84-07: Integration of the Cooling Tower in the Chemical Processing Plant CTI Toolkit

84-07: Integration of the Cooling Tower in the Chemical Processing Plant CTI ToolkitFor too long the Chemical Processing Industry has neglected the effect of ambient air on total energy consumption. Cooling water plays an important role in energy management. The Paper outlines several operating considerations to provide a more energy efficient system, as well as the information needed to determine the optimum point of operation.

there is considerable opportunity to reduce fan energy costs the remaining 98% to 99% of the year

proper testing procedure with proper instruments

important as corrosion and inorganic-organic fouling control

total bacteria counts

A study was commissioned with both Environmental Systems Corporation and Midwest Research Institute to conduct modified Method 13A

There have been reports from the field that yellow metal coupons in bypass racks exhibited significantly higher corrosion rates when compared to retractable coupons taken on the same systems immediately downstream of the heat exchanger

This paper examines one case study that illustrates the performance of a biocide treatment program and the importance of correct monitoring in a hydrocarbon environment

The paper presents the results of field tests at five plants with ACC's to determine the mechanism and magnitude of the effects

Although these strategies have met corrosion rate requirements for a majority of industrial systems

is driving competition for fresh water between people and power plants

Water drops that were frozen on the ice-phobic surface demonstrated extremely low interfacial adhesion

however a growing interest in employee safety by the customers