Project Description
Euler Engineering was engaged to undertake a comprehensive 3D laser scan of an existing process plant structure incorporating multiple tanks, interconnecting pipework, access platforms, and structural steel. The facility had evolved over time with numerous modifications, and accurate as-built information was limited or unavailable.
The scan was required to support future engineering works, maintenance planning, and potential plant upgrades within a constrained brownfield environment.
Scope & Methodology
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Performed a non-intrusive 3D laser scan of the operating process plant
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Captured:
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Multiple process tanks and vessels
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Pipework, ducting, and connections
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Structural steel frames and support columns
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Access platforms, handrails, ladders, and stairs
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Registered and processed point cloud data into a clean, spatially accurate digital model
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Ensured full coverage of elevated structures, tight access areas, and interface zones
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Outcome & Value
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Delivered a complete and accurate digital record of complex, multi-level infrastructure
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Enabled engineers to design and assess upgrades remotely without repeated site visits
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Reduced safety risk by minimising time spent working at height and in live plant areas
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Improved confidence in clash detection and constructability reviews
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Created a reusable digital asset to support ongoing maintenance, shutdowns, and future expansions
Key Benefit
By capturing the entire process structure using high-accuracy 3D laser scanning, engineering teams were able to make informed design and planning decisions with certainty, significantly reducing rework, downtime, and on-site risk in a brownfield facility.