![]() Air pulled through the tower contains particulates and those particulates harbor microbes. Over time these colonies will grow into thick biofilms that reduce heat transfer, prevent corrosion inhibition strategies, and even cause corrosion.Ĭooling tower water commonly supports large populations of bacteria and algae. ![]() If left to grow unchecked, the bacteria that live in your cooling tower will colonize pipe and other wetted surfaces. These rust chips can cause cooling tower distribution pans to overflow resulting in reduced cycles of concentration, increased water usage, accelerated corrosion rates, and ultimately shorter equipment life. ![]() Mill scale builds up and eventually flakes off and collects in tower distribution pans as rust chips. If left full of water and untreated, chiller end bells, tube sheets and condenser water pipes will develop corrosion problems that will lead to mill scale, pitting and ultimately failure. Chemical treatment also prevents microbiological growth from promoting biofilms which can reduce heat transfer, restrict flow and harbor potentially dangerous bacteria. Throughout the cooling season, your equipment is protected by Chardon’s treatment program, but what about during the offseason? Most cooling towers and condenser water piping systems require chemical treatment to protect against corrosion. ![]() Why Does Chardon’s Cooling Tower Treatment Program Stress The Importance of Laying Up Cooling Towers?
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