Title:
Avoiding the Rehabilitation of Cooling Towers
Author(s):
Leandro Etcheverry
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
27
Issue:
1
Appears on pages(s):
27-30
Keywords:
cooling tower; repair; cathodic protection; water distribution; reinforcement corrosion
DOI:
Date:
1/1/2005
Abstract:
Natural draft hyperbolic cooling towers are extremely conducive to corrosion-induced deterioration. By understanding the deterioration mechanisms and the effective rehabilitation strategies, however, the life and value of natural-draft hyperbolic cooling towers can be maximized. A variety of state-of-the-art concrete repair technologies, augmented with high-performance construction materials and protection systems, are available to implement cost-effective repair programs.