Free Cooling Setup at Utah State
After struggling with maintenance issues in their open-loop cooling tower system, Utah State University decided to invest in a long-term solution. In the spring of 2019, USU began to explore free cooling options, including EVAPCO’s eco-Air V Dry Cooler, to combat winter operation challenges with their existing field-erected cooling towers. For assistance managing ice formation, heat exchanger maintenance, and water treatment, the University's facilities team contacted Midgley-Huber , the local EVAPCO sales representative in Salt Lake City. Shortly thereafter, Conrad Campos, Midgley-Huber Sales