There are lots of different types of cooling towers that are used to provide efficient heat exchange in industrial and commercial cooling processes. Selecting the best tower system for your application or process requires careful consideration. In this plant selection guide the specialists at Water Treatment Services review the most popular types of cooling tower system looking at their design, how they work, where they are commonly used, and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Recognising the different types of corrosion in water systems, understanding how and why they occur, and their effect on system metallurgy is an essential stage in the development of any effective water treatment programme for the control of corrosion in steam, cooling and closed systems.
Controlling boiler blowdown in industrial steam generators is an important process used to manage the build-up of suspended solids and so control the formation of scale, corrosion, and wet steam carryover. In this guide the experts at Water Treatment Services consider the operation of steam generators looking specifically at blowdown, what it is, how it can be used to improve operational performance and energy efficiency, and factors that need to be considered to optimise blowdown rates.
Managing boiler carryover in steam generating systems is an essential engineering process required to maintain steam purity and boiler system performance. In this expert guide the boiler specialists at Water Treatment Services review the management of industrial steam generating systems looking specifically at the impact of carryover, what causes it, why it needs to be managed and how to control it.
Expert cooling tower maintenance and engineering support.
Water Treatment Services is a leading UK water and environmental engineering services company offering expert cooling tower maintenance, engineering repairs and refurbishment solutions for all industrial and commercial cooling systems, towers and evaporative condensers.
Our cooling tower engineering and on-going service contracts are carried out by experienced specialists trained to deliver a comprehensive range of services.
Operating throughout the UK and Ireland our water treatment and engineering solutions have been developed to optimise thermal performance, improve reliability, extend asset life-cycles and ensure client safety and regulatory compliance obligations are fulfilled.
Cooling tower maintenance and engineering support solutions
Our water cooling tower maintenance, engineering repair and refurbishment solutions offer a number of important benefits including:
Cooling Tower Experts
Engineering specialists trained to deliver a comprehensive range of cooling tower maintenance, repair and refurbishment solutions to optimise thermal performance, improve reliability, and extend asset life-cycles on all types of towers.
Comprehensive Service Plans
Comprehensive service plans and technical support to ensure cooling towers operate efficiently and comply mechanically, chemically and microbiologically with the Health & Safety Executives ACOP L8 and HSG274 Part 1.
Energy Efficiency Optimisation
Expert investigation and analysis to optimise thermal performance and energy efficiency of cooling towers, cooling systems, HVAC and heat transfer processes.
Regulatory Compliance Support
Full cooling system compliance solutions to meet the legal standards set by the Health & Safety Executive in their ACOP L8 and HSG274 Part 1.
Water Treatment Servicing
Comprehensive cooling tower water treatment service plans using the latest high performance technologies, water softeners and control equipment … cooling water treatment →
Monitoring & Validation
Latest water analysis equipment to monitor and validate cooling system treatment programme performance.
Laboratory Water Testing
Laboratory testing for Legionella bacteria, other waterborne pathogens and a range of chemical parameters to ensure your monitoring programmes are accurate and relevant … legionella testing →
Full national UK coverage
With offices in London serving the South and South East England, Manchester (North West), Birmingham (Midlands), Bristol (South East England and Wales), Leeds (North and North East) and Glasgow (Scotland), supported by regional teams of trained technicians and specialist engineers, we can offer comprehensive cooling tower maintenance, repair and engineering solutions to businesses throughout the UK and Ireland.
Contact Water Treatment Services today to learn how our engineering and water treatment solutions can help you. To speak with one of our experts call us on 0330 223 31 31 or simply use this button.
Cooling towers and evaporative condensers are used in a wide variety of commercial, industrial and process applications. They are designed to transfer heat away from a manufacturing or industrial process or an internal environment as efficiently as possible and then disperse that unwanted heat energy in to the atmosphere. Cooling towers do this either by allowing the water used as part of its cooling system to evaporate, thereby releasing energy, or by using air to cool the working liquids.
Where are cooling towers used?
Cooling towers and evaporative condensers are typically found in power stations, petrochemical plants, oil refineries, data centres, hotels, offices and other commercial buildings and manufacturing facilities. The size of the towers varies hugely, from small compact units which sit on the roof of an office or factory to huge, free-standing hyperboloid towers typical of power stations, which can be up to 200 metres high.
Large concrete hyperboloid cooling towers.
Maintaining thermal performance and reliability
As with any structure or item of plant or machinery in a factory or business, cooling towers should be inspected regularly to ensure that they continue to perform in the way intended. Deteriorating components and equipment can soon start to impact on how efficiently your factory processes or business is operating, and a cooling tower which has totally failed could shut down production entirely.
Legionella control and ACOP L8 compliance
Another significant consideration that must be fully addressed is the health and safety dangers posed by dirty and poorly managed cooling towers. Towers and evaporative cooling systems have been implicated in several significant outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease, a serious, potentially fatal lung condition. They are considered high risk by the Health & Safety Executive and special precautions need to be taken.
Because of this there are strict tower registration and legionella control requirements in place designed to protect the safety of employees and others and these must be followed. Failure to do so could have serious consequences and may lead to prosecution and significant fines for owners and operators of cooling towers.
Expert cooling tower inspections
The experienced and skilled engineers at Water Treatment Services can be called on to inspect, maintain and service your cooling towers, whether on an on-going basis, to pick up on any issues which could develop into a major problem, or because a situation has occurred which has required the towers to be shut down.
During a cooling tower inspection, our engineers will look at the integrity of the tower structure as a whole, they will also examine the internal components and cooling water systems and how these are treated. Additionally they will review the overall performance and heat transfer efficiencies of the tower to ensure it is operating safely and effectively.
Our engineers typically take photographs as part of the initial inspection process, and feedback all results to the client in a comprehensive written report. The client can then use this information to target where they should be concentrating repairs, or highlight any areas in the cooling tower which are a cause for concern and require further action.
Why is cooling tower maintenance important?
Cooling towers are there to do one job only – provide cooling. Should your cooling tower fail because of poor maintenance, then the entire business operation could be compromised, especially if the cooling is critical to a manufacturing process or required to provide environmental temperature control.
Regular cooling tower maintenance will also improve operational efficiencies and prolong the lifespan of your towers, avoiding the need for a costly replacement until absolutely necessary.
Effective tower maintenance procedures will also minimise the risks of bacteria growing in the cooling water systems. Legionella, the bacteria responsible for the potentially deadly respiratory condition, Legionnaires’ disease is often linked with water cooling towers which are considered a high legionella risk. Legionnaires’ disease can be fatal, and companies which have or operate cooling towers on their premises have a legal obligation to register them with their local council, and to monitor and maintain their cooling towers to protect public health.
How to register cooling towers with your local council
Under the Notification of Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers Regulations 1992, if your building or site uses a cooling tower or evaporative condenser you need to write to your local council to tell them about it. The only exceptions to this are when the tower contains no water that’s exposed to the air, or the water or electrical supplies have been disconnected. Additionally, if you make any changes to the tower you also need to write to your council straight away.
What are the legionella laws for cooling towers?
Cooling towers and evaporative cooling systems have been implicated in a number of serious outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease and are considered by the Health & Safety Executive to be high risk. To control the risks from Legionella bacteria tower owners and operators must assess the risks posed and implement suitable precautions to protect employees and others from harm. The HSE’s Approved Code of Practice ACOP L8 and their supporting health and safety guidance document HSG274 Part 1 provides clear instruction and advice on what measures need to be taken. Both documents are essential reading for any duty holder, responsible person, owner or operator of a cooling tower.
Maintaining energy efficiency and optimising costs
In addition to the important public health aspects, studies have shown that a water cooling tower which is poorly maintained can become energy inefficient, costing you money. Energy costs rise by approximately 5% to 6% for every degree Celsius more in temperature. Therefore, keeping up with a maintenance programme on your cooling towers could save around 15% in your annual energy costs, partially offsetting the cost of doing the maintenance in the first place.
What does cooling tower maintenance and servicing involve?
The first step in any good cooling tower maintenance and servicing programme is to take stock of what type of cooling towers you have, how large they are, how old they are, system volumes, cooling loads, general cleanliness and a whole host of other factors.
There is no one “correct” maintenance regime for a cooling tower, and each business will have to develop their own maintenance procedures based on their specific circumstances. There are however some standard elements which usually form part of any cooling tower maintenance schedule.
First, our cooling tower engineering specialists will take an overview of the cooling units as a whole, looking for any obvious issues which might have arisen since the last inspection. Before taking a closer look at the tower, safe access must be provided and everything must be switched off and disconnected to ensure the safety of the maintenance team.
The team can then clear away any debris which has accumulated in the filters and tower pack, check for cracks and splits and look for moss, slimes and the build-up of scale. Once these visual inspections are complete, the team can then move onto checking the water supply level, flow control valves and filters, gear box and the performance of moving parts such as shaft bearings and fans; look for problems with tension and check oil levels if appropriate.
The frequency of maintenance will often depend on the type of cooling tower and how often it is used, but in many operations it is typically carried out quarterly. Record keeping is also an essential part of the maintenance process and noting down exactly what was done and when can keep you on the right side of the law when it comes to health and safety legislation, and in particular the control of Legionella bacteria and compliance with the HSE’s ACOP L8.
Water testing of cooling towers
Even though maintenance and servicing might be a quarterly activity, your ACOP L8 legionella control procedures will require more regular testing of the water flowing through your cooling towers.
Microbial testing of cooling water
The UK’s Health and Safety Executive recommend that microbial testing for general levels of bacteria in cooling towers should be carried out weekly. These tests can be done using dip slides and an incubator which will help to give tower operators a good indication of the overall cleanliness of the cooling tower waters and if they are under microbial control.
However, you should remember that dip slide testing at monthly or longer intervals will not pick-up rapid increases in microbial growth that can occur during the late spring to early autumn. This is when temperature conditions are more favourable to the growth of Legionella bacteria.
Laboratory legionella testing for cooling towers
Routine laboratory legionella testing of cooling tower waters should be carried out at least quarterly, but more frequently under certain circumstances including:
Identification of potential sources of bacteria during an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease
When commissioning a cooling tower or establishing a new or modified water treatment programme. Here testing should initially be carried out weekly and the frequency reviewed when it can be shown that the cooling tower system is under control.
If a legionella-positive sample is found, more frequent testing may be required as part of the review of the system risk assessment, to help establish the source of the contamination and when the system is back under control.
Where the legionella risk assessment recommends more frequent legionella testing is needed, for example if the tower is located close to a hospital or care home (susceptible populations).
Often, a complete shut down is not required for water sampling to take place. Best practice is that the legionella sampling is done at the same place, at the same time of day, at specified periods to allow for realistic comparisons.
Any changes detected during water sampling might be the first indication that the water systems are out of microbial control and that maintenance issues are developing with your cooling tower. Those people in your organisation responsible for carrying out the water testing and record keeping should be in close contact with the water treatment contractor or in-house maintenance team so that they can quickly alert them to any problems so that remedial actions can be taken as soon as possible.
