September 23, 2025
Cooling Towers

Best Materials for Cooling Tower Valves: Stainless Steel vs. UHMW-PE

Cooling tower valves are essential for regulating water flow, protecting system efficiency, and minimizing costly downtime. The material used in these valves has a direct impact on durability, maintenance needs, and long-term performance. Across the industry, two of the most common options are stainless steel and UHMW-PE (Ultra High Molecular […]
August 26, 2025
Cooling Towers

Cooling Tower Float Valves: How They Work and Why They Matter

In a cooling tower system, keeping the basin water level within the proper range is essential for maintaining overall performance. If the water level is too low, the pumps can run dry, causing costly damage. If it’s too high, the system can waste water and disrupt efficiency. That’s where float […]
August 22, 2025

5 Benefits of Custom Traveling Cooling Tower Screens for Gulf Coast Refineries

Refineries along the Gulf Coast face some of the harshest operating conditions in the industrial world. High humidity, salt-laden air, variable water sources, and heavy debris loads all contribute to the complexity of maintaining cooling water systems. Standard filtration systems often struggle to keep up, resulting in costly maintenance, unplanned […]
July 24, 2025

Cooling Tower Protection in Gulf Coast Refineries: The Role of Custom Traveling Sump Screens

Refineries rely on uninterrupted flow, operational efficiency, and minimal maintenance to stay productive and profitable. In these high-demand environments, even minor debris accumulation in the cooling tower basin or intake system can lead to costly downtime and damage. Custom traveling sump screens offer a practical, low-maintenance solution that protects sump […]
July 16, 2025
Cooling Towers

How to Know When Your Cooling Tower Screens Need Repair or Replacement

Keeping debris out of your cooling tower system is essential for protecting critical equipment and maintaining efficient performance. Whether you’re using air intake screens, sump screens, or both, these components play a vital role in filtration and system reliability. Over time, however, screens can wear down or become less effective, […]