10 Questions
What is the result of excessive drift in a cooling tower?
Increased make-up water requirements, increased water treatment requirements, and reduction of tower cooling capacity
What can cause excessive water drift in a cooling tower?
Incorrectly placed or plugged splash bars or fill, and over pumping
What is the purpose of drift eliminators in a cooling tower?
To reduce the air stream's ability to carry out excessive amounts of water
How does excessive drift affect the cooling capacity of a cooling tower?
It reduces the cooling capacity
What can happen if there are missing louvres in a cooling tower?
Reduced tower cooling capacity
What could cause the outlet water temperature to rise in a cooling tower?
Water being supplied at too high a rate for it to splash and break up
What could lead to a tower fan motor overheating?
Changes in fan blade pitch overloading the motor
What could be a potential issue with the gear reducer system in a cooling tower?
Gaskets and bolts loosening or deteriorating over time
What could impede water flow in a cooling tower?
Scale and sediment in the pipes breaking off and lodging in the distributor lines
What can help reduce the attack on wood and steel components in a cooling tower?
Maintaining a good water treatment program
Test your knowledge on common problems that occur when a cooling tower is in operation and the suggested remedies for them. This quiz covers excessive water drift, increased make-up water requirements, water treatment requirements, and reduction of tower cooling capacity.
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