Occurrence of Infected Free-Living Amoebae in Cooling Towers of Southern Brazil
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DOI: 10.1007/s00284-017-1341-8
Abstract: This study determined the occurrence of potentially pathogenic free-living amoebae (FLA) and bacteria associated with amoebae in air-conditioning cooling towers in southern Brazil. Water samples were collected from 36 cooling systems from air-conditioning in the… read more here.
Keywords: living amoebae; free living; towers southern; cooling towers ... See more keywords
Investigation of atmospheric conditions fostering the spreading of legionnaires’ disease in outbreaks related to cooling towers
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DOI: 10.1007/s00484-019-01751-9
Abstract: Legionnaires’ disease (LD) is a severe lung infection caused by the bacteria Legionella pneumophila which is usually associated with water managing installations like cooling towers. Several outbreaks of LD have been linked to individual sources… read more here.
Keywords: legionnaires disease; fostering spreading; cooling towers; conditions fostering ... See more keywords
A review of the crosswind effect on the natural draft cooling towers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2018.12.147
Abstract: Abstract Crosswind is a significant concern for the design and operation of a natural draft cooling tower. The negative effects of crosswind on the thermal performance of natural draft cooling towers have been shown in… read more here.
Keywords: cooling towers; draft cooling; natural draft; crosswind effect ... See more keywords
Cooling performance of cylinder-frustum natural draft dry cooling tower
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2020.115797
Abstract: Abstract Cooling towers are an important part of thermal power plants, and applications of steel cooling towers have increased in recent years. Hyperbolic cooling towers (HCTs) have a traditional geometry. However, this style may be… read more here.
Keywords: cylinder frustum; cooling towers; cooling performance; performance cylinder ... See more keywords
Application and analysis of a model based controller for cooling towers in compression chiller plants
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e03249
Abstract: Cooling towers or recoolers are one of the major consumers of electricity in a HVAC plant. The implementation and analysis of advanced control methods in a practical application and its comparison with conventional controllers is… read more here.
Keywords: model based; analysis; cooling towers; application ... See more keywords
Performance assessment of oxidants as a biocide for biofouling control in industrial seawater cooling towers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2017.10.015
Abstract: Abstract Biofouling can significantly hamper the efficiency of seawater cooling towers. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of alternative oxidants (i.e. ozone (O3) and chlorine dioxide (ClO2)) comparing with commonly being… read more here.
Keywords: biofouling control; seawater; cooling towers; performance assessment ... See more keywords
Analysis of wind-induced responses and GLF for super-large cooling towers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2020.104430
Abstract: Abstract Based on wind tunnel tests, time-varying wind pressure distribution on the finite element model of a super-large hyperbolic cooling tower under group-tower environment were reconstructed by the radial basis function (RBF) method. The results… read more here.
Keywords: induced responses; cooling towers; large cooling; wind induced ... See more keywords
Effect of organic on chemical oxidation for biofouling control in pilot-scale seawater cooling towers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jwpe.2017.09.002
Abstract: Abstract Due to the scarcity of potable water in many regions of the world, the demand for seawater as an alternative evaporative cooling medium in cooling towers (CTs) has increased significantly in recent years. Seawater… read more here.
Keywords: biofouling control; oxidation; cooling towers; pilot scale ... See more keywords
Full-scale measurements and damping ratio properties of cooling towers with typical heights and configurations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tws.2017.12.024
Abstract: Abstract The standard damping ratio for cooling towers is equivalent to that of high-rise reinforced concrete structures, which is 5%. But considering the unique configuration and material properties of the cooling towers, the actual damping… read more here.
Keywords: towers typical; cooling towers; properties cooling; damping ratio ... See more keywords
Legionella longbeachae detected in an industrial cooling tower linked to a legionellosis outbreak, New Zealand, 2015; possible waterborne transmission?
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DOI: 10.1017/s0950268817001170
Abstract: SUMMARY A legionellosis outbreak at an industrial site was investigated to identify and control the source. Cases were identified from disease notifications, workplace illness records, and from clinicians. Cases were interviewed for symptoms and risk… read more here.
Keywords: transmission; legionellosis outbreak; cooling towers; longbeachae ... See more keywords
Outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease associated with cooling towers at a California state prison, 2015
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DOI: 10.1017/s0950268818000110
Abstract: Abstract A large outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease occurred at a California state prison in August 2015. We conducted environmental and epidemiological investigations to identify the most likely source of exposure and characterise morbidity. Sixty-four inmates… read more here.
Keywords: state; legionnaires disease; cooling towers; disease ... See more keywords