Minimising disruption caused by cooling tower maintenance
Some degree of disruption is inevitable when carrying out proactive maintenance or cooling tower repairs, but this scheduled disruption should be weighed against the inconvenience of having to shut down your facility because the towers have become contaminated with Legionella bacteria, they have developed a fault or even failed.
Many businesses choose to schedule their cooling tower maintenance for weekends, when they are not being used or at periods of the year when the factory shuts down to permit maintenance throughout the whole plant, not just on the cooling towers.
Spares and replacement parts
It also makes sense to keep a stock of the spare parts which are most commonly replaced during maintenance on site, or ask Water Treatment Services to stock them for you so they are available within hours when needed.
Despite what the original manufacturers of your cooling towers might tell you, it’s rarely necessary to buy original parts from the manufacturer as compatible parts will work just as well, as long as they are made to the same or better quality standards. Having a skilled in-house maintenance team, or using a specialist cooling tower contractor like Water Treatment Services to carry out the tower maintenance and servicing each time will also cut servicing time as technicians become familiar with the set-up of your cooling systems and its quirks.
Specialist water cooling tower maintenance and repair solutions
With offices in London serving the South and South East England, Manchester (North West), Birmingham (Midlands), Bristol (South East England and Wales), Leeds (North and North East) and Glasgow (Scotland), supported by regional teams of trained technicians, engineers and water treatment specialists, we can offer professional cooling tower maintenance, repair and servicing solutions to businesses throughout the UK and Ireland.
Contact us today for more information or for your FREE, no obligation quote.
There are lots of different types of cooling towers that are used to provide efficient heat exchange in industrial and commercial cooling processes. Selecting the best tower system for your application or process requires careful consideration. In this plant selection guide the specialists at Water Treatment Services review the most popular types of cooling tower system looking at their design, how they work, where they are commonly used, and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Recognising the different types of corrosion in water systems, understanding how and why they occur, and their effect on system metallurgy is an essential stage in the development of any effective water treatment programme for the control of corrosion in steam, cooling and closed systems.
Controlling boiler blowdown in industrial steam generators is an important process used to manage the build-up of suspended solids and so control the formation of scale, corrosion, and wet steam carryover. In this guide the experts at Water Treatment Services consider the operation of steam generators looking specifically at blowdown, what it is, how it can be used to improve operational performance and energy efficiency, and factors that need to be considered to optimise blowdown rates.
Managing boiler carryover in steam generating systems is an essential engineering process required to maintain steam purity and boiler system performance. In this expert guide the boiler specialists at Water Treatment Services review the management of industrial steam generating systems looking specifically at the impact of carryover, what causes it, why it needs to be managed and how to control it.
Expert cooling tower maintenance and engineering support.
Water Treatment Services is a leading UK water and environmental engineering services company offering expert cooling tower maintenance, engineering repairs and refurbishment solutions for all industrial and commercial cooling systems, towers and evaporative condensers.
Our cooling tower engineering and on-going service contracts are carried out by experienced specialists trained to deliver a comprehensive range of services.
Operating throughout the UK and Ireland our water treatment and engineering solutions have been developed to optimise thermal performance, improve reliability, extend asset life-cycles and ensure client safety and regulatory compliance obligations are fulfilled.
Cooling tower maintenance and engineering support solutions
Our water cooling tower maintenance, engineering repair and refurbishment solutions offer a number of important benefits including:
Cooling Tower Experts
Engineering specialists trained to deliver a comprehensive range of cooling tower maintenance, repair and refurbishment solutions to optimise thermal performance, improve reliability, and extend asset life-cycles on all types of towers.
Comprehensive Service Plans
Comprehensive service plans and technical support to ensure cooling towers operate efficiently and comply mechanically, chemically and microbiologically with the Health & Safety Executives ACOP L8 and HSG274 Part 1.
Energy Efficiency Optimisation
Expert investigation and analysis to optimise thermal performance and energy efficiency of cooling towers, cooling systems, HVAC and heat transfer processes.
Regulatory Compliance Support
Full cooling system compliance solutions to meet the legal standards set by the Health & Safety Executive in their ACOP L8 and HSG274 Part 1.
Water Treatment Servicing
Comprehensive cooling tower water treatment service plans using the latest high performance technologies, water softeners and control equipment … cooling water treatment →
Monitoring & Validation
Latest water analysis equipment to monitor and validate cooling system treatment programme performance.
Laboratory Water Testing
Laboratory testing for Legionella bacteria, other waterborne pathogens and a range of chemical parameters to ensure your monitoring programmes are accurate and relevant … legionella testing →
Full national UK coverage
With offices in London serving the South and South East England, Manchester (North West), Birmingham (Midlands), Bristol (South East England and Wales), Leeds (North and North East) and Glasgow (Scotland), supported by regional teams of trained technicians and specialist engineers, we can offer comprehensive cooling tower maintenance, repair and engineering solutions to businesses throughout the UK and Ireland.
Contact Water Treatment Services today to learn how our engineering and water treatment solutions can help you. To speak with one of our experts call us on 0330 223 31 31 or simply use this button.
Cooling towers and evaporative condensers are used in a wide variety of commercial, industrial and process applications. They are designed to transfer heat away from a manufacturing or industrial process or an internal environment as efficiently as possible and then disperse that unwanted heat energy in to the atmosphere. Cooling towers do this either by allowing the water used as part of its cooling system to evaporate, thereby releasing energy, or by using air to cool the working liquids.
Where are cooling towers used?
Cooling towers and evaporative condensers are typically found in power stations, petrochemical plants, oil refineries, data centres, hotels, offices and other commercial buildings and manufacturing facilities. The size of the towers varies hugely, from small compact units which sit on the roof of an office or factory to huge, free-standing hyperboloid towers typical of power stations, which can be up to 200 metres high.
Large concrete hyperboloid cooling towers.
Maintaining thermal performance and reliability
As with any structure or item of plant or machinery in a factory or business, cooling towers should be inspected regularly to ensure that they continue to perform in the way intended. Deteriorating components and equipment can soon start to impact on how efficiently your factory processes or business is operating, and a cooling tower which has totally failed could shut down production entirely.
Legionella control and ACOP L8 compliance
Another significant consideration that must be fully addressed is the health and safety dangers posed by dirty and poorly managed cooling towers. Towers and evaporative cooling systems have been implicated in several significant outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease, a serious, potentially fatal lung condition. They are considered high risk by the Health & Safety Executive and special precautions need to be taken.
Because of this there are strict tower registration and legionella control requirements in place designed to protect the safety of employees and others and these must be followed. Failure to do so could have serious consequences and may lead to prosecution and significant fines for owners and operators of cooling towers.
Expert cooling tower inspections
The experienced and skilled engineers at Water Treatment Services can be called on to inspect, maintain and service your cooling towers, whether on an on-going basis, to pick up on any issues which could develop into a major problem, or because a situation has occurred which has required the towers to be shut down.
During a cooling tower inspection, our engineers will look at the integrity of the tower structure as a whole, they will also examine the internal components and cooling water systems and how these are treated. Additionally they will review the overall performance and heat transfer efficiencies of the tower to ensure it is operating safely and effectively.
Our engineers typically take photographs as part of the initial inspection process, and feedback all results to the client in a comprehensive written report. The client can then use this information to target where they should be concentrating repairs, or highlight any areas in the cooling tower which are a cause for concern and require further action.
Why is cooling tower maintenance important?
Cooling towers are there to do one job only – provide cooling. Should your cooling tower fail because of poor maintenance, then the entire business operation could be compromised, especially if the cooling is critical to a manufacturing process or required to provide environmental temperature control.
Regular cooling tower maintenance will also improve operational efficiencies and prolong the lifespan of your towers, avoiding the need for a costly replacement until absolutely necessary.
Effective tower maintenance procedures will also minimise the risks of bacteria growing in the cooling water systems. Legionella, the bacteria responsible for the potentially deadly respiratory condition, Legionnaires’ disease is often linked with water cooling towers which are considered a high legionella risk. Legionnaires’ disease can be fatal, and companies which have or operate cooling towers on their premises have a legal obligation to register them with their local council, and to monitor and maintain their cooling towers to protect public health.
How to register cooling towers with your local council
Under the Notification of Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers Regulations 1992, if your building or site uses a cooling tower or evaporative condenser you need to write to your local council to tell them about it. The only exceptions to this are when the tower contains no water that’s exposed to the air, or the water or electrical supplies have been disconnected. Additionally, if you make any changes to the tower you also need to write to your council straight away.
What are the legionella laws for cooling towers?
Cooling towers and evaporative cooling systems have been implicated in a number of serious outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease and are considered by the Health & Safety Executive to be high risk. To control the risks from Legionella bacteria tower owners and operators must assess the risks posed and implement suitable precautions to protect employees and others from harm. The HSE’s Approved Code of Practice ACOP L8 and their supporting health and safety guidance document HSG274 Part 1 provides clear instruction and advice on what measures need to be taken. Both documents are essential reading for any duty holder, responsible person, owner or operator of a cooling tower.
Maintaining energy efficiency and optimising costs
In addition to the important public health aspects, studies have shown that a water cooling tower which is poorly maintained can become energy inefficient, costing you money. Energy costs rise by approximately 5% to 6% for every degree Celsius more in temperature. Therefore, keeping up with a maintenance programme on your cooling towers could save around 15% in your annual energy costs, partially offsetting the cost of doing the maintenance in the first place.
What does cooling tower maintenance and servicing involve?
The first step in any good cooling tower maintenance and servicing programme is to take stock of what type of cooling towers you have, how large they are, how old they are, system volumes, cooling loads, general cleanliness and a whole host of other factors.
There is no one “correct” maintenance regime for a cooling tower, and each business will have to develop their own maintenance procedures based on their specific circumstances. There are however some standard elements which usually form part of any cooling tower maintenance schedule.
First, our cooling tower engineering specialists will take an overview of the cooling units as a whole, looking for any obvious issues which might have arisen since the last inspection. Before taking a closer look at the tower, safe access must be provided and everything must be switched off and disconnected to ensure the safety of the maintenance team.
The team can then clear away any debris which has accumulated in the filters and tower pack, check for cracks and splits and look for moss, slimes and the build-up of scale. Once these visual inspections are complete, the team can then move onto checking the water supply level, flow control valves and filters, gear box and the performance of moving parts such as shaft bearings and fans; look for problems with tension and check oil levels if appropriate.
The frequency of maintenance will often depend on the type of cooling tower and how often it is used, but in many operations it is typically carried out quarterly. Record keeping is also an essential part of the maintenance process and noting down exactly what was done and when can keep you on the right side of the law when it comes to health and safety legislation, and in particular the control of Legionella bacteria and compliance with the HSE’s ACOP L8.
Water testing of cooling towers
Even though maintenance and servicing might be a quarterly activity, your ACOP L8 legionella control procedures will require more regular testing of the water flowing through your cooling towers.
Microbial testing of cooling water
The UK’s Health and Safety Executive recommend that microbial testing for general levels of bacteria in cooling towers should be carried out weekly. These tests can be done using dip slides and an incubator which will help to give tower operators a good indication of the overall cleanliness of the cooling tower waters and if they are under microbial control.
