Power Generation
The energy sector is using 3D scanning to inspect, analyse or build spatial models to enable efficient design cycles.
Energy generation is at the pinnacle of small and large-scale engineering. 3D scanning is primed to assist in the inspection, creation and assessment of components and assemblies.
Applications
- Analyse the extent of surface damage on a wind turbine blade
- Review tolerance and wear of a planetary gear set
- Create reference mounting locations of an existing system
- Assessing current design in a CFD simulation using scan data
- Ensure new turbine housing will fit within an assembly
Create data for CFD analysis without CAD
Inheriting operating assemblies without CAD is commonplace - but how do you assess its efficiency?
Inspecting surfaces for damage
Bird strikes, foreign bodies or transport can damage parts in ways not always visible
Analyse the wear of moving components
Bearing faces and moving assemblies can, over time become worn and it's difficult to assess the extent
Arrangement of an assembly
Creating a new part to fit within an assembly is difficult without the full assembly in CAD