Cooling Towers and Chilled Water Systems 1st Edition

Cooling Towers and Chilled Water Systems 1st Edition by Ricardo de Freitas Fernandes Pontes is a definitive, practical guide for engineers, facility managers, and HVAC professionals seeking clear, actionable knowledge on cooling tower design and chilled water system performance.

Begin with a concise exploration of core principles—thermal exchange, psychrometrics, and hydraulic balance—then move into real-world applications: sizing and selection, water treatment strategies to control scaling and corrosion, energy-efficient controls, and commissioning best practices. The author blends engineering fundamentals with hands-on troubleshooting techniques, helping you diagnose performance drops, eliminate inefficiencies, and extend equipment life.

Packed with case-based insights and design workflows, this book emphasizes sustainable solutions and operational cost savings. Learn how to optimize system layout for minimal pumping energy, choose materials resilient to local water chemistry, and implement monitoring practices that support reliable, compliant operation across climates—from temperate urban installations to hot, humid tropical projects.

Whether you’re designing new HVAC plants, retrofitting aging infrastructure, or supervising day-to-day maintenance, this 1st Edition equips you with the technical depth to specify equipment confidently and the practical checklists to ensure long-term performance. Clear diagrams, step-by-step calculation examples, and industry-relevant terminology make complex concepts accessible without sacrificing rigor.

Perfect for professionals working on commercial, industrial, or institutional sites worldwide, this book is a resource for improving thermal performance, reducing water and energy consumption, and meeting regulatory demands. Add this authoritative reference by Ricardo de Freitas Fernandes Pontes to your library and start transforming your cooling tower and chilled water system projects today.

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