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Cooling Tower Troubleshooting: Excessive Water Drift

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What does 'drift' refer to in the context of cooling towers?

Carrying away only sensible heat

Increased water treatment requirements

Water particles becoming entrained with the flow of air leaving the cooling tower (correct)

Reduction of tower cooling capacity

What causes excessive water drift in a cooling tower?

Reduced water flow to the spray headers

Overloading the tower’s fill and splash bar system

Correct placement of splash bars

Missing louvres that allow air to sweep rapidly through the tower (correct)

Why should drift be eliminated or reduced to a minimum in a cooling tower?

To reduce make-up water requirements (correct)

To increase water treatment requirements

To increase tower cooling capacity

To carry away only sensible heat

What can cause the outlet water temperature to rise in a cooling tower?

Water is supplied at too high a rate for it to splash and break up Signup and view all the answers

How can over pumping contribute to excessive water drift in a cooling tower?

By overloading the tower’s fill and splash bar system Signup and view all the answers

What could cause high temperatures in the cooling tower?

Blocked or impeded airflow into the tower Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential cause of a tower fan motor overheating?

Blocked ventilation holes due to dirt or debris Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if the oil level in the gear reducer system is insufficient?

The gearbox may seize and contaminate the water in the cooling tower Signup and view all the answers

What could cause a loss of water flow in the cooling tower?

Scale and sediment breaking off in the pipes due to improper water treatment Signup and view all the answers

What should be checked if a tower fan motor is making unusual noises?

Vibration of the motor at both ends Signup and view all the answers