Field mounted high flow cooling towers – PU / RM / OC series

Effective project planning requires site visits to get to know the workspaces, evaluate possible crane maneuvers, and identify obstacles that may be encountered. In addition, it is important to conduct inspections at the supplier to eliminate assembly errors and to verify materials well in advance of the start of the work, ensuring that nothing is missing during the assembly phase. To keep the project on budget and on schedule, it is essential to implement strategies such as soliciting bids from suppliers for critical items in the bid phase, making a good estimate of all items needed for project execution, and properly tracking purchase orders. It is also key to negotiate with suppliers during the bidding phase and avoid surprises on site that can lead to improvised purchases. Good planning, along with weekly reviews of project progress and regular site visits by a project manager, contribute significantly to ensuring that all stages are carried out effectively and according to plan. Finally, it is critical to adhere to the client’s design standards, especially with regard to stairways, as deviating from these standards can result in significant time losses due to the need to justify designs before client-imposed specifications are executed.

• Meet the customer’s expectations in terms of cooling, production standards and delivery times.
• Fit the tower in the space the customer has reserved for it.
• Comply with the deadlines indicated by the customer
• Maintain the sales margin at the end of the project.

The water temperature influences the choice of the material to be used in the filling; for example, PVC is suitable for temperatures around 65°C, while polypropylene (PP) is used at temperatures close to 85°C, also considering temperatures below freezing. In addition, water quality has a direct impact on material selection. On the other hand, it is important to take into account the estimated life of the tower: concrete towers usually have a longer service life than steel towers, although the lead times for concrete civil works are generally longer.

The design of large square cooling towers has to comply with the CTI standard. This is the most common standard for tower performance testing and is accepted in all countries where Torraval operates.

The process starts with the 3D design of the cooling tower and the manufacturing review before proceeding to the purchase of materials. This is followed by the fabrication of the required components. In addition, it is crucial to maintain good coordination in the delivery of the goods, especially for those shipments coming from abroad, such as from India, Turkey, Germany or Italy.

The risks associated with the construction of a field-assembled gantry tower are connected with improvisation in the project. To minimize errors, good planning of shutdown dates is recommended, which helps to ensure that each stage is executed effectively and efficiently.

To guarantee the success of the project and ensure quality at all stages, from design to installation and commissioning, it is essential to carry out periodic inspections of the assembly by the project manager. In addition, it is essential to use adequate machinery for the required movements, sparing no expense, and even consider the duplication of this machinery at specific times to maximize operations. Finally, working with subcontractors that meet the requirements of the project is also key to maintaining the quality and success of the project.