3D Laser Scanning

Cutting Edge Technology

CANEIL has performed a wide range of scans and analyses for the oil and gas industry, including detailed assessments of storage tanks, site evaluations, and assessments to determine the viability of continued operation for components affected by various forms of damage.

The Importance

It is an essential tool for the oil and gas industry, offering significant advantages in asset management. By creating highly accurate 3D models, it helps reduce downtime and costs associated with maintenance planning and equipment replacement. Scanning a plant enhances safety by minimizing time spent in hazardous areas while efficiently gathering critical data. Additionally, it streamlines on-site planning and eliminates the need for time-consuming physical measurements. This technology delivers precise, real-as-built plant measurements, ensuring greater accuracy and reliability in operational assessments.

It plays a crucial role in failure investigations by allowing equipment to be scanned and stored in a database for future reference. This enables efficient Level 3 analysis (as outlined in API-579-1/ASME FFS-1) through Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Moreover, laser scanning enhances FEA and modeling work by providing comprehensive data, which is instrumental in analyzing real-world scenarios on accurate, as-built models. This added precision supports more effective and informed decision-making during the analysis process.

3D laser scanning enables the rapid and precise measurement of large, complex structures. These measurements facilitate highly accurate assessments of any distortions or deformations, providing reliable data on the structural integrity and suitability of the asset for continued service. This technology ensures that evaluations are thorough, accurate, and efficient, supporting informed decision-making regarding the structure’s operational viability.