Power Plant Performance Testing
When looking for the company to do your performance testing, look to McHale. McHale specializes in Code Level Contractual Acceptance, Routine, and CTI Licensed Performance Testing that
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- Demonstrate compliance with contractual and environmental performance guarantees
- Facilitate quick and confident provisional and final acceptance decisions
- Ensure the interests of our clients are fairly and accurately represented in contractual performance guarantees
- Increase commercial returns and improve returns on assets
- Improve plant performance and extend useful lifetimes of systems and components
- Satisfy safety and quality assurance requirements
- Identify where proper outage repair and maintenance focus should be placed

Throughout our history, we have successfully tested power plants of nearly every technology, configuration, and size worldwide, serving the Power Generation, Oil & Gas, manufacturing, and medical industries. With experience in over 800 facilities across six continents, we have evaluated more than 340,000 MW of combined capacity, ranging from 6 MW to over 2,100 MW. Our services include complete plant assessments, major component testing, audits, analysis, and training.
Our team brings extensive expertise in start-up, testing, and operations across various energy facilities, including gas, coal, heavy oil, distillate, nuclear, hydroelectric, and renewable sources like biomass, ethanol, geothermal, solar, and wind. We have worked with most major manufacturers and have experience in facilities designed by nearly every A/E firm.
Since our founding in 1995, our deep industry knowledge has set us apart. Understanding the challenges of management, operations, start-up, design, and instrumentation, we employ a modular approach with customizable computer models for precise evaluations—ensuring cost-effective testing solutions.
Worldwide Plant Testing & Support
At McHale & Associates, we specialize in power plant performance testing worldwide to keep your facility running at peak efficiency. But what exactly is performance testing? Simply put, it’s a thorough evaluation of your plant’s efficiency, capacity, and overall performance—key factors in optimizing operations and reducing costs.
So why is performance testing important? Regular assessments help identify inefficiencies, allowing you to make informed decisions that boost productivity and ensure compliance with industry standards. Our detailed evaluations provide valuable insights, helping you pinpoint areas for improvement.
How can McHale & Associates help? With extensive experience, we offer customized testing services tailored to your plant’s specific needs. Using advanced technology and proven methodologies, we deliver accurate and reliable results.
You may be wondering, how long does a performance test take? The timeline depends on your plant’s complexity and testing requirements, but we work efficiently to minimize downtime while maximizing the benefits of the assessment. Trust McHale & Associates for expert performance testing.
Advantages of McHale & Associates, Inc.
- Contractual Requirements Experience
- Responsiveness, Flexibility & Team Work
- Goal Focused Test Design
- Systematic Approach
- Consistent Procedures According to Domestic and International Codes
- Highly Accurate Test Instrumentation and Data Acquisition Systems
- Flexible Models
- Detailed Reports
- On-site & Remote Analysis
This enables us to recognize and resolve your testing problems with the confidence experience brings.
McHale’s services are rooted in core values that guide our work and define our team: high-quality standards, strict compliance with industry codes, unwavering safety, and a strong commitment to building trust and teamwork with our clients. We continuously adapt to new challenges, recognizing that each client has unique needs that require precise, technical solutions. Our success comes from delivering expert, high-quality results while keeping our promises every step of the way.