As temperatures rise, cooling tower systems face increased challenges. Facility managers, chief engineers, and property managers overseeing large buildings or multiple properties must understand these challenges and how to address them. This guide explores five essential steps to protect and extend the life of your cooling towers during warmer weather, highlighting how expert water treatment […]
Keeping Cool and Clean: Addressing HVAC Algae, Scale, and Corrosion Before Summer
As summer approaches, it’s crucial for building owners and facility managers to understand the common issues that can affect HVAC system efficiency. One of the most fundamental parts of getting your cooling tower ready for the summer involves addressing common issues such as algae, scale, and corrosion in cooling towers. To help prepare you, this […]
Lower Bills, Better Performance: Energy Efficiency Strategies for Cooling Towers
As a building engineer or facility manager, you’re constantly seeking ways to optimize your operations, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency. One area that often presents significant opportunities for savings is your cooling tower system. Cooling towers play a crucial role in maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures and supporting critical HVAC processes. However, inefficient operation can […]
NY Facility Manager’s Spring Checklist for Cooling Tower Maintenance
Proper cooling tower maintenance is critical, especially in New York City where stringent regulations like Local Law 77 aim to prevent Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks. Neglecting maintenance can lead to system breakdowns, increased energy costs, and the hazardous growth of Legionella bacteria. As spring arrives, it’s crucial for facility managers and their teams to prepare cooling towers […]
A Smarter Approach to Cooling Tower Cleaning
Generic Cleaning Fails To Resolve Issues As a busy facility manager, dealing with yet another vendor to clean your building’s cooling tower might seem like a hassle not worth the effort. You may even be tempted to simply ask your general maintenance crew to handle the task quickly themselves. However, taking shortcuts when it comes […]
Biofilm Prevention & Corrosion Control For Cooling Towers
Cooling towers are integral to maintaining a comfortable and safe environment in your building, but they can also be vulnerable to biofilm buildup and corrosion, leading to efficiency loss, increased costs, and potential health risks. Biofilm buildup affects up to 90% of industrial water systems, and can result in energy losses of up to 30% […]
How To Guarantee Longevity For Your Cooling Tower
Cooling towers are complex systems that require careful maintenance and operation to maximize their lifespan. If not properly maintained, issues like corrosion, scale buildup, and biological growth can develop, leading to efficiency losses and equipment failures. Preventative maintenance and water treatment programs are critical for cooling tower longevity. It is important to understand how regular […]
Understanding Summertime Hypohalogenation
As the summer heat increases, it brings unique challenges for cooling towers and HVAC systems especially when it comes to legionella. With higher temperatures comes a higher risk of bacteria growth as water systems can become a breeding ground if not properly treated. Naturally, your water treatment program will include chemically dosing your system with […]
Stop Cooling Tower Overflow & Prevent Water Leaks
Preventing cooling tower overflow and water leaks is essential to conserve resources and ensure peak performance. These issues can compromise vital corrosion and scale protection, creating an environment conducive to the growth of harmful bacteria like Legionella. Furthermore, uncontrolled leaks can accelerate corrosion, leading to equipment deterioration and expensive repairs or replacements. By actively addressing […]
