Power Generation
Gas Turbine Inspection Reporting & Power Plant RCA Software
SMAC helps power generation teams write structured inspection reports for gas turbines, steam turbines, and balance-of-plant equipment — and conduct AI-guided root cause analysis after forced outages and equipment failures.
The challenge
Why power generation teams struggle with inspection reporting and RCA
Inconsistent turbine inspection reports
Gas turbine and steam turbine inspection findings vary widely in quality and structure depending on who wrote the report — making it difficult to compare findings across outages or track degradation trends.
Repeat failures with no institutional memory
When a forced outage occurs, teams often discover the same failure mode was investigated two years earlier — but the findings were buried in a PDF no one could locate.
RCA reports that satisfy auditors but change nothing
Root cause analysis in power plants is often completed to close a work order rather than to genuinely understand failure mechanisms — so corrective actions are superficial and failures recur.
How SMAC helps
Purpose-built features for power generation teams
Structured gas turbine inspection reports
ReportImpulse™ guides inspectors through a consistent reporting structure for turbine hot-section inspections, compressor blade assessments, combustion system checks, and balance-of-plant equipment — so every report meets the same standard regardless of who wrote it.
AI-guided failure investigation for power plant equipment
RootLens™ structures failure investigations for turbine trips, generator faults, boiler tube failures, and auxiliary system breakdowns using proven RCA methodology — connecting contributing factors to root causes and corrective actions with full audit trail.
Mobile-first field capture during outages
Inspectors capture findings on mobile during planned outages and major inspections. AI structures observations into professional technical documentation — reducing post-outage report writing time significantly.
Searchable library of past power plant investigations
Every completed RCA becomes a searchable record. When a similar failure occurs on another unit or at a future outage, your team can instantly surface past investigations, contributing factors, and corrective actions that worked.
Example workflow
From outage inspection to closed corrective action
Capture field findings on mobile
Inspectors record observations, measurements, and photos during the outage using the ReportImpulse™ mobile app — structured prompts ensure nothing critical is missed.
AI generates the inspection report
ReportImpulse™ assembles field inputs into a complete, structured inspection report with findings, severity ratings, and recommendations — ready for review within minutes.
Trigger RCA on any significant finding
When a failure or significant defect is identified, launch a RootLens™ investigation directly from the inspection record — all context carries over automatically.
AI guides the failure investigation
RootLens™ walks the team through contributing factor mapping, root cause identification, and corrective action assignment using structured RCA methodology.
Close the loop with corrective actions
Corrective actions are tracked to completion. The investigation is stored in a searchable library — so the next time a similar failure occurs, your team has a head start.
Frequently asked questions
Does SMAC support gas turbine inspection reporting specifically?
Yes. ReportImpulse™ is used by power generation teams for gas turbine hot-section inspections, compressor assessments, combustion system checks, and balance-of-plant equipment. The structured reporting format is adaptable to any turbine OEM and inspection type.
Can SMAC help with power plant root cause analysis after a forced outage?
Yes. RootLens™ is designed for exactly this scenario. It guides your team through a structured failure investigation — mapping contributing factors, identifying root causes, and assigning corrective actions — and produces audit-ready documentation for insurance, regulatory, and management review.
How does SMAC integrate with existing CMMS or EAM systems?
SMAC works alongside your existing CMMS or EAM. Inspection reports and RCA records can be exported in standard formats for attachment to work orders. Contact us to discuss integration options for your specific environment.
Is SMAC suitable for combined-cycle power plants?
Yes. SMAC is used across gas turbine, steam turbine, HRSG, and balance-of-plant equipment in combined-cycle facilities. The platform is equipment-agnostic — any asset type can be inspected and investigated.
Ready to improve inspection reporting and RCA in your power plant?
See how SMAC helps power generation teams write better turbine inspection reports, investigate failures faster, and build the institutional knowledge that prevents repeat outages.