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Protecting Critical Cooling Systems

Cooling water systems are critical to power plant operation, requiring reliable treatment to prevent equipment damage and maintain efficiency. Our solutions include intake screening to protect pumps and heat exchangers, side-stream filtration to control suspended solids, and clarification systems for makeup water treatment ensuring continuous reliable operation. Side-stream filtration, clarification and chemical dosing control suspended solids, scaling and biofouling to keep heat exchangers efficient. Reynolds & Bauhm tailor each system to the cooling circuit and make-up water so the plant runs reliably at design output.

Intake Protection

Travelling water screens and intake filtration protect pumps, condensers, and heat exchangers from debris and aquatic life.

Side-Stream Filtration

Continuous filtration of a portion of cooling water to control suspended solids and prevent system fouling.

Makeup Treatment

Clarification and filtration of makeup water to prevent scale formation and maintain water chemistry balance.

24/7 Operation

Reliable equipment engineered for continuous operation with minimal maintenance and automated backwash cycles.

Applications

Cooling Water Treatment Needs

Once-Through Cooling

Intake screening and filtration for coastal and river-based power plants using open cooling water systems.

Cooling Towers

Side-stream filtration and makeup water treatment for recirculating cooling tower systems.

Condenser Protection

Fine filtration to protect steam condensers from debris that causes tube fouling and efficiency loss.

Heat Exchanger Protection

Filtration systems protecting auxiliary heat exchangers from particulate fouling and corrosion.

Makeup Water Clarification

High-rate clarification for river, lake, or well water treatment before cooling system entry.

Blowdown Treatment

Treatment of cooling tower blowdown for discharge compliance or zero liquid discharge systems.

Treatment Process

Cooling Water Protection

1

Intake Screening

Travelling water screens remove debris and protect downstream equipment from damage.

2

Raw Water Clarification

LAMELLA clarifiers remove suspended solids from makeup water sources.

3

Side-Stream Filtration

Self-cleaning filters continuously remove solids from recirculating cooling water.

4

Polishing Filtration

Multimedia filters provide final suspended solids removal for critical applications.

5

Blowdown Treatment

Clarification treats blowdown water for discharge or reuse.

Recommended Equipment

Products for Cooling Water

Self-Cleaning Filters

Automatic backwash filtration for side-stream cooling water with minimal water loss.

Benefit: <1% backwash water

Travelling Screens

Intake screening with automated cleaning to protect pumps and heat exchangers.

Benefit: Protect equipment

LAMELLA Clarifiers

High-rate clarification for makeup water treatment in compact footprint.

Benefit: 70% smaller footprint

Multimedia Filters

Deep bed filtration for final polishing and protection of critical equipment.

Benefit: Fine solids removal

Grit Removal

Sand and grit separation protecting pumps and preventing system abrasion.

Benefit: Equipment protection

SCADA Control

Integrated automation for cooling water treatment with plant DCS connectivity.

Benefit: Full integration

Key Benefits

Why Choose Reynolds & Bauhm

Protect critical condensers and heat exchangers
Maintain cooling system thermal efficiency
Reduce unplanned outage risk
24/7 continuous operation capability
Minimal maintenance requirements
Low backwash water consumption
Plant DCS integration capability
Compact design saving plant space

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