Technology & equipment |
Innovations in energy and environment
Innovation continues to be a driving force in the transformation of the hydropower sector and climate action planning. Toshiba Hydro Power’s adoption of 3D scanning technology, along with the introduction of the Malaysia Climate Action Simulator (MCAS) in Malaysia, exemplify how technology and collaboration can contribute to a greener and more sustainable future. Additionally, the deployment of Global Hydro Intelligence underscores the importance of data-driven solutions in ensuring the security of global water resources
TOSHIBA HYDRO POWER (HANGZHOU) Co., Ltd (THPC), a joint-venture between Toshiba and China’s Power Construction Corporation, has embraced advanced 3D scanning technology from Scantech to ensure the production of products for global customers. Hydropower equipment is not without its share of challenges. These components are exposed to a myriad of environmental factors, including vibration, humidity, temperature fluctuations, and corrosion. To guarantee optimal performance, longevity, and efficiency, it becomes imperative to develop more advanced equipment capable of meeting the burgeoning industry’s demands for higher capacity and speed.
While traditional measurement methods still serve their purpose, they grapple with inefficiency, high personnel requirements, and time-consuming operations. Often, they fall short in providing comprehensive measurement data crucial for maintenance and repair.
Below: Global Hydro Intelligence provides engineers and scientists solutions to combat domestic risks and potential global conflict over water resources (US Army Corps of Engineers graphic)
In contrast, advanced 3D scanning technology offers diverse solutions to hydropower equipment manufacturers, from product design and production to maintenance. By utilizing Scantech’s TrackScan- Sharp, an optical 3D laser scanner, operators can perform Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to ensure equipment quality. Improved quality translates into
extended hydropower system service life, reduced losses, and enhanced overall efficiency. Scantech’s optical 3D scanning system boasts several advantages, including free and wide-range measurements, high-precision measurements for various scenarios, advanced and efficient 3D scanning, and real-time inspection reports. The system’s industrial camera and expansive tracking volume facilitate high-resolution, wide-range measurements, eliminating the need to frequently relocate the tracker, which is ideal for measuring large hydropower equipment components. These capabilities translate into high-precision
measurements for various tracking ranges, allowing for the capture of fine details on medium and large hydropower equipment components. Furthermore, TrackScan-Sharp streamlines the scanning process by eliminating the need for targets, saving time on their application and removal, and even enabling the simultaneous scanning of multiple parts. The 3D software integrated into TrackScan-Sharp
captures, analyzes, and stores data in real time. This allows for the creation of color maps and data archiving, ultimately facilitating precise assessments of part conditions to deliver high-quality products. Scantech’s 3D scanning solutions are making a significant impact on the energy engineering field, enabling the digital transformation and upgrading of various large-scale energy enterprises, including the inspection of hydraulic turbine guide vanes, turbine castings, oil and gas pipelines, and wind power flanges.
Empowering low-carbon planning
in Malaysia The Malaysian Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change, in collaboration with the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation, has taken a stride forward with the launch of the Malaysia Climate Action Simulator (MCAS). This groundbreaking tool empowers users to simulate low-carbon scenarios up to the year 2050. Funded by the UK Government’s International 2050 Calculator Programme and supported by technical partners, Mott MacDonald, Imperial College London, Ricardo, and CLIMACT, MCAS offers a dynamic visualisation of Malaysia’s carbon emission trajectory and facilitates a comprehensive exploration of
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