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3D Laser Surveys and 3D Digital Twin Creation
Surveying sites in days not years
Page last modified
October 31 2023
Using 3D laser scanning technology, A3D is able to survey entire sites in days as opposed to years at a fraction of the cost compared to traditional methods. Laser scanning technology produces can produce an as-built survey of your entire facility at an accuracy of +/-1mm, without site disruption or the need for scaffolding.
With the point cloud data, A3D has specialist techniques for producing piping and instrumentation diagrams, in a smart database-driven format without the need for specialist software, whilst benefiting from faster P&ID creation and updating whilst producing a huge range of metadata including line and asset lists.
Detailed spec-driven 3D process models, for use with project updates, design work, clash detection, and your first step towards digitizing your terminal. Cost-effective creation of API570 NDT inspection packs, with live updates from the 3D process model.
General arrangement drawings, tank tilt/verticality analysis, and a huge range of other outputs from a single survey.
Laser Scanning records everything allowing a single survey to be used for multiple projects, including the creation of a 3D Digital Twin.
Client Savings:
47% - Reduction in required on-site visits
75% - Projects re-used the survey data
Download the A3D Brochure here.
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Pro/con
Survey: Faster Surveys than traditional methods
Survey: Cost Effective
Survey: Accurate +/-1mm
Survey: Records everything 360 degrees of itself
Survey: Safer with zero contact with process equipment
Cloud based access to point cloud data
Smart P&IDs are produced faster than traditional
3D Models are built against spec driven catalogues for dimensional accuracy
3D Models used across multiple projects
Huge range of exportable meta data
No special required software
Line of Sight Instrument
Non ATEX Rated
Limitations in accuracy when around vibrating equipment
Specification
Areas of Application
Oil and Gas | Chemical Storage | Pharmaceutical | Food Industries
ATEX Certified
No, hot work permit required
Engineering Tools
API 570 NDT Drawing Creation | API 653 Tank Health Checks | Design and Clash Detection | Digital Twins
CAD & BIM Activities
Dedicated CAD Designers, using Autodesk software not specialist expensive alternatives
Capabilities
Full 3D site surveys, | Digital Twin Creation | P&ID Creation / Updating
Certifications / Licences
First Aid, Confined Space, CCNSG, Autodesk Trained
Compliance
Building compliance documentation for the process industry
In-Service Inspection Possible
Yes
Measurement
Accurate to +/-1mm
Speed
Over a million points recorded per second, sites surveyed in days not months
Safety
Safer Surveying Methods and methodology for conducting site visits
Relative Business Impact
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Technology Readiness Level
[9/9]
Development
Technology demonstration
Mature / Proven
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