TP26-07 Lidar and High-Resolution Imaging for Evaluating Agng Cooling TowersAging cooling towers present unique challenges for inspection and maintenance, often due to limited access, outdated documentation, and structural degradation. This presentation highlights the use of laser scanning (LiDAR) and high resolution 360 degree imaging as powerful tools for non invasive evaluation. LiDAR enables precise capture of as built conditions, including structural and mechanical systems, while supporting the detection of tower

while only having a minimal impact on the thermal capacity of a cooling tower

higher water and energy costs

and explain the reasons why it is advantageous to include a cooling tower in many dry cooling applications

the city of Quebec experienced a large outbreak of legionnaire’s disease

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Revised April 2023

a wide berth

35 mm tube) were taken from below the fill area (cold water basin/air inlet/falling water)

design of the electrolysis cell

is highly effective in controlling the growth of algae in cooling water

The role of microbiology in determining the source of infection will be discussed along with examples of cases and their outcomes from hotels and healthcare facilities

rates of strength degradations are computed for critical components