INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS - Energy

If you are in the business of power generation, your company might be on our list of valued clients already. Following are some applications where the Accu3D measuring system produces considerable time and cost savings when compared to traditional measuring methods.

Gas turbines >

Accu3D systems are successfully used for inspection and repair of various turbo engine parts, significantly reducing inspection time during overhauls and maintenance. One good example of this application is our Accu3D robotic vision module, which allows for fully automated process of blade repairs, such as welding or polishing. Prior to repair operation, each blade is inspected for defects and measured. Obtained information regarding the defects and the true geometry data is then used to adjust the robot paths and to select the repair procedure.

Hydroelectric power >

In hydroelectric power plants, Accu3D Portable Solutions are used to inspects runners and other power plant unit components. Comprehensive reports provide details on observed damage, surface evaluation and volume lost to cavitation or rust. The inspection time is reduced to the time it takes to acquire the images. All processing is done afterwards and off-site, reducing the down-time of the power-generation facility where inspection is performed.

Wind power >

Renewable energy is playing a major role in the future of the energy market. The constant efforts to increase the efficiency of wind power plants while reducing their noise are directly related to the aerodynamics of rotor blades. Because of their non-uniform and spherically curved shapes, it is not easy to perform reliable three-dimensional measurements using conventional measuring tools such as templates and gauges. SPG DATA 3D systems can provide the right solution for such challenges where large and complex parts must be measured.