However, you should remember that dip slide testing at monthly or longer intervals will not pick-up rapid increases in microbial growth that can occur during the late spring to early autumn. This is when temperature conditions are more favourable to the growth of Legionella bacteria.
Laboratory legionella testing for cooling towers
Routine laboratory legionella testing of cooling tower waters should be carried out at least quarterly, but more frequently under certain circumstances including:
Identification of potential sources of bacteria during an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease
When commissioning a cooling tower or establishing a new or modified water treatment programme. Here testing should initially be carried out weekly and the frequency reviewed when it can be shown that the cooling tower system is under control.
If a legionella-positive sample is found, more frequent testing may be required as part of the review of the system risk assessment, to help establish the source of the contamination and when the system is back under control.
Where the legionella risk assessment recommends more frequent legionella testing is needed, for example if the tower is located close to a hospital or care home (susceptible populations).
Often, a complete shut down is not required for water sampling to take place. Best practice is that the legionella sampling is done at the same place, at the same time of day, at specified periods to allow for realistic comparisons.
Any changes detected during water sampling might be the first indication that the water systems are out of microbial control and that maintenance issues are developing with your cooling tower. Those people in your organisation responsible for carrying out the water testing and record keeping should be in close contact with the water treatment contractor or in-house maintenance team so that they can quickly alert them to any problems so that remedial actions can be taken as soon as possible.
Minimising disruption caused by cooling tower maintenance
Some degree of disruption is inevitable when carrying out proactive maintenance or cooling tower repairs, but this scheduled disruption should be weighed against the inconvenience of having to shut down your facility because the towers have become contaminated with Legionella bacteria, they have developed a fault or even failed.
Many businesses choose to schedule their cooling tower maintenance for weekends, when they are not being used or at periods of the year when the factory shuts down to permit maintenance throughout the whole plant, not just on the cooling towers.
Spares and replacement parts
It also makes sense to keep a stock of the spare parts which are most commonly replaced during maintenance on site, or ask Water Treatment Services to stock them for you so they are available within hours when needed.
Despite what the original manufacturers of your cooling towers might tell you, it’s rarely necessary to buy original parts from the manufacturer as compatible parts will work just as well, as long as they are made to the same or better quality standards. Having a skilled in-house maintenance team, or using a specialist cooling tower contractor like Water Treatment Services to carry out the tower maintenance and servicing each time will also cut servicing time as technicians become familiar with the set-up of your cooling systems and its quirks.
Specialist water cooling tower maintenance and repair solutions
With offices in London serving the South and South East England, Manchester (North West), Birmingham (Midlands), Bristol (South East England and Wales), Leeds (North and North East) and Glasgow (Scotland), supported by regional teams of trained technicians, engineers and water treatment specialists, we can offer professional cooling tower maintenance, repair and servicing solutions to businesses throughout the UK and Ireland.
Contact us today for more information or for your FREE, no obligation quote.
World-class industrial and process water treatment courses
Water Treatment Services is a leading industrial water treatment, engineering and environmental services company offering a comprehensive range of specialist training courses. We deliver a full programme of public training courses, week-long Master Class sessions, together with courses delivered exclusively for clients at their premises. Details of our public and Master Class sessions are provided here.
Our professional training courses cater for facilities managers, water and wastewater treatment engineers, plant operators, environmental and process engineers, engineering and maintenance contractors, and those with responsibility for the operation and management of commercial, industrial and process water treatment systems.
Our courses are delivered by experienced industry experts to ensure candidates develop the skills and practical knowledge required to fulfil their responsibilities with confidence.
Where & When are the Industrial Water Treatment Master Class Sessions Held?
Our main UK training centres are located in central London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds and Glasgow, and these are supported by satellite training centres in Belfast and Newcastle.
Training for our specialist water and wastewater treatment courses is currently limited to our Manchester and London trainingcentres.
We can also deliver our training courses exclusively at client premises, and further afield for clients based outside the UK.
The training course dates and venue details given below are for our 2019 and early 2020 public courses held in Central London and Manchester.
*We can also deliver these and other specialist training courses exclusively for your people at your own premises – contact us for further details.
Availability – Places are limited, please book early to avoid disappointment … contact us →
Master Class Training Schedule
Day 1
Basic Chemistry of Water & Analysis Techniques – WTS 0010 forms a foundation to our range of courses and provides a useful introduction to the basic chemistry of water, its use in industrial and commercial applications, and why and how it is typically treated … basic chemistry of water →
Day 2
Pre-Treatment Techniques for Industrial and Process Waters – WTS 0030 provides a detailed review of popular pre-treatment processes used for waters in commercial, industrial and process environments. It deals with base exchange water softening, de-alkalisation, de-mineralisation, reverse osmosis … industrial pre-treatment →
Day 3
Water Treatment for Industrial Boilers and Steam Generating Systems – WTS 0040 provides a detailed review of the water treatment processes involved in the operation and management of steam raising systems including industrial boilers and steam generating plant in commercial, industrial and process environments. … boiler water treatment →
Day 4
Water Treatment for Cooling Towers and Other Cooling Systems – WTS 0050 provides a detailed review of the water treatment processes involved in cooling water systems and cooling towers, open recirculating and evaporative cooling systems in commercial, industrial and process environments … cooling water treatment →
Day 5
Water Treatment for Closed Heating and Cooling Water Systems – WTS 0060 provides a detailed review of the water treatment processes, procedures and techniques used to protect closed systems including closed-circuit heating and cooling systems in commercial, industrial and process environments … closed system heating and cooling →
Book Your Place Now
For more information about course prices, availability or to book a place on our Industrial Water Treatment Master Class sessions contact us today. Please note places are limited and allocated on a first-come basis. To avoid disappointment please call us on 0330 223 31 31 or simply use the button below to get our full contact details or submit our contact form.
World Leading Water & Wastewater Treatment Expertise
All our professional water treatment training courses are delivered by highly experienced, water industry specialists who are leading experts in matters concerning the implementation, management and control of industrial and commercial water and wastewater treatment installations.
World-class industrial and process water treatment courses delivered by leading experts.
Water Treatment Services is a leading independent UK water management, engineering and environmental consulting company offering a comprehensive range of professional water treatment training courses that have been developed to support organisations and individuals with responsibility for the implementation, management and optimisation of industrial and process water and wastewater treatment installations.
Our range of professional water treatment training courses cater for different roles and levels of management responsibility including facilities managers, water and wastewater treatment engineers, plant operators, environmental and process engineers, engineering and maintenance contractors, and those with responsibility for the operation and management of commercial, industrial and process water and waste water treatment systems.
All our courses are delivered by experienced industry experts to ensure candidates develop the skills and practical knowledge required to fulfil their responsibilities with confidence.
Our comprehensive range of professional water treatment training courses includes a number of entry level courses covering the basic chemistry of water, water analysis, and the fundamentals of industrial water treatment processes.
Our advanced level courses offer an intensive review of subjects including pre-treatment processes (base exchange water softening, de-alkalisation, de-mineralisation, reverse osmosis etc.), industrial boiler water treatment for steam raising plant, cooling water treatment for open recirculating and evaporative cooling systems, the management of closed system heating and cooling installations, and industrial wastewater treatment. We also offer a comprehensive five day course and bespoke training that can be tailored to the specific requirements of an organisation.
Our specialist industrial and commercial water treatment training, wastewater treatment training and practical workshop solutions include:
Basic Chemistry of Water
Course module WTS 0010 forms a foundation to our range of more advanced water treatment courses and provides a useful introduction to the basic chemistry of water, its use in industrial and commercial applications, and why and how it is typically treated … basic chemistry of water →
Introduction to Industrial Water Treatment
Course module WTS 0020 provides an introduction to industrial water treatment and has been developed for in-field technicians and service engineers who require technical skills training in aspects of commercial and industrial water treatment associated with boilers, cooling towers, and closed system heating and cooling installations … industrial water treatment →
Pre-Treatment for Industrial & Process Waters
Course module WTS 0030 provides a detailed review of popular pre-treatment processes used for waters in commercial, industrial and process environments. It deals with base exchange water softening, de-alkalisation, de-mineralisation, reverse osmosis … industrial pre-treatment →
Boiler Water Treatment & Steam Generation
Course module WTS 0040 provides a detailed review of the water treatment processes involved in the operation and management of steam raising systems including industrial boilers and steam generating plant in commercial, industrial and process environments. … boiler water treatment →
Cooling Water Treatment
Course module WTS 0050 provides a detailed review of the water treatment processes involved in the treatment of cooling water systems including cooling towers, open recirculating and evaporative cooling systems in commercial, industrial and process environments … cooling water treatment →
Water Treatment for Closed System Heating & Cooling
Course module WTS 0060 provides a detailed review of the water treatment processes, procedures and techniques used to protect closed systems including closed-circuit heating and cooling systems in commercial, industrial and process environments … closed system heating and cooling →
Industrial Wastewater Treatment
Course module WTS 0070 provides a detailed review of industrial wastewater treatment systems and the regulatory environment for discharge in commercial, industrial and process environments … wastewater treatment training →
Advanced Water & Wastewater Treatment
Course module WTS 0100 provides an in-depth review of industrial water and wastewater treatment processes, engineering systems and the regulatory environment for wastewater discharge in commercial, industrial and process environments. This extensive course covers pre-treatment for industrial and process waters, boiler water treatment and steam generation, cooling water treatment and evaporative cooling systems, water treatment for closed-circuit heating and cooling systems and industrial wastewater treatment … … advanced water and wastewater treatment →
Bespoke Water Treatment Training
Bespoke and on-site water and wastewater treatment training tailored to your specific needs and delivered at your premises, exclusively to your staff.
UK & international training
Our main UK based water and wastewater training centres are located in central London serving the South and South East England, Manchester (North West), Birmingham (Midlands), Bristol (South East England and Wales), Leeds (North and North East) and Glasgow (Scotland), and these are supported by satellite training centres in Belfast and Newcastle. We also offer training to international clients.
Contact Water Treatment Services today to learn how our professional water treatment training solutions can help to up-skill your staff to ensure your water and wastewater treatment systems are managed effectively. To speak with one of our water treatment experts call us on 0330 223 31 31 or simply use the button below to get our full contact details or submit our contact form.
World leading water & wastewater treatment expertise
All our professional water treatment training courses are delivered by highly experienced, water industry specialists who are leading experts in matters concerning the implementation, management and control of industrial and commercial water and wastewater treatment installations.
Summary of training courses
Our water treatment training courses cater for different roles and levels of management responsibility including water and wastewater treatment engineers, plant operators, environmental and process engineers, engineering and maintenance contractors, and those with responsibility for the operation and management of industrial water and waste water treatment systems. Our range of courses includes:
Basic Chemistry of Water & Analysis
Our course module WTS 0010 “Basic Chemistry of Water & Analysis” is a foundation module in our range of water treatment courses and provides a useful introduction to the basic chemistry of water, its use in industrial and commercial applications, and why and how it is typically treated.
