July 17, 2026
Learn how improper cooling tower valve operation affects water flow, energy efficiency, and system reliability in industrial cooling towers.
July 15, 2026
Pump cavitation is one of the most common and costly hydraulic problems affecting heavy industrial cooling tower systems in refineries and petrochemical plants. Often, the cause of cavitation does not start with the pump itself. In many high-capacity loops, the problem begins upstream with a clogged stationary sump screen that […]
June 18, 2026
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
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
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 […]