AmertechTowerServices, LLC has been awarded a contract by a major renewable energy supplier to replace all the fill and drift eliminators in their cooling tower. AmertechTowerServices specializes in cooling tower parts, repairs, and construction. They provided OEM cooling tower fill and drift eliminators to help improve performance of the tower.
Shrewsbury, N.J., February 2012 — A major U.S. renewable energy supplier is now running their operation with much improved performance thanks to cooling tower maintenance provided by AmertechTowerServices, LLC. Amertech had been awarded a contract to replace all the cooling tower fill and drift eliminators for their six cell counterflow wood tower. Completion of this project resulted in a vast performance improvement for the energy supplier.
AmertechTowerServices specializes in cooling towers including replacement parts, inspections, maintenance, and service. Their expert technicians emphasize safety and efficiency in all tower operations. The renewable energy supplier with this contract had a tight outage window in which to have the replacement fill and drift project completed. The AmertechTowerServices technicians completed the project within this window and maintained proper safety throughout the task.
The cooling tower fill that was replaced for this project performs an important function in the overall tower operation. Fill works to create greater surface area for air-to-water contact for a longer period of time within the tower. It assists the process of evaporative cooling by providing this textured, extended air-to-water surface area. Fill needs to be replaced over time as the exposure to moist and humid conditions can cause damage to the surface, resulting in a less efficient and effective process.
Drift eliminators in cooling towers also perform a vital function for the tower performance. They help to ensure that the integrity of the atmosphere around the cooling tower is protected from potentially harmful chemicals and minerals carried in the water droplets within the cooling tower. A drift eliminator catches those water droplets and contains them within the tower, preventing them from being released into the environment. As the drift eliminators become brittle or clogged over time, it is important to have them replaced in order to maintain the optimal performance of the tower.
AmertechTowerServices is a leader in the cooling tower service industry. They serve the needs of the power, industrial and HVAC evaporative cooling markets with cooling tower repairs, new construction, aftermarket services, and spare parts. ATS strives to be the prominent provider of repair services and parts to its clients and can provide parts and services regardless of a cooling tower’s manufacturer.
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Cooling Towers are used in facilities where process cooling is required in order to dissipate the heat that is created as a result of the process application, including power generation, oil refining, steel mills, pulp and paper plants, chemical processing and more. Cooling Towers are also a necessary component of the HVAC systems used to heat and cool large commercial buildings or server rooms.
Types of Cooling Towers
The types of Cooling Towers used in these process applications differ based on the direction of air flow and the type of draft used to draw moisture from the tower.
Natural Draft – We previously discussed Natural Draft Cooling Towers in this blog, including the parts and service required to maintain these. Natural draft towers do not rely on the use of fans to draw air up through the structure, but use a tall, chimney shape structure to naturally draw the warm, moist up and out into the atmosphere.
Mechanical Draft – These types of towers utilize fans to move air through the tower, either pushed upward from fans installed at the base of the structure (called forced draft) or pulled upward by fans installed in cells near the top of the tower (called induced draft).
Crossflow – this refers to the direction of air flow within the tower. A Crossflow tower is designed so that air flows horizontally across the falling water, limiting resistance and reducing fan horsepower needed to produce the draft and meet cooling needs. A Crossflow tower generally feeds hot water in from decks situated at the top of the tower. This hot water falls over the cooling tower fill and the air moves in from the sides across the falling water.
Counterflow – this also refers to the direction of air flow within the tower. A Counterflow tower takes in air that moves from the bottom upward, working against the downward flow of water. The efficiency of this design lies in having the coldest air meeting the coldest water first near the bottom of the tower.
AmertechTowerServices, LLC are experts in the field of cooling towers, providing OEM parts, service, maintenance, and inspections to the leading power industry companies as well as pulp and paper, HVAC, waste to energy, chemical processing, and more.
Contact Amertech to find replacement parts for your Natural Draft, Mechanical Draft, Crossflow, or Counterflow cooling towers: 732-389-2200.
