Traditional methods of obtaining spatial information are simple and intuitive, but require more time and labor, it is possible to make mistakes and omit information. They cannot depict characteristic features with a sufficiently high density and especially complex components and their spatial characteristics.
Laser scanning surpasses the imperfections of traditional methods and allows the measurement of a tank by only one specialist, without the use of ladders or towers. The data collected by these systems are of high density and accuracy. Industry-specific software products provide tools for analyzing this information and generating detailed reports.
- Inspection/Analysis (tank roundness, verticality and tilt)
- Design (fire prevention systems, roof supports, deadwood, valves and manholes)
- Deformation (monitoring of structural integrity,measurements by analyzing the deformation or movement of the tank over time)
- Calibration (creation of accurate filling tables)
3D laser scanning enables inspection companies to collect a large amount of accurate position data in a very short time. The data provides rich information to visualize and analyze tanks in great detail for efficient inspection and maintenance.
