January 13, 2026
cooling tower screens

Cooling Tower Screens: The Benefits of a Traveling Sump Screen

Editor’s note: This post was originally published in 2023 and has been updated for accuracy and relevance. Cooling tower performance depends on clean, consistent water flow. When debris enters the sump or intake area, it can restrict flow, damage pumps, and reduce overall system efficiency. Screening plays a critical role […]
January 8, 2026
Cooling Tower Valves

Balancing Water Flow in Cooling Towers with Vari-Flow Valves

Editor’s note: This post was originally published on October 17, 2023 and has been updated for accuracy and relevance. Maintaining proper water flow inside a cooling tower is essential to system performance, efficiency, and equipment longevity. When water velocity or distribution becomes unstable, it can introduce turbulence, uneven cooling, and […]
December 22, 2025
Saltwater stainless steel equipment

Engineering Traveling Water Screens for Saltwater Applications

Originally published in 2022 and updated in 2025 to reflect current cooling tower system requirements and operational best practices. Traveling water screens used in saltwater environments must balance corrosion resistance, structural strength, and long-term reliability without increasing maintenance or mechanical wear. In coastal and marine cooling systems, material selection is […]
December 19, 2025
Vari-Flow Valve

Cooling Tower Parts in Baton Rouge: How Vari-Flow Valves and Screens Improve Cooling Tower Performance

Editor’s note: This post was originally published on March 30, 2023 and has been updated for accuracy and relevance. Cooling towers depend on controlled water distribution and effective debris exclusion to operate reliably. When debris reaches pump suction pits or water is unevenly distributed across cooling tower cells, performance declines, […]
November 19, 2025
Cooling tower infrastructure with precision-engineered CTVS valve installed.

Cooling Tower Valve Design: Improving Flow Stability and Performance

Refineries and industrial plants along the Gulf Coast rely on cooling towers to maintain stable operations during periods of high demand. Consistent, balanced water flow is key to maintaining that stability. Even small variations in flow can cause uneven cooling, wasted energy, and premature wear on system components.  At CTVS, […]