Incorporating NBOT technology into cooling towers offers a range of compelling advantages when compared to traditional ozone treatment methods. Most notably, NBOT’s innovative approach results in a more effective breakdown of microbial growth, organic matter, and impurities, leading to reduced maintenance requirements and cleaner, more efficient cooling systems. Moreover, NBOT’s capability to penetrate deeply into the water column ensures consistent and thorough treatment, essential for maintaining high water quality standards critical for optimal cooling tower performance. This reliability guarantees stable operations and extends the lifespan of equipment.
What sets NBOT apart is its ability to deliver cleaner and environmentally friendly technology, with minimal impact on the environment. Additionally, the increased efficiency of NBOT leads to energy savings and optimized resource utilization, making it a cost-effective choice for managing cooling towers. Its versatility allows NBOT to adapt to a variety of cooling tower applications, solidifying its position as a valuable and responsible solution for upholding water quality, lowering maintenance costs, and ensuring efficient cooling tower operations.
Ozone utilization in cooling tower water offers several additional advantages. By more effectively inhibiting or eliminating biological deposits when compared to chemical treatments, ozone treatment can enhance the performance of heat exchanger units. Studies have demonstrated efficiency improvements, ranging from no change to as much as 20% for chilled water systems.
Furthermore, practical trials have revealed that incorporating ozone into water treatment reduces the blowdown rate, leading to cost savings stemming from reduced chemical usage and makeup water requirements. This, in turn, decreases wastewater volume and mitigates the need for disposal fees related to residual chemicals.
Additionally, ozone treatment carries environmental benefits, as it leads to fewer discharges of chlorine or chlorinated compounds and other chemicals. Ozone systems can also assist in diminishing biofilm formation, which acts as a binding agent for scale on heat exchange surfaces. This reduction translates to higher heat transfer rates, resulting in reduced chiller head pressure, enhanced efficiency, and decreased energy consumption.
Biofilms are a layer of microorganisms enclosed in a matrix that forms on surfaces in contact with water. They can provide protection to pathogens from biocides’ concentrations that would otherwise eliminate or inhibit those organisms suspended freely in water. Through its effective removal of biofilms, ozone application contributes to improved water safety and diminishes the risk of contamination.