A cooling tower is designed to act as an air scrubber that takes in huge amounts of particles and contaminants such as pollen, dust, suspended solids, and other materials which provide nutrients for bacteria in the cooling tower water. These contaminants ultimately settle in the tower basin and gradually make their way into the bulk system water thus causing problems. The growth of bacteria in the cooling towers causes inherent dangers hence the need for regular maintenance.
This article looks at some of the benefits you will enjoy by having regular maintenance on your system.
Reduced Health Risks
The cooling tower slowly corrodes and deteriorates over time and this can expose you to various health risks. In the event the cooling tower has powder or epoxy coating and the internal steel substrates begin corroding, micro aquatic bacteria may find this a homely environment to thrive.
Legionella which is the most common genus of bacteria found in corroding cooling towers causes a type of illness known as legionnaires which is a pneumonia-like condition. Regular maintenance helps to check on corrosion and eliminate possible bacterial growths.
Enhanced Useful Life
A neglected cooling tower may end up becoming inefficient and ultimately breaking down. Maintenance and repair have a direct impact on how long the cooling tower will serve you. Bearing in mind that purchasing and installing a brand new cooling tower is a huge capital expense, you should take every possible step to keep the current tower in good shape. Through repair and maintenance, anticorrosion solutions and coating systems can be applied thereby leaving your tower protected against bacterial attack and capable of handling high chemical levels.
Cost Effectiveness
One of the common issues affecting cooling towers is the exposure of the mastic between the joints to chemical attacks. This causes the mastic to lose its elasticity with time. When left untreated, chemically-weakened mastic can cause leakages thereby causing a much bigger problem. With regular maintenance, signs of damages can be detected early and addressed in a cost-effective and timely manner.
Efficiency
A problematic cooling tower has a direct impact on utility costs. With HVAC systems accounting for over 45% of energy bills, it is important to have your system regularly maintained so that you can reduce your energy expenditure and allocate your resources efficiently. The output ratio of an efficient system is also higher meaning economical use of the available energy.
There are specialized cooling tower maintenance and repair experts who can help you assess and fix your system in a professional manner.
