
By: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: January 14, 2021
The number of data centers in the United States continues to grow in response to the enormous amount of digital information stored and streamed. The massive computer power within these data centers generates heat, making efficient cooling a key building system requirement. Evaporative cooling towers are an integral part of many data center cooling systems. […]
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: October 25, 2019
Extend tower lifespan by restoring thermal performance and structural integrity
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: October 24, 2019
The next generation of factory-assembled cooling towers can be delivered up to 60 percent faster than field-erected towers and installed 80 percent faster. Recent developments in factory-assembled cooling tower technology are increasing the applications for so-called “package” towers supporting HVAC and industrial processes. Although field-erected towers have been preferred for power plants and industrial processes, today well-designed modular products suit […]
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: November 1, 2018
Certification helps prevent long-term losses from possible structural damage and interruption of business
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: July 11, 2018
When considering improvements to cooling towers, it’s important to perform an economic analysis of the options.
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: June 15, 2018
Cooling towers and heat exchangers address the special cooling requirements of refineries and chemical process plants
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: June 1, 2018
Industries that require process heat rejection often use field-erected cooling towers to keep pace with their heat load. Cooling
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: August 10, 2020
In April 2019, we reported on the innovative work performed at the LaPorte, TX demonstration natural gas power plant and testing facility owned and operated by NET Power, LLC, a Durham NC based energy group. The 50 MW power plant, which uses Marley NC® Cooling Towers, achieved first-fire of the world’s first large-scale supercritical carbon […]
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: September 23, 2019
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, […]
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: July 23, 2019
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 […]
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: May 9, 2019
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” […]
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: April 2, 2019
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 […]
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: March 19, 2019
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 […]
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: February 18, 2019
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 […]
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: January 3, 2019
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 […]
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: October 25, 2018
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 […]
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: September 24, 2018
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 […]
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: August 21, 2018
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 […]
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: August 6, 2018
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 […]
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: November 19, 2020
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SPX Corporation (NYSE:SPXC) today announced that Ankush Kumar, who joined the company in 2018 as President of the company’s HVAC Cooling business, has been appointed as an Executive Officer of the company. Mr. Kumar will also now assume leadership for SPX’s Process Cooling organization, giving him responsibility for all Cooling operations globally. “Ankush is […]
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: October 9, 2020
Certificates of Completion can be used toward continuing education credit Overland Park, Kan. – SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry leader in the design and manufacture of evaporative cooling towers, has announced its live Zoom webinar schedule for the fourth quarter of 2020 as part of its ongoing series. Engineers, mechanical contractors and […]
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: August 12, 2020
For Industrial Refrigeration Applications Using Ammonia Overland Park, Kan. – SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry leader in the design and manufacture of specialized heat exchangers, introduces the SGS brand IEC evaporative condenser, a blow-through condensing unit for industrial refrigeration applications, specifically designed and built to simplify installation for contractors and provide robust […]
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: February 10, 2020
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, announces the SGS PC Series Industrial Evaporator, an airside product for industrial refrigeration. SGS Refrigeration, Inc. was acquired by SPX Cooling Technologies in 2019. The PC Series Evaporator supports […]
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: February 10, 2020
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, introduces the Marley BasinGard Filter as part of its MarleyGard Water Management and Tower Protection Tools, available for new and existing factory-assembled, crossflow cooling towers. The BasinGard Filter maintains […]
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: February 10, 2020
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, introduces its new Marley MH Element Fluid Cooler, an induced-draft, crossflow closed-circuit cooling tower suitable for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), industrial and process cooling applications. Because of […]
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: January 28, 2020
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 feature new products and present educational sessions in Booth #3101 at the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Exposition (AHR Expo). AHR Expo takes place from Feb. 3-5, 2020, at […]
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: July 8, 2019
SGS is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial refrigeration products in the North American market.
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: June 20, 2019
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 […]
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: May 17, 2019
Annual program recognizes the
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: May 3, 2019
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. […]
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: February 22, 2019
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. […]
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: January 23, 2019
The new Marley DT Fluid Cooler models incorporate finned coils that expand thermal performance and permit dry operation
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: January 7, 2019
The new control panels simplify cooling tower installation, operation and data collection.
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: December 17, 2018
Visit Booth B1415 to see the new
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: November 20, 2018
Tower design incorporates…
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: November 9, 2018
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 […]
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: November 7, 2018
Visit Booth #1953 to see Marley® modular cooling towers
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: October 26, 2018
Overland Park, KS – SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry leader in the design and manufacture of e
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: October 4, 2018
Larger sizes with greater flow rates meet more process cooling demands and offer 60 percent faster delivery, 80 percent faster i
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: October 4, 2018
Large HVAC operations benefit from increased cooling capacity per cell and modular design reducing installation costs
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: October 2, 2018
See Marley cooling tower replacement parts and contractor training information at booth #26
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: July 1, 2019
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
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: May 19, 2019
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
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: May 6, 2019
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
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: April 5, 2019
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://dev-spx-cooling.pantheonsite.io/library/detail/natural-draft-cooling-tower-ring-replacement-profile
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: January 7, 2019
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.
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: December 17, 2018
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
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: December 17, 2018
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
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: October 24, 2018
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
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: September 1, 2018
Mark Pfeifer authored this article in Process Cooling magazine recommending practices for operating cooling towers in frigid temperatures. http://digitaladmin.bnpmedia.com/publication/?m=&l=1&i=518755&p=30&ver=html5
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: August 31, 2018
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
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: August 1, 2018
In Chiller and Cooling Best Practices, Glenn Brenneke outlines ways SPX Cooling uses customer feedback and its industry network to identify new product opportunities.
Read MoreBy: SPX Engineering Staff | Posted On: June 29, 2018
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.
Read More