Mining Infrastructure - Solidworks Design

  3D Laser Scanning and Digital Engineering for Coal Handling Plants Coal handling and preparation plants (CHPPs) are some of the most complex and congested industrial environments in the mining sector. Conveyors, transfer towers, chutes, pumps, structural steel, and access platforms are constantly being modified as plants expand and production requirements change. Over time, these modifications often mean the original engineering drawings no longer represent what is actually built on site . This creates significant challenges when engineers attempt to upgrade equipment, replace structures, or install new systems. For this reason, many mining operations are now turning to 3D laser scanning and digital engineering workflows to capture the real-world condition of their plant infrastructure before design work begins. Why Coal Handling Plants Need Accurate Site Data Coal handling facilities operate continuously and typically have very limited shutdown windows for upgrades or maintena...