DA17 Cooling Towers

Updated in 2025, DA17: Cooling Towers is the comprehensive guide to the design, installation and operation of cooling towers in Australia. It provides guidance on the classification, manufacture, design, construction, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of cooling towers and cooling water systems. The 2025 version is particularly relevant for those working on data centre projects, many of which are now turning to cooling towers to manage heavy cooling loads.

The manual discusses various cooling tower types, components, configurations and their application. Materials of construction, water sources and quality standards, access requirements and weathering resistance are all discussed. Detailed design advice is included for sizing, selection, and optimisation of towers, as well as system control strategies and monitoring and metering considerations. Tower siting, enclosure, support, piping, wiring and fire protection are examined, with details provided on access requirements, installation, commissioning and performance testing.

DA17 also covers operating and maintenance, including minimum mandatory requirements, standard maintenance requirements and industry best practice. Water conservation, energy efficiency, and plume abatement are all discussed, as are noise management, public health issues and risk management.

Published: 2025 | Number of pages: 120

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