Typical candidates will be water treatment engineers, plumbers, facilities managers, maintenance and engineering contractors, and those with responsibility for the operation of industrial and commercial water systems.
Candidates will find this course beneficial before progressing to our more specialist water and wastewater treatment training courses… basic chemistry of water →
Course duration – 1 day.
If this course WTS 0010 is of interest please contact us for more information on training dates, venues and course prices. We can also deliver this course exclusively for your staff at your premises … contact us →
Introduction to Industrial Water Treatment
Our course module WTS 0020 “An Introduction to Industrial Water Treatment for In-Field Technicians & Service Engineers” is an intensive one day introductory water treatment training course developed for candidates who require technical skills training in aspects of commercial and industrial water treatment associated with the following systems:
Steam raising systems including industrial boilers and steam generating plant.
Cooling water systems including open recirculating and evaporative cooling systems.
If course WTS 0020 is of interest please contact us for more information on training dates, venues and course prices. We can also deliver this course exclusively for your staff at your premises … contact us →
Pre-Treatment for Industrial & Process Waters
Our course module WTS 0030 “Pre-Treatment for Industrial & Process Waters” is an intensive one day water treatment training course developed for candidates who require an understanding of pre-treatment processes used for waters in commercial, industrial and process environments.
If course WTS 0030 is of interest please contact us for more information on training dates, venues and course prices. We can also deliver this course exclusively for your staff at your premises … contact us →
Boiler Water Treatment & Steam Generation
Our course module WTS 0040 “Industrial Boiler Water Treatment & Steam Generation” is an intensive one day boiler water treatment training course developed for candidates who require an understanding of the water treatment processes involved in the operation and management of steam raising systems including industrial boilers and steam generating plant in commercial, industrial and process environments.
If course WTS 0040 is of interest please contact us for more information on training dates, venues and course prices. We can also deliver this course exclusively for your staff at your premises … contact us →
Cooling Water Treatment & Evaporative Cooling Systems
Our course module WTS 0050 “Cooling Water Treatment & Evaporative Cooling Systems” is an intensive one day cooling water treatment training course developed for candidates who require an understanding of the treatment of cooling water systems including cooling towers, open recirculating and evaporative cooling systems in commercial, industrial and process environments.
If course WTS 0050 is of interest please contact us for more information on training dates, venues and course prices. We can also deliver this course exclusively for your staff at your premises … contact us →
Water Treatment for Closed System Heating & Cooling
Our course module WTS 0060 “Water Treatment for Closed System Heating & Cooling Water Circuits” is an intensive one day water treatment training course developed for candidates who require an understanding of the water treatment processes, procedures and techniques used to protect closed systems including closed-circuit heating and cooling systems in commercial, industrial and process environments.
If course WTS 0060 is of interest please contact us for more information on training dates, venues and course prices. We can also deliver this course exclusively for your staff at your premises … contact us →
Industrial Wastewater Treatment
Our course module WTS 0070 “Industrial Wastewater Treatment” is an intensive one day wastewater treatment training course developed for candidates who require an understanding of industrial wastewater treatment systems and the regulatory environment for discharge in commercial, industrial and process environments.
If course WTS 0070 is of interest please contact us for more information on training dates, venues and course prices. We can also deliver this course exclusively for your staff at your premises … contact us →
Advanced Water & Wastewater Treatment
Our course module WTS 0100 “Advanced Water & Wastewater Treatment for Industrial & Process Applications” forms an extensive five day industrial water and wastewater treatment training course developed for candidates who require a detailed understanding of industrial water and wastewater treatment processes, engineering systems and the regulatory environment for wastewater discharge in commercial, industrial and process environments. This extensive course covers the following:
An introduction to the chemistry of water.
Pre-treatment for industrial and process waters.
Boiler water treatment and steam generation.
Cooling water treatment and evaporative cooling systems.
Water treatment for closed-circuit heating and cooling systems.
If course WTS 0100 is of interest please contact us for more information on training dates, venues and course prices. We can also deliver this course exclusively for your staff at your premises … contact us →
Bespoke Water Treatment Training
Our bespoke water treatment training courses offer excellent flexibility and convenience. The content of our bespoke courses is typically developed by one of our expert trainers in consultation with you and your team and can include any of the training materials taken from our main training courses.
Our expert trainers can also incorporate training materials specific to your organisation.
Each bespoke course is tailored to meet the specific needs of your organisation, and is delivered exclusively to your staff at your premises.
Course duration – to be agreed.
If our bespoke water treatment training option is of interest please call us to discuss your requirements with one of our training experts… contact us →
Expert water treatment training & knowledge solutions
Water Treatment Services offer a comprehensive range of specialist industrial and process water treatment training courses designed to support organisations and individuals with responsibility for the implementation, management and optimisation of industrial and process water and wastewater treatment installations.
Delivered by experienced industry experts our professional training courses help candidates to develop the skills and practical knowledge required to fulfil their water management responsibilities with confidence.
Our main training centres are located in London serving the South and South East England, Manchester (North West), Birmingham (Midlands), Bristol (South East England and Wales), Leeds (North and North East) and Glasgow (Scotland), and these are supported by satellite training centres in Belfast and Newcastle. We can also deliver all our training courses, including bespoke courses at client premises throughout the UK and internationally.
Contact us now for more information or for your FREE, no obligation quote.
Industrial Water Treatment & Engineering Solutions
Water Treatment Services offer a comprehensive range of industrial water treatment and water hygiene solutions that combine the expertise of engineering specialists with the latest high performance tools to deliver real performance, reliability, cost and safety benefits.
Our industrial water treatment and water hygiene services include:
Specialist boiler water treatment and in-field engineering support solutions for commercial and industrial boilers and steam generating systems.
Addressing the issues of scaling, corrosion and deposition that affect boiler performance our services are delivered by experienced in-field boiler water treatment specialists who combine the latest treatment techniques, equipment and data controllers to reduce costs, improve efficiency, reliability and safety; and extend asset lifecycles.
Specialist cooling water treatment and in-field engineering support solutions for institutional, commercial and industrial cooling systems including cooling towers and evaporative condensers.
Addressing the issues of corrosion, scaling, fouling and microbial contamination that can affect the safety and performance of cooling towers and cooling water systems our services are delivered by experienced in-field cooling water treatment specialists who combine the latest treatment techniques, equipment and data controllers to reduce costs, improve safety, efficiency and reliability; and extend asset lifecycles.
Specialist water treatment solutions for the management of closed system heating, cooling and chilled water systems.
Our expert services focus on addressing the issues of corrosion, fouling, biofouling and scaling that can affect the reliability and performance of closed circuit and closed loop water systems. Our specialist water management programmes are delivered by in-field water treatment experts who bring together the latest water treatment techniques, equipment and controllers to reduce costs, save energy, enhance efficiency and reliability, and extend asset life-cycles.
Expert Legionella control and specialist environmental hygiene solutions to improve the management and control of Legionnaires’ disease, Legionella, Pseudomonas and other waterborne pathogens in the workplace.
Professional water and environmental hygiene services, Legionella risk assessments, training courses and water testing for the control of Legionnaires’ disease, Legionella bacteria and other waterborne pathogens.
Expert cooling tower cleaning, disinfection, water treatment and tower maintenance solutions for all types and sizes of cooling tower installation.
Our specialist cooling tower cleaning and disinfection solutions address the common problems of scaling, fouling and microbial contamination that affect the cleanliness, safety and efficiency of cooling towers. Our services are delivered by trained engineers who can help restore cooling performance, clean and disinfect tower components; and improve safety and legionella compliance.
Expert cooling tower maintenance, engineering repairs and refurbishment solutions for all industrial and commercial cooling systems, towers and evaporative condensers.
Operating throughout the UK and Ireland our water treatment and engineering solutions have been developed to optimise thermal performance, improve reliability, extend asset life-cycles and ensure client safety and regulatory compliance obligations are fulfilled.
Specialist pre-commission cleaning and engineering support solutions for all newly installed and refurbished heating and chilled water systems.
Our expert pre-commission cleaning services are essential to ensure new and existing heating and chilled water systems are commissioned correctly and in accordance with the latest BSRIA guidance to improve system reliability, efficiency and extend asset lifecycles.
Expert thermostatic mixing valve servicing, maintenance, temperature monitoring and failsafe testing for TMVs installed in health and social care facilities.
Our expert TMV servicing and safety testing services are essential to ensure good water quality standards, safe water temperatures and health and safety standards are achieved and maintained in health and social care facilities including hospitals, care homes and other premises where the risk of scalding from hot water calls for the installation of specialist thermostatic mixing valves.
Comprehensive water hygiene and engineering support solutions for the treatment and disinfection of water systems using high performance chlorine dioxide generators, dosing equipment and control systems.
Our specialist chlorine dioxide water treatment, water hygiene and engineering support services include detailed site surveys, system design and specification; installation, operation and lifecycle maintenance of chlorine dioxide systems.
Expert industrial water treatment and engineering support solutions including the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of commercial water softeners and industrial water softening systems.
Our specialist commercial water softeners, engineering and delivery capabilities allow us to offer a range of expert services including in-depth site evaluation, water softening system design, turnkey installation, and lifecycle water softener maintenance services to ensure water quality standards are maintained at all times.
Expert water hygiene and engineering support solutions for hot and cold water systems including water chlorination, drinking water disinfection, cleaning of new and existing domestic water systems; water tank cleaning, tank refurbishment and replacement.
Our specialist water hygiene services are delivered by experienced engineers who combine the latest equipment and water treatment techniques to help clean and disinfect domestic water systems to control levels of waterborne bacteria, and ensure all essential water quality and safety standards are achieved.
Specialist non-destructive water leak detection and source investigation services to businesses and private individuals throughout the UK and Ireland.
Our specialist services are delivered by experienced engineers who combine the latest high performance non-destructive leak detection and investigation techniques, in-field test equipment and laboratory analysis facilities to identify the source and location of water leaks.
Specialist offering expert water tank relining, coating and refurbishment solutions for the repair of defective and leaking water storage tanks, cooling towers, containment bunds and other liquid retaining structures.
Our expert tank reline and repair solutions use a technically advanced, high performance polyurethane coating system that will quickly breathe new life in to failing and dilapidated tanks with the minimum of disruption.
Professional water testing laboratory and in-field water sampling services for an extensive range of parameters commonly found in water systems.
Our water quality analysis services include the testing of potable water (drinking water), swimming pool and spa waters, domestic hot and cold water; and water used in cooling systems, cooling towers, industrial and manufacturing processes, and other commercial and healthcare settings.
Professional industrial water treatment training courses developed to support organisations and individuals with responsibility for the implementation, management and optimisation of industrial and process water and wastewater treatment installations.
Our range of professional water treatment training courses cater for different roles and levels of management responsibility including facilities managers, water and wastewater treatment engineers, plant operators, environmental and process engineers, engineering and maintenance contractors, and those with responsibility for the operation and management of commercial, industrial and process water and waste water treatment systems.
