Wind turbine scanning, documentation, and deviation analysis
Randolph, NE
Point cloud scanning for reality capture and conversion to as-built 3D models for maintenance planning and deviation analysis.
300
Industrial
3D laser scanning, point cloud to model conversion, 3D model analysis
The client was a market leader in the renewable energy segment. They required a 3D scan of wind turbines to identify deviations from factory specifications due to equipment failure.
As told above, even the client was into renewable energy and therefore sought an advanced approach to document their wind turbine assets for maintenance. The document was supposed to streamline the periodic inspection and maintenance schedules.
3D laser scanning was done for the commencement of the project to reality capture the turbine assets.
Then the generated point cloud data was refined and processed to be a 3D digital replica of the real one. Then the model was compared with the old turbine models for identification of structural deviations.
Post this, comprehensive reports with supporting 3D models were created to properly document the conclusions obtained for future references.
Slight variances are frequently caused in big and complex assets like wind turbines by outside variables like equipment failure, environmental wear and tear, and structural changes. Advanced scan-to-CAD based analysis enhanced the accuracy and efficiency of the wind turbine documentation process, further making it easy for stakeholders to keep a check on asset changes.
