Tower Monitoring

Cooling Towers

Installing sub-meters to capture evaporation credits can provide tools for effective cooling tower water flow monitoring. Many towers may be physically checked or inspected once a month or quarterly. However, tower overflows often occur within the building and may be hard to see or hear. A monitored sub-meter on the tower makeup line can effectively monitor one of the most significant water-consuming devices in the building.

RPM Consulting employs utility-grade water meters with encoded registers and cellular transmitters to monitor cooling towers nationwide remotely. These meters capture readings, which are transmitted and reviewed by our team. In case of unusual volume readings, our clients are notified through email or phone, enabling them to quickly dispatch technicians or contact building engineers for inspection and troubleshooting. Common issues include broken floats, stuck fill valves, and bad blow-down solenoid valves.

Preventing Issues Before They Arise

Remote tower water monitoring serves as a cost-effective tool for water conservation, extending the capabilities of your on-site or contractor staff. By facilitating early detection and intervention, this system not only reflects in reduced water and sewer bills but also proactively prevents potential issues from escalating unnoticed for prolonged periods. In locales permitting sewer credits, the benefits are amplified, as monitoring helps avoid undue water consumption from equipment malfunctions, further enhancing savings. For buildings without sewer credit options, the system still delivers value by minimizing wasted water expenses and associated sewer charges, ensuring efficient operation and conservation of resources.

The U.S. Federal Energy Management Program also recommends Tower metering and monitoring, Best Management Practice #10: Cooling Tower Management – see link below for more details.

Houston TX

We notified the client that reducing the blow-down volume in their cooling tower could cause issues like corrosion and scaling. By carefully evaluating the specific conditions and requirements, we saved them from potential problems and minimized the environmental impact while saving water and reducing chemical usage.

Sanford FL

Our monitoring service detected a cooling tower operating non-stop, a sign of inefficiency. Addressing this promptly, we optimized its use, preventing potential equipment issues and achieving significant cost savings for our client.

Fort Worth TX

Our monitoring system swiftly detected a broken makeup line in the cooling system, a casualty of the winter freeze. This early detection allowed for immediate repairs, preventing extensive water loss and potential damage to the cooling infrastructure, illustrating the protective advantage of our vigilant service against seasonal vulnerabilities.

Corpus Christi TX

Our alert system pinpointed a critical 700-gallon-per-hour cooling tower leak, a severe issue with the potential for extensive water waste and structural damage. Quick intervention prevented significant financial losses and averted potential environmental and infrastructural impacts, showcasing our system's essential role in safeguarding assets and sustainability.

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  • Dallas, TX, 75201
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