The Merrick Group, Inc.

As a leader in nuclear plant maintenance, we possess the personnel and equipment necessary to meet stringent requirements and create greater power plant efficiency. With two decades of successful nuclear power plant maintenance behind us, our commitment to industry standards has contributed to our success record. From outages to on-line maintenance service, we offer a wide range of nuclear power plant services for the varied facets of the nuclear industry.

Reducing cooling tower energy expenditures is possible with regular maintenance. Cooling tower cleaning service optimizes heat transfer and helps plant equipment operate efficiently. The Merrick Group provides complete cooling tower cleaning programs and cooling tower maintenance for both indirect (closed) cooling towers and direct (open) cooling towers. Our track record of required maintenance implementation coupled with company strategies contribute to increased tower performance.

The Merrick Group has years of experience providing heat exchanger cleaning and maintenance service work for a variety of facilities, including petrochemical plants, petroleum refineries, natural gas processing plants, power plants, and chemical plants. Our heat exchanger cleaning program includes complete servicing of Residual Heat Removal systems, as they require regular cleaning to keep them running properly and efficiently.

The Merrick Group provides Hydro-excavation and high pressure water-blasting services. Hydro-excavation allows petroleum pipelines and buried natural gas pipelines to be uncovered without risk of puncture - water mains, telephone lines, and fiber optic cables can also be efficiently located without damage. Hydro excavation causes less surface damage, potential digging drawbacks, and traffic disruption.

The Merrick Group, Inc. is pleased to announce that we now offer Nondestructive Examination Services (NDE)including Eddy Current Testing as part of our catalog of capabilities. The Merrick Group has developed a Quality Assurance Program in accordance with ASME NQA-1-2008, 2009 Addendum and 10CFR50, Appendix B. The Merrick Group’s non-destructive testing personnel are certified to the requirements of ASNT SNT-TC-1A and CP-189 through our Training, Qualification, and Certification Program which sets us apart from other Eddy current testing companies. The Merrick Group is committed to providing the highest quality service to our clients at the best possible value. Our ability to handle all maintenance , inspection and Eddy Current Testing activities on a component allows for the most efficient use of resources, schedule time, and budget. Heat exchanger and condenser performance requires regularly scheduled inspection includingEddy Current Testing and maintenance to maintain component and system reliability. Our expert staff can assist you by utilizing the latest technology coupled with extensive experience and knowledge to determine the condition of components. Our services offered include: Eddy current testing Services offered include: Level III Project Managers Eddy Current Testing Remote Field Testing Array and MRPC techniques Videoprobe inspections Detailed Final Reports that discuss component condition, damage mechanisms, and recommendations.