There are lots of different types of cooling towers that are used to provide efficient heat exchange in industrial and commercial cooling processes. Selecting the best tower system for your application or process requires careful consideration. In this plant selection guide the specialists at Water Treatment Services review the most popular types of cooling tower system looking at their design, how they work, where they are commonly used, and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Recognising the different types of corrosion in water systems, understanding how and why they occur, and their effect on system metallurgy is an essential stage in the development of any effective water treatment programme for the control of corrosion in steam, cooling and closed systems.
Controlling boiler blowdown in industrial steam generators is an important process used to manage the build-up of suspended solids and so control the formation of scale, corrosion, and wet steam carryover. In this guide the experts at Water Treatment Services consider the operation of steam generators looking specifically at blowdown, what it is, how it can be used to improve operational performance and energy efficiency, and factors that need to be considered to optimise blowdown rates.
Managing boiler carryover in steam generating systems is an essential engineering process required to maintain steam purity and boiler system performance. In this expert guide the boiler specialists at Water Treatment Services review the management of industrial steam generating systems looking specifically at the impact of carryover, what causes it, why it needs to be managed and how to control it.
Expert cooling tower maintenance and engineering support.
Water Treatment Services is a leading UK water and environmental engineering services company offering expert cooling tower maintenance, engineering repairs and refurbishment solutions for all industrial and commercial cooling systems, towers and evaporative condensers.
Our cooling tower engineering and on-going service contracts are carried out by experienced specialists trained to deliver a comprehensive range of services.
Operating throughout the UK and Ireland our water treatment and engineering solutions have been developed to optimise thermal performance, improve reliability, extend asset life-cycles and ensure client safety and regulatory compliance obligations are fulfilled.
Cooling tower maintenance and engineering support solutions
Our water cooling tower maintenance, engineering repair and refurbishment solutions offer a number of important benefits including:
Cooling Tower Experts
Engineering specialists trained to deliver a comprehensive range of cooling tower maintenance, repair and refurbishment solutions to optimise thermal performance, improve reliability, and extend asset life-cycles on all types of towers.
Comprehensive Service Plans
Comprehensive service plans and technical support to ensure cooling towers operate efficiently and comply mechanically, chemically and microbiologically with the Health & Safety Executives ACOP L8 and HSG274 Part 1.
Energy Efficiency Optimisation
Expert investigation and analysis to optimise thermal performance and energy efficiency of cooling towers, cooling systems, HVAC and heat transfer processes.
Regulatory Compliance Support
Full cooling system compliance solutions to meet the legal standards set by the Health & Safety Executive in their ACOP L8 and HSG274 Part 1.
Water Treatment Servicing
Comprehensive cooling tower water treatment service plans using the latest high performance technologies, water softeners and control equipment … cooling water treatment →
Monitoring & Validation
Latest water analysis equipment to monitor and validate cooling system treatment programme performance.
Laboratory Water Testing
Laboratory testing for Legionella bacteria, other waterborne pathogens and a range of chemical parameters to ensure your monitoring programmes are accurate and relevant … legionella testing →
Full national UK coverage
With offices in London serving the South and South East England, Manchester (North West), Birmingham (Midlands), Bristol (South East England and Wales), Leeds (North and North East) and Glasgow (Scotland), supported by regional teams of trained technicians and specialist engineers, we can offer comprehensive cooling tower maintenance, repair and engineering solutions to businesses throughout the UK and Ireland.
Contact Water Treatment Services today to learn how our engineering and water treatment solutions can help you. To speak with one of our experts call us on 0330 223 31 31 or simply use this button.
Cooling towers and evaporative condensers are used in a wide variety of commercial, industrial and process applications. They are designed to transfer heat away from a manufacturing or industrial process or an internal environment as efficiently as possible and then disperse that unwanted heat energy in to the atmosphere. Cooling towers do this either by allowing the water used as part of its cooling system to evaporate, thereby releasing energy, or by using air to cool the working liquids.
Where are cooling towers used?
Cooling towers and evaporative condensers are typically found in power stations, petrochemical plants, oil refineries, data centres, hotels, offices and other commercial buildings and manufacturing facilities. The size of the towers varies hugely, from small compact units which sit on the roof of an office or factory to huge, free-standing hyperboloid towers typical of power stations, which can be up to 200 metres high.
Large concrete hyperboloid cooling towers.
Maintaining thermal performance and reliability
As with any structure or item of plant or machinery in a factory or business, cooling towers should be inspected regularly to ensure that they continue to perform in the way intended. Deteriorating components and equipment can soon start to impact on how efficiently your factory processes or business is operating, and a cooling tower which has totally failed could shut down production entirely.
Legionella control and ACOP L8 compliance
Another significant consideration that must be fully addressed is the health and safety dangers posed by dirty and poorly managed cooling towers. Towers and evaporative cooling systems have been implicated in several significant outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease, a serious, potentially fatal lung condition. They are considered high risk by the Health & Safety Executive and special precautions need to be taken.
Because of this there are strict tower registration and legionella control requirements in place designed to protect the safety of employees and others and these must be followed. Failure to do so could have serious consequences and may lead to prosecution and significant fines for owners and operators of cooling towers.
Expert cooling tower inspections
The experienced and skilled engineers at Water Treatment Services can be called on to inspect, maintain and service your cooling towers, whether on an on-going basis, to pick up on any issues which could develop into a major problem, or because a situation has occurred which has required the towers to be shut down.
During a cooling tower inspection, our engineers will look at the integrity of the tower structure as a whole, they will also examine the internal components and cooling water systems and how these are treated. Additionally they will review the overall performance and heat transfer efficiencies of the tower to ensure it is operating safely and effectively.
Our engineers typically take photographs as part of the initial inspection process, and feedback all results to the client in a comprehensive written report. The client can then use this information to target where they should be concentrating repairs, or highlight any areas in the cooling tower which are a cause for concern and require further action.
Why is cooling tower maintenance important?
Cooling towers are there to do one job only – provide cooling. Should your cooling tower fail because of poor maintenance, then the entire business operation could be compromised, especially if the cooling is critical to a manufacturing process or required to provide environmental temperature control.
Regular cooling tower maintenance will also improve operational efficiencies and prolong the lifespan of your towers, avoiding the need for a costly replacement until absolutely necessary.
Effective tower maintenance procedures will also minimise the risks of bacteria growing in the cooling water systems. Legionella, the bacteria responsible for the potentially deadly respiratory condition, Legionnaires’ disease is often linked with water cooling towers which are considered a high legionella risk. Legionnaires’ disease can be fatal, and companies which have or operate cooling towers on their premises have a legal obligation to register them with their local council, and to monitor and maintain their cooling towers to protect public health.
How to register cooling towers with your local council
Under the Notification of Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers Regulations 1992, if your building or site uses a cooling tower or evaporative condenser you need to write to your local council to tell them about it. The only exceptions to this are when the tower contains no water that’s exposed to the air, or the water or electrical supplies have been disconnected. Additionally, if you make any changes to the tower you also need to write to your council straight away.
What are the legionella laws for cooling towers?
Cooling towers and evaporative cooling systems have been implicated in a number of serious outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease and are considered by the Health & Safety Executive to be high risk. To control the risks from Legionella bacteria tower owners and operators must assess the risks posed and implement suitable precautions to protect employees and others from harm. The HSE’s Approved Code of Practice ACOP L8 and their supporting health and safety guidance document HSG274 Part 1 provides clear instruction and advice on what measures need to be taken. Both documents are essential reading for any duty holder, responsible person, owner or operator of a cooling tower.
Maintaining energy efficiency and optimising costs
In addition to the important public health aspects, studies have shown that a water cooling tower which is poorly maintained can become energy inefficient, costing you money. Energy costs rise by approximately 5% to 6% for every degree Celsius more in temperature. Therefore, keeping up with a maintenance programme on your cooling towers could save around 15% in your annual energy costs, partially offsetting the cost of doing the maintenance in the first place.
What does cooling tower maintenance and servicing involve?
The first step in any good cooling tower maintenance and servicing programme is to take stock of what type of cooling towers you have, how large they are, how old they are, system volumes, cooling loads, general cleanliness and a whole host of other factors.
There is no one “correct” maintenance regime for a cooling tower, and each business will have to develop their own maintenance procedures based on their specific circumstances. There are however some standard elements which usually form part of any cooling tower maintenance schedule.
First, our cooling tower engineering specialists will take an overview of the cooling units as a whole, looking for any obvious issues which might have arisen since the last inspection. Before taking a closer look at the tower, safe access must be provided and everything must be switched off and disconnected to ensure the safety of the maintenance team.
The team can then clear away any debris which has accumulated in the filters and tower pack, check for cracks and splits and look for moss, slimes and the build-up of scale. Once these visual inspections are complete, the team can then move onto checking the water supply level, flow control valves and filters, gear box and the performance of moving parts such as shaft bearings and fans; look for problems with tension and check oil levels if appropriate.
The frequency of maintenance will often depend on the type of cooling tower and how often it is used, but in many operations it is typically carried out quarterly. Record keeping is also an essential part of the maintenance process and noting down exactly what was done and when can keep you on the right side of the law when it comes to health and safety legislation, and in particular the control of Legionella bacteria and compliance with the HSE’s ACOP L8.
Water testing of cooling towers
Even though maintenance and servicing might be a quarterly activity, your ACOP L8 legionella control procedures will require more regular testing of the water flowing through your cooling towers.
Microbial testing of cooling water
The UK’s Health and Safety Executive recommend that microbial testing for general levels of bacteria in cooling towers should be carried out weekly. These tests can be done using dip slides and an incubator which will help to give tower operators a good indication of the overall cleanliness of the cooling tower waters and if they are under microbial control.
However, you should remember that dip slide testing at monthly or longer intervals will not pick-up rapid increases in microbial growth that can occur during the late spring to early autumn. This is when temperature conditions are more favourable to the growth of Legionella bacteria.
Laboratory legionella testing for cooling towers
Routine laboratory legionella testing of cooling tower waters should be carried out at least quarterly, but more frequently under certain circumstances including:
Identification of potential sources of bacteria during an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease
When commissioning a cooling tower or establishing a new or modified water treatment programme. Here testing should initially be carried out weekly and the frequency reviewed when it can be shown that the cooling tower system is under control.
If a legionella-positive sample is found, more frequent testing may be required as part of the review of the system risk assessment, to help establish the source of the contamination and when the system is back under control.
Where the legionella risk assessment recommends more frequent legionella testing is needed, for example if the tower is located close to a hospital or care home (susceptible populations).
Often, a complete shut down is not required for water sampling to take place. Best practice is that the legionella sampling is done at the same place, at the same time of day, at specified periods to allow for realistic comparisons.
Any changes detected during water sampling might be the first indication that the water systems are out of microbial control and that maintenance issues are developing with your cooling tower. Those people in your organisation responsible for carrying out the water testing and record keeping should be in close contact with the water treatment contractor or in-house maintenance team so that they can quickly alert them to any problems so that remedial actions can be taken as soon as possible.
