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Technology CSA’s Laser Scanning Technology (PanoMap/LSSM) is in use in over 60 nuclear reactors in the USA and abroad. To support these applications, CSA is using PanoMap/LSSM Laser Scanning Technology as well as Plant/CMS, a powerful 3D CAD intelligent plant database. These two technologies provide powerful integrated support for nuclear plant lifecycle applications. CSA’s approach to laser scanning is based on high quality visualization, 3D representation from laser scans and the intelligent Plant/CMS 3D database.		Dimensional information and user-modifiable notes included with 3D scans PanoMap CSA Database-Driven Laser Scanning Technology
	Applications include: ■ Measurement and Dimensioning ■ Design Verification ■ Equipment Removal Simulation ■ As-Built Plant Representation ■ Scaffolding Support ■ Permanent Shielding Design ■ Job Briefings ■ Alloy 600 ■ Integration of Permanent Monitors with PanoMap ■ NRC GL 2008-01 ■ Rad-Con Support ■ Tribal Knowledge Retention/Transfer ■ Interface to Documents These applications minimize the time needed to get as-built information from the plant. Another set of applications provides tools for design, planning, and training activities to reduce the time and errors for the nuclear environment’s workforce.	Retrofit: 3D model integrated with PanoMap scans (interference checking) PanoMap CSA Database-Driven Laser Scanning Technology
Dose Reduction Initiative The main benefit of the laser scanning technology is support of the dose reduction initiative. The main objective is to reduce the amount of time personnel need to enter a nuclear facility. CSA is providing a number of applications which provide tools and make available a very accurate plant configuration in a digital photo-realistic 3D format.		Radiological data displayed on scans in real time, in PanoMap PanoMap CSA Database-Driven Laser Scanning Technology
CSA Support CSA provides comprehensive support for these projects. The support includes field scanning, creation of the laser scanning database, 3D modeling, software installation, training, and specific applications for individual projects. So far over 14,000 laser scans have been collected for the plants in the USA.		Equipment installation/removal and 3D Modeling integration and support PanoMap CSA Database-Driven Laser Scanning Technology

Equipment Removal Simulation Interference checking; 3D model travels through scanned data. (Interferences are identified in red )	Real-time remote monitoring dosage reports available

PanoMap for Android Devices: View Scans on a Smartphone

Amadeus Burger Receives SPAR 2009 Distinguished Achievement Award

CSA Demonstrates Powerful Laser Scanning Interface with SP3D at Intergraph 2009

List of nuclear power plant reactors where CSA’s Laser Scanning Technology is being used

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Pipe Slope Reports and Intelligent Pipe 3D Models Support for NRC Generic Letter (NRC GL 2008-01). CSA, Inc. has developed a very effective process for pipe slope verification in nuclear power plants. CSA Laser Scanning Technology – PanoMap™ in combination with its 3D Technology – can deliver easily-verifiable pipe slope documentation, along with tools for reviewing the outcome.

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Interface to Plant Drawings and Documents – Plant Asset Management

Laser Scans Interface to Plant Permanent Monitors, Characterization of Radiological Data

Retrofit: 3D model integrated with PanoMap scans (interference checking) PanoMap merged with 3D design. Interference checking is performed automatically.

Intelligent Pipe Modeling CSA provides piping specifications and comprehensive piping CAD libraries. The resulting intelligent CAD model can be converted into a number of intelligent CAD systems

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POWER magazine: “Laser scanning produces 3D plant database” The basic steps include: Laser scan the expected removal path. Model in 3D the rigging equipment and supporting structures. Create the removal path and simulation sequence. Remove the old equipment from the scan database. Merge the equipment removal sequence within the scans. Check for interferences. Create the removal sequence movie.

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Equipment Removal and Installation Using Laser Scanning Technology Benefits include: Accurate as-built representation of the rigging area Decreased time for data collection More reliable data than manual field measurements Faster execution with minimal errors Reduced unforeseen problem Improved design and planning of the rigging process Visual tool supports personnel training for rigging operations User-friendly review process for the rigging sequence Reduction of time during execution Predictable and reliable construction process Dose reduction

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Laser Scanning Support for Nuclear Power Plant Outages

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Asset Management: PanoMap 3D/Laser utilizing Plant/CMS Database-Driven Technology

PanoMap Intelligent Laser Scanning Interface to SmartPlant® 3D Brochure

CSA Conversion Services Brochure

Support for Toshiba – TPSC

CSA is providing technology and services to support Toshiba (TPSC) laser scanning activities in Japan. The support includes a number of nuclear plants in Japan.

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