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Fig. 5 - Updating the 3D model (purple) with cable trays, etc. added Conclusion
later
In the current economic climate, there are lim-
design and the actual plant. If not documented in ited opportunities for improving productivity by
time, these differences can lead to costly mistakes building new facilities. Hence, upgrading exist-
if the plant is to be modified in the future. Items like ing plants is essential to keep them operational,
cable trays, steelwork and piping are often added improve efficiency and ensure regulatory com-
on site but not communicated back to the plant pliance. Leica Geosystems laser scanners can
designers (figure 5). be used to provide point clouds, which can be
used by themselves or as input for developing
3D models of existing plants. This data can be
obtained with relatively little effort and no disrup-
tion of operations. The resulting accurate plant
documentation created with Intergraph Smart 3D
makes it possible to design and implement plant
upgrades efficiently, and extend the lifetime of
assets. Linking plant documentation to the pho-
torealistic 3D scans can greatly improve access
to information and reduce operating and mainte-
nance costs.
I would like to encourage plant operators to take a
look at how this technology can help them in their
day-to-day and future operations. A simple pilot
project with a day on site and loading a few hun-
dred files or documents can really demonstrate the
benefits at a low cost.

David Whittle

A highly effective professional with a proven track is responsible for providing consultancy throughout
record in delivering quality IT solutions to meet the EMIA region, focussing on the Smart 3D prod-
business objectives and needs. ucts.
Working in European Business Development, Da- Following 16 years at Alias Limited, the ISOGEN
vid has a wealth of knowledge within engineering/ experts, David joined Intergraph in January 2007.
design in general and piping in particular where he

Come la tecnologia “laser scanning”
aiuta a gestire impianti complessi

La tecnologia “laser scanning” si è da tempo consolidata e trova ormai ampi ambiti di applicazione sia nelle
varie fasi del ciclo di sviluppo di un progetto impiantistico, che del ciclo di vita di un impianto. Parte importante
delle ragioni di questo consolidamento vanno individuate, da un lato, nella sempre maggiore rapidità,
affidabilità, accuratezza e precisione delle informazioni acquisite, dall’altro dall’aumentata integrazione digitale
con gli strumenti di progettazione, quali i sistemi di modellazione 3D, in particolare Smart™ 3D.
In questo articolo sono riassunte le possibilità che il laser scanning offre oggi a chi ha la responsabilità di
esercire impianti complessi. Un passo importante verso l’adozione di tecnologie digitali: le uniche che, in
particolare in un momento di grande attenzione ai costi e di estrema accuratezza negli investimenti, consentono
incrementi di efficienza con ritorni che sono tra i più elevati oggi disponibili.

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