Feasibility of reforestation wood Corymbia citriodora as an alternative to highdensity hardwood in the structural reform of a cooling tower

Abstract

A Cooling Tower is equipment used to reduce the temperature of hot water or cooling fluids that pass through it, being used in industrial processes or air conditioning systems. Some of the materials used in the construction of heating tower structures include carbon steel, stainless steel, fiberglass-reinforced polymers, hardwood and reinforced concrete. There is still a gap in the literature regarding the use of these materials in terms of tower structural renovations, or even presenting real-world case studies, which ultimately prevents the creation of guidelines or a set of best practices that can assist professionals involved in these types of equipment. This work aims to address some aspects related to the use of reforested wood as a replacement for hardwood in a cooling tower project, based on knowledge gained from a real-world problem.