Using 3D Laser Scanning to Inspect Nuclear Power Plant | 2018-02-07 | Quality Magazine

Using 3D Laser Scanning to Inspect Nuclear Power Plant | 2018-02-07 | Quality Magazine: Nuclear power has long been a clean dependable source of energy throughout the world. However, as power plants age, concerns grow on their continued reliability. There are many components that make up the infrastructure of a nuclear power plant with the design intent to reduce radiation and contamination exposure to personnel, equipment and the surrounding environment. One of the biggest sources of this radiation and contamination comes from the vast network of pipes throughout the plant. In a Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR), the primary coolant (water) is a . . .