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November 27, 2024

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OPG’s 3D scanning program wins 2024 Centre of Excellence award

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OPG’s innovative 3D laser scanning program has been recognized with a prestigious award from Electricity Canada, the national voice of the electricity sector in Canada.
The technology helps capture highly accurate and detailed virtual images of OPG’s diverse generating fleet.
The unique program has led to improved planning, increased safety, and has helped avoid carbon emissions.

OPG’s 3D laser scanning initiative has been recognized by Electricity Canada with its 2024 Centre of Excellence award.

OPG's 3D laser scanning team was all smiles after receiving Electricity Canada's 2024 Centre of Excellence award.

The prestigious award was presented to the company during Electricity Canada’s Powering Partnerships Conference in Toronto on Nov. 28.

Over the last seven years, the innovative program has been a game-changer for OPG and its operations. Using 3D scanning and 5K photogrammetry technology, branded as PowerView, OPG has safely captured highly accurate and detailed virtual 3D data and images of the company’s diverse generating fleet.

Employees and contractors have used these images to better plan for plant modifications, as well as help in remote measurements and design reviews. This has resulted in significant planning efficiencies while increasing employee safety through reduced radiation dose at OPG’s nuclear stations and exposure to hazardous environments.

The 3D scanning initiative stands as a testament to OPG’s commitment to innovation and operational excellence. The success and ongoing development of this program promises to further enhance OPG’s capabilities and resource optimization.

Dax Patel

First Line Manager with OPG

To capture OPG locations, the 3D laser scanning team uses cameras that use lasers to take in two million points per second, resulting in crisp, high-quality scans rich in detail.

The technology has also allowed OPG workers to take “virtual tours” of hydro stations located in remote locations of the province, helping them become familiar with these facilities without taking a long, costly trip, avoiding carbon emissions in the process.

OPG operates 75 generating stations across Ontario and employs approximately 11,000 people.

The Electricity Canada judging panel was greatly impressed by the initiative’s substantial community impact, innovation, and contribution to net-zero goals and electrification.

An OPG employee captures data points at a hydroelectric facility.

“The 3D scanning initiative stands as a testament to OPG’s commitment to innovation and operational excellence,” said Dax Patel, a First Line Manager at OPG and one of the leaders of the program. “The success and ongoing development of this program promises to further enhance OPG’s capabilities and resource optimization.”

The impact of the 3D scanning team’s important work has been far-reaching and has garnered acclaim and recognition from within OPG as well as from industry publications, including POWER Magazine USA and Hydro Review.

To learn more about this revolutionary technology and its benefits at OPG, click here.

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