Describe the process of cleaning chiller tubes and the potential consequences of neglecting this maintenance task.

Chiller tube cleaning is the process of removing scale, sediment, and other deposits that accumulate on the inside surfaces of chiller tubes. These deposits act as insulation, reducing the efficiency of heat transfer between the refrigerant and the cooling water. The cleaning process typically involves isolating the chiller from the system and draining the water from the tubes. There are two primary methods for cleaning chiller tubes: mechanical cleaning and chemical cleaning. Mechanical cleaning uses brushes or scrapers that are pushed or pulled through the tu....