Minimising disruption caused by cooling tower maintenance
Some degree of disruption is inevitable when carrying out proactive maintenance or cooling tower repairs, but this scheduled disruption should be weighed against the inconvenience of having to shut down your facility because the towers have become contaminated with Legionella bacteria, they have developed a fault or even failed.
Many businesses choose to schedule their cooling tower maintenance for weekends, when they are not being used or at periods of the year when the factory shuts down to permit maintenance throughout the whole plant, not just on the cooling towers.
Spares and replacement parts
It also makes sense to keep a stock of the spare parts which are most commonly replaced during maintenance on site, or ask Water Treatment Services to stock them for you so they are available within hours when needed.
Despite what the original manufacturers of your cooling towers might tell you, it’s rarely necessary to buy original parts from the manufacturer as compatible parts will work just as well, as long as they are made to the same or better quality standards. Having a skilled in-house maintenance team, or using a specialist cooling tower contractor like Water Treatment Services to carry out the tower maintenance and servicing each time will also cut servicing time as technicians become familiar with the set-up of your cooling systems and its quirks.
Specialist water cooling tower maintenance and repair solutions
With offices in London serving the South and South East England, Manchester (North West), Birmingham (Midlands), Bristol (South East England and Wales), Leeds (North and North East) and Glasgow (Scotland), supported by regional teams of trained technicians, engineers and water treatment specialists, we can offer professional cooling tower maintenance, repair and servicing solutions to businesses throughout the UK and Ireland.
Contact us today for more information or for your FREE, no obligation quote.
There are lots of different types of cooling towers that are used to provide efficient heat exchange in industrial and commercial cooling processes. Selecting the best tower system for your application or process requires careful consideration. In this plant selection guide the specialists at Water Treatment Services review the most popular types of cooling tower system looking at their design, how they work, where they are commonly used, and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Recognising the different types of corrosion in water systems, understanding how and why they occur, and their effect on system metallurgy is an essential stage in the development of any effective water treatment programme for the control of corrosion in steam, cooling and closed systems.
Controlling boiler blowdown in industrial steam generators is an important process used to manage the build-up of suspended solids and so control the formation of scale, corrosion, and wet steam carryover. In this guide the experts at Water Treatment Services consider the operation of steam generators looking specifically at blowdown, what it is, how it can be used to improve operational performance and energy efficiency, and factors that need to be considered to optimise blowdown rates.
Managing boiler carryover in steam generating systems is an essential engineering process required to maintain steam purity and boiler system performance. In this expert guide the boiler specialists at Water Treatment Services review the management of industrial steam generating systems looking specifically at the impact of carryover, what causes it, why it needs to be managed and how to control it.
Expert cooling tower maintenance and engineering support.
Water Treatment Services is a leading UK water and environmental engineering services company offering expert cooling tower maintenance, engineering repairs and refurbishment solutions for all industrial and commercial cooling systems, towers and evaporative condensers.
Our cooling tower engineering and on-going service contracts are carried out by experienced specialists trained to deliver a comprehensive range of services.
Operating throughout the UK and Ireland our water treatment and engineering solutions have been developed to optimise thermal performance, improve reliability, extend asset life-cycles and ensure client safety and regulatory compliance obligations are fulfilled.
Cooling tower maintenance and engineering support solutions
Our water cooling tower maintenance, engineering repair and refurbishment solutions offer a number of important benefits including:
Cooling Tower Experts
Engineering specialists trained to deliver a comprehensive range of cooling tower maintenance, repair and refurbishment solutions to optimise thermal performance, improve reliability, and extend asset life-cycles on all types of towers.
Comprehensive Service Plans
Comprehensive service plans and technical support to ensure cooling towers operate efficiently and comply mechanically, chemically and microbiologically with the Health & Safety Executives ACOP L8 and HSG274 Part 1.
Energy Efficiency Optimisation
Expert investigation and analysis to optimise thermal performance and energy efficiency of cooling towers, cooling systems, HVAC and heat transfer processes.
Regulatory Compliance Support
Full cooling system compliance solutions to meet the legal standards set by the Health & Safety Executive in their ACOP L8 and HSG274 Part 1.
Water Treatment Servicing
Comprehensive cooling tower water treatment service plans using the latest high performance technologies, water softeners and control equipment … cooling water treatment →
Monitoring & Validation
Latest water analysis equipment to monitor and validate cooling system treatment programme performance.
Laboratory Water Testing
Laboratory testing for Legionella bacteria, other waterborne pathogens and a range of chemical parameters to ensure your monitoring programmes are accurate and relevant … legionella testing →
Full national UK coverage
With offices in London serving the South and South East England, Manchester (North West), Birmingham (Midlands), Bristol (South East England and Wales), Leeds (North and North East) and Glasgow (Scotland), supported by regional teams of trained technicians and specialist engineers, we can offer comprehensive cooling tower maintenance, repair and engineering solutions to businesses throughout the UK and Ireland.
Contact Water Treatment Services today to learn how our engineering and water treatment solutions can help you. To speak with one of our experts call us on 0330 223 31 31 or simply use this button.
Cooling towers and evaporative condensers are used in a wide variety of commercial, industrial and process applications. They are designed to transfer heat away from a manufacturing or industrial process or an internal environment as efficiently as possible and then disperse that unwanted heat energy in to the atmosphere. Cooling towers do this either by allowing the water used as part of its cooling system to evaporate, thereby releasing energy, or by using air to cool the working liquids.
Where are cooling towers used?
Cooling towers and evaporative condensers are typically found in power stations, petrochemical plants, oil refineries, data centres, hotels, offices and other commercial buildings and manufacturing facilities. The size of the towers varies hugely, from small compact units which sit on the roof of an office or factory to huge, free-standing hyperboloid towers typical of power stations, which can be up to 200 metres high.
Large concrete hyperboloid cooling towers.
Maintaining thermal performance and reliability
As with any structure or item of plant or machinery in a factory or business, cooling towers should be inspected regularly to ensure that they continue to perform in the way intended. Deteriorating components and equipment can soon start to impact on how efficiently your factory processes or business is operating, and a cooling tower which has totally failed could shut down production entirely.
Legionella control and ACOP L8 compliance
Another significant consideration that must be fully addressed is the health and safety dangers posed by dirty and poorly managed cooling towers. Towers and evaporative cooling systems have been implicated in several significant outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease, a serious, potentially fatal lung condition. They are considered high risk by the Health & Safety Executive and special precautions need to be taken.
Because of this there are strict tower registration and legionella control requirements in place designed to protect the safety of employees and others and these must be followed. Failure to do so could have serious consequences and may lead to prosecution and significant fines for owners and operators of cooling towers.
Expert cooling tower inspections
The experienced and skilled engineers at Water Treatment Services can be called on to inspect, maintain and service your cooling towers, whether on an on-going basis, to pick up on any issues which could develop into a major problem, or because a situation has occurred which has required the towers to be shut down.
During a cooling tower inspection, our engineers will look at the integrity of the tower structure as a whole, they will also examine the internal components and cooling water systems and how these are treated. Additionally they will review the overall performance and heat transfer efficiencies of the tower to ensure it is operating safely and effectively.
Our engineers typically take photographs as part of the initial inspection process, and feedback all results to the client in a comprehensive written report. The client can then use this information to target where they should be concentrating repairs, or highlight any areas in the cooling tower which are a cause for concern and require further action.
Why is cooling tower maintenance important?
Cooling towers are there to do one job only – provide cooling. Should your cooling tower fail because of poor maintenance, then the entire business operation could be compromised, especially if the cooling is critical to a manufacturing process or required to provide environmental temperature control.
Regular cooling tower maintenance will also improve operational efficiencies and prolong the lifespan of your towers, avoiding the need for a costly replacement until absolutely necessary.
Effective tower maintenance procedures will also minimise the risks of bacteria growing in the cooling water systems. Legionella, the bacteria responsible for the potentially deadly respiratory condition, Legionnaires’ disease is often linked with water cooling towers which are considered a high legionella risk. Legionnaires’ disease can be fatal, and companies which have or operate cooling towers on their premises have a legal obligation to register them with their local council, and to monitor and maintain their cooling towers to protect public health.
How to register cooling towers with your local council
Under the Notification of Cooling Towers and Evaporative Condensers Regulations 1992, if your building or site uses a cooling tower or evaporative condenser you need to write to your local council to tell them about it. The only exceptions to this are when the tower contains no water that’s exposed to the air, or the water or electrical supplies have been disconnected. Additionally, if you make any changes to the tower you also need to write to your council straight away.
What are the legionella laws for cooling towers?
Cooling towers and evaporative cooling systems have been implicated in a number of serious outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease and are considered by the Health & Safety Executive to be high risk. To control the risks from Legionella bacteria tower owners and operators must assess the risks posed and implement suitable precautions to protect employees and others from harm. The HSE’s Approved Code of Practice ACOP L8 and their supporting health and safety guidance document HSG274 Part 1 provides clear instruction and advice on what measures need to be taken. Both documents are essential reading for any duty holder, responsible person, owner or operator of a cooling tower.
Maintaining energy efficiency and optimising costs
In addition to the important public health aspects, studies have shown that a water cooling tower which is poorly maintained can become energy inefficient, costing you money. Energy costs rise by approximately 5% to 6% for every degree Celsius more in temperature. Therefore, keeping up with a maintenance programme on your cooling towers could save around 15% in your annual energy costs, partially offsetting the cost of doing the maintenance in the first place.
What does cooling tower maintenance and servicing involve?
The first step in any good cooling tower maintenance and servicing programme is to take stock of what type of cooling towers you have, how large they are, how old they are, system volumes, cooling loads, general cleanliness and a whole host of other factors.
There is no one “correct” maintenance regime for a cooling tower, and each business will have to develop their own maintenance procedures based on their specific circumstances. There are however some standard elements which usually form part of any cooling tower maintenance schedule.
First, our cooling tower engineering specialists will take an overview of the cooling units as a whole, looking for any obvious issues which might have arisen since the last inspection. Before taking a closer look at the tower, safe access must be provided and everything must be switched off and disconnected to ensure the safety of the maintenance team.
The team can then clear away any debris which has accumulated in the filters and tower pack, check for cracks and splits and look for moss, slimes and the build-up of scale. Once these visual inspections are complete, the team can then move onto checking the water supply level, flow control valves and filters, gear box and the performance of moving parts such as shaft bearings and fans; look for problems with tension and check oil levels if appropriate.
The frequency of maintenance will often depend on the type of cooling tower and how often it is used, but in many operations it is typically carried out quarterly. Record keeping is also an essential part of the maintenance process and noting down exactly what was done and when can keep you on the right side of the law when it comes to health and safety legislation, and in particular the control of Legionella bacteria and compliance with the HSE’s ACOP L8.
Water testing of cooling towers
Even though maintenance and servicing might be a quarterly activity, your ACOP L8 legionella control procedures will require more regular testing of the water flowing through your cooling towers.
