Development of a Mobile Inspection and Digital Documentation App for Energy Plant Maintenance

The client currently conducts visual inspections of energy plants using manual, paper-based logging methods. This approach leads to difficulties in accessibility, consistent documentation, and real-time collaboration, increasing the risk of missed degradations and inefficient communication among team members on-site and in the office.

A mid to large-sized energy generation company seeking to modernize its plant inspection processes through digital solutions to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and documentation.

• Develop a secure, native mobile application to facilitate on-site inspection activities.
• Enable field personnel to access digital plant guides directly during inspections.
• Allow users to take photos, record notes via text or voice, and upload documentation seamlessly.
• Implement real-time notifications to collaboration teams for issue escalation.
• Create a centralized, retrievable digital library of inspection records for future reference and analysis.
• Integrate with cloud storage solutions to secure and manage inspection data effectively.

• Access to comprehensive digital plant guides and inspection checklists within the app.
• Ability to capture and upload images, and record notes via text or voice recordings.
• Real-time notifications and alerts to designated team members for critical issues.
• Upload and synchronization of inspection data to a secure cloud environment, forming a digital library.
• Inclusion of location tagging and issue metadata for efficient issue tracking.
• User authentication and role-based access control to ensure data security.

• Cloud storage services for data backup and retrieval
• Notification systems for real-time alerts
• Existing plant management or asset tracking systems (if any) for metadata synchronization

• High security standards to protect sensitive inspection data.
• Offline mode support with data synchronization when connectivity is restored.
• System performance capable of supporting multiple concurrent users in diverse field environments.
• User-friendly interface optimized for ease of use in operational settings.

The implementation of the digital inspection app aims to streamline power plant inspections, reducing manual logging errors and enhancing data accessibility. Anticipated outcomes include increased inspection accuracy, quicker issue detection, improved collaboration efficiency, and a comprehensive digital record system. These improvements are expected to lead to faster maintenance response times, higher plant uptime, and an overall increase in operational reliability.