The Cooling Technology Institute (CTI) will hold its 2008 Annual Conference in Houston on February 3rd – 7th, 2008 at The Westin Galleria in Houston. The CTI Annual Conference is an exciting venue for everyone involved in the design, operation, and maintenance of cooling towers and other evaporative heat rejection equipment used in the air-conditioning, industrial, process and power industries.

More than forty exhibitors including equipment manufacturers, service providers, component suppliers, and water treaters are expected to be on hand to inform conference attendees of the latest products and developments in the industry, reveals the organization’s press release. The Owner/Operator Council session has been expanded to a four hour interactive seminar focusing on various elements of cooling tower operation, including inspection of mechanical equipment, structural components and piping. Also, this year’s Education Seminar will focus on “Cooling Tower Ancillary Equipment and Services”, with four separate presentations: “Lightning Protection in Cooling Towers”, “Fire Protection in Cooling Towers”, “Water Treating in Cooling Towers”, and “Safety Equipment On and Around Cooling Towers”.

A Panel Discussion on the topic of Cooling System Water Treatment promises to be a highly interactive session dealing with the most current issues and technology in water treatment. A total of 24 brand new technical papers will be presented and cover topics such as equipment application, component technology, water treatment, operational strategy and more. Technical Committee Meetings, an “Ask The Expert” session, and social events such as the famous Monday Night Dinner to round out the CTI Conference Agenda.