Design
Design Solutions
A Custom Designed Package for Your Project
Safety ▪ Feasibility ▪ Functionality ▪ Quality
Cooling towers are engineered systems and any modifications need to be thoroughly evaluated prior to implementation.
Tex Tenn provides solutions for all types of aftermarket projects. This begins with a full assessment of the application and a meeting to define the facility’s objective for the work. We then apply our expertise to develop a custom engineered project package.
This approach positions the project for success.
Below we have provided an overview of our typical process for developing these design solutions:
Common Design Applications We Support
Wood to Fiberglass Conversions
Fiberglass (FRP) is an ideal material for cooling towers. However, it comes in different shapes and weights than lumber. This means that each joint connection needs to be assessed for suitability, and sometimes additional structure is required. Let us evaluate the application and provide insight that will ensure the integrity of the final installation.
Mechanical Equipment Replacements
Cooling tower performance is a function of mechanical equipment performance. That’s why it’s critical to not only consider physical design constraints, but also the thermal constraints. We’ll evaluate multiple parameters including thrust loading, resonant frequencies, and thermal performance to ensure a successful equipment conversion.
Fill Media Replacement
Fill media replacements are one of the most common aftermarket projects for cooling towers. Owners often consider fill types outside of the original design. This can be beneficial if the key variables are considered (pressure drop, water quality, spray zone height, etc.). We can evaluate each of these design parameters and condense the results into a final design recommendation.
Upgrades and Auxiliary Systems
Tex Tenn can support owners with the integration of aftermarket systems on their existing cooling towers. This may be a mechanical access walkway that allows for safe entry within the fan stack area, or an oil line system that provides a continuous filtration loop. Let us know what kind of auxiliary system you’re considering and we’ll develop an integration package for your application.
Cooling Tower Performance
Thermal Modeling and Design
Improvement Opportunities ▪ Evaluate Modifications
There are two questions that come up frequently from our clients:
“How do I improve my cooling tower’s performance?”
“What will this change do to my cooling tower’s thermal capability?”
Unfortunately, there is rarely a direct answer to these questions and they typically require a thorough analysis to sufficiently answer. This is because cooling tower performance is a function of ambient conditions, plant operations, cooling tower components, and the overall geometry of the tower.
All of these elements need to be evaluated when modeling the estimated performance.
Tex Tenn has the ability to build thermal models to identify opportunities for increased performance, and determine how various modifications may impact your cooling tower’s current capability.
Onsite Thermal Performance Testing
Establish Baseline ▪ Evaluate Final Capability
Thermal performance tests are frequently administered after the erection of a new cooling tower or at the completion of a major refurbishment project. They can also be useful in establishing a baseline prior to a major project.
Testing is a complex process and there are a number of variables that impact the results. We partner with specialty testing agencies to deliver these testing services.
At the conclusion of the test, we will assist in deciphering the results and explaining what they mean for your operations.