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Focus on O&M: COOLING TOWERS

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The aggressive operating environment that cooling towers are subjected to can accelerate their deterioration in many unexpected ways. This article explores how the following environmental effects must be considered when developing measures to extend the service life of a cooling tower:

face=+Bold; Freeze-thaw deterioration. face=-Bold; Cooling towers in northern environments are exposed to cyclical freezing and thawing of wet concrete. When ice forms within the concrete, expansive forces can cause cracking and deterioration of the concrete matrix.

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