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Evaporative Condenser vs. Air-Cooled Condenser

In industrial refrigeration, it is common to find debates about which technology is “better”: the evaporative condenser or the air-cooled condenser. However, framing the decision in these terms often leads to suboptimal choices. The reality is that there is no universal solution. The right choice should be based on technical criteria and the specific operating conditions of each installation. If your project requires a high-efficiency solution for industrial applications, it is worth exploring Torraval’s evaporative...

TORRAVAL Cooling is currently involved in several engineering projects for industrial applications in Germany

TORRAVAL Cooling, a cooling tower manufacturer, has continued to strengthen its presence in the German market for more than two years, focusing its activity on high-performance evaporative cooling solutions for demanding industrial processes. The company, specialized in the design and manufacture of modular GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) cooling towers, considers Germany a strategic market within its international diversification plan. According to Pablo Garrido, Managing Director of TORRAVAL Cooling, the German market represents one of the...

Installation of ferrules with maintenance access: an improvement designed to enhance field operations

At Torraval, we develop solutions that optimize maintenance and accessibility in industrial cooling installations. Design, assembly, and supervision of 3 diffusers In this project, we designed and manufactured 3 diffuser rings with a 7,990 mm diameter and 2,440 mm height for a 3-cell cooling tower, incorporating a key functional improvement compared to previous models. The new diffusers include an access door to the mechanical equipment area, a solution that directly facilitates inspection and maintenance tasks,...

Cooling Tower Cell Replacement at Zabalgarbi

At Torraval Cooling, we have carried out the replacement of cooling tower cells at the Zabalgarbi plant. The work consisted of replacing three steel cells with three cells featuring a pultruded structure, while retaining the existing mechanical equipment and diffusers. This was the second and final phase of a renovation project we started in 2024 on the cooling towers that we designed and installed more than 20 years ago. The project included dismantling, scrapping and Read more

By Posik, 2 days21 September, 2026 ago

Revamping of a cooling tower at a biofuel plant in Castile and León

One of Torraval’s latest projects has been the complete revamping of 7 cells of the cooling tower at an industrial biofuels plant in Castile and León, located in Salamanca. The company specializes in transforming agricultural raw materials, such as cereals and plant derivatives, into bioethanol, while also producing by-products for animal feed and generating energy through cogeneration systems. A project adapted to the cooling water conditions During November and December 2025, Torraval carried out the Read more

By Torraval, 4 months ago

Evaporative condensers in industrial refrigeration

In industrial refrigeration, the choice of condensation system determines the performance and efficiency of the entire installation. At Torraval, we have spent decades working with evaporative condensers, and we have seen firsthand why this solution stands out in certain industrial applications. In this article, we would like to share the technical criteria that guide the way we understand and recommend this type of equipment. We work with lower condensing temperatures One of the advantages we Read more

By Torraval, 4 months ago

How can a cooling system be adapted when production demand increases?

Cooling project for an olive sector company in Seville with international projection A company in the olive sector located in Seville, with strong international projection, needed to optimize its industrial cooling system to meet production growth and new process requirements in the plant. The existing installation had operational limitations, especially when supplying processes with very different thermal characteristics. What need did the plant have? There was a cooling deficit, but the main problem was not Read more

By Torraval, 5 months29 April, 2026 ago

Maintenance and Performance in Refrigeration Systems

In industrial operation, the progressive loss of performance in cooling systems is not usually associated with sudden failures, but with gradual processes that are difficult to perceive on a day-to-day basis. There is an inherent margin between design conditions and real operating conditions. These deviations are not exceptional but part of the normal behavior of the system in variable environments. What is happening with cooling systems? The accumulation of deposits, biofilm, or scaling on heat Read more

By Torraval, 5 months ago

When should you not choose an evaporative cooler?

In industrial refrigeration, choosing a condensation system doesn’t allow for shortcuts. The evaporative condenser is, in many cases, the most efficient solution. But it is not always the most suitable. Making a decision without analyzing the full context of the installation can result in higher operating costs, unnecessary maintenance demands, or performance that falls short of expectations. That’s why, just as important as understanding its advantages is knowing when it is not the optimal choice. Read more

By Torraval, 5 months21 April, 2026 ago

¿Cuándo no elegir un condensador evaporativo?

Installation of cooling towers for a metallurgical complex in Huelva

Torraval has carried out a project in which 11 cooling towers were installed for Atlantic Copper, a metal-producing company with a large metallurgical complex in Huelva. Given that the complex has different production areas, such as smelting, refining, sulfuric acid plants, and thermal power plants—whose processes operate at high temperatures—these cooling systems were implemented. Cooling project for the metallurgical industry The client Atlantic Copper is a Spanish company, considered a leader in Europe, with its Read more

By Torraval, 6 months23 March, 2026 ago