Water Treatment Strategies for Evaporative Cooling Systems

The primary goal of this investigation was to provide long term laboratory test data to assess the longevity of an evaporatively-cooled condensing unit (ECCU) and to provide recommendations for operation and maintenance of the system to maintain performance and energy efficiency. A secondary objective was to evaluate water management strategies to minimize the use of bleed water and reduce the water consumption of the system. A laboratory evaluation will take place to test the efficiency.