Fundamentals for Cleaner and Safer Cooling Towers

Properly maintained cooling towers and chillers keep condenser temperatures lower than un-maintained systems. FlowMatrix is a cooling tower inspection specialist that knows every brand and model of cooling tower in Australia and provides expert maintenance of your important cooling assets. Their team of skilled technicians offer the assurance of safety, compliance, performance, and efficiency, so you can rest assured your cooling systems are up to code and running perfectly.

Here are the fundamentals - 5 steps to take care of industrial cooling towers and chillers:

  • Remove Scale Deposits: 

Since your cooling tower works by evaporation, you will experience periodic build-ups of scale deposits on your fill. Minerals within the water will produce these deposits, especially if you’re experiencing water treatment issues. Limescale build-up can decrease the efficiency and performance of your HVAC system and can lead to premature deterioration of your unit. Conduct regular cooling tower inspection and descale your system a few times per year to increase energy conservation and keep your monthly bills manageable.

  • Ensure Proper Airflow: 

Airflow interruptions can occur because of loose components, improper fan alignment, and lack of gearbox maintenance. Damage to your fan blades can also reduce airflow. Check your unit for debris within the tower or your fill. Your cooling system might have sludge build-up on its basin floor that's blocking flow. Use a tower vacuum to remove these contaminants.

  • Clean the Tubes: 

Clogged tubes can lead to unit inefficiencies and breakdowns. How often you clean your tubes will depend on your water quality and rate of build-up. Every unit will experience a build-up of some kind – it's the character of the system. Clearing your chiller tubes of deposits regularly will prevent total blockages and make debris removal easier.

  • Inspect the Water Pump: 

Most chiller systems rely on a water pump to carry warmer water to the chiller for cooling. Efficiency during the pumping process can greatly increase the performance of your air conditioning, as well as save on monthly energy bills. A well-maintained pump will not have to work as hard to move water back and forth, making operation easier on your unit and increasing its life span. Inspect your pump and check to see if it is on and off when it should be. Your pumps should run when your chiller does.

  • Treat the Water: 

Cooling tower and chiller maintenance are about more than just making sure your HVAC system components are in adequate shape – you also must pay attention to your water quality. Water quality problems can lead to major scum and scale build-up, contributing to the breakdown of your system. Investing in effective water treatment will keep your system safe and at peak performance levels.

The experienced technicians at FlowMatrix are skilled in assessing and dealing with cooling tower and chiller maintenance in Australia. Their focus has always been on serving to the customers’ best interests and strive at all times to ensure the safety of the public, the trust of the clients, the reliability of their services and the quality outcomes of all of the work.

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