Introduction
When industrial facilities need to upgrade critical cooling equipment, maintaining operational continuity is often just as important as improving performance. In this project, GOHL-KTK delivered a custom-engineered replacement cooling tower for Johnson Matthey Chemicals GmbH, providing higher cooling capacity while fitting perfectly into the existing installation footprint. The solution minimised on-site modifications and ensured a smooth transition to the new equipment.
Customer
Johnson Matthey Chemicals GmbH is part of the international Johnson Matthey Group – one of the world’s leading manufacturers of specialty chemicals and a global market leader in materials technology. The company employs around 12,000 people in more than 30 countries.
Challenge
The existing cooling tower at the site needed to be replaced on a like-for-like basis – same footprint, no major structural modifications on site, and increased cooling capacity. The new unit was engineered based on the dimensions of the original equipment.
Solution
For the cooling tower replacement, Cofinair by GOHL-KTK supplied an open cooling tower of the type KAD 1/27-35, tailored to the spatial and technical requirements of the existing installation.
Key Technical Data
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Heat rejection capacity | ~1,400 kW |
| Fan type | Axial fan with variable frequency drive |
| Sound pressure level | 55 dB(A) at 15 m distance |
| Operating weight | 7.75 t |
| Material | Full stainless steel construction |
Project timeline
From first conversation to factory acceptance: 6 months
The project included custom engineering based on the original unit’s dimensions, manufacturing at GOHL-KTK’s facility, and a factory acceptance test with the customer’s team on site.
Result
- Drop-in replacement – no additional civil or structural work required on site
- Increased cooling performance within the same footprint
- Controlled noise emissions: 55 dB(A) at 15 m distance
- Full stainless steel construction for long-term durability in chemical environments
- Commissioning now underway
Product
Type: KAD 1/27-35 | Category: Open Cooling Tower | Industry: Specialty Chemicals