Unit Laser Scan

Project Overview

Engineering Design Services was engaged to perform a comprehensive facility scan of an operating refinery unit in South Texas to support future engineering and design activities. The objective of the project was to capture accurate, high-resolution spatial data of the existing unit while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.

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The scope of work included one day of coordinated ground-based and drone-based laser scanning to document the full extent of the unit. Ground-based scanning was used to capture detailed geometry of piping, equipment, and structural elements at grade and elevated levels, while drone-based scanning provided coverage of hard-to-reach and elevated areas that are typically difficult to document safely and efficiently.

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The combined scanning approach resulted in a complete, high-density point cloud of the unit, providing the project team with a reliable digital representation of existing conditions. This data set supports downstream engineering tasks such as layout verification, clash detection, design development, and constructability reviews.

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By leveraging advanced laser scanning technology and experienced field execution, EDS delivered an accurate and efficient facility scan that reduced site exposure, improved data quality, and established a strong technical foundation for future refinery modifications and upgrades.

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