77-02: Proper Start Up of Cooling Towers Systems - Prevent Initial Corrosion an

The initial startup of a new recirculating cooling tower system can either result in a substantial reduction in the life expectancy of the heat exchangers and it can cause difficulties in maintaining heat transfer just weeks after startup or, it can provide trouble free operation and long life to the equipment. This depends largely on how you prepare for and carry out the ini­tial startup. This preparation is based on the knowledge of what the system contains, how it is handled, during construction, and how it is treated during those first critical weeks of operation.