How Often Do Cooling Tower Louvers Need Replacing?

How Often Do Cooling Tower Louvers Need Replacing?

Cooling tower louvers are easy to overlook. They are not the biggest part of the tower, and they are not usually the first thing anyone asks about. But when they start cracking, sagging, clogging, or disappearing altogether, the tower can become harder to manage. Louvers help guide air into the tower. They also reduce splash…

The Connection Between Legionnaires’ Disease and Cooling Towers: What Every Facility Manager Should Know

The Connection Between Legionnaires’ Disease and Cooling Towers: What Every Facility Manager Should Know

Legionnaires’ disease is a serious form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. While it can appear in many types of water systems, one of the most frequently identified sources in large outbreaks is the cooling tower. For building owners, HVAC operators, industrial facilities, and public health professionals, understanding this connection is critical — not only…