June 18, 2026
uneven water distribution cooling tower

How to Troubleshoot Uneven Water Distribution in Crossflow Cooling Towers

When a crossflow cooling tower begins falling behind on thermal performance, it’s easy to assume the problem lies with the process load or chiller. But in many cases, the issue starts on the distribution deck. Uneven water distribution rarely announces itself with a major failure. Instead, it develops gradually: a […]
June 10, 2026
Industrial cooling tower water intake screening system

How Cooling Tower Basin Conditions Affect System Reliability

Cooling tower basins play a larger role in system reliability than many facilities realize. While basins are designed to collect and circulate water throughout the cooling process, their condition directly affects flow stability, debris management, pump performance, and overall cooling tower operation. When basin conditions begin to decline, the effects […]
May 18, 2026
Custom traveling cooling tower sump screen

Vari-Flow Traveling Cooling Tower Screens: Custom Screens Prevent Costly Downtime

A cooling tower traveling screen that’s close to the right size isn’t the same as one built to fit. Plant teams that have dealt with a poorly fitted screen know the difference. Gaps in the inlet seal let debris bypass filtration entirely. Frames that don’t seat correctly accelerate wear. A […]
May 13, 2026
Cooling Tower Inspection and Repair

Common Causes of Uneven Water Distribution in Cooling Towers

Consistent water distribution is critical to cooling tower performance. When water flow becomes uneven across the system, cooling efficiency can decline, equipment strain can increase, and maintaining operational stability can become more difficult. In industrial cooling tower systems, uneven water distribution is often tied to flow control issues, debris accumulation, […]
April 30, 2026

5 Benefits Cooling Tower Upgrades Bring to Baton Rouge Facilities

In the Greater Baton Rouge area, cooling towers work harder than most. Between high humidity, heat, and demanding industrial environments, even small inefficiencies can quickly turn into costly problems. Cooling towers are like the circulatory system of your facility. When flow is restricted or components wear down, everything suffers. Performance […]