An emerging “middle class” means the demands for air conditioning and the people who make AC possible are growing dramatically. The global middle class has nearly doubled in size over the past decade, with an estimated 3.2 billion people by 2020 and 4.9 billion by 2030. With affluence comes the desire for more creature comforts, […]

Are you confident your cooling tower fan performance measurements are accurate? The most reliable tests are conducted in a lab test cell under controlled conditions using precision instruments. Field-conducted air flow tests can be impacted by several factors, including the number and locations of air velocity readings, inlet/outlet obstructions unique to the installation, and static […]

Third-party sound testing is essential to verifying noise levels because published sound data are often confusing and can mislead product specifiers and end users. Urban and industrial development continues to increase around the globe, leading to a growing number of noise control regulations. In response, building designers and owners strive to be “good corporate citizens” […]

Historically, power plants have accounted for a significant amount of our carbon emissions. But, could it be possible for power plants to capture all of their carbon emissions economically? NET Power says it is, and with no extra cost attached. The company’s idea for capturing and utilizing the carbon dioxide from combustion could revolutionize the […]

A handful of power transmission technologies are available for cooling towers and each has advantages and disadvantages. Gear drives are used commonly across all cooling tower power levels, offering high efficiency (near 96%), moderate initial cost and low lifetime operating costs. Because the gears are protected by thick, casted shells, gear drives are well suited to […]

When operating cooling towers in subfreezing temperatures, avoid complications by following these 5 principles: 1. Always maintain a heat load. Without a heat load, water flowing through the tower will equalize at the air wet-bulb temperature and form ice. Excessive ice can impede airflow and damage the fill. 2. Maintain the tower’s water flow rate […]

Engineers must choose from a variety of stainless steel types when configuring a package cooling tower. Type 301L stainless steel (SS), Type 304 SS, even Type 316 SS may be selectable options for tower structure and components, including cold water basins, when additional corrosion protection beyond galvanized steel is desired. Understanding the different material attributes […]

Many service contractors and cooling tower owners take a “squeaky wheel” approach when it comes to maintenance and repair. They replace a component only after it breaks, or they perform a repair when a component failure is imminent. How can service providers provide more value? Take a proactive approach to maintaining cooling towers. Diagnosing maintenance […]

Used in combination with chillers to provide comfort cooling in large residential, commercial and industrial buildings, or as a direct cooling system for industrial processes, cooling towers are important components of many heat removal systems. As a result, downtime or outages due to unplanned maintenance issues or damage from external factors can be costly. Events […]

In this blog, we’ve discussed how equipment generating sound can pose significant challenges for communities and businesses, and we outlined steps to reduce sound. Sound reduction is, of course, one of the leading initiatives among cooling tower owners to improve community relations. What’s another notable way to be a good neighbor? Plume abatement. Under certain […]

Noise issues from heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment are a big challenge for communities and businesses. Government and industry are faced with increasingly stringent and strictly enforced noise regulations. While a concern anywhere, some applications pose greater noise challenges, including medical facilities, universities, office buildings, hotels and residential areas. For applications where sound […]

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Overland Park, Kan. – SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry leader in the design and manufacture of cooling towers and other specialized heat exchangers, announces a new, continuing video series covering best practices for installing the MarleyNC Cooling Tower. The first four episodes are now available, with additional installments to publish in the […]

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Overland Park, Kan. – SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry leader in the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers and air-cooled heat exchangers, will showcase its mobile display trailer with displays of field-erected cooling tower components during the upcoming Fuel Ethanol Workshop, June 10-12, 2019, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. […]

Overland Park, Kan. – SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry leader in the design and manufacture of cooling towers and other specialized heat exchangers, announces Marley® MBX EZ Pack Fill has been selected as a winner of Plant Engineering magazine’s Product of the Year (POY) awards in the Maintenance Tools and Equipment category. […]

The new Marley DT Fluid Cooler models incorporate finned coils that expand thermal performance and permit dry operation

The new control panels simplify cooling tower installation, operation and data collection.

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Overland Park, Kansas. – SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry leader in the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers and air-cooled heat exchangers, announces the release of an informational video that describes the differences in size and capacity between three Marley® NC® cooling tower model platforms: the Marley NC8407 – a single-story […]

Visit Booth #1953 to see Marley® modular cooling towers

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Larger sizes with greater flow rates meet more process cooling demands and offer 60 percent faster delivery, 80 percent faster i

Large HVAC operations benefit from increased cooling capacity per cell and modular design reducing installation costs

See Marley cooling tower replacement parts and contractor training information at booth #26

Jerome Jennings helps alleviate maintenance and service issues by outlining common pain points and gear drive solutions in Process Cooling magazine. https://www.process-cooling.com/articles/89749-cooling-tower-gearbox-tips

The efficient-to-install Marley MD Everest and NC Everest Cooling Towers expand cooling capacity compared to typical single-cell, factory-assembled cooling towers. For more info on these modular systems and energy savings, read our article inEnvironmental Leader. Sponsored Article: Modular Cooling Tower Technology Gains Traction with Building Owners and Energy Managers

The Mechanical Contractors Association published our case study with SPX rep Midwest Machinery and HVAC contractor Integrated Facilities Services, which highlights an award-winning project for a St. Louis County government building that remained operational through a time-efficient Marley NC Cooling Tower installation. IFS Replaces Cooling Towers Without Disrupting Government Offices

In this article, originally published in the FirstEnergy Generation Online newsletter, read how the SPX Cooling reconstruction team helped FirstEnergy extend cooling tower life at Fort Martin Power Station. https://spxcooling.com/library/detail/natural-draft-cooling-tower-ring-replacement-profile

UK-based magazine ACR News published our Q&A article, surveying engineers and design experts, that explains how cooling towers can contribute to successful LEED projects and other sustainability initiatives.

Robert Swafford, SPX, and David McDaniel, Digitrol, outline the importance of preventive maintenance and offer cooling tower inspection tips. https://www.manufacturing.net/article/2018/10/maintain-cooling-towers-minimize-equipment-or-component-failure

This article, published by SPX staff via Engineering.com, explores five different controls options that prevent damage to cooling tower components caused by excessive vibration. https://www.engineering.com/AdvancedManufacturing/ArticleID/17887/Vibration-Management-Five-Options-for-Monitoring-and-Protecting-Cooling-Tower-Components.aspx

Belt Drive, Gear Drive or Direct Drive? Jerome Jennings discusses first cost versus operating costs in Power Transmission Engineering. Cooling Tower Components: Pros and Cons

Doug Bougher and Kent Martens contributed this article, which discusses the benefits of using cooling towers in data centers, to Engineered Systems.

Mark Pfeifer authored this article in Process Cooling magazine recommending practices for operating cooling towers in frigid temperatures. http://digitaladmin.bnpmedia.com/publication/?i=518755&ver=html5&p=1#%7B%22page%22:30,%22issue_id%22:518755%7D

MCAA Smart Solutions recognizes that careful collaboration between SPX Cooling, Herman Goldner (mechanical contractor), Dyna-Tech Corporation (rep firm), Erickson Inc. (helicopter) and others made for a successful cooling tower installation in a high-traffic area. Herman Goldner Keeps Costs Low and Efficiency High with SPX Cooling Tower

In Chiller and Cooling Best Practices, Glenn Brenneke outlines ways SPX Cooling uses customer feedback and its industry network to identify new product opportunities.

Many oil and gas refineries and other process cooling facilities use cooling towers that are approaching the end of their service life. Our article in Oil & Gas Product News helps you explore options to determine the most suitable cooling solution.