3D laser scanning
of process plants, structures and tunnels
Do your process plant drawings match what is actually built? After years of modifications, repairs and new equipment, they almost never do. When an expansion is designed on outdated drawings, clashes show up during assembly, the most expensive moment to find them. With 3D laser scanning we capture the process plant as it stands today, with the level of detail your engineering needs.
We measure without stopping the operation
We scan process plants, structures and tunnels at mining and industrial operations in Peru while the operation keeps running, coordinating with the operations team, work permits and contractors on site. Every scan is tied to the project's coordinate system, so the point cloud fits with the survey and with the new designs.
The scanner captures; judgment decides what matters
A scanner records millions of points, but it doesn't know what the engineer who will design needs. We define with your team which areas, what level of detail and which deliverables are required, so the information arrives ready to use and not as an unmanageable file.
We work with RIEGL VZ series and FARO Focus series terrestrial laser scanners, and with the FJD Trion series handheld SLAM scanner for tunnels and tight spaces.
3D scanning of process plants
Most of our scans cover different parts of process plants, such as grinding mills and crushing buildings, before they are modified or expanded. We also scan conveyor belts, and at the port of Callao we have surveyed cranes and tanks.
What it is used for
- As-built surveys of process plants before an expansion.
- Scanning of different parts of process plants, such as grinding mills and crushing buildings, before they are modified or equipment is replaced.
- Clash detection between existing conditions and the new design.
- Dimensional control of structures, equipment and piping.
- Surveys of tunnels and confined spaces.
- Scanning of conveyor belts, cranes, tanks and port structures.
What we deliver
- Registered and georeferenced point cloud, in true color.
- As-built drawings, cuts and sections.
- 3D CAD or BIM models (LOD 300 to 500), in coordination with our 3D modeling service.
- Files compatible with your design software: RCP, E57, DWG.
3D laser scanning in the field
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between terrestrial laser scanning and aerial LiDAR?
The terrestrial scanner works from the ground and captures the detail of plants and structures; aerial LiDAR covers large areas from a drone. For a plant, terrestrial scanning is used; for a large area, aerial LiDAR.
Does the process plant need to stop for scanning?
Usually not. We plan the scan with the operations team and work within the operation's permits and schedules.
In what formats do you deliver the point cloud?
In the formats your design software uses: RCP, E57 and drawings in DWG. If your team needs another format, we agree on it before scanning.
What do you need to quote?
The areas to scan, the level of detail, the deliverables you need and the deadline. Write to comercial@grupots.com or call +51 967 421 477.
What isn't on the drawings shows up during assembly. At T&S Ingeniería we capture it first, so your team designs on what is actually built.
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