Cooling towers do not get much of a break in Arizona during July. By the time a facility manager notices poor cooling, unusual noise, overflow, poor water flow, or higher operating costs, the tower may have been struggling for weeks.
Most cooling tower problems do not begin with one dramatic failure. They usually start smaller. A few clogged nozzles. Fill media that is not distributing water properly. Louvers that are cracked or brittle. Drift eliminators that are worn out. A float valve that is not keeping the water level right.
In cooler months, those issues can hide. In July, they tend to show themselves.
Heat Makes Existing Problems Worse
A cooling tower depends on good airflow and good water distribution. When either one is restricted, the system has to work harder. During Arizona summer, that extra strain can matter.
Scale buildup is one common issue. As water evaporates, minerals stay behind. Over time, they can collect on fill media, nozzles, basins, and other surfaces. Once that happens, water may not spread evenly through the tower. The cooling process becomes less efficient.
Corrosion is another problem. If water chemistry is not managed well, metal parts, fasteners, basins, and mechanical components can wear down faster. Rust and loose debris can then move through the system and create more trouble.
Nozzles And Fill Media Need Attention
Cooling tower nozzles are small parts, but they have a big job. They help distribute water across the fill. If they become clogged, broken, or uneven, the tower may not cool as designed.
Fill media is just as important. If it is scaled, brittle, sagging, fouled, or damaged, the tower loses contact between air and water. That means the equipment may run longer while doing less.
Many facilities keep running with worn fill or bad nozzles because the tower has not completely stopped. That can be expensive. A tower does not have to fail completely to waste energy or put pressure on other parts.
Louvers And Drift Eliminators Matter Too
Air intake louvers help manage airflow, reduce splash out, and keep unwanted debris from entering the tower. If louvers are damaged, missing, or blocked, the tower may not breathe properly.
Drift eliminators help keep water droplets inside the tower instead of letting them leave with the discharge air. When they are worn or broken, water loss can increase and performance may suffer.
These parts are easy to overlook because they are not always the first thing someone checks. Still, they are part of the full cooling process. When they fail, the whole tower can feel it.
July Is A Good Time To Inspect
The CDC recommends that cooling tower water treatment programs include cleanliness, maintenance, and disinfectant practices. OSHA also points to proper maintenance, cleaning, and water treatment as part of controlling microorganisms, scale, and corrosion.
For a building owner or maintenance team, that means July should not be a wait and see month. If the tower is already running hard, check the parts that keep water and air moving correctly.
Call Cooling Tower Products
Cooling Tower Products has served Arizona since 1975 as a manufacturer and direct supplier of cooling tower parts. The company supplies parts for many makes and models, including Marley, BAC, Evapco, Tower Tech, Recold, Imeco, Vilter, and Frigid Coil cooling towers.
For replacement fill media, drift eliminators, louvers, nozzles, float valves, motors, fans, coatings, sealants, repairs, maintenance, and cleaning, call Cooling Tower Products today at 602 268 1584 or toll free at 1 800 733 1584.
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For specific information on how Cooling Tower Products can meet your cooling tower needs, contact your local Cooling Tower Products Representative or give us a call today at 800-733-1584. We offer cooling tower services in Arizona but can ship cooling tower parts worldwide.
