Unreliable Chemical Water Treatment Programs

No matter what the quality of the operational program, the way that it is implemented will have a dramatic impact on the overall risk associated with a cooling tower system.

There needs to be a standard maintenance and cleaning program. The following risks should be addressed:

• Stagnant water

• Nutrient growth

• Poor water quality.

A well structured operational program will include the following components:

• Competent personnel trained for the tasks

• Inspection

• Service

• HCC test

• Legionella testing

• Cleaning

• Performance measures

• Record-keeping.

The operation and maintenance of a cooling tower is not a task that can be performed by personnel without appropriate skills and experience. People involved should have a skill level appropriate to the task they are required to perform. Skills can be obtained by practical instruction and/or formal training.

Service is also key to a reliable operations program. Make sure your current water treatment provider is able to offer options that prolong the life of your towers.

Source: University of Melbourne