 by the only fact that it internally comprises machines (3, 5, ...) fixed on the inner face (23) forming the ground said module (11) using the securing means (63, 65). The machines (3, 5, ...) are further connected by the interior connection fittings (35b, 37b, 39b, 61b) to the interior end (I) of said networks of industrial supply fluids (35, 37 , 39) and evacuation (57).

On constate que le module (11) délimite un volume intérieur (V) très supérieur au volume des machines (3, 5, ...) qu'il contient. Il ménage, autour des machines (3, 5, ...) un espace environnant (15) d'un mètre environ pour libérer de chaque côté des machines (3, 5, ...) un couloir (16) permettant le déplacement des opérateurs sur le site final (SF). On reconnaît un ensemble de points d'accrochage (67, 69) situés à l'intérieur, solidaires du module (11), et éloignés du centre. Un ensemble de haubans d'amarrage provisoire (71, 73) situés à l'intérieur du module (10) sont reliés par leur extrémité inférieure aux points d'accrochage (67, 69) et par leur extrémité supérieure à la partie supérieure des machines (3, 5).It is noted that the module (11) delimits an interior volume (V) much greater than the volume of the machines (3, 5, ...) that it contains. It spares, around the machines (3, 5, ...) a surrounding space (15) of about one meter to free on each side of the machines (3, 5, ...) a corridor (16) allowing movement operators on the final site (SF). We recognize a set of attachment points (67, 69) located inside, integral with the module (11), and distant from the center. A set of temporary mooring stays (71, 73) located inside the module (10) are connected by their lower end to the attachment points (67, 69) and by their upper end to the upper part of the machines. (3, 5).

Après pré-réception du fonctionnement de l'usine prémontée (UP) sur le site provisoire (SP), les divers modules (11) sont démontés et préparés avant d'être transportés vers le site final de montage (SF).After pre-acceptance of the operation of the pre-assembled factory (UP) on the provisional site (SP), the various modules (11) are dismantled and prepared before being transported to the final assembly site (SF).

Ces dispositions sont décrites figures 4 et 5. On utilise un ensemble de panneaux provisoires légers mobiles (75) dits de protection. Ceux-ci sont constitués d'une ou plusieurs plaques (77) d'un matériau (notamment panneau de bois) d'épaisseur plus faible et de poids plus léger que celui des faces pleines (23, 25, 91). On place les panneaux provisoires de protection (75) sur chacune des faces libres (31, 33) du module (10) que l'on clot ainsi hermétiquement. Les panneaux mobiles (75) sont fixés provisoirement par leurs côtés (79) aux quatre arêtes correspondantes (12) de l'ossature (10) entourant la face libre (33).These arrangements are described in Figures 4 and 5. A set of mobile lightweight temporary panels (75) called protection is used. These consist of one or more plates (77) of a material (in particular wooden panel) of smaller thickness and of lighter weight than that of the solid faces (23, 25, 91). The temporary protection panels (75) are placed on each of the free faces (31, 33) of the module (10) which is thus sealed off. The movable panels (75) are provisionally fixed by their sides (79) to the four corresponding edges (12) of the frame (10) surrounding the free face (33).

Selon une variante recommandée représentée figures 3 et 4, on utilise une série de profilés longilignes formant renforts provisoires de transport (81, 83, 85). Ces renforts provisoires (81, 83, 85) ont des dimensions longitudinales sensiblement égales à l'une des dimensions du module (notamment la hauteur). On place ces renforts dans le plan des faces libres (31, 33) selon une direction (notamment verticale) perpendiculaire à deux côtés (notamment supérieurs et inférieurs) de la face libre (33) et on les fixe provisoirement par leurs extrémités (81a, 81b) aux éléments métalliques (14, 18, ...) de l'ossature (10) jouxtant la face libre (33).According to a recommended variant shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a series of elongated profiles is used forming temporary transport reinforcements (81, 83, 85). These temporary reinforcements (81, 83, 85) have longitudinal dimensions substantially equal to one of the dimensions of the module (in particular the height). These reinforcements are placed in the plane of the free faces (31, 33) in a direction (in particular vertical) perpendicular to two sides (in particular upper and lower) of the free face (33) and they are provisionally fixed by their ends (81a, 81b) to the metallic elements (14, 18, ...) of the framework (10) adjoining the free face (33).

