Power Facilities Management

Traditional methods of measuring power generation or substations can take weeks with several crew members, several site visits, and substantial safety risks. 3D laser scanning has changed the way engineers design, develop and upgrade substations.

3D laser scanning is very useful in power generation facilities seeking to upgrade or replace parts of the plant.  How would you accurately measure pulverised coal piping that weaves up through four floors to a burner?  With our 3D laser scanning equipment, it’s less difficult (and less expensive) than you think.

Scan Tech 3D will scan and measure a typical substation in less than five hours without touching anything.  This avoids costly downtime and interrupted electrical service to customers.  Our crew stays a safe distance from dangerous high voltage areas.  We eliminate the need to revisit a site to collect more measurements.  Our clients receive a 3D solid model of the substation to incorporate into their 3D substation designing software. 

Scan Tech 3D scan data provides information that otherwise might be missed. Electrical, mechanical and plumbing engineers as well as civil and structural engineers use this data to avoid clashes when designing around pre-existing assets.

Scan Tech 3D scans new assets as well, to show accurate as-built conditions and compare those to the planned drawings and identify the differences.  Did the contractor place that footer in the right place?  Are those bus components at the proper elevation?  Our 3D laser scanning capabilities answer those questions.

Did the contractor place that footer in the right place?  Are those bus components at the proper elevation?  Our 3D laser scanning capabilities answer those questions.