Technical Guides

Cooling water is used in numerous industrial and commercial applications. The method by which the water is cooled can make a serious impact on the operating costs and operation of a system. The object of this paper is to consider the primary solutions, their advantages / disadvantages limitations and their impact on both energy consumption and operating costs.

There are many combinations of cooling equipment and variations to their design that it is not practical to compare all types of cooling tower with all types of adiabatic and dry cooler etc. The comparisons within this paper are therefore based on the common standard selections in each instance. It is important to point out that, the particular requirements of an individual project should always be considered. However, this paper provides a good starting point for many applications.

When replacing an existing cooling tower, or designing a new installation, there is naturally a tendency to replace like with like or repeat previous designs. However, this guide will help you assess all the options for efficient design and installation, so that you don’t overlook important new opportunities for optimum cooling tower performance.

This FREE guide addresses the 10 key factors for successful design and installation of new or replacement towers that will ensure significant savings can be achieved in both capital and life-cycle costs.

The HSE have recently published the fourth edition of the approved code of Practice ACOP L8 together with HSG274 part 1. This was carried out in conjunction with a nationwide inspection of many cooling towers. The focus on Cooling tower maintenance has never been greater. Therefore, we have recently published this guide to addresses the key factors that will ensure that your cooling system stays safe, efficient and reliable.

Checking that your cooling tower is operating at peak efficiency and minimum risk from Legionella is vitally important. The potential penalties from not doing so can be severe. By managing, monitoring and maintaining your system correctly, both operating costs and safety are ensured.