Port Kembla Coal Terminal

Level 1, 110 Gipps Street | Wollongong, NSW, Australia | www.neboengineering.com.au

BackgroundPort Kembla Coal Terminal exports coal around the clock. They operate multiple stackers, reclaimers and Shiploaders. They had a previous incident where a platform on the Shiploader had been damaged by a berthing vessel. The platform had been deformed and needed to be replaced, the only problem was that there were no detail drawings for the platform, it was in a very difficult area to reach without significant scaffolding, and measuring all of the adjoining steelwork to check for damage using normal survey methods would be very time consuming and expensive.

SolutionThere was a short outage window where we were able to access the Shiploader. Nebo Project Engineers provided a team of 2 guys with a 3D Laser Scanner and within 3 hours they had captured the whole area that was required, ready to be uploaded to the modelling software.

The point cloud from the scanner was then processed using our 3D modelling software and the extent of the damage was identified in excellent detail. The scanner even picked up some twisting in beams that would not have been picked up had the measurements been completed manually.

Once the scan was processed, the beams were assessed for compliance to current standards and once approved, a 3D model was created directly from the scan. A new platform was modelled and detailed to fit exactly within the current state of the steelwork, so no site adjustments would be required.

BenefitThe client got an accurate understanding of the extent of the damage, as well as a 3D model of the platform that required replacing. Nebo were able to achieve this in a couple of days. Had traditional measurement

The Challenge:PKCT had a hard to reach and difficult to measure piece of equipment, with only a small equipment outage opportunity to achieve this.

The Solution:Nebo Project Engineers 3D Laser Scanning and 3D modelling.

The Results:The extent of damage was identified and a design created in a couple of days with no risk to personnel or equipment.

Port Kembla Coal Terminal leverage Nebo’s 3D Laser Scanning Technology to accurately measure some hard to reach

platforms – and save thousands at the same time!

Level 1, 110 Gipps Street | Wollongong, NSW, Australia | www.neboengineering.com.au

The model was created and a report written in a couple of days, instead of trying to model based on site measurements and survey data.

methods been used, this project would have taken a full day of surveying and the use of Elevated Work Platforms right next to the edge of the berth – a big safety risk just in itself.

The model was created and a report written in a couple of days, instead of trying to model based on site measurements and survey data. The final model was also designed to fit exactly within the steelwork as it stood – this is a critical difference in a structure as old as these Shiploaders. The new platform could fit straight in without any site fabrication modifications required.

All up, it is estimated that using the 3D Laser Scanner saved the client around $20,000, as well as significantly lowered the safety risks and plant outage time.

About NeboSince 2005, Nebo Engineers have used their combined 163 years of engineering experience in Australian heavy industry engineering to provide you with cutting edge innovations that stand the test of time. From concept to commissioning, we utilise the latest software, technologies and best practices to reduce design risk and on-site delays so your projects are delivered on time and on budget each and every time.