by Frank Grotkopf | May 8, 2025 | Services, Tech Pub Library
The first step is to contact a CTI LTA like McHale. Once you provide basic information about your tower that includes: Air Inlet Dimensions Riser material, diameter and if Pitot taps are installed. Voltage and horsepower of the Fans The Primary Measurements for this...
by Frank Grotkopf | May 6, 2025 | Services, Tech Pub Library
Accurately measuring flow rate can often a be a daunting task when the flows are in large pipes, undefined conduits, or if the existing piping configuration prohibits accurate measurement using conventional flow measurement devices (Orifice, pitot, ultrasonic, etc.)....
by Frank Grotkopf | May 1, 2025 | Events
We’re excited to announce that Joe McHale and Karsten Kopperstad will be representing McHale & Associates at the PV Performance Modeling Collaborative (PVPMC) Workshop, taking place May 13–15, 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This annual event brings...
by Frank Grotkopf | May 1, 2025 | Services, Tech Pub Library
Since 1995, McHale & Associates has been at the forefront of performance evaluation for power plant equipment, helping clients around the world maximize efficiency, reliability, and cost savings. Our expertise has only deepened over the years — and in 2006, McHale...
by Frank Grotkopf | Apr 29, 2025 | Services, Tech Pub Library
ASTM E2848 is a short-term capacity test standard used to verify that a PV system performs as expected under real-world conditions. Conducted over several clear-sky days, it collects high-frequency power and environmental data, filters out anomalies, and applies...
by Frank Grotkopf | Apr 25, 2025 | Services
We Help You Sleep at Night. As a Project Manager, you’ve got enough on your plate—tight timelines, technical hand-offs, and high-stakes guarantees. At McHale & Associates, Inc., we make one part of your job easier: verifying PV system performance with precision...
by Frank Grotkopf | Mar 14, 2025 | Services, Tech Pub Library
Success Story: Maximizing Solar Performance & Ensuring Contract Compliance Challenge A leading renewable energy developer required independent verification of a newly commissioned utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) power plant to confirm compliance with...
by Frank Grotkopf | Feb 21, 2025 | Events
McHale & Associates is gearing up for Intersolar & Energy Storage North America 2025, and we’re proud to have Mike McHale and Karsten Kopperstad representing our team at this premier event. As the energy industry continues to evolve, we’re committed to staying...
by Frank Grotkopf | Feb 4, 2025 | Events
We’re excited to share that Susan Eisenstadt, P.E. and John H Bannen will be attending PowerGen International and engaging with industry leaders to discuss the latest innovations in power generation and testing. As experts in performance engineering, testing, and...
by Frank Grotkopf | Jan 31, 2025 | News
Today, we honor and appreciate Wesley Newland for his 20 years of dedication, hard work, and commitment to McHale & Associates, Inc. His passion, expertise, and unwavering loyalty have shaped McHale’s success. From the countless challenges he has tackled to the...
