Monthly Archives: August 2025

Advantages of Counterflow Cooling Towers Counterflow cooling towers are designed so that air flows vertically upward, opposite to the downward flow of hot water. This configuration offers several advantages over crossflow cooling towers, making them popular in industrial and HVAC applications. 1. Higher Thermal Efficiency 2. Compact...

Square/Box-Type Cooling Towers: Design, Features & Applications Square (or rectangular/box-type) cooling towers are a common mechanical draft design used in industrial and HVAC applications. Unlike bottle-shaped hyperbolic towers, these are typically forced or induced draft systems with fans for airflow control. Key...

Advantages of Natural Draft Cooling Towers Natural Draft Cooling Towers (NDCTs) rely on the chimney effect (stack effect) to draw air through the tower without mechanical fans. They are commonly used in large power plants and industrial applications. Key Advantages: 1. No Fan Power Consumption 2. Low Operating & Maintenance Costs 3. High...

The air flow in a cooling tower plays a crucial role in its heat transfer efficiency and overall performance. Here are the key effects of air flow in a cooling tower: 1. Heat Transfer Efficiency 2. Evaporation Rate 3. Approach & Range 4. Fan Power Consumption 5. Air Distribution & Fouling 6. Drift & Water Loss 7. […]