Helpful Information in Determining Which Cooling Tower would be better Fitted to your Processed Cooling Tower Needs
Things to Consider when Replacing and or Buying a New Cooling Tower:
When determining the best cooling tower for your processed cooling tower needs, the below information will be beneficial in helping you make that selection:
- It is important when you purchase a piece of equipment, such as industrial cooling towers, you take into consideration the longevity of the cooling tower. A cooling tower should last 20-40 years with proper maintenance and attention.
- You want to select a cooling tower that does not have corrosion issues.
- You want to select the cooling tower that is considered energy efficient because it is important that the less fan motor horsepower used over the 20-40 years it is service, creates a tremendous energy saving.
- You need to select the style and type of cooling tower that is best fitted to your needs. Take into consideration certain styles and types you have less maintenance problems. Many facilities choose CTI-certified cooling towers for verified thermal performance and long-term reliability.
- It is important that the type of cooling tower selection allows all processed water to move completely through your cooling tower. You do not want a style of cooling tower that creates an environment where you have standing water that allows for algae growth or for air or water borne bacteria to thrive, this could create a situation such as Legionnaires disease. Following a regular cooling tower maintenance checklist can help minimize these risks and improve long-term system performance.
Things to Consider when you faced with either Replacing or Repairing your Existing Tower:
When faced with the prospect with repairing existing cooling tower or replacing it, the below things are things to consider:
- Availability and cost effectiveness of cooling tower replacement parts and service costs.
- After retrofitting cooling tower and expenses associated with it, consider estimated longevity of life cycle of repaired cooling tower.
After reviewing the above information and determining the complete costs of retrofitting your existing cooling tower, then you would need to weigh this information against the purchase of a new cooling tower for replacement, before you make a final decision on this capital expenditure.
CTS Can Help You Make the Call
At Cooling Tower Systems, Inc., we manufacture a full range of cooling towers and stock parts for every system we build. Whether you are assessing a repair, planning a replacement, or trying to figure out which direction makes sense, our team can help you work through the numbers.
If repair is the right answer, we can supply the parts. If replacement makes more sense, we can help you specify the right tower for your application and load requirements.
Request a cooling tower quote today to discuss your application, repair evaluation, or replacement options with our engineering team.
Cooling Tower Systems, Inc. manufactures and supports cooling towers across a full range of commercial and industrial capacities. Questions about your system? Contact our team directly. We’re happy to help.
