Open cooling tower cleaning
Equipment and cleaning agents for the cleaning and maintenance of water basins, collection tanks, air intake louvers, drift separators, and descaling the entire cooling system.
Open cooling towers are key components in HVAC and industrial cooling systems, responsible for rejecting heat through the evaporation of water. Due to constant exposure to air, water, and environmental contaminants, these systems will accumulate scale, biological growth, and other deposit types over time. This fouling will significantly reduce heat transfer efficiency and overall system performance. Regular cleaning and maintenance are essential to ensure optimal operation, conserve energy, and extend the lifespan of the equipment.
Open cooling towers are essential for maintaining stable temperatures and are often among the highest energy consumers in a building. Due to their environmental exposure, they are vulnerable to external contaminants such as leaves, insects, pollen, and other airborne pollutants. This fouling reduces efficiency, increases energy costs, and creates conditions favorable for harmful biological growth, including Legionella. Regular cleaning is therefore critical to ensure performance, safety, and cost-effectiveness. In short:
When open cooling towers become fouled, it can lead to a wide variety of problems and challenges. Below, you can find some of the effects of fouling in an open cooling tower system.
Keeping cooling towers clean is essential for maintaining peak efficiency. Depending on the scope – whether individual components or the entire system need to be cleaned – Goodway Benelux offers a range of tailored cleaning solutions.
Descaling the entire system (including fill)
When scaling, rust and biological deposits affect the entire open cooling tower loop, an online cleaning-in-place (CIP) procedure using Goodway® ScaleBreak descaling products can be performed. This method circulates the descaler through the system – via the existing pump circuit – including connected heat exchangers (e.g., chillers), without requiring system shutdown.
Waterbasin & collection tank cleaning
Water basins or central tanks are prone to contamination from biofilm, sludge, and microorganisms such as Legionella, even with water treatment in place. These contaminants can spread through the system, reducing efficiency. The Goodway® CTV-1501 cooling tower vacuum allows for effective cleaning without draining the basin, saving both water and time while minimizing downtime.
Air intake louvers & drift separators
Air intake louvers block debris and limit sunlight exposure to reduce microbial growth, but they are also quick to accumulate scale and biofilm. Fouling restricts airflow and promotes bacterial growth, compromising system performance and hygiene. Goodway Benelux offers specialized low-pressure cleaning systems with cleaning agents for effective maintenance. Drift separators minimize water loss and prevent aerosolized bacteria, including Legionella, from being released into the environment. Regular cleaning is essential to maintain hygiene and prevent health risks.
From pre-sales inquiries to technical support, Goodway Benelux is available to assist customers at every stage. The company also provides on-site support, training, and product demonstrations. Their dedicated sales representatives and project engineers are ready to answer questions and provide guidance throughout the entire process.