Une disposition complémentaire consiste à utiliser des haubans provisoires de rigidification (87, 89) situés dans le plan d'une des faces libres (33), tendus et fixés par leurs deux extrémités à deux côtés (12, 13, 14, 18, ... ) oppposés de l'ossature (10) jouxtant ladite face libre (31, 33).An additional arrangement consists in using temporary stiffening stays (87, 89) situated in the plane of one of the free faces (33), stretched and fixed by their two ends to two sides (12, 13, 14, 18,. ..) opposite the frame (10) adjoining said free face (31, 33).

Ces dispositions permettent aux modules (11) de servir de container de transport pour lesdites machines (3, 5, ...) pendant leur acheminement vers le site final (SF) d'érection de l'édifice industriel final (UF).These provisions allow the modules (11) to serve as a transport container for said machines (3, 5, ...) during their transportation to the final site (SF) of erection of the final industrial building (UF).

Pour faciliter également la manutention, la face supérieure du module (11) comporte un ensemble de quatre sabots (90) fixés aux quatre coins supérieurs (92) de l'ossature (10). Chacun des sabots (90) présentant à la fois un point d'accrochage (94) pour un crochet de manutention et une zone support (96) pour permettre la superposition d'un second module emboîté entre les quatre sabots (90) de la face supérieure (25) du premier.To also facilitate handling, the upper face of the module (11) comprises a set of four shoes (90) fixed to the four upper corners (92) of the frame (10). Each of the shoes (90) having both a hooking point (94) for a handling hook and a support zone (96) to allow the superimposition of a second module fitted between the four shoes (90) of the face upper (25) of the first.

Selon le procédé de l'invention, les modules (11) sont destinés à constituer par assemblage de modules identiques une partie d'un édifice industriel (UF), situé en un lieu distant à la fois du lieu de fabrication dudit module (UF) et du lieu de fabrication des machines (UM), pour mettre en oeuvre à l'intérieur de l'édifice final (UF) un processus industriel.According to the method of the invention, the modules (11) are intended to constitute, by assembling identical modules, part of an industrial building (UF), located in a place remote both from the place of manufacture of said module (UF) and from the place of manufacturing of machines (UM), to implement an industrial process inside the final building (UF).

Au moins une face-paroi latérale pleine et close (91) du module (1, 11) est munie d'éléments d'accès mobiles tels que porte ou fenêtre (93), destinés à servir ultérieurement de mur extérieur au dit édifice industriel final (UF). Des systèmes d'éclairage (97) et convecteurs électriques (99) sont placés sur les parois fixes du module (11) pour être utilisés sur le site final.At least one full and closed side wall face (91) of the module (1, 11) is provided with mobile access elements such as a door or window (93), intended to serve subsequently as an external wall to said final industrial building. (UF). Lighting systems (97) and electric convectors (99) are placed on the fixed walls of the module (11) for use on the final site.

Des moyens de solidarisation (95, 98) sont liés aux éléments métalliques (14, 18) des arêtes de l'ossature (10) jouxtant les faces libres (31, 33) pour permettre un assemblage bout à bout des extrémités des modules (correspondants aux faces libres) à une extrémité homologue équivalente d'un autre module.Securing means (95, 98) are linked to the metal elements (14, 18) of the edges of the frame (10) adjoining the free faces (31, 33) to allow end-to-end assembly of the ends of the modules (corresponding with free faces) at an equivalent homologous end of another module.

Sur la figure 6, on voit un groupe de deux modules parallélépipédiques de construction préfabriquée (101, 102), du type de celui décrit sur la figure 5. On constate que les modules (101, 102) ont les mêmes dimensions et sont désassemblés sur le site provisoire (SP). Ils sont en cours d'assemblage provisoire avant mise en route provisoire et pré-réception de l'usine provisoire (UP).In FIG. 6, we see a group of two rectangular modules of prefabricated construction (101, 102), of the type described in FIG. 5. It can be seen that the modules (101, 102) have the same dimensions and are disassembled on the provisional site (SP). They are in the process of provisional assembly before provisional start-up and pre-acceptance of the provisional factory (UP).

