INTERNAL BOILER INSPECTION AT A THERMAL POWER STATION IN EASTERN EUROPE
Sector
Power GenerationRegion
EuropeIn 2016, Cyberhawk completed an internal steam boiler inspection for one of the world’s leading power companies in Bulgaria. UAVs were chosen as the preferred method of inspection primarily to reduce safety risk posed to personnel working at height, as well as the challenges associated with working in confined spaces. Traditionally, this type of inspection is conducted by rope access technicians who are suspended on ropes to inspect the boiler’s internal structure.

Bespoke safety procedures were put in place for this particular project, with Cyberhawk mobilising an experienced three-man UAV team consisting of a UAV pilot, inspection engineer and technician to ensure safe operations and high quality results. This allowed for a quick and safe inspection of the boiler.