Microbial testing of cooling water
The UK’s Health and Safety Executive recommend that microbial testing for general levels of bacteria in cooling towers should be carried out weekly. These tests can be done using dip slides and an incubator which will help to give tower operators a good indication of the overall cleanliness of the cooling tower waters and if they are under microbial control.
However, you should remember that dip slide testing at monthly or longer intervals will not pick-up rapid increases in microbial growth that can occur during the late spring to early autumn. This is when temperature conditions are more favourable to the growth of Legionella bacteria.
Laboratory legionella testing for cooling towers
Routine laboratory legionella testing of cooling tower waters should be carried out at least quarterly, but more frequently under certain circumstances including:
Identification of potential sources of bacteria during an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease
When commissioning a cooling tower or establishing a new or modified water treatment programme. Here testing should initially be carried out weekly and the frequency reviewed when it can be shown that the cooling tower system is under control.
If a legionella-positive sample is found, more frequent testing may be required as part of the review of the system risk assessment, to help establish the source of the contamination and when the system is back under control.
Where the legionella risk assessment recommends more frequent legionella testing is needed, for example if the tower is located close to a hospital or care home (susceptible populations).
Often, a complete shut down is not required for water sampling to take place. Best practice is that the legionella sampling is done at the same place, at the same time of day, at specified periods to allow for realistic comparisons.
Any changes detected during water sampling might be the first indication that the water systems are out of microbial control and that maintenance issues are developing with your cooling tower. Those people in your organisation responsible for carrying out the water testing and record keeping should be in close contact with the water treatment contractor or in-house maintenance team so that they can quickly alert them to any problems so that remedial actions can be taken as soon as possible.
Minimising disruption caused by cooling tower maintenance
Some degree of disruption is inevitable when carrying out proactive maintenance or cooling tower repairs, but this scheduled disruption should be weighed against the inconvenience of having to shut down your facility because the towers have become contaminated with Legionella bacteria, they have developed a fault or even failed.
Many businesses choose to schedule their cooling tower maintenance for weekends, when they are not being used or at periods of the year when the factory shuts down to permit maintenance throughout the whole plant, not just on the cooling towers.
Spares and replacement parts
It also makes sense to keep a stock of the spare parts which are most commonly replaced during maintenance on site, or ask Water Treatment Services to stock them for you so they are available within hours when needed.
Despite what the original manufacturers of your cooling towers might tell you, it’s rarely necessary to buy original parts from the manufacturer as compatible parts will work just as well, as long as they are made to the same or better quality standards. Having a skilled in-house maintenance team, or using a specialist cooling tower contractor like Water Treatment Services to carry out the tower maintenance and servicing each time will also cut servicing time as technicians become familiar with the set-up of your cooling systems and its quirks.
Specialist water cooling tower maintenance and repair solutions
With offices in London serving the South and South East England, Manchester (North West), Birmingham (Midlands), Bristol (South East England and Wales), Leeds (North and North East) and Glasgow (Scotland), supported by regional teams of trained technicians, engineers and water treatment specialists, we can offer professional cooling tower maintenance, repair and servicing solutions to businesses throughout the UK and Ireland.
Contact us today for more information or for your FREE, no obligation quote.
World-class industrial and process water treatment courses
Water Treatment Services is a leading industrial water treatment, engineering and environmental services company offering a comprehensive range of specialist training courses. We deliver a full programme of public training courses, week-long Master Class sessions, together with courses delivered exclusively for clients at their premises. Details of our public and Master Class sessions are provided here.
Our professional training courses cater for facilities managers, water and wastewater treatment engineers, plant operators, environmental and process engineers, engineering and maintenance contractors, and those with responsibility for the operation and management of commercial, industrial and process water treatment systems.
Our courses are delivered by experienced industry experts to ensure candidates develop the skills and practical knowledge required to fulfil their responsibilities with confidence.
Where & When are the Industrial Water Treatment Master Class Sessions Held?
Our main UK training centres are located in central London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds and Glasgow, and these are supported by satellite training centres in Belfast and Newcastle.
Training for our specialist water and wastewater treatment courses is currently limited to our Manchester and London trainingcentres.
We can also deliver our training courses exclusively at client premises, and further afield for clients based outside the UK.
The training course dates and venue details given below are for our 2019 and early 2020 public courses held in Central London and Manchester.
*We can also deliver these and other specialist training courses exclusively for your people at your own premises – contact us for further details.
Availability – Places are limited, please book early to avoid disappointment … contact us →
Master Class Training Schedule
Day 1
Basic Chemistry of Water & Analysis Techniques – WTS 0010 forms a foundation to our range of courses and provides a useful introduction to the basic chemistry of water, its use in industrial and commercial applications, and why and how it is typically treated … basic chemistry of water →
Day 2
Pre-Treatment Techniques for Industrial and Process Waters – WTS 0030 provides a detailed review of popular pre-treatment processes used for waters in commercial, industrial and process environments. It deals with base exchange water softening, de-alkalisation, de-mineralisation, reverse osmosis … industrial pre-treatment →
Day 3
Water Treatment for Industrial Boilers and Steam Generating Systems – WTS 0040 provides a detailed review of the water treatment processes involved in the operation and management of steam raising systems including industrial boilers and steam generating plant in commercial, industrial and process environments. … boiler water treatment →
Day 4
Water Treatment for Cooling Towers and Other Cooling Systems – WTS 0050 provides a detailed review of the water treatment processes involved in cooling water systems and cooling towers, open recirculating and evaporative cooling systems in commercial, industrial and process environments … cooling water treatment →
Day 5
Water Treatment for Closed Heating and Cooling Water Systems – WTS 0060 provides a detailed review of the water treatment processes, procedures and techniques used to protect closed systems including closed-circuit heating and cooling systems in commercial, industrial and process environments … closed system heating and cooling →
Book Your Place Now
For more information about course prices, availability or to book a place on our Industrial Water Treatment Master Class sessions contact us today. Please note places are limited and allocated on a first-come basis. To avoid disappointment please call us on 0330 223 31 31 or simply use the button below to get our full contact details or submit our contact form.
World Leading Water & Wastewater Treatment Expertise
All our professional water treatment training courses are delivered by highly experienced, water industry specialists who are leading experts in matters concerning the implementation, management and control of industrial and commercial water and wastewater treatment installations.
World-class industrial and process water treatment courses delivered by leading experts.
Water Treatment Services is a leading independent UK water management, engineering and environmental consulting company offering a comprehensive range of professional water treatment training courses that have been developed to support organisations and individuals with responsibility for the implementation, management and optimisation of industrial and process water and wastewater treatment installations.
Our range of professional water treatment training courses cater for different roles and levels of management responsibility including facilities managers, water and wastewater treatment engineers, plant operators, environmental and process engineers, engineering and maintenance contractors, and those with responsibility for the operation and management of commercial, industrial and process water and waste water treatment systems.
All our courses are delivered by experienced industry experts to ensure candidates develop the skills and practical knowledge required to fulfil their responsibilities with confidence.
Our comprehensive range of professional water treatment training courses includes a number of entry level courses covering the basic chemistry of water, water analysis, and the fundamentals of industrial water treatment processes.
Our advanced level courses offer an intensive review of subjects including pre-treatment processes (base exchange water softening, de-alkalisation, de-mineralisation, reverse osmosis etc.), industrial boiler water treatment for steam raising plant, cooling water treatment for open recirculating and evaporative cooling systems, the management of closed system heating and cooling installations, and industrial wastewater treatment. We also offer a comprehensive five day course and bespoke training that can be tailored to the specific requirements of an organisation.
Our specialist industrial and commercial water treatment training, wastewater treatment training and practical workshop solutions include:
Basic Chemistry of Water
Course module WTS 0010 forms a foundation to our range of more advanced water treatment courses and provides a useful introduction to the basic chemistry of water, its use in industrial and commercial applications, and why and how it is typically treated … basic chemistry of water →
Introduction to Industrial Water Treatment
Course module WTS 0020 provides an introduction to industrial water treatment and has been developed for in-field technicians and service engineers who require technical skills training in aspects of commercial and industrial water treatment associated with boilers, cooling towers, and closed system heating and cooling installations … industrial water treatment →
Pre-Treatment for Industrial & Process Waters
Course module WTS 0030 provides a detailed review of popular pre-treatment processes used for waters in commercial, industrial and process environments. It deals with base exchange water softening, de-alkalisation, de-mineralisation, reverse osmosis … industrial pre-treatment →
Boiler Water Treatment & Steam Generation
Course module WTS 0040 provides a detailed review of the water treatment processes involved in the operation and management of steam raising systems including industrial boilers and steam generating plant in commercial, industrial and process environments. … boiler water treatment →
Cooling Water Treatment
Course module WTS 0050 provides a detailed review of the water treatment processes involved in the treatment of cooling water systems including cooling towers, open recirculating and evaporative cooling systems in commercial, industrial and process environments … cooling water treatment →
Water Treatment for Closed System Heating & Cooling
Course module WTS 0060 provides a detailed review of the water treatment processes, procedures and techniques used to protect closed systems including closed-circuit heating and cooling systems in commercial, industrial and process environments … closed system heating and cooling →
Industrial Wastewater Treatment
Course module WTS 0070 provides a detailed review of industrial wastewater treatment systems and the regulatory environment for discharge in commercial, industrial and process environments … wastewater treatment training →
Advanced Water & Wastewater Treatment
Course module WTS 0100 provides an in-depth review of industrial water and wastewater treatment processes, engineering systems and the regulatory environment for wastewater discharge in commercial, industrial and process environments. This extensive course covers pre-treatment for industrial and process waters, boiler water treatment and steam generation, cooling water treatment and evaporative cooling systems, water treatment for closed-circuit heating and cooling systems and industrial wastewater treatment … … advanced water and wastewater treatment →
Bespoke Water Treatment Training
Bespoke and on-site water and wastewater treatment training tailored to your specific needs and delivered at your premises, exclusively to your staff.
UK & international training
Our main UK based water and wastewater training centres are located in central London serving the South and South East England, Manchester (North West), Birmingham (Midlands), Bristol (South East England and Wales), Leeds (North and North East) and Glasgow (Scotland), and these are supported by satellite training centres in Belfast and Newcastle. We also offer training to international clients.
Contact Water Treatment Services today to learn how our professional water treatment training solutions can help to up-skill your staff to ensure your water and wastewater treatment systems are managed effectively. To speak with one of our water treatment experts call us on 0330 223 31 31 or simply use the button below to get our full contact details or submit our contact form.
World leading water & wastewater treatment expertise
All our professional water treatment training courses are delivered by highly experienced, water industry specialists who are leading experts in matters concerning the implementation, management and control of industrial and commercial water and wastewater treatment installations.
Summary of training courses
Our water treatment training courses cater for different roles and levels of management responsibility including water and wastewater treatment engineers, plant operators, environmental and process engineers, engineering and maintenance contractors, and those with responsibility for the operation and management of industrial water and waste water treatment systems. Our range of courses includes:
Basic Chemistry of Water & Analysis
Our course module WTS 0010 “Basic Chemistry of Water & Analysis” is a foundation module in our range of water treatment courses and provides a useful introduction to the basic chemistry of water, its use in industrial and commercial applications, and why and how it is typically treated.
