To enable its use as cooling water, industrial facilities such as power, processing and manufacturing plants prefilter raw water from rivers, lakes, gulfs and coastlines to remove organic, aquatic and other solids. Insufficient removal of both large solids and small particulates such as debris, dirt and suspended solids, as well as biofouling such as organic matter from the water, can cause serious problems.

In this issue of Process Cooling, we look for ways to improve industrial refrigeration system efficiency as well as at filtration systems suited for raw water intakes, adiabatic cooling and a case history about how brazed heat exchangers helped optimize a chiller design for laser cooling.

In the September issue, we look at water cooling as a means of managing process temperatures. 

Choosing an appropriate water filtration system for industrial cooling processes can be a daunting task, but it does not have to be. 

In large systems, the dissipation of process or ambient heat generated by manufacturing, power generation and food processors often is accomplished by cooling towers. These structures facilitate the transfer of heat through the use of water.

Choosing the best type of water filtration system for an industrial cooling process can be a daunting task. Considerations regarding system footprint, ease of maintenance, materials of construction, cost effectiveness, waste disposal and performance are essential to help narrow the choices relating to the filtration system. 

Parker Hannifin Corp. is expanding its research and development capabilities in the field of advanced hollow-fiber filter membranes at the Parker Filtration Innovation Center in Columbia, Tenn. The research will improve membrane technology for applications within the food and beverage, life sciences, water purification and gas generation industries.

Designed for applications where a fine level of filtration is not required, Series ORC can be installed in parallel to handle larger flow rates. Perforated stainless steel screens are available with 3000, 5000 or 8000 micron openings.

Lakos Filtration Systems has formed strategic partnership with Handasiyah, an engineered products distributor located in the Middle East. According to filtration systems maker Lakos, Handasiyah has deep knowledge and expertise in refrigeration leak detection, outdoor cooling systems, hydronic cooling, liquid-solid filtration and humidity control.