Alpina cooling tower maintenance in a shopping center.
Cooling tower maintenance including replacement of fill, eliminator, distribution system, motor support ring, fill support beams, louvers, and painting.
Cooling tower maintenance is essential to ensure efficient thermal performance, energy savings, and prevention of structural or biological failures (such as algae and bacteria growth).
Here is a complete summary of the main types of maintenance, steps, and technical recommendations:
Types of Maintenance
a) Preventive
Performed periodically to prevent failures and loss of efficiency.
Includes:
Cleaning of fill, drift eliminators, and basin.
Vibration check in the fan and motor.
Adjustment of belts and bearings.
Chemical control of water (pH, alkalinity, hardness, chlorine).
Visual inspection for corrosion and obstructions.
b) Corrective
Performed after the occurrence of failures or poor performance, such as:
Replacement of motor, fill, nozzles, or eliminators.
Repair of leaks or infiltrations.
Replacement of corroded components.
c) Predictive
Based on measurements and sensors:
Vibration and temperature analysis in bearings.
Monitoring of thermal performance (TAQ, TAF, TBU).
Client: Shopping Center.
Location: São Paulo/SP.
