Case Study
Coal Stockpile Volume Assessment
Sector
- Chemical Manufacturing
Service
- 3D Laser Scanning & Volume of Coal
Location
- Gujarat, Mithapur
Client Profile
Process Industry
Tools & Technologies Used
- FARO FOCUS
- FARO SCENE
Project Impact
High-density stockpile point cloud
Reliable coal & limestone measurements
Reduced manual surveys, faster reporting
Business Requirement
The client needed accurate volume measurements of coal and limestone stockpiles for inventory management and operational planning. Precise volumetric data was essential for material tracking, production forecasting, and resource optimization. Manual measurement methods were inefficient and unreliable for large-scale bulk materials.
Proposed Solution
We deployed high-resolution 3D laser scanning using FARO Focus technology to capture complete point cloud data of coal and limestone stockpiles. The scanned data was processed through FARO SCENE software to generate accurate 3D models and calculate precise volume measurements. This non-contact scanning methodology provided reliable volumetric data without requiring physical access to hazardous stockpile areas.
Challenges Faced
Coal dust in the air significantly impacted scanner optics and data quality, requiring frequent equipment cleaning and specialized protective measures. Extreme ambient temperatures at the site challenged equipment performance and operator safety during extended scanning sessions. The steep and unstable slopes of the stockpiles made it extremely difficult and risky to position and carry scanning equipment to required measurement points.
Outcome
Accurate 3D volumetric data enabling precise inventory management and informed operational decisions for coal and limestone stockpiles.