Typical candidates will be water treatment engineers, plumbers, facilities managers, maintenance and engineering contractors, and those with responsibility for the operation of industrial and commercial water systems.
Candidates will find this course beneficial before progressing to our more specialist water and wastewater treatment training courses… basic chemistry of water →
Course duration – 1 day.
If this course WTS 0010 is of interest please contact us for more information on training dates, venues and course prices. We can also deliver this course exclusively for your staff at your premises … contact us →
Introduction to Industrial Water Treatment
Our course module WTS 0020 “An Introduction to Industrial Water Treatment for In-Field Technicians & Service Engineers” is an intensive one day introductory water treatment training course developed for candidates who require technical skills training in aspects of commercial and industrial water treatment associated with the following systems:
Steam raising systems including industrial boilers and steam generating plant.
Cooling water systems including open recirculating and evaporative cooling systems.
If course WTS 0020 is of interest please contact us for more information on training dates, venues and course prices. We can also deliver this course exclusively for your staff at your premises … contact us →
Pre-Treatment for Industrial & Process Waters
Our course module WTS 0030 “Pre-Treatment for Industrial & Process Waters” is an intensive one day water treatment training course developed for candidates who require an understanding of pre-treatment processes used for waters in commercial, industrial and process environments.
If course WTS 0030 is of interest please contact us for more information on training dates, venues and course prices. We can also deliver this course exclusively for your staff at your premises … contact us →
Boiler Water Treatment & Steam Generation
Our course module WTS 0040 “Industrial Boiler Water Treatment & Steam Generation” is an intensive one day boiler water treatment training course developed for candidates who require an understanding of the water treatment processes involved in the operation and management of steam raising systems including industrial boilers and steam generating plant in commercial, industrial and process environments.
If course WTS 0040 is of interest please contact us for more information on training dates, venues and course prices. We can also deliver this course exclusively for your staff at your premises … contact us →
Cooling Water Treatment & Evaporative Cooling Systems
Our course module WTS 0050 “Cooling Water Treatment & Evaporative Cooling Systems” is an intensive one day cooling water treatment training course developed for candidates who require an understanding of the treatment of cooling water systems including cooling towers, open recirculating and evaporative cooling systems in commercial, industrial and process environments.
If course WTS 0050 is of interest please contact us for more information on training dates, venues and course prices. We can also deliver this course exclusively for your staff at your premises … contact us →
Water Treatment for Closed System Heating & Cooling
Our course module WTS 0060 “Water Treatment for Closed System Heating & Cooling Water Circuits” is an intensive one day water treatment training course developed for candidates who require an understanding of the water treatment processes, procedures and techniques used to protect closed systems including closed-circuit heating and cooling systems in commercial, industrial and process environments.
If course WTS 0060 is of interest please contact us for more information on training dates, venues and course prices. We can also deliver this course exclusively for your staff at your premises … contact us →
Industrial Wastewater Treatment
Our course module WTS 0070 “Industrial Wastewater Treatment” is an intensive one day wastewater treatment training course developed for candidates who require an understanding of industrial wastewater treatment systems and the regulatory environment for discharge in commercial, industrial and process environments.
If course WTS 0070 is of interest please contact us for more information on training dates, venues and course prices. We can also deliver this course exclusively for your staff at your premises … contact us →
Advanced Water & Wastewater Treatment
Our course module WTS 0100 “Advanced Water & Wastewater Treatment for Industrial & Process Applications” forms an extensive five day industrial water and wastewater treatment training course developed for candidates who require a detailed understanding of industrial water and wastewater treatment processes, engineering systems and the regulatory environment for wastewater discharge in commercial, industrial and process environments. This extensive course covers the following:
An introduction to the chemistry of water.
Pre-treatment for industrial and process waters.
Boiler water treatment and steam generation.
Cooling water treatment and evaporative cooling systems.
Water treatment for closed-circuit heating and cooling systems.
If course WTS 0100 is of interest please contact us for more information on training dates, venues and course prices. We can also deliver this course exclusively for your staff at your premises … contact us →
Bespoke Water Treatment Training
Our bespoke water treatment training courses offer excellent flexibility and convenience. The content of our bespoke courses is typically developed by one of our expert trainers in consultation with you and your team and can include any of the training materials taken from our main training courses.
Our expert trainers can also incorporate training materials specific to your organisation.
Each bespoke course is tailored to meet the specific needs of your organisation, and is delivered exclusively to your staff at your premises.
Course duration – to be agreed.
If our bespoke water treatment training option is of interest please call us to discuss your requirements with one of our training experts… contact us →
Expert water treatment training & knowledge solutions
Water Treatment Services offer a comprehensive range of specialist industrial and process water treatment training courses designed to support organisations and individuals with responsibility for the implementation, management and optimisation of industrial and process water and wastewater treatment installations.
Delivered by experienced industry experts our professional training courses help candidates to develop the skills and practical knowledge required to fulfil their water management responsibilities with confidence.
Our main training centres are located in London serving the South and South East England, Manchester (North West), Birmingham (Midlands), Bristol (South East England and Wales), Leeds (North and North East) and Glasgow (Scotland), and these are supported by satellite training centres in Belfast and Newcastle. We can also deliver all our training courses, including bespoke courses at client premises throughout the UK and internationally.
Contact us now for more information or for your FREE, no obligation quote.
Industrial Water Treatment & Engineering Solutions
Water Treatment Services offer a comprehensive range of industrial water treatment and water hygiene solutions that combine the expertise of engineering specialists with the latest high performance tools to deliver real performance, reliability, cost and safety benefits.
Our industrial water treatment and water hygiene services include:
Specialist boiler water treatment and in-field engineering support solutions for commercial and industrial boilers and steam generating systems.
Addressing the issues of scaling, corrosion and deposition that affect boiler performance our services are delivered by experienced in-field boiler water treatment specialists who combine the latest treatment techniques, equipment and data controllers to reduce costs, improve efficiency, reliability and safety; and extend asset lifecycles.
Specialist cooling water treatment and in-field engineering support solutions for institutional, commercial and industrial cooling systems including cooling towers and evaporative condensers.
Addressing the issues of corrosion, scaling, fouling and microbial contamination that can affect the safety and performance of cooling towers and cooling water systems our services are delivered by experienced in-field cooling water treatment specialists who combine the latest treatment techniques, equipment and data controllers to reduce costs, improve safety, efficiency and reliability; and extend asset lifecycles.
Specialist water treatment solutions for the management of closed system heating, cooling and chilled water systems.
Our expert services focus on addressing the issues of corrosion, fouling, biofouling and scaling that can affect the reliability and performance of closed circuit and closed loop water systems. Our specialist water management programmes are delivered by in-field water treatment experts who bring together the latest water treatment techniques, equipment and controllers to reduce costs, save energy, enhance efficiency and reliability, and extend asset life-cycles.
Expert Legionella control and specialist environmental hygiene solutions to improve the management and control of Legionnaires’ disease, Legionella, Pseudomonas and other waterborne pathogens in the workplace.
Professional water and environmental hygiene services, Legionella risk assessments, training courses and water testing for the control of Legionnaires’ disease, Legionella bacteria and other waterborne pathogens.
Expert cooling tower cleaning, disinfection, water treatment and tower maintenance solutions for all types and sizes of cooling tower installation.
Our specialist cooling tower cleaning and disinfection solutions address the common problems of scaling, fouling and microbial contamination that affect the cleanliness, safety and efficiency of cooling towers. Our services are delivered by trained engineers who can help restore cooling performance, clean and disinfect tower components; and improve safety and legionella compliance.
Expert cooling tower maintenance, engineering repairs and refurbishment solutions for all industrial and commercial cooling systems, towers and evaporative condensers.
Operating throughout the UK and Ireland our water treatment and engineering solutions have been developed to optimise thermal performance, improve reliability, extend asset life-cycles and ensure client safety and regulatory compliance obligations are fulfilled.
Specialist pre-commission cleaning and engineering support solutions for all newly installed and refurbished heating and chilled water systems.
Our expert pre-commission cleaning services are essential to ensure new and existing heating and chilled water systems are commissioned correctly and in accordance with the latest BSRIA guidance to improve system reliability, efficiency and extend asset lifecycles.
Expert thermostatic mixing valve servicing, maintenance, temperature monitoring and failsafe testing for TMVs installed in health and social care facilities.
Our expert TMV servicing and safety testing services are essential to ensure good water quality standards, safe water temperatures and health and safety standards are achieved and maintained in health and social care facilities including hospitals, care homes and other premises where the risk of scalding from hot water calls for the installation of specialist thermostatic mixing valves.
Comprehensive water hygiene and engineering support solutions for the treatment and disinfection of water systems using high performance chlorine dioxide generators, dosing equipment and control systems.
Our specialist chlorine dioxide water treatment, water hygiene and engineering support services include detailed site surveys, system design and specification; installation, operation and lifecycle maintenance of chlorine dioxide systems.
Expert industrial water treatment and engineering support solutions including the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of commercial water softeners and industrial water softening systems.
Our specialist commercial water softeners, engineering and delivery capabilities allow us to offer a range of expert services including in-depth site evaluation, water softening system design, turnkey installation, and lifecycle water softener maintenance services to ensure water quality standards are maintained at all times.
Expert water hygiene and engineering support solutions for hot and cold water systems including water chlorination, drinking water disinfection, cleaning of new and existing domestic water systems; water tank cleaning, tank refurbishment and replacement.
Our specialist water hygiene services are delivered by experienced engineers who combine the latest equipment and water treatment techniques to help clean and disinfect domestic water systems to control levels of waterborne bacteria, and ensure all essential water quality and safety standards are achieved.
Specialist non-destructive water leak detection and source investigation services to businesses and private individuals throughout the UK and Ireland.
Our specialist services are delivered by experienced engineers who combine the latest high performance non-destructive leak detection and investigation techniques, in-field test equipment and laboratory analysis facilities to identify the source and location of water leaks.
Specialist offering expert water tank relining, coating and refurbishment solutions for the repair of defective and leaking water storage tanks, cooling towers, containment bunds and other liquid retaining structures.
Our expert tank reline and repair solutions use a technically advanced, high performance polyurethane coating system that will quickly breathe new life in to failing and dilapidated tanks with the minimum of disruption.
Professional water testing laboratory and in-field water sampling services for an extensive range of parameters commonly found in water systems.
Our water quality analysis services include the testing of potable water (drinking water), swimming pool and spa waters, domestic hot and cold water; and water used in cooling systems, cooling towers, industrial and manufacturing processes, and other commercial and healthcare settings.
Professional industrial water treatment training courses developed to support organisations and individuals with responsibility for the implementation, management and optimisation of industrial and process water and wastewater treatment installations.
Our range of professional water treatment training courses cater for different roles and levels of management responsibility including facilities managers, water and wastewater treatment engineers, plant operators, environmental and process engineers, engineering and maintenance contractors, and those with responsibility for the operation and management of commercial, industrial and process water and waste water treatment systems.
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