Engineering & Design Services
Precision 3D scanning, advanced CAD modeling, and comprehensive engineering analysis for nuclear excellence
The Challenge
Nuclear facilities face complex engineering challenges requiring accurate as-built documentation, precise design modifications, and rigorous analysis. Aging infrastructure often lacks current drawings, making modifications risky and time-consuming. Traditional measurement methods introduce errors, extend outage durations, and increase radiation exposure. Engineering teams need accurate data and sophisticated analysis tools to ensure modifications meet safety requirements while optimizing cost and schedule.
Our Engineering Solutions
Moeller Nuclear combines cutting-edge 3D scanning technology with expert engineering analysis to deliver comprehensive design solutions. Our integrated approach captures precise as-built conditions, creates detailed digital models, and performs advanced simulations to validate designs before implementation. This digital-first methodology reduces rework, accelerates project timelines, and ensures first-time quality.
3D Laser Scanning
High-definition scanning captures millions of data points per second, creating accurate point clouds of existing conditions with millimeter-level precision.
SolidWorks® Modeling
Transform point cloud data into intelligent 3D CAD models for design, analysis, and fabrication using industry-standard SolidWorks® software suite.
Engineering Analysis
Comprehensive structural, thermal, and flow analyses validate designs and optimize performance using finite element and computational fluid dynamics tools.
3D Scanning Capabilities
Data Acquisition
- Long-range scanning up to 350 meters
- Accuracy to ±2mm at 50 meters
- 360° x 320° field of view coverage
- Capture rate: 2 million points/second
Scanning Applications
- As-built documentation and verification
- Interference detection and clash analysis
- Deformation and settlement monitoring
- Volume and clearance calculations
Deliverables
- Registered point clouds in multiple formats
- 2D drawings and isometric views
- 3D models and fly-through animations
- Web-based viewing platforms
CAD Modeling Services
SolidWorks® Expertise
- Parametric solid modeling
- Assembly design and configuration
- Sheet metal and weldment design
- Piping and routing systems
Design Capabilities
- Equipment and component modeling
- Insulation blanket patterns
- Support structure design
- Fabrication drawings and details
Documentation
- Manufacturing drawings per ASME Y14
- Bill of materials generation
- Installation procedures and sequences
- Design basis documents
Engineering Analysis
Structural Analysis
Finite element analysis for stress, vibration, seismic, and fatigue evaluations ensuring structural integrity under all design conditions.
Thermal Analysis
Heat transfer modeling for insulation design, thermal stress evaluation, and transient temperature response predictions.
Flow Analysis
Computational fluid dynamics for flow distribution, pressure drop, erosion prediction, and two-phase flow phenomena.
Advanced Capabilities
- Virtual reality model development for training and planning
- Augmented reality applications for field installation support
- Digital twin creation for predictive maintenance
- Automated drawing generation from point clouds
- Machine learning for pattern recognition and anomaly detection
- Cloud-based collaboration platforms
- Integration with plant design systems (PDMS, E3D, etc.)
- Custom API development connecting work management, CAP, dosimetry, and monitoring systems
- Legacy plant software assessment, replacement design, and validated data migration
Project Applications
Modification Projects
Accurate as-built data ensures new equipment fits perfectly, reducing field rework and installation time by up to 75%.
Decommissioning
Comprehensive facility documentation supports planning, waste estimation, and regulatory submissions for D&D projects.
Asset Management
Digital facility models enable virtual inspections, maintenance planning, and configuration management throughout plant life.
Legacy System Modernization
Replace aging plant applications and disconnected databases with maintainable modern systems — preserving historical records, traceability, and regulatory compliance throughout migration. Phased cutovers keep operations running while the replacement is validated.
Quality & Standards
Engineering services conform to:
- ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
- ASME Y14 drawing standards
- NQA-1 quality assurance requirements
- 10 CFR 50 Appendix B design control
- IEEE standards for electrical design
- AISC standards for structural steel
Technology Partners
We utilize industry-leading software and hardware including SolidWorks® Professional, ANSYS simulation suite, FARO and Leica scanning systems, and Navisworks for coordination. Our technology partnerships ensure access to the latest tools and capabilities.
SolidWorks® is a registered trademark of Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corporation.
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