by McHale & Associates Inc. | Mar 3, 2026 | Tech Pub Library
Thermodynamic software doesn’t solve problems—people do. At McHale & Associates, Inc., we don’t just operate tools like GateCycle™, EBSILON®Professional, and our proprietary McHale Performance Suite. We build cycle models from the ground up—calibrated with test...
by McHale & Associates Inc. | Mar 3, 2026 | Tech Pub Library
Baseline establishment is critical at a geothermal power plant, especially after commissioning, because it provides a clear reference point for evaluating future performance. This initial performance benchmark—recorded when all systems are new and operating under...
by McHale & Associates Inc. | Mar 3, 2026 | Tech Pub Library
When precision is non-negotiable, trust matters. Our ISO 17025-accredited temperature calibration services deliver industry-leading accuracy and reliability—ensuring every measurement you take is one you can stand behind. From thermometers and sensors to advanced...
by McHale & Associates Inc. | Mar 3, 2026 | Tech Pub Library
When capital projects are complex, high-stakes, and multi-stakeholder, you need more than good intentions. You need an Owner’s Engineer with deep performance insight and proven commercial understanding. At McHale & Associates, Inc., we act as the technical and...
by McHale & Associates Inc. | Oct 16, 2025 | Services, Tech Pub Library
Performance Testing in GTCC and PV Solar Facilities: A Comparison Performance testing is central to ensuring that power plants deliver what they promise—whether that’s thermal efficiency from a Gas Turbine Combined Cycle (GTCC) plant or reliable energy yield from a...
by McHale & Associates Inc. | Sep 11, 2025 | Services, Tech Pub Library
Troubleshooting operational issues is essential at geothermal power plants because it helps identify and resolve the root causes of performance problems, ensuring consistent power output, system reliability, and efficient resource use. Given the complexity and harsh...
by McHale & Associates Inc. | Aug 14, 2025 | Events
We’re excited to announce that the McHale & Associates, Inc. team will be attending RE+ 2025, the premier clean energy event, happening September 8–11 in Las Vegas! From utility-scale innovations to breakthrough technologies in energy storage and solar, this event...
by McHale & Associates Inc. | Aug 7, 2025 | Services, Tech Pub Library
Resource sustainability assessment is essential for geothermal power plants because it ensures the long-term viability of the geothermal reservoir—the natural heat source that powers the entire operation. Unlike fossil fuels, geothermal energy is renewable, but only...
by McHale & Associates Inc. | Jul 31, 2025 | Services, Tech Pub Library
Thank you to everyone who attended John Shaffer’s recent presentation at the NCSL International Workshop & Symposium! His session, on the Design, Revitalization, and Application of Precision Calibration and Testing using a Wind Tunnel, sparked some great...
by McHale & Associates Inc. | Jul 29, 2025 | Services, Tech Pub Library
CTI STD 201 Thermal Certification Testing is based on CTI ATC 105Test Methods and Measurements, with a few exceptions: Flow measurements are made with either a CTI-owned Pitot Tube or Mag Flow Meter. Each LTA is assigned two (2) Pitot Tubes The CTI program owns...
