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 | 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 | 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 McHale & Associates Inc. | Jul 6, 2024 | Tech Pub Library
by Jessica Drinnon Whether the instrument has been in service for many years or you just managed to purchase a gently used or refurbished instrument, considerable complications arise when you are notified that the manufacturer or calibration provider no longer offers...
by McHale & Associates Inc. | Feb 4, 2024 | Tech Pub Library
ABSTRACT In 2018, CTI switched from simplex pitot tubes to an elliptical style pitot tubes for water flow measurements. This change was made to reduce the impact of change in Reynolds number on the calibration coefficient of the pitot tube. In addition, the new design...