The importance of maintaining cooling towers cannot be overlooked when it comes to the optimal performance of a production facility or energy generating plant. Proper cooling tower maintenance can mean avoiding unplanned shutdowns or expensive repairs and replacements. Efficient plant operation and cost control are just some of the benefits of routine cooling tower service.
AmertechTowerServices specializes in cooling towers including repairs, maintenance, inspections, and parts. Amertech can supply spare and replacement cooling tower parts from major OEMs at competitive prices. Our expert technicians handle installation, service, and inspections. We are your single source for cooling towers, here to make your job easier!
We specialize in serving the following industries:
Power
Waste To Energy
Hospital/Medical
Chemical
Pulp and Paper
University
HVAC
Other heavy industrial
Give us a call to learn more about how we can help you maintain, repair, or even build new cooling towers at your facility: 732-3859-2200
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Cooling Towers are an integral component of industry – from power generation, to pulp and paper, chemical processing, specialty manufacturing and more. They work to remove excess heat generated as a result of the plant process and to prevent potentially harmful chemicals and minerals from being released into the environment.
Cooling Towers utilize a number of parts, both mechanical (for mechanical draft cooling towers) and non-mechanical. For optimum performance of the overall cooling tower system, each part needs to be maintained on a regular schedule and repaired or replaced when necessary. Parts that require routine service or replacement include:
Fans – an entire fan assembly contains individual blades, hubs and hub seal disks, and bushings. Any of these parts can be replaced if necessary or an entire fan assembly can be added or replaced.
Gearboxes – gearboxes control the fans and contain many working parts including various types of bearings, gears, seals, gaskets, and o-rings. These parts can all be replaced for optimal performance, or an entire assembly can be rebuilt or replaced.
Drive Shafts – drive shafts sustain a high level of wear and tear and contain parts that may need routine service or replacement including spacers, backstops, flex elements and hardware sets. Complete drive shaft assemblies can also be replaced.
Fill – the type of fill used in a cooling tower is specific to the heat loads, cooling tower types, flow rates, water quality and horse power combinations. Fill has to be replaced over time once it becomes brittle, loses its film surface, or if the cooling tower site conditions have changed and dictate new needs for the structure.
Drift Eliminators – it’s important to use preventative maintenance measures with drift eliminators and replace them before they become clogged, brittle, and less effective.
Flow Control Valve – these are important to maintain a balanced flow throughout the system. Maintenance and replacement are necessary over time.
Water Distribution Piping – the piping design and components contribute to the overall proper operation of the cooling tower. PVC piping, grommets, couplings, end caps, gaskets, and branch arm assemblies are all pieces that may need to be replaced over time.
Nozzles - these are used to distribute water over the wet deck in counterflow cooling towers. There are often a number of nozzles set up on a spray branch for wide and uniform coverage. The nozzle body, splash plate, orifice, or adaptor may need to be replaced before considering a full nozzle replacement.
Preventative cooling tower service is the best bet for maintaining an effective and optimal cooling tower system. Relying on the experts at AmertechTowerServices, LLC is a great way to keep your cooling tower properly serviced and maintained. Expertly trained technicians will perform routine maintenance checks, parts replacement and installation. They specialize in cooling towers and have the experience, background, knowledge, and replacement parts you need.
Shrewsbury, N.J., February 2012 — A major U.S. renewable energy supplier is now running their operation with much improved performance thanks to cooling tower maintenance provided by AmertechTowerServices, LLC. Amertech had been awarded a contract to replace all the cooling tower fill and drift eliminators for their six cell counterflow wood tower. Completion of this project resulted in a vast performance improvement for the energy supplier.
Types of Cooling Towers
Cooling Towers are an integral component of industry – from power generation, to pulp and paper, chemical processing, specialty manufacturing and more. They work to remove excess heat generated as a result of the plant process and to prevent potentially harmful chemicals and minerals from being released into the environment.