TP26-03 Post-Failure Evaluation of Wood- To FRP Conversion of a Crossflow Cooling TowerIn 2024, a partial collapse occurred in the wetted section of a crossflow cooling tower less than one year after the structure had been converted from wood to fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) members. A third party forensic engineering study revealed deficiencies in three critical areas: material properties, structural design, and installation practices. Laboratory testing performed under Cooling Technology Institute (CTI) protocols demonstrated

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Part III - Appendix: example evaluation of mechanical draft cooling tower

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Low levels of zinc are used to reduce the dependency on alkalinity and calcium carbonate super saturation for corrosion control

techniques have been developed to assess and determine cooling water leakage

the EPA conducts the certification program in that state

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the recent increase in leaks and failures in their large diameter circulating water pipelines is highlighting a need for proactive approach to pipeline management

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conducted by qualified personnel