Maintenance and Engineering

Chillers and Cooling Towers Maintenance

Chillers and cooling towers provide essential cooling for buildings, data centres and processes and consume large amounts of energy. This course covers refrigeration cycles, chiller types, cooling tower operation, water treatment and Legionella control, preventive maintenance, performance monitoring, troubleshooting and energy optimisation.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Well-maintained cooling systems use less energy and fail less often. You will learn practical maintenance and optimisation techniques.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Technical sessions, performance calculations, troubleshooting cases and maintenance plan development.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain refrigeration cycles and chiller types
Understand cooling tower operation
Manage water treatment and Legionella risk
Plan preventive maintenance
Monitor performance and diagnose faults
Optimise energy use

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

HVAC technicians and engineers
Facility managers
Maintenance supervisors
Data centre engineers
Energy managers

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Refrigeration knowledge
Water treatment
Preventive maintenance
Diagnostics
Energy optimisation

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Chillers

09:00–10:08Refrigeration cycle
10:08–11:00Chiller types
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Chiller types (continued)
11:45–12:53Components
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Cooling Towers

09:00–10:08Operation
10:08–11:00Water quality
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Water quality (continued)
11:45–12:53Legionella control
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Maintenance

09:00–10:08Preventive tasks
10:08–11:00Refrigerant management
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Refrigerant management (continued)
11:45–12:53Safety
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Performance

09:00–10:08Efficiency measures
10:08–11:00Fault diagnosis
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Fault diagnosis (continued)
11:45–12:53Case study
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 5Optimisation

09:00–10:08Control strategies
10:08–11:00Energy savings
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Energy savings (continued)
11:45–12:53Maintenance plan
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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