Dual-Pump and Cooling Tower Installation

JDI was contracted by one of its dedicated automotive manufacturing clients to install two new pumps and piping for their industrial chiller system. The client wanted their EVAPCO cooling tower to perform optimally, and the pumps and new piping were needing an efficiency upgrade.

Our team of process piping experts began the project by disconnecting two existing water pumps from existing pipe system. We dismounted, then lifted the retired pumps out of the way, followed by a demolition of the concrete pads that were in need of replacement as well. We also disconnected the existing bollard and anchor, and moved them to an existing slab in a new location to allow for installation of the reserve pump. The team formed and poured new 24″ x 60″ x 4″ equipment pads to allow for installation of the water pumps.

The next part of the process was to install four 6″ 90’s and one 6″ to 4″ reducer to connect existing supply and return lines to the new water pump inside, from the cooling tower outside. JDI cut the existing 6″ cooling supply loop before the existing 6″ tee, then disconnected the 2 flanges from above the butterfly butterfly valves on pumps 1 and 2.

This part of the process allowed us to connect the 6″ Tee that did drop down to pump 1 to the butterfly valve above pump 2, and connect to existing butterfly valve.

JDI also had to run 100 ft of conduit and wire to power the pumps with the existing power source. We finished the project as expected and made sure the client has regular performance inspections and cleanings for their industrial water chiller system.

• Installed New Pumps
• Installed New Carbon Lines
• Connected Pump System to Cooling Tower System
• Placed New Concrete Platforms for the Pumps
• Connected new Conduit and Wiring for the Pumps
• Performed Initial Startup and Process Test