Cooling tower water treatment is essential to the overall operation of the cooling tower. Here are a few warning signs that will tell you a cooling water treatment system is needed for your plant.

1. How Will You Know When Cooling
Water Treatment Is Needed
Submitted By : Tower Tech Cooling Systems Pvt. Ltd

2.  Cooling tower water treatment is essential to the overall operation of the
cooling tower. But how do you know when it is time to treat the cooling tower
water? Here are a few warning signs that will tell you a cooling water treatment
system is needed for your plant.
 Cooling tower water treatment is essential to the overall operation of the
cooling tower. Failure to properly treat the cooling tower water on a regular
basis or whenever needed will lead to a variety of issues including but not
limited to corrosion, fouling, organic growth, and scaling. All of these issues can
not only cause plant downtime, decreased performance, and reduced plant
productivity, but they can likewise lead to costly repair and replacement.

4. When you are reusing water supply
• If you are trying to reuse or recycle the water instead of flushing it out into the
environment, you will need to properly and regularly treat the cooling tower
blowdown. You may need to consult a water treatment specialist or contact the
best cooling tower company in India for this.
But how do you know when it is time to treat the cooling tower water?
Here are a few warning signs that will tell you a cooling water
treatment system is needed for your plant.

5. Water gets too acidic or too alkaline
• Cooling tower water needs to be regulated and has to stay within the neutral pH
level. When the cooling tower water gets acidic, it will increase the likelihood and
speed of corrosion and scale formation.
• Having a too high or too low pH or alkaline level would mean that it is about time
to treat the water. Please note, though, that the proper water alkalinity greatly
depends on the source of the water and the type of cooling system that you use.

6. Microbial growth in the cooling tower water
• The water in the cooling tower is susceptible to the growth of
microorganisms and can be a breeding ground for algae, fungi, and harmful
bacteria like legionella. Microbial growth, if left unaddressed, can cause
corrosion, fouling and other system issues. If you notice the growth of
bacteria in the cooling tower water, you may need to test and treat the water
even before the scheduled date.

8. Presence of high hardness and total dissolved solids (TDS)
• According to the water cooling towers manufacturers in India, the presence
or build-up of high hardness and total dissolved solids (TDS) on heat transfers
or heat exchange surfaces, and other internal piping indicates that a cooling
tower water treatment is needed.
• TDS, whether it is the form of calcium carbonate or not, can cause heavy
scaling. Over time, scaling can clog up and damage the internal pipes, heat
exchange surfaces, and even the entire cooling system. It likewise greatly
reduce the efficiency of the cooling tower, minimize heat dispersal, and lead
to failure or downtime. Scaling can likewise cause a hike in energy
consumption.

9. • Treating the cooling tower water prevents the build-up of solids and
hardness. And in the case when these solids and hardness are already in the
system, water and makeup water chemistry treatment will remove them
properly in blowdown.

10. Endnote:
• Proper and regular maintenance and water treatment do not only help maintain
the good working condition of the cooling tower, they likewise help it run properly,
smoothly, and at its peak efficiency. Moreover, proper maintenance and water
treatment also help you make sure that the cooling tower parts are free from any
damage or threat, thus avoiding costly repair and replacement and ensuring a longer
lifespan.

11.  Tower Tech Cooling Systems Pvt. Ltd
103-B, Synergy Tower,Near Vodafone House,
Corporate Road, Prahladnagar, Makarba,
Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380015
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https://www.towertechindia.com/03 Contact No: +91-99252 4784204

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