Oil Tank 3D Laser Scan

The client was upgrading the oil tank and needed 3D laser scanning to plan for the removal and replacement.

For tank replacement, the true shape and condition of the tank can be critical for ensuring that the new design fits the existing conditions; hence reducing costly delays or rework.

All piping, nozzles, and structural steel around the tank was reality-captured so the new tank could be designed with proper fit and without interruptions to the unit.

3D laser scanning provides a way to quickly and accurately obtain the existing condition information.

The exact dimensions of a tank can easily be determined to ensure that fabrications match the existing structure.

In less than 5 hours on site, the GPRS Project Manager captured the as-built conditions of the existing tank and nozzles.

Once the point cloud was registered, GPRS Mapping & Modeling CAD technicians delivered the point cloud data for the client to incorporate into their design model.

GPRS delivered Intensity Map Point Cloud files, RCS Files and PTG Files to the client.

GPRS uses Leica Laser scanners, which can also capture images to further enhance the collected data. These images, called TruViews, were provided to the client and offer factual record of the areas inspected.

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GPRS is an experienced 3D laser scanning company. Our knowledgeable Project Managers confidently scan complex jobs with extreme safety requirements. For this job, the technician used an intrinsically safe laser scanner, since any spark would cause an explosion for this particular tank farm.

Delivering the point cloud data gives the client the ability to do clash detection for interferences, saving them time and money in the field.

GPRS Intelligently Visualizes The Built World® for customers nationwide. What can we help you visualize? For 3D laser scanning services in Kansas, call GPRS.