Utilities

Utility infrastructure demands reliable maintenance solutions to withstand heavy use and environmental exposure. Indcon Maintenance offers specialized products for utilities, including concrete repair, joint sealing, and protective coatings. Our solutions help keep critical infrastructure functional, safe, and long-lasting.

Cooling Tower Basin Crack Sealing

Cooling Tower Basin Crack Sealing

Cooling water basin leaks can have far-reaching consequences, impacting both operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. Left unaddressed, these leaks can lead to:

Increased Water Consumption: Constantly replenishing lost water strains resources and drives up operational costs.
Reduced Cooling Efficiency: Leaks disrupt the balance of the system, leading to decreased performance and higher energy consumption.
Structural Damage: Water escaping from the basin can damage surrounding infrastructure, leading to costly repairs.
Higher Chemical Treatment Costs: Treating additional makeup water increases the use of water treatment chemicals, further escalating costs.
Environmental Concerns: Excess water loss contributes to waste and poses risks to the environment.

Moreover, the loss of treated cooling water can create an imbalance in the system, potentially introducing unbalanced makeup water that exacerbates corrosion issues within the cooling tower. This risk is heightened when improper water treatment chemicals are used in conjunction with the leak.

Addressing basin leaks promptly is essential to maintaining system integrity, reducing costs, and protecting the environment.