Les modules (101) et (102) consitutent une paire homologue destinée à être accouplée par leurs faces homologues longitudinales (33, 33′) de même dimension. Chaque module (101, 102) du groupe comporte intérieurement une machine (103, 103′) fixée sur la face intérieure (27, 27′) formant sol du module correspondant (101, 102). Les machines (103, 103′) contenues par chacun des deux modules (101, 102) présentent des fonctions complémentaires d'un même processus industriel.The modules (101) and (102) constitute a homologous pair intended to be coupled by their longitudinal homologous faces (33, 33 ′) of the same dimension. Each module (101, 102) of the group internally comprises a machine (103, 103 ′) fixed on the inner face (27, 27 ′) forming the floor of the corresponding module (101, 102). The machines (103, 103 ′) contained by each of the two modules (101, 102) have complementary functions of the same industrial process.

Chacune des machines (103, 103′) des modules homologues (101, 102) du groupe est connectée par un ensemble de prises de connexion (45b, 47b, 49b) et (45b′, 47b′, 49b′) à une extrémité intérieure (I, I′) des réseaux fixes de fluides industriels (35, 37, 39, 57) et (35′, 37′, 39′, 57′) (d'alimentation ou d'évacuation).Each of the machines (103, 103 ′) of the peer modules (101, 102) of the group is connected by a set of connection sockets (45b, 47b, 49b) and (45b ′, 47b ′, 49b ′) at an inner end (I, I ′) fixed networks of industrial fluids (35, 37, 39, 57) and (35 ′, 37 ′, 39 ′, 57 ′) (supply or discharge).

Chacun des deux groupes (35, 37, 39, 57) et (35′, 37′, 39′, 57′) de réseaux fixes de fluides industriels de chaque dite paire de modules homologues (101, 102) présente à l'une dite extérieure de ses extrémités (E, E′) une canalisation (35a, 37a, 39a, 61) munie d'un raccord libre (45a, 47a, 49a, 61a) et (45a′, 47a′, 49a′, 61a′) de connexion extérieure rapide, située en regard et sensiblement dans le plan de la face latérale homologue libre (33, 33′) de chacun des modules (101, 102) de la paire.Each of the two groups (35, 37, 39, 57) and (35 ′, 37 ′, 39 ′, 57 ′) of fixed networks of industrial fluids of each said pair of homologous modules (101, 102) present at one said exterior of its ends (E, E ′) a pipe (35a, 37a, 39a, 61) provided with a free connection (45a, 47a, 49a, 61a) and (45a ′, 47a ′, 49a ′, 61a ′ ) quick external connection, located opposite and substantially in the plane of the free homologous lateral face (33, 33 ′) of each of the modules (101, 102) of the pair.

Les raccords libres de connexion (45a, 47a, 49a, 61a) et (45a′, 47a′, 49a′, 61a′) des deux faces homologues libres (33, 33′) sont situés dans des positions miroir l'une de l'autre par rapport au plan de la face (33, 33′) correspondante, de manière telle que, lorsque les deux dites faces homologues libres (33, 33′) sont accouplées, les raccords puissent être assemblés deux à eux.The free connection fittings (45a, 47a, 49a, 61a) and (45a ′, 47a ′, 49a ′, 61a ′) of the two free homologous faces (33, 33 ′) are located in mirror positions one of the 'other with respect to the plane of the corresponding face (33, 33 ′), so that, when the two said free homologous faces (33, 33 ′) are coupled, the fittings can be assembled together.

Les modules (101) et (102) comportent sur leurs faces libres homologues des moyens de solidarisation (95, 95′) liés aux éléments métalliques (14, 18) des arêtes de l'ossature (10) jouxtant les faces libres (33, 33′) et en regard les uns des autres pour permettre un assemblage bout à bout des extrémités homologues des modules (101, 102) correspondant aux faces libres (33, 33′).The modules (101) and (102) have, on their free counterparts, fastening means (95, 95 ′) linked to the metal elements (14, 18) of the edges of the frame (10) adjoining the free faces (33, 33 ′) and facing each other to allow for end-to-end assembly end of the homologous ends of the modules (101, 102) corresponding to the free faces (33, 33 ′).

Lorsque les modules (101, 102) sont accouplés pour constituer soit l'usine prémontée (UP) sur le site provisoire (SP), soit l'usine définitive (UD) sur le site final (SF), l'édifice construit se distingue par le fait qu'il est constitué par assemblage de paires de modules homologues (101, 102) le long de deux faces homologues libres de même dimension. Chaque module (101) comporte intérieurement au moins une machine (103) fixée sur la face intérieure (27) formant sol des modules (101). Les machines (103, 103′, ...) contenues par chacun des modules d'une paire homologue (101, 102) mettent en oeuvre des fonctions complémentaires d'un même processus industriel. Les machine (103, 103′) des modules (101, 102) d'un groupe sont connectées par une prise de connexion (45a, 47a, 49a) et (45a′, 47a′, 49a′) à une extrémité intérieure (I, I′) d'un dit réseau fixe de fluides industriels (35, 37, 39, 57) et (35′, 37′, 39′, 57′) (d'alimentation ou d'évacuation). Chacun des deux réseaux fixes de fluides industriels (35, 37, 39, 57) et (35′, 37′, 39′, 57′) de chaque paire de modules homologues (101, 102) présente à l'une extérieure de ses extrémités (E, E′) une canalisation (35a, 37a, 39a, 61) munie d'un raccord libre (45a, 47a, 49a, 61a) et (45a′, 47a′, 49a′, 61a′) de connexion extérieure rapide, dont la jonction est située en regard et sensiblement dans le plan des faces latérales homologues libres (33, 33′) de chacun des modules (101, 102) de la paire.When the modules (101, 102) are coupled to constitute either the pre-assembled factory (UP) on the provisional site (SP), or the final factory (UD) on the final site (SF), the constructed building stands out by the fact that it is formed by assembling pairs of homologous modules (101, 102) along two free homologous faces of the same dimension. Each module (101) internally comprises at least one machine (103) fixed on the internal face (27) forming the floor of the modules (101). The machines (103, 103 ′, ...) contained by each of the modules of a homologous pair (101, 102) implement complementary functions of the same industrial process. The machines (103, 103 ′) of the modules (101, 102) of a group are connected by a connection socket (45a, 47a, 49a) and (45a ′, 47a ′, 49a ′) at an inner end (I , I ′) of a said fixed network of industrial fluids (35, 37, 39, 57) and (35 ′, 37 ′, 39 ′, 57 ′) (supply or discharge). Each of the two fixed networks of industrial fluids (35, 37, 39, 57) and (35 ′, 37 ′, 39 ′, 57 ′) of each pair of homologous modules (101, 102) present on one exterior of its ends (E, E ′) a pipe (35a, 37a, 39a, 61) provided with a free connection (45a, 47a, 49a, 61a) and (45a ′, 47a ′, 49a ′, 61a ′) of external connection rapid, the junction of which is located opposite and substantially in the plane of the free homologous lateral faces (33, 33 ′) of each of the modules (101, 102) of the pair.

Une variante, recommandée par l'invention, d'assemblage des modules sur le site final est décrite figure 12 Un groupe de modules parallélépipédiques (101, 102) du type décrit figures 5 et 6, de même dimension est assemblé au sein d'un édifice industriel final (UF). Les modules (101, 102) du groupe sont assemblés l'un à l'autre et alignés dans une même direction dite principale. Les modules (101, 102) reposent sur un ensemble de longrines (112, 113) parallèles coulées de niveau dans une même direction perpendiculaire ou perpendiculaire à ladite direction principale. Les longrines parallèles (112, 113) sont espacées d'une distance égale à une fraction entière de la mesure des modules (101, 102) perpendiculairement à l'axe des longrines.A variant, recommended by the invention, of assembly of the modules on the final site is described in FIG. 12 A group of parallelepipedic modules (101, 102) of the type described in FIGS. 5 and 6, of the same dimension is assembled within a final industrial building (UF). The modules (101, 102) of the group are assembled to each other and aligned in the same so-called main direction. The modules (101, 102) rest on a set of parallel sills (112, 113) leveled in the same direction perpendicular or perpendicular to said main direction. The parallel beams (112, 113) are spaced apart by a distance equal to a whole fraction of the measurement of the modules (101, 102) perpendicular to the axis of the beams.

Une variante avantageuse non décrite sur les figures est utilisée dans des régions présentant de grands écarts de température. Elle consiste à recouvrir l'usine finale (UF) par une superstructure indépendante.An advantageous variant not described in the figures is used in regions with large temperature differences. It consists of covering the final plant (UF) with an independent superstructure.

Une variante intéressante d'utilisation, représentée figure 9 consiste à accoler l'usine finale (UF) réalisée à partir de modules (101, 102) de même dimension à un bâtiment conventionnel (BC1).An interesting variant of use, represented in FIG. 9, consists of attach the final plant (UF) made from modules (101, 102) of the same dimension to a conventional building (BC1).

Une autre variante représentée figure 10 consiste à entourer un bâtiment conventionnel (BC2) à l'aide d'une usine (UF) constituée selon le processus de l'invention par assemblage de modules (101, 102).Another variant represented in FIG. 10 consists in surrounding a conventional building (BC2) using a factory (UF) constituted according to the process of the invention by assembling modules (101, 102).

Une variante représentée figure 11 consiste à assembler les modules (101) en périphérie afin de ménager un espace intérieur libre (120).A variant shown in Figure 11 is to assemble the modules (101) on the periphery to provide a free interior space (120).

Enfin, une variante de la précédente représentée sur la figure 12 consiste à recouvrir l'espace intérieur libre (120) à l'aide d'un toit (121) prenant appui sur les modules (101, 102) jouxtant l'espace intérieur (120), sur une dalle bétonnée (122).Finally, a variant of the previous one shown in FIG. 12 consists in covering the free interior space (120) using a roof (121) bearing on the modules (101, 102) adjoining the interior space ( 120), on a concrete slab (122).

Les figures 7 et 8 décrivent en coupe une variante recommandée par l'invention pour construire l'ossature (10) des modules.Figures 7 and 8 describe in section a variant recommended by the invention for constructing the framework (10) of the modules.

Le soubassement (120) faisant corps avec l'ossature (10) est réalisé avec des profilés (132) soudés formant longerons et reliés entre eux par des traverses en profilés (non représentées).The base (120) forming a body with the framework (10) is produced with welded profiles (132) forming beams and connected together by cross members in profiles (not shown).

Le cadre du châssis est renforcé par un pliage en oméga (134) riveté à la partie supérieure du soubassement (130) recevant le bardage extérieurThe chassis frame is reinforced by an omega folding (134) riveted to the upper part of the base (130) receiving the exterior cladding

La structure de l'ossature (10) est constituée des montants métalliques (12) en profilés laminés soudés par leurs extrémités assurant la liaison entre le châssis de soubassement (120) et l'ossature de toiture (136).The structure of the frame (10) consists of metal uprights (12) in laminated sections welded by their ends ensuring the connection between the base frame (120) and the roof frame (136).

L'ossature de toiture (136) est formée de profilés reconstitués galvanisés répondant au double impératif de rigidité et d'écoulement des eaux vers le pignon.The roof frame (136) is formed of reconstituted galvanized profiles meeting the double requirement of rigidity and flow of water towards the gable.

On reconnaît une panne sablière (138) fixée à l'ossature (10) à laquelle sont fixés la gouttière (140), le bandeau jonction (142) et le renfort (144).We recognize a sand break (138) fixed to the frame (10) to which are fixed the gutter (140), the junction strip (142) and the reinforcement (144).

Une variante de construction des parois des modules est également décrite figures 7 et8.A variant construction of the walls of the modules is also described in FIGS. 7 and 8.

La paroi plancher (23) est supportée par les profilés de soubassement (132). Le plancher (23) est isolé thermiquement par une couche de polystyrène (150) recouverte de chaque côté par une tôle (152, 154) d'acier galvanisé. Le plancher (23) peut également être réalisé en panneaux de particules de bois, assemblés par rainures et languettes.The floor wall (23) is supported by the base sections (132). The floor (23) is thermally insulated by a layer of polystyrene (150) covered on each side by a sheet (152, 154) of galvanized steel. The floor (23) can also be made of wood particle boards, assembled by grooves and tabs.

Les parois latérales pleines (91) sont constituées par :

  • un bardage en bacs d'acier galvanisé (158), nervuré,
  • une isolation thermique (160),
  • des panneaux de particules de bois (162) assemblés par rainures et languettes.
The solid side walls (91) consist of:
  • cladding in galvanized steel tanks (158), ribbed,
  • thermal insulation (160),
  • wood particle boards (162) assembled by grooves and tabs.

Le complexe de toiture est supporté par les profilés transversaux (18). Il se décompose en un couvercle en aluminium monocoque (133) collé sur :

  • une couche de panneaux (165) d'aggloméré de bois hydrofuge, assemblés par rainures et languettes,
  • une isolation thermique (167).
The roofing complex is supported by the transverse profiles (18). It breaks down into a monocoque aluminum cover (133) glued on:
  • a layer of water-repellent wood chipboard panels (165), joined by grooves and tabs,
  • thermal insulation (167).

Les déposants ont eu l'occasion d'étudier et d'évaluer dans le cas particulier de conception à l'exportation d'une usine clé en main de circuits imprimés, telle que décrite à la figure 9, les particularités et avantages que présente ce procédé de construction de l'invention vis-à-vis des méthodes classiques.The applicants had the opportunity to study and evaluate in the particular case of export design of a turnkey factory of printed circuits, as described in Figure 9, the features and advantages of this construction method of the invention vis-à-vis conventional methods.

Les résultats sont résumés dans le tableau ci-après, appliqué à la vente d'usine clé en main à partir de l'Europe.

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The results are summarized in the table below, applied to the sale of a turnkey factory from Europe.
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Les applications du procédé de construction selon l'invention sont extrêmement variées.The applications of the construction method according to the invention are extremely varied.

Il peut convenir aussi bien à une laiterie industrielle qu'à une usine de produits pharmaceutiques, un atelier de fabrication de cartes de circuits imprimés, des laboratoires de recherche et pratiquement toute unité dont les contraintes de réalisation peuvent être satisfaites par une approche modulaire.It can be suitable for both an industrial dairy and a factory. pharmaceutical products, a workshop for manufacturing printed circuit boards, research laboratories and virtually any unit whose production constraints can be satisfied by a modular approach.

Toute usine n'utilisant pas d'équipements de plus de 3 mètres de haut peut être construite selon le concept de l'invention.Any factory not using equipment more than 3 meters high can be built according to the concept of the invention.

La surface de l'usine peut être extrêmement variable et aller de 12 à 36 m2 (1 seul module) jusqu'à plusieurs milliers de mètres carrés si des centaines de modules sont utilisés simultanément.The factory surface can be extremely variable and can range from 12 to 36 m2 (1 module only) up to several thousand square meters if hundreds of modules are used simultaneously.

La présente invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples de réalisation qui viennent d'être décrits. Elle est au contraire, susceptible de variantes et de modifications qui apparaîtront à l'homme de l'art.The present invention is not limited to the embodiments which have just been described. On the contrary, it is susceptible to variants and modifications which will appear to those skilled in the art.

L'invention ayant maintenant été décrite, et son intérêt justifié sur des exemples détaillés, les demandeurs s'en réservent l'exclusivité pendant toute la durée du brevet, sans limitation autre que celle des termes des revendications ci-après.The invention having now been described, and its interest justified in detailed examples, the applicants reserve exclusivity for the entire duration of the patent, without limitation other than that of the terms of the claims below.

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  1. A parallelepipedic module of prefabricated construction (11), intended:
    - to join and contain a set of machines (3, 5),
    - to constitute by the assembly of identical modules (101, 102) a part of an industrial building, situated at a site distant both from the place of manufacture of said module and from the place of manufacture of the machines, to carry out an industrial process inside the final building,
    this construction module (11) being of the type:
    - comprising a framework (10) constituting the edges of the parallepiped,
    - the dimensions of which are approximately 12 metres long by 3 metres wide and 3 metres high, so as to be able to contain machines (3,5), to provide a surrounding space (15) of approximately 1 metre around the machines (3, 5) to allow the operators to move on the final site (SF) and to be able to be transported to the final building with conventional means (17, 19, 21),
    - having at least two rectangular wall faces, designated solid faces, one interior face (23) forming the floor, the other, upper, face (25) forming the roof, said solid faces being fixed rigidly and finally by their edges (27,29) to said framework (10),
    - at least one lateral face (31, 33) of which is totally free,
    - comprising at least one fixed network of industrial fluids (35, 37, 39, 57), of a process intended to be used subsequently by an interior machine (3, 5) (crude water, iced water, electricity, high current automatic devices, alarms, ...),
    - of which said network of industrial fluids (35, 37, 39, 57) has at one of its ends, designated the exterior end, a pipe provided with a free coupling for rapid exterior connection,
    - the supply pipe of which opens out substantially horizontally,
    - and of which the connection coupling (35a, 61a) of said network of industrial fluids is situated facing and substantially in the plane of said lateral free face, said construction module (11) being characterised (see figures 3, 4 and 5) in that:
    - said network of fluids (35, 37, 39, 57) of the parallelepipedic module is placed and fixed rigidly to at least one of the two rectangular solid face walls, the interior one (23) forming the floor, or the upper one (25) forming the roof.
  2. A parallelepipedic module of prefabricated construction (11), intended:
    - to join and contain a set of machines (3, 5),
    - to constitute by assembly of identical modules (101, 102) a part of an industrial building, situated at a site distant both from the place of manufacture of said module and from the place of manufacture of the machines, to carry out an industrial process inside the final building,
    this construction module (11) being of the type:
    - comprising a framework (10) constituting the edges of the parallelepiped,
    - the dimensions of which are approximately 12 metres long by 3 metres wide and 3 metres high, so as to be able to contain machines (3, 5), to provide a surrounding space (15) of approximately one metre around the machines (3, 5) to permit the movement of the operators on the final site (SF) and to be able to be transported to the final building with conventional means (17, 29, 21),
    - having at least two rectangular face walls, designated solid faces, one interior face (23) forming the floor, the other, upper, face (25) forming the roof, said solid faces being fixed rigidly and finally by their edges (27, 29) to said framework (10),
    - at least one lateral face (31,33) of which is totally free,
    this construction module (11) being in addition of the type:
    - comprising at least one fixed supply network of industrial fluids (35, 37, 39) of a process intended to be used subsequently by an interior machine (3, 5) (crude water, frozen water, electricity, high current automatic devices, alarms, ...),
    - of which said supply network of industrial fluids has at one of its ends, designated the exterior end, a supply pipe provided with a free coupling for rapid exterior connection,
    - the supply pipe of which opens out substantially horizontally,
    - and of which the connection coupling of said supply network of industrial fluids is situated facing and substantially in the plane of said lateral free face,
    said construction module (11) being characterised (see figures 3,4 and 5) in that:
    - said supply network of industrial fluids (35, 37, 39) of the parallelepipedic module is placed and fixed rigidly beneath and against the upper solid rectangular face wall (25) forming the roof.
  3. A parallelepipedic construction module (11) according to claim 1, of the type comprising a tubular network (57) for evacuation of fluids from an industrial process (such as, in particular, the return of liquid effluents, vents) intended to be used by a machine (3, 5) subsequently placed inside the module (11), said module being of the type:
    - of which said network (57) for evacuation of fluids has, at one of its ends E'), designated the exterior end, an evacuation tube (61) provided with a free coupling (61a) for rapid exterior connection,
    - of which said evacuation tube (61) opens out substantially horizontally,
    - and of which the exterior connection coupling (61a) of the evacuation network (57) for fluids is situated facing and substantially in the plane of said lateral free face (31), said module being further characterised (see figures 3, 4 and 5) in that:
    - said network (57) for the evacuation of industrial fluids of the parallelepipedic module is placed and fixed rigidly beneath and against the lower rectangular solid face wall (23) forming the floor.
  4. A parallelepipedic construction module (11) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 3, further characterised in that (see figure 3):
    - on the one hand it does not comprise any interior machine,
    - and on the other hand at least one of its said networks of fluids (35, 37, 39,57) (for supply or evacuation) is provided with a free coupling (35a, 37a, 39a, 61a) for interior connection to permit connection subsequently to a machine (3, 5).
  5. A parallelepipedic construction module (11) according to claim 1, further characterised (see figure 3) in that:
    - it does not comprise any interior machine,
    - it comprises means (63, 65) for stowing machines (3, 5),
    - said stowing means (63, 65) are fixed to the interior face (23) forming the floor of said module (11).
  6. A parallelepipedic construction module (11), according to claim 1 of the type:
    - comprising internally at least one machine (3, 5) fixed on the interior face (23) forming the floor of said module (11),
    - and of which said machine (3, 5) is connected by a connection coupling (35b, 37b, 39b, 61b) to an interior end (I) of a said network of industrial fluids (35, 37, 39, 57) (for supply or evacuation),
    - this module delimiting an internal volume (V) very much greater than the volume of the machines (3, 5) which it contains, and thus provides a surrounding space (15) of approximately one metre around the machines (3, 5) to permit the movement of the operators on the final site (SF),
    this module being characterised in that in addition, in combination (see figure 5):
    - it comprises a set of attachment points (67, 69) situated in the interior, being integral with the module (11) and at a distance from the centre,
    - it comprises a set of temporary stowage stays (71, 73) situated inside the module (11) and connected by their lower end to said attachment points (67, 69),
    - said stowage stays (71, 73) are fixed by their upper end to the upper part of the machines (3, 5).
  7. A parallelepipedic construction module (11) according to claim 1, further characterised (see figure 5) in that:
    - it comprises at least one temporary light movable panel (75), designated a protection panel,
    - said protection panel (75) is constituted of a material (in particular a wooden panel) having a smaller thickness and a lighter weight than that of the faces (23, 25, 91) designated the solid faces,
    - said temporary protection panel (75) hermetically sealing one of said free faces of the module (31, 33),
    - by being fixed temporarily by its sides (79) to the four corresponding edges (12) of the framework (10) surrounding this free face (33).
  8. A parallelepipedic construction module (11) according to claim 1, further characterised (see figures 3, 5 and 6) in that:
    - it comprises a series of longilinear sections forming temporary transportation reinforcements (81, 83, 85), said temporary reinforcements (81, 83, 85) having a longitudinal dimension substantially equal to one of the dimensions of the module (11) (in particular the height),
    - said reinforcements are situated in the plane of one of said free faces (31, 33),
    - these reinforcements are placed according to a direction (in particular vertical) perpendicular to two sides (in particular upper and lower) of the free face (33) and fixed temporarily by their ends (81a, 81b) to the sides of the framework (10) next to said free face (33).
  9. A parallelepipedic construction module (11) according to claim 1, further characterised (see figures 3, 5 and 6) in that:
    - it comprises at least one stiffening stay (87, 89) situated in the plane of one of said free faces (31, 33),
    - tightened and fixed by its two ends to two opposite sides (14, 18) of the framework (10) next to said free face (31, 33).
  10. A group of parallelepipedic modules (101, 102) of prefabricated construction, of the type described in claim 1, having the same dimension, assembled within an industrial building, said group of modules (101, 102) being of a type such that:
    - the modules (101, 102) constitute, two by two, homologous pairs coupled by a homologous free face (33, 33') of the same dimension,
    - each module (101, 102) of the group comprises internally at least one machine (103, 103') fixed on the interior face (27) forming the floor of said module (101),
    - the machines (103, 103') contained by each of the two modules (101, 102) of a said homologous pair put into action complementary functions of the same industrial process,
    - at least one machine (103, 103') of each of the modules (101, 102) of the group is connected by a connection point (45a, 47a, 49a, 61a) and (45a', 47a', 49a', 61a') at an interior end (I, I') of a said fixed network of industrial fluids (35, 37, 39, 57) and (35', 37', 39', 57') (for supply or evacuation),
    - each of the two fixed networks (35, 37, 39, 57) and (35', 37', 39', 57') of industrial fluids of each said pair of homologous modules (101, 102) has at one of its ends (E, E'), designated an exterior end, a pipe (35a, 37a, 39a, 61) provided with a free connection (45a, 47a, 49a, 61a) and (45a', 47a', 49a', 61a') for rapid exterior connection, situated facing and substantially in the plane of the lateral homologous free face (33, 33') of each of the modules of the pair (101, 102),
    - said free connections (45a, 47a, 49a, 61a)and (45a', 47a', 49a', 61a') for connection of the two homologous faces (33, 33') are situated in mirror positions one to the other in relation to the plane of the corresponding faces and are joined,
    said group of assembled modules (101, 102) being characterised (see figures 11 and 12) in that they are assembled on the periphery of the building so as to provide an interior free space (120).
  11. A group of parallelepipedic modules (101, 102) of prefabricated construction, of the type described in claim 10, of the same dimension, assembled within an industrial building, said group of assembled modules (101, 102) being characterised (see figures 11 and 12) in that the interior free space (120) which it provides is covered by a roof (121) resting on the modules (101, 102) next to the interior space (120).
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