Cooling Towers

Specification: Crossflow & Counterflow Towers

Tower fill replacement, basin cleaning, variable-speed fan drive retrofits, and drift eliminator service.

Engineering Scope & Overview

Cooling towers are the thermal heat rejection heart of any water-cooled central plant. Keeping towers free of biological growth, mineral deposits, and fan vibration guarantees the lowest possible condenser water temperatures, directly reducing chiller compressor power draw.

WMI Field Protocol & Certified Best Practices

• High-pressure chemical basin washing and sediment flushing
• PVC cross-flow and counter-flow fill pack descaling or re-packing
• Tower fan gearbox oil servicing and laser drive-shaft alignment
• VFD fan motor retrofits for dynamic wet-bulb approach control

Frequently Asked Questions

How does cooling tower cleanliness affect chiller energy consumption?

Every 1°F drop in condenser water temperature returning from the cooling tower reduces central chiller energy consumption by approximately 1.5% to 2%.

When should cooling tower PVC fill packs be replaced rather than cleaned?

When mineral scale calcifies heavily within the internal flutes or biological growth obstructs more than 30% of airflow channels, re-packing with modern thermoformed PVC fill restores full heat rejection capacity.

Do you align cooling tower drive shafts and overhaul fan gearboxes?

Yes. We provide dual-laser alignment of drive shafts, gearbox seal and bearing replacements, and dynamic on-site fan blade balancing.

Emergency Dispatch & RFP Inquiry

Contact Western Mechanical Inc. toll-free at (800) 585-5085 for commercial and industrial service across Southern California.