Course Overview
Cooling Towers are considered a vital element of the overall water-cooling system in power generation plants, as well as in process and petrochemical plants. The efficiency of cooling towers relies on the accurate and reliable information on the outdoor wet bulb temperature, required to avoid cooling tower increased water and energy usage and reduced lifetime of fans and pumps. Operations of cooling towers in general faces many safety and health challenges related to the use of water, which requires continuous control of corrosion rate and microbiological growth, the corresponding chemical and physical water treatments represent important element in the overall energy consumption.

This WorkmanSkills Cooling Towers training course will cover many important aspects of cooling tower process control, correct operation and water management. Methods of efficiency improvement of the cooling tower operation will be explained and discussed. Best practices for preventive and corrective maintenance as well as problem solving, and troubleshooting will be illustrated through several real-world case studies and presented in the form of workshops. Maintenance and repair of the auxiliary mechanical equipment such as fans and pumps will be explained in detail.
Participants on the Cooling Towers training course will develop the following competencies:

• Better understanding of cooling tower technologies
• Understanding water treatments effective methods
• Understanding chemical reaction inside cooling towers
• Knowledge about effective operation and maintenance of cooling towers
• Complete understanding of water treatment and its impact on performance
• Knowledge to perform effective inspection & preventive maintenance of equipment 
• Skill to perform RBI and FMEA for cooling towers, most modern and new techniques​

This WorkmanSkills Cooling Towers training course covers essential skills in operation and maintenance of cooling towers including normal operation and intermittent operation with start-ups and shutdowns. Procedures for preventive and corrective maintenance programs will also be explained, including water treatment required for achieving high efficiency of operation as well as the safety and mechanical integrity of equipment. The training course will provide guidelines for solving and troubleshooting of problems encountered in everyday practice.

Course Benefits
By attending this WorkmanSkills training course, delegates will be able to:

• Explain of the role of cooling tower in the plant’s overall water-cooling system
• Understand of the operation and efficiency of different types of cooling towers
• Understand elements of safety of chemical and physical water treatment
• Perform monitoring and record keeping
• Identify of important steps in inspection of cooling towers
• Recommend the best practices for preventive maintenance of cooling tower

Target Audience:
This WorkmanSkills training is ideal for wide range of engineering/maintenance professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Engineers and Technicians in Process Plants
• Cooling Tower Operators and Supervisors
• Technical Personnel in Charge of Maintenance and Repair
• Technicians and Operators dealing with HVAC Installations

How will this Training Course be Presented?
This Workmanskills training course will utilize a variety of proven learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the information presented. 

Course Outlines
Module 1: Overview of Cooling Towers and Applications

• Cooling Towers Types and System Configurations
• Main Construction Elements
• Essential cooling tower treatments
• Why treat the waters?
• Explain the cyclic process in cooling towers
• Associated Equipment: Air Fans and Circulating Water Pumps
• Installation Considerations: Re-circulation and Environmental Issues
• Cooling Tower Accessories and Options; Filters and Vortex Breakers

Module 2: Operation and Efficiency

• Cooling Load Profile, Water Temperature Range, Approach and Drift Loss
• Define efficiency in cooling towers
• Operation of Cooling Towers: Regular and Intermittent Use: Year-Round Plan
• Modern controls and techniques in cooling towers
• PLC and DCS explanation for cooling towers control systems
• Water quality requirements and how to measure
• Cooling Tower Start Up & Shut Down: Efficiency of Operation
• Efficiency Considerations: Ways to Improve Overall Performance

Module 3: Operation and Water Management

• Cooling Water Quality Management: Treatment and Monitoring
• Water Treatment System Controls: Chemical Dosing
• Bleed-Off Water Quality Control
• Secondary efficiency measure
• Concentration ratio measurement
• Cathodic protection techniques to increase life time
• Modern coating techniques  

Module 4: Water Treatment and Control

• Corrosion: Causes, Problems and Prevention Methods
• Chemical Water Treatment: Inhibitors and Passive Methods: DCC Control
• Explain Basic motors types in Cooling towers
• Proper connection for all accessories (Electrical, Instrumentation)
• Grounding connection
• Physical Water Treatment Methods: Filtration Systems and Efficiency

Module 5: Maintenance, Repairs and Troubleshooting

• Maintenance & Repair: Routine and Preventive Best Practices
• Inspection Check List for Mechanical Equipment: Fans and Pumps
• Applying FMEA, DFMEA and PFMEA modern techniques to extend life time
• Safe operation as per manufactures
• Different tests must be applied for all auxiliary systems
• Risk Management of Cooling Tower System
• Occupational Health & Safety Considerations

​The Certificate
Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course