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3D Laser Surveys and 3D Digital Twin Creation
Surveying sites in days not years
Page last modified
April 11 2024
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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Pros & Limitations
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Survey: Faster Surveys than traditional methods
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Survey: Cost Effective
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Survey: Accurate +/-1mm
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Survey: Records everything 360 degrees of itself
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Survey: Safer with zero contact with process equipment
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Cloud based access to point cloud data
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Smart P&IDs are produced faster than traditional
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3D Models are built against spec driven catalogues for dimensional accuracy
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3D Models used across multiple projects
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Huge range of exportable meta data
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No special required software
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Line of Sight Instrument
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Non ATEX Rated
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Limitations in accuracy when around vibrating equipment
Specification
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Areas of Application
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Oil and Gas | Chemical Storage | Pharmaceutical | Food Industries
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ATEX Certified
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No, hot work permit required
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Engineering Tools
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API 570 NDT Drawing Creation | API 653 Tank Health Checks | Design and Clash Detection | Digital Twins
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CAD & BIM Activities
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Dedicated CAD Designers, using Autodesk software not specialist expensive alternatives
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Capabilities
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Full 3D site surveys, | Digital Twin Creation | P&ID Creation / Updating
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Certifications / Licences
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First Aid, Confined Space, CCNSG, Autodesk Trained
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Compliance
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Building compliance documentation for the process industry
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In-Service Inspection Possible
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Yes
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Measurement
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Accurate to +/-1mm
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Speed
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Over a million points recorded per second, sites surveyed in days not months
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Safety
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Safer Surveying Methods and methodology for conducting site visits
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