Cooling Tower Technology

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About This Book This information-packed manual provides a compendium of successful, readily applicable techniques which you can utilize to improve the performance of any cooling tower. Authored by noted authority Robert Burger, this practical handbook covers internal elements of towers and shows you procedures for upgrading them for both energy savings and enhanced profitability of operations. This A to Z answer book covers design conditions, the relationship between CWT and WBT and the need for testing and inspection. You will learn specific methodologies to improve performance, produce colder water, and circulate a greater volume of water in the same tower. Topics include thermal performance, water distribution, water treatment, maintenance, inspection, drift elimination, and operating concepts. This best selling reference has been updated to include an important chapter on wet bulb temperature. Also For Your Technical Library... Managing Physical Plant Operations By Kenneth L.... Tovább

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About This Book This information-packed manual provides a compendium of successful, readily applicable techniques which you can utilize to improve the performance of any cooling tower. Authored by noted authority Robert Burger, this practical handbook covers internal elements of towers and shows you procedures for upgrading them for both energy savings and enhanced profitability of operations. This A to Z answer book covers design conditions, the relationship between CWT and WBT and the need for testing and inspection. You will learn specific methodologies to improve performance, produce colder water, and circulate a greater volume of water in the same tower. Topics include thermal performance, water distribution, water treatment, maintenance, inspection, drift elimination, and operating concepts. This best selling reference has been updated to include an important chapter on wet bulb temperature. Also For Your Technical Library... Managing Physical Plant Operations By Kenneth L. Petrocelly, C.P.E., C.F.M. Virtually everything you will need to know to optimize operations in a physical plant is covered in this practical desk reference, complete with tables, illustrations and quick-reference checklists. All aspects of system set up and operating procedures are addressed, including equipment management, preventive maintenance, the work order system, safety and fire protection, emergency preparedness, service agreements, regulatory compliance, energy management and more. You'll find out how to select the best software to computerize your maintenance operations, as well as how to optimize boilers, chillers, auxiliary equipment, air handling systems, electric power systems and steam equipment. Other topics include equipment testing and troubleshooting, contingency planning, and energy conservation measures that can pay off in significant savings. 6x9, Hardcover, 312pp., Illus. High-Quality Industrial Water Management Manual By Paul N. Garay and Franklin M. Cohn This manual is specifically designed to serve as a hands-on guide to those charged with the responsibility of managing industrial water resources. It is not a text on water treatment, but rather a sourcebook for plant managers and engineers who must find workable solutions to water quality related problems. Specific water quality and treatment requirements are examined for a variety of industrial processes, including metal-plating, laundering, food preparation, mirror silvering, television tube production, photography, textile manufacturing, paper manufacturing and others. A full chapter is devoted to special water quality considerations in boiler and cooling water plants. Other topics covered include wastewater and effluent treatment, corrosion, ozone and ultraviolet treatments, and water quality measurement. 6x9, Hardcover, 448 pp., Illus. Pump Application Desk Book Second Edition By Paul N. Garay This fully updated guide will help you solve the problems associated with all types of pump applications. Examined in detail are pumping of viscous fluids, specification of variable speed pumping controls, use of pump curves, slurries and their associated problems, and pump categories and uses. The second edition includes a new chapter on seals and balancing devices, addressing specific considerations such as mechanical seals, stuffing box details, internal pump seals, magnetic fluid seals, and seal flushing and coding systems. Written in a clear, precise style, die text is illustrated with numerous nomograms, tables and figures to guide you in selecting the best pumps for your applications, and avoiding many common operating problems. 6x9, Hardcover, 468 pp., Illus. Project Management For Engineering and Construction Second Edition By James A. Bent and Albert Thumann, P.E., C.E.M. This practical handbook covers all aspects of effective project management essential to project success, providing welcome assistance to engineers, architects and contractors who must insure that their engineering and construction projects are completed both on time and within budget. Explicitly addressing each phase of project management process, the written presentation is augmented with many helpful checklists, forms and diagrams. You'll find case studies with detailed schedules, methods for developing and checking an estimate, tips for minimizing financial risks, and guidelines for maintaining effective control throughout both engineering and construction phases. A new chapter on personal performance, company culture, and project leadership addresses ways for improving communication within the project management team. Another new chapter covers contract planning strategies, including defining responsibilities, and illustrating various contract options. 6x9, Hardcover, 330 pp., Illus. Vissza