Print this page Cooling Towers: Design and Operation Considerations
Christopher Haslego, B.S. ChE
Course Outline
Cooling towers
are a very important part of many chemical plants. They represent a relatively
inexpensive and dependable means of removing low grade heat from cooling water.
This 2-hour online course covers the different types of cooling towers, design
methods, performance predictions, and theories behind cooling towers. It also
reviews how cooling towers reject heat from chemical processing facilities.
The course includes
a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding
of the course materials.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Have a clear understanding of how cooling towers work;
- Recognize the different types of cooling towers used in industry;
- Understand the basic theory employed by cooling towers;
- Understand the design principles behind sizing a cooling tower;
- Know valuable methods of predicting how a tower will respond to process changes; and
- Have gained
insight into the operation of cooling towers.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for chemical and mechanical engineers.
Benefit to Attendees
Attendee of this
course will be able better comprehend the principles behind the operation and
design of cooling towers. With a better understanding of the fundamentals, the
attendee will be better prepared to troubleshoot cooling tower problems as they
arise.
Course
Introduction
Cooling towers are a key component to any chemical processing facility. They remove heat from process streams by rejecting this heat to the atmosphere by using water as a carrier fluid. Understanding how cooling towers are designed and properly operated are important steps keeping the units online and functioning properly.
Course Content
The course content is in a PDF file (114 KB) Cooling Towers: Design and Operation Considerations. You need to open or download this document to study this course.
Course Summary
Once you have a clear understanding our how a cooling tower operates, you'll be able to successfully troubleshoot and modify the tower duty. Additionally, with the operational considerations learned here, you'll be able to keep your tower working properly for years to come.
Related Links
For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites or web pages:
What
is a Cooling Tower?
Cooling
Tower Water Balance
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
