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 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...
by McHale & Associates Inc. | Jul 29, 2025 | Services, Tech Pub Library
Monitoring equipment degradation is essential at geothermal power plants because it ensures reliable performance, minimizes downtime, and protects both the equipment and the geothermal resource. Geothermal environments are particularly harsh on mechanical systems due...
