Thermal Testing
The cornerstone service of our business, Cooling Tower Test Associates, Inc. (CTTA) is licensed by the Cooling Technology Institute (CTI) to perform cooling tower thermal capability tests. CTTA provides thermal testing services for CTI ATC-105 acceptance tests, CTI STD-201 certification tests, routine status tests, and for air-cooled steam condensers. CTTA’s professional staff are pleased to offer our decades of experience as licensed independent third-party test engineers to the purchasers of our tests.
All tests are conducted in accordance with applicable ASME, CTI, or other recognized test codes or regulations. All instrumentation equals or exceeds code requirements.
Thermal Certification
CTTA specializes in evaluating the performance of cooling towers to ensure they operate as designed. By choosing a CTI certified unit, your clients can trust that it meets the rigorous thermal performance standards set by the CTI STD-201 Thermal Certification Program.
The STD-201 standard mandates both an initial qualifying test and an annual reverification test for each line of cooling towers. Our CTI-licensed third-party test engineers are highly regarded for their expertise and supportive approach during the qualifying tests, ensuring a smooth and thorough evaluation process.
Please note that STD-201 tests must be coordinated in conjunction with the CTI Thermal Certification Administrator. See cti.org for more.
Acceptance Tests for New Towers
Companies want to know that they are getting the performance they paid for when they invest in their towers. A tower that underperforms will overstress other components in the system and reduce capacity. CTTA helps eliminate this uncertainty by providing the rigorous testing standards outlined in the CTI ACT-105 program.
By meticulously gathering data, we can predict the actual performance of the tower. Tested parameters include water flow rate, heat load, inlet wet bulb temperature, and fan motor power.
CTI has created PTG-156 outlining how our engineers will perform the test and how the plant should prepare before testing. We recommend filling out the checklist in Appendix IX to ensure the cooling tower is prepared properly prior to testing.
Status Tests for Existing Towers
It’s a matter of fact that cooling towers lose performance over time. What’s harder to understand is just how much you’re still getting out of the tower.
By performing a routine status test on aging cooling towers, we can assess their current capacity and potential impact on the other components in your heat-rejection system. This also helps you determine whether you need a complete replacement or simple system modification.
These tests are also helpful for internal R&D projects to assess the real-world performance of new components added to existing systems.
CTI has created PTG-156 outlining how our engineers will perform the test and how the plant should prepare before testing. We recommend filling out the checklist in Appendix IX to ensure the cooling tower is prepared properly prior to testing.
Request a Thermal Test Quote
Use the form below to request a quote. For ATC-105 acceptance tests and status tests, please include as much detail as possible, such as type of tower (cross-flow, counter-flow, etc.), tower dimensions, number of inlets, designed wet bulb, fan power, number of cells, and any other details that will help us determine the scope of your project. Approximations are